The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution?

The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of violating ceasefire

A French UN peace worker has been killed in southern Lebanon as Israel accuses Hezbollah militants of breaching the 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Euronews · Apr 18

Oil prices drop after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ for passage of ships

US stocks raced to another record on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for tankers

The Independent UK · Apr 18

Two weeks that pushed Trump to the edge. Is his presidency unravelling?

The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldn’t finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to lose

The Guardian - US · Apr 18

Open or closed? Uncertainty lingers as Iran-US reopen Strait of Hormuz, but with conditions

The Strait of Hormuz's reopening remains uncertain despite Iranian and US claims. While some vessels attempted passage, many turned back, with the International Maritime Organization seeking clarification on safety. The US maintains its naval blockade, while Iran warns of re-closure if the blockade persists, impacting vital global oil and LNG…

The Times of India · Apr 18

Alicia Vikander on her Vladimir Putin movie: ‘It is essential not to shut down conversation’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Swedish star plays an oligarch’s wife in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ – the new film about Vladimir Putin’s rise to power. She tells Tom Murray about her nomadic life with husband Michael Fassbender, her whirlwind night at the 2016 Oscars, and why she doesn’t fear…

The Independent UK · Apr 18

‘If we don’t do a deal…’: Trump warns Iran of 'more bombs' ahead of peace talks

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face renewed military strikes if ongoing negotiations fail, saying Washington is prepared to escalate if a deal is not reached before the current ceasefire expires next week.

The Times of India · Apr 18

Kash Patel threatens to sue over ‘false’ bombshell report detailing claims of ‘excessive drinking’ and other concerning conduct

The FBI director has called the allegations ‘false reporting’ and said he would sue the Atlantic reporter who published them

The Independent UK · Apr 18

91-year-old woman found safe after alert triggers police welfare check: ‘She’s playing video games in her bedroom’

An elderly woman from Westlake, Ohio, gave officers a ‘good laugh’ when they went to her home to check in on her

The Independent UK · Apr 18

The weapons-grade chemical emerging as a dangerous substitute for fentanyl

The drug is used to tranquilize elephants and less than a poppy-seed-sized amount can kill

The Independent UK · Apr 18