Starmer ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on rising UK bills IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 10
'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister tells Euronews US President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO countries to find a solution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz within days. Turkey – which has the second-largest army in NATO – says the alliance is not obliged to intervene. Euronews · Apr 10
Trump Furious Post Slams Critics as 'Low IQ' — Claims US Is the 'Hottest' Country in the World Donald Trump slams critics as 'low IQ' in a fiery post while claiming the US is the 'hottest' country in the world, sparking online debate. International Business Times UK · Apr 10
Ceasefire deal brings relief to some in Iran, but Trump's threat to end a civilization still echoes Iranians have welcomed a ceasefire deal after weeks of Israeli and American bombardment, but many fear the war is far from over The Independent UK · Apr 10
Tehran accused of ‘weaponising’ Hormuz as oil gains ahead of US-Iran talks Abu Dhabi’s oil chief says nearly 230 vessels sit loaded with crude and ready to sail The Independent UK · Apr 10
Starmer ‘fed up’ with Iran war impact and says it is proof UK must reinforce European ties As JD Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks, Keir Starmer blames Donald Trump’s war for driving up the cost of living in the UK, and urges the EU to bolster Nato in defiance of the US president’s threat to quit the alliance The Independent UK · Apr 10
AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? Every organisation needs guardrails that channel them away from human fallibility and collectively minimise the harm they can do The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Crumbling ceasefire? Trump accuses Iran over Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money' Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran Evening Standard · Apr 10
What’s behind Ireland’s fuel protests and why they’re escalating The protests stem from soaring petrol and diesel prices, which have reached approximately 193.9 cents and 218.9 cents respectively at filling stations The Independent UK · Apr 10
Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly – that’s why there is no end in sight With the BMA making ‘impossible’ demands and Labour responding with Trumpian threats, negotiations are stuck – and it’s the NHS that will suffer, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent. Fortune · Apr 10
South Korean minister vows to expand legal remedies for adoptees and other rights victims South Korean Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho vowed to expand access to judicial remedies for victims of state-led abuses, including foreign adoptees whose adoptions were marred by widespread fraud under previous military governments The Independent UK · Apr 10
Starmer 'fed up' as he blames actions of Trump and Putin for cost of living crisis in Britain Comments seen as rare public criticism of US President by the Prime Minister amid their strained relationship over the Iran war Evening Standard · Apr 10
Trump casts doubt on Iran ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz remarks US President Donald Trump says that Iran will "never have a nuclear weapon", dismissing criticism of a "premature victory" regarding the nation. He criticised Iran's management of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "very poor job". The remarks cast doubt on the stability of a… The Independent UK · Apr 10
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 Will Bitcoin Crash? Economist Warns BTC Could Still Hit $0 Amid $70K Rally Bitcoin surged to a weekly high following a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, easing fears of conflict in the Middle East. However, analysts warn the optimism may be fragile.
Roll Call · Apr 10 Capitol Lens | Recess review As Congress’ spring recess draws to a close, Roll Call’s photojournalists show some of what went on in the Washington area while lawmakers were out of town.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10 Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 Melania Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low Following Bombshell Epstein Allegations Melania Trump confronts rumors linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, as her public approval ratings reach historic lows. Discover the details of her statement and the political implications.
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Asian stocks mostly higher and oil gains ahead of planned U.S.-Iran peace talks Asian stocks are mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains while oil prices have also risen on the fragile Iran war ceasefire and ahead of Iran-U.S. peace talks that are expected to take place in Pakistan
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China
The Independent UK · Apr 10 Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
The Guardian - US · Apr 10 Trump posts graphic video of woman’s killing in Florida President’s post on Truth Social is in keeping with a pattern of using shocking video to sow fear about immigration and justify mass deportation
The Independent UK · Apr 10 The Latest: Kuwait blames Iran for drone strikes as Trump casts doubt on ceasefire Kuwait has accused Iran of launching drone attacks despite the ceasefire in the Iran war
Euronews · Apr 10 Former Israeli PM: US-Israel-Iran war ceasefire – what next? In an opinion piece for Euronews, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the central objectives of the war were not met: the regime did not collapse, enriched uranium remains in Iran’s hands, and it still dominates the Strait of Hormuz. But despite this, there is still a chance for…