Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with UK as he criticises Starmer for being overly reliant on advisers – as it happened President says PM should be more supportive over strait of Hormuz The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
London flights chaos as Dubai drone attack sparks major airport shutdown Flights were temporarily suspended at Dubai International Airport after a drone strike sparked a fire nearby Evening Standard · Mar 16
Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East Evening Standard · Mar 16
UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says Pat McFadden says UK relations with US remain strong despite Donald Trump’s threats to Nato allies The Guardian - UK · Mar 16
Government home heating oil subsidy must be meaningful, John O’Dowd says Stormont’s Finance Minister wrote to the Treasury last week seeking a financial intervention over energy costs. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Asia scrambles to respond to Trump's sweeping Section 301 trade probes, which could pave the way for new tariffs China calls the two new probes a "typical protectionist act." Malaysia said its U.S. trade deal was now "null and void." Fortune · Mar 16
Starmer vows energy bill support for some households as Trump warns Nato allies over Iran response Sir Keir Starmer announced £53 million in support for ‘those households that are most exposed’ to rising heating oil prices on Monday Evening Standard · Mar 16
Republicans Release AI Deepfake of James Talarico — Is Voter Manipulation Crossing the Line? Republicans release an AI deepfake of James Talarico in a Texas Senate ad, sparking debate over voter manipulation and the growing role of AI in US elections. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Epstein Files Reveal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Planned Private Yacht Dinner With 8 Children Aboard Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is under fire as Epstein Files reveal planned Caribbean yacht dinner with minors, sparking resignation demands. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Iran war briefing: Dubai airport in chaos after third drone strike suspends flights Authorities responded to a fire near Dubai International Airport on Monday following a drone attack. British PM to pledge energy bill aid for households amid Middle East crisis. US President Donald Trump set to launch Hormuz coalition amid global oil crisis as he warns of ‘very bad future’ unless NATO… The Independent UK · Mar 16
Newsletter: EU ministers to mull bolstering naval mission under US pressure Also in this newsletter: Belgian Prime Ministers calls on Europe to cut deal with Russia on war in Ukraine, and EU diplomats expect tensions over the closed Druzhba pipeline to play out until after April's Hungarian elections. Euronews · Mar 16
Javier Bardem rages 'war creates chaos that only benefits the richest' after Palestine comment at Oscars The actor, 57, accused Trump and Netanyahu of waging an ‘illegal war’ with ‘lies’ Evening Standard · Mar 16
Trump's war in Iran 'will make London families up to £1,500 worse off' City economist said families will have to pay more for essential bills leaving less for “the more enjoyable things in life” Evening Standard · Mar 16
Politics latest: Starmer warns energy companies to pass on ‘every penny of savings’ to customers amid price surge The prime minister has set out tens of millions of pounds of support for vulnerable households struggling with energy bills The Independent UK · Mar 16
Roll Call · Mar 16 Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba Senate Democrats seek to prevent military action against Cuba -
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Monday briefing: Why Britain is becoming less charitable – and what it means for those that need it most In today’s newsletter: Six million fewer of us supported charities last year compared to a decade ago, but reversing the declining culture of giving is not a hopeless cause
The Independent UK · Mar 16 The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump says that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iranian strikes continued to rain down on Gulf countries
Whats Hot · Mar 16 India Turns to Diplomacy With Iran to Restore Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz India has highlighted the importance of direct diplomatic talks with Iran as the most effective way to restore shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage that carries a significant share of the world’s oil and gas.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Paul Thomas Anderson endured one snub after another. Now the Oscars have finally seen sense In honouring One Battle After Another, Academy voters finally welcomed Hollywood’s prodigal son into the fold
The Times of India · Mar 16 Are Trump and Netanyahu on same page? What US President said amidst rumors of rift with Israel PM President Trump denied reports of a rift with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling them 'fake news' and describing their relationship as 'extraordinary.' This comes amid ongoing US-Israeli military operations against Iran, which have destabilized the region and impacted global markets. While sharing short-term military goals, their long-term objectives for Iran…
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16 Afternoon Update: Labor resists Trump’s Hormuz demands; strict new rules for Kyle and Jackie O; and one Oscars win after another Transport minister says sending a ship to the strait is ‘not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to’
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 Where Is Netanyahu? Coffee Shop Video Shows Him Alive, Dismissing Wild Death Rumours Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses viral death rumours with a light-hearted video at a Jerusalem café, amidst rising tensions with Iran
International Business Times UK · Mar 16 No British Oscar Nominations Since 2012? Conan O'Brien's Joke Sparks UK's Brutal 'We Arrest Our Paedophiles' Response Conan O'Brien's 2026 Oscars monologue stirred controversy with a joke about British actors and Prince Andrew, sparking discussions on celebrity accountability
The Fashion Central · Mar 16 Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Joke Comparing CBS to North Korea Stuns Crowd Television host Jimmy Kimmel returned to the Oscars stage on Sunday night and used the moment to deliver a series of sharp jokes,
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Poland went from a post-Communist wreck to one of the world’s biggest economies Poland also benefited from billions of euros in EU aid