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After ceasefire, negotiating a lasting deal with Iran would require overcoming regional rivalries and strategic incoherence

President Donald Trump’s rapid and dramatic turn from threatening to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran on the morning of April 7, 2026, to announcing a two-week ceasefire later that day left many observers with a sense of whiplash.

The Conversation

The world's 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gained the most and added $12.8 billion to his net worth after Meta shares rose 6.5%.

Fortune

Trump issues lengthy rant against former MAGA faithfuls he calls ‘losers’ but insists: ‘I no longer care about that stuff’

The president name-dropped MAGA figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, who have all criticized his war with Iran

The Independent UK

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Can the Middle East ceasefire hold?

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The Conversation

Prediction markets are back the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran

The Independent UK

Stocks Rebound on Optimism US-Iran Ceasefire to Hold

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.72%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Photos from Iran's roadside, from Tehran to the Turkish border

After five days on assignment in Tehran, the AP team set out by road toward the Turkish border. For nearly 12 hours, scenes unfolded through the car window, everyday moments shaped by distance and movement.

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‘Trump Jr. sits on the board’: Suspiciously timed Iran ceasefire bets on ‘prediction markets’ raise war profiteering concerns

War shouldn’t be something some people die over while others profit from it.

We Got This Covered

Turning 18? You’ll be automatically added to the draft under new rule

The proposal was submitted during the height of the Iran war.

We Got This Covered

The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it

A clash of power and piety.

We Got This Covered

What could have prompted Melania Trump’s sudden and unexpected statement on Epstein?

ANALYSIS: In a rare and extraordinary speech from the White House, the First Lady denied being Epstein’s friend or victim. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her husband — and the reasoning couldn’t have been more opaque, reports Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon could unravel the US-Iran ceasefire

Trump is on the verge of squandering a ceasefire that serves US interests for the sake of an unreliable ally

The Guardian - US

Mojtaba Khamenei Says Iran Will Demand 'Full Reparations' For War And 'Blood Money For The Martyrs'

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran will "demand full reparations for all damages caused" in the war with the U.S. and Israel, as well as "blood money for the martyr's and compensation for the war's wounded."

International Business Times

Democrats opened the door to a third Trump impeachment over Iran. Here’s what they need to happen next

ANALYSIS: Even if Democrats win back the majority, Eric Garcia writes, they have to ask themselves: Should they try to impeach Trump again?

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Crude Prices Gain as Closure of Strait of Hormuz Curbs Oil Supplies

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Thursday closed up +3.46 (+3.66%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0052 (-0.17%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday. Crude prices rallied sharply but fell from their best level on Thursday, and gasoline slid into negative territory on...

The Independent UK

Starmer hits out at Trump over latest Iran comments

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Fortune

Only five ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, far below Iran’s pledge as negotiations begin

More ships were crossing during war-time than peacetime.

The Independent UK

Timeline of decades of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

The ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a long-standing conflict

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‘So nasty’: Pete Hegseth scolds and insults reporter in stunning Pentagon meltdown

The tension at the Pentagon hit a new high when Secretary of War Pete Hegseth publicly scolded a reporter during a press briefing. The scene unfolded during a discussion about the recent U.S. brokered cease-fire with Iran, a topic that has clearly kept the administration on edge. Hegseth was in…

The Independent UK

Cadets describe stabbing gunman with pocket knives after he fatally wounded teacher

The students say the shooter walked into their classroom and nervously asked if it was an ROTC class

The Mary Sue

Fox News completely misses the point while sucking up to Trump, calls Iranian children ‘sick’ and ‘evil’ for defending the country’s infrastructure

It’s common for Fox News to go to great lengths to support Donald Trump, and they’re doing it again, not surprisingly. A video from the channel, now going viral on X (formerly Twitter), shows two journalists discussing how Iranian women and children are forming human chains and standing in front…

The Mary Sue

More money to drop more bombs, exactly what the ‘President of Peace’ needs

The United States Navy is officially requesting $3 billion in additional funding to replenish its dwindling supply of Tomahawk missiles following their heavy use in the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war on Iran. This request surfaced on April 8, 2026, as part of the broader $1.5 trillion budget proposal unveiled by the…

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‘Iran won’: Piers Morgan rains on Donald Trump’s fantasy parade and mocks how Iran played him like rookie

Piers Morgan recently weighed in on President Donald Trump’s declared “victory” regarding the Iran deal, offering a starkly different perspective that’s got people talking. He didn’t hold back on his show, Piers Morgan: Uncensored, effectively questioning whether the United States truly achieved its objectives in the recent ceasefire and negotiations.

Evening Standard

UK’s lead role on Strait of Hormuz highlights ‘mindset shift’, says Nato chief

Europe is assuming ‘a greater and fairer share of the task’ of providing for its defence, according to Mark Rutte.

Latin Times

Survivors of Deadly Drone Strike in Kuwait Dispute U.S. Account, Say Base Was 'Unprepared'

In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the conflict has left thousands of people dead across the Middle East, as well as 13 U.S. service members killed and 381 others wounded, according to data from U.S. Central Command.

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