Trump and former loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene trade jabs as Maga split over Iran widens – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 8
'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and recipient of the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, about "water bankruptcy" and what countries should do to avoid catastrophe. LiveScience · Apr 8
Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administration The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
'Relieved she is free': US confirms release of journalist kidnapped by Iran-backed militia in Iraq American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI. The Times of India · Apr 8
Iranian attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. Euronews · Apr 8
French teachers Kohler and Paris describe 'daily horror' of Iran detention French teachers Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris said they had endured “inhumane” detention in Iran as they returned to France on Wednesday after nearly four years in custody on espionage charges. Radio France Internationale · Apr 8
UK interest rate predictions fall as US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire Markets now forecast one rate rise this year, down from two on Tuesday, although mortgage rates may not fall quickly The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Photos show boats sitting idle at Mumbai’s historic dock as the Iran war drives up fuel costs Since it was first built in 1875, the Sassoon Dock in India’s financial capital of Mumbai has been many things: a gateway for trade with the Persian Gulf, a bustling hub for traders and laborers, as well as a center for commerce in textiles, spices, and opium. The Independent UK · Apr 8
Netanyahu says Trump’s ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon as strikes continue Hezbollah says it has agreed to halt strikes against Israel but the IDF says it will continue combat operations The Independent UK · Apr 8
‘I haven’t felt so humiliated as an Israeli as I do tonight’: Israeli social media in meltdown over Trump/Iran ceasefire "It will take us years to repair the political and strategic damage." We Got This Covered · Apr 8
How Iran ceasefire will affect UK fuel prices, inflation and interest rates IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 8
What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran? Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire, with negotiations on key points of difference set to take place Evening Standard · Apr 8
Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump Transportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 8
Euronews · Apr 8 EU made 'no diplomatic effort' to end Iran war, MEP Botenga tells Euronews The Left MEP told Euronews' morning show Europe Today on Wednesday that the EU should have "condemned war crimes" in Iran and welcomed the announcement of the two-week ceasefire by Washington and Tehran.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 At least 254 killed after Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes ‘Largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began prompts warnings Iran could pull out of ceasefire
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Ukraine claims Russia is giving Iran cyber intelligence to hone military base attacks Russia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Trump claims a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ is on the way after Iran ceasefire: ‘Big money will be made’ President Trump jubilant after backing away from airstrikes threat, despite hostilities only being postponed for two weeks
The Independent UK · Apr 8 What Iran ceasefire means for fuel prices, inflation and interest rates in the UK Experts hope that UK inflation will fall, paving the way for cheaper mortgages
BANG Premier · Apr 8 Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump for Iran threats Jimmy Kimmel has lambasted US President Donald Trump for his aggressive threats regarding the Iran war.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Why UN Security Council Failed to Act on Strait of Hormuz: Russia, China and France's Triple Resistance Exposed Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz after resistance from France diluted the text
We Got This Covered · Apr 8 ‘Victory over America’: Joy in Tehran as Iranians celebrate Trump ceasefire Iran potentially coming out of this war in a better position than before.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights Chris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Tim Walz Says 'The President Has Lost His Mind' as Six-Word Tweet Goes Viral Amid Trump Iran Threats Governor Tim Walz's viral tweet questioning Trump's mental fitness gains bipartisan support, fueling 25th Amendment calls amid Iran tensions.
The Times of India · Apr 8 Ceasefire, 'not the end of war': What next for US, Iran, Israel and the Hormuz question A fragile pause has taken hold in the Middle East after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The deal, announced just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for possible large-scale strikes, is being seen as a temporary reprieve rather than a lasting settlement, with key…