Trump calls UK warships ‘toys’ as he lashes out at Starmer’s Iran war ‘mistake’ The president insisted the King will visit the US. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Iran and Ukraine wars 'very much interlinked' by Russia, Kallas warns "We can't forget about Ukraine," High Representative Kaja Kallas has said as the war in the Middle East leads the geopolitical agenda at G7 meeting. Euronews · Mar 26
What is ‘launching soon’? White House official page posts strange, unexplained videos amid US‑Iran war Amid escalating US‑Iran tensions, the White House posted two cryptic videos, one deleted within 90 minutes, that quickly fueled online speculation. Lacking context or narrative, the clips prompted theories ranging from apps and space missions to military strikes, with many users conjuring ominous conspiracies. Despite millions of views, the White… The Times of India · Mar 26
'More admirals than warships', Royal Navy branded weak as Defence Secretary struggles on fleet's size Ministers were slammed for the delay in sending HMS Dragon to defend Cyprus Evening Standard · Mar 26
'NATO safer under Trump,' says Secretary General Mark Rutte NATO Secretary General insists US President Donald Trump has made the alliance more resilient. Rutte justified Trump’s pressure on allies to spend more on defence and praised ability to draw Putin to the table for talks. Euronews · Mar 26
Bank should not rush into hiking rates in face of Iran war, says MPC member Alan Taylor said the current energy price shock and impact on inflation and growth would require a ‘full effort’ from Bank policymakers. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Trump reveals Iran’s ‘oil gift’: 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers sent through 'blocked' Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran effectively offered what he described as a “gift” of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, saying as many as 10 Pakistan-flagged tankers passed through the crucial route in recent days. The Times of India · Mar 26
Trump's war in Iran is costing the U.S. economy 10,000 jobs a month, Goldman Sachs says The bank sees the Iran-driven oil shock stripping 10,000 jobs a month from U.S. payrolls through year-end. Leisure, hospitality, and retail are hit worst. Fortune · Mar 26
FTSE 100 falls as Iran responds to US proposals Stocks fell on Thursday amid uncertainty around talks between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Trump lashes out at Nato again and claims alliance has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to help in Iran President renewed his criticism of the military alliance and claimed Tehran was ‘begging to make a deal’ to end the war The Independent UK · Mar 26
‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz Many of the vessels willing to make the crossing are taking an alternative route through Iranian waters The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Trump says gift given to him by Iran will ‘sail up tomorrow’ President Donald Trump has revealed the gift he was reportedly given by Iran: fully-laden oil tankers. The Independent UK · Mar 26
"War," "Excursion," "Operation": Trump's war on Iran semantics The president's Iran vocabulary shifts by the day. Axios · Mar 26
There are solutions to Britain’s energy crisis Letters: Rob Stevens, Nick Robins and Craig Whiteman on building a resilient energy system for the country in light of the Iran war’s impact The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Infamous LA gas station stun patrons by charging $8.71 a gallon: ‘I hate coming here’ The gas station is charging almost $3 more than the LA average
Euronews · Mar 26 Closing the 'deterrence gap': German military association calls for war economy The German Armed Forces Association is warning of a growing Russian threat, a weakened Europe and an unreliable Washington — while the Iran conflict pours billions into Putin's coffers.
Reason · Mar 26 Trump Can't TACO His Way Out of Iran The president is good at backing out of a losing bet—but this time, it's out of his hands.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump reveals ‘present’ he claims Iran gave him in negotiations to end war The Pakistani government is currently serving as an intermediary as president seeks to extricate himself from war he started
The Independent UK · Mar 26 US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war The Trump administration says it's eased restrictions on a group of Belarus-linked financial and potash companies
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Majority of Americans say military action has gone too far in Iran – as US deploys 1000 troops to Middle East The US is sending more than 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as part of the ongoing conflict with Iran, the Pentagon has confirmed.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 White House slams The View’s Joy Behar over Trump herpes joke White House labeled Behar a ‘talentless hack’
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Doctors warned future pay offer won’t be better and are urged to reconsider strikes Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned resident doctors that a future pay offer will not be better than the current one, setting a deadline for them to reconsider strike action. Resident doctors in England are scheduled to begin a joint-longest walkout on 7 April, marking their 15th strike since 2023.…
The Times of India · Mar 26 'Keep blowing them away': Trump renews warning as he claims Iran 'begging' for deal President Trump stated Iran is "begging" for a deal to end the war and warned of further strikes if nuclear ambitions are not abandoned. He indicated diplomacy might be closing, while US military operations are ahead of schedule. The conflict has resulted in over 3,000 deaths and millions displaced.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 What to know about efforts to end the Iran war after Trump’s ceasefire proposal Iran denies participating in any negotiations despite efforts by Egypt and other nations to assist
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Trump says his support among Hispanics is at an all-time high. Fox News poll shows that’s not true Hispanic voters overwhelmingly worry about the war in Iran, cost of living and paying their bills, which made them vote for Trump in 2024