A fragile calm in Lebanon as a US-brokered truce holds and families head home A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Apr 17
In Lebanon, has Trump really ‘solved’ his 10th war? ANALYSIS: As Donald Trump claims he has solved his 10th war, this time in Lebanon, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at the shaky nature of the ceasefire and explores whether it will last The Independent UK · Apr 17
Israel ‘violates ceasefire’ within hours of historic truce, claims Lebanon IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 17
Lebanon truce takes effect as damaged Qasmiyeh bridge reopens Lebanon and Israel entered a 10-day truce early Friday, as the army reopened a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes hit the key crossing linking Tyre to the wider region. Euronews · Apr 17
US raises the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Apr 17
Bulletin AM briefing: Hantavirus cruise ship to set sail for Canary Islands amid deadly outbreak Here are five of this morning’s biggest top stories The Independent UK · Apr 17
Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to host Paris talks on opening Strait of Hormuz The talks come after a 10-day ceasefire agreed by Lebanon and Israel went into effect. Evening Standard · Apr 17
The Latest: A 10-day Lebanon ceasefire appears to hold as European leaders set to meet over strait A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel appeared to be holding in Lebanon The Independent UK · Apr 17
Trump proclaims ‘historic day’ as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire comes into effect IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 17
Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ after US forces seize tanker in Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end The Independent UK · Apr 17
Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 17
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. Euronews · Apr 17
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17 Trump Says Israel And Lebanon Have Agreed To A 10‑Day Ceasefire, Here’s What That Actually Means Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire after weeks of deadly strikes and mass displacement in southern Lebanon.
The Guardian - US · Apr 17 Trump news at a glance: president urges Hezbollah to act ‘nicely and well’ as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins Trump says 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon will be followed by a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders next week – key US politics stories from 16 April at a glance
The Times of India · Apr 16 'We are not leaving': Netanyahu says Israeli forces will hold positions in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire begins Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israeli forces will continue to remain in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, asserting that "we are not leaving."
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 Morning Mail: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, from One Nation idea to Coalition policy, and why the hate for Meghan? Donald Trump announces 10-day truce after ‘excellent conversations’ with both leaders; how the Coalition formed its new housing policy
The Times of India · Apr 16 'Iran ready to hand over uranium': Trump makes big claim; Tehran denies any deal reached President Trump announced a potential breakthrough with Iran, stating a deal to end the conflict is "very close" and that Tehran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Discussions are ongoing regarding a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, with potential talks held in Pakistan. Separately, Israel and Lebanon…
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Zohran Mamdani’s wife issues an apology for online posts: ‘I understand the hurt I caused’ It comes after a conservative news outlet combed through her online profiles
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 The Guardian view on a ceasefire for Lebanon: Trump has promised a pause. Civilians need real peace Editorial: A deeply scarred country is caught in a war not of its making, seeking a solution which lies outside its hands
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’ Halt to seven weeks of fighting will be followed by first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly ‘quadruple tap’ Lebanese health ministry says killing of 91 healthcare workers shows ‘total disregard’ for international law