Iran warns move would breach ceasefire as US president also repeats threats to strike critical infrastructure Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway from Iran in the aftermath ...
Day: April 12, 2026
Trump’s blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchangedTrump’s blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills – Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war’s costs. ...
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians. ...
‘A truly historic moment’: BBC reports from Hungary as Péter Magyar set to become new PM‘A truly historic moment’: BBC reports from Hungary as Péter Magyar set to become new PM
Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary’s parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister’s concession. ...
Woman killed in dog attack at house namedWoman killed in dog attack at house named
Police say the seized dog – a family pet – is believed to be a Lurcher cross. ...
Tom Hiddleston, Rachel Zegler and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpetTom Hiddleston, Rachel Zegler and Paddington walk Oliviers red carpet
Stage stars posed for pictures ahead of a night of celebration for UK theatre at the Royal Albert Hall. ...
Dan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex co-host brings bullying claimDan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex co-host brings bullying claim
ITN, which is also named as a respondent to Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije’ case, said it is “denied in full”. ...
Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian marketCivilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants. ...
The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | EditorialThe Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial
An American blockade in the strait of Hormuz raises energy-market dangers after failed negotiations – pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse As the US vice-president, JD Vance, took to a podium in Pakistan after 21 hours of diplomacy and said no deal had been reached to end the war ...
Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters’ helpDr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters’ help
TikTok users increasingly say the app has steered them toward diagnosing medical problems not yet identified Malina Lee, a 31-year-old wedding baker based in San Antonio, Texas, joined TikTok during the Covid pandemic lockdowns in 2020. Like many people at the time, she was bored and began using the platform ...