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Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer againWednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

In today’s newsletter: ​The brief US effort to ​s​teer trapped vessels through the ​waterway ​put the fragile ceasefire under strain Good morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened to disintegrate after Donald Trump launched an initiative – dubbed “Project ...

Middle East crisis live: Trump changes strait of Hormuz plan again as Rubio says US offensive is ‘over’Middle East crisis live: Trump changes strait of Hormuz plan again as Rubio says US offensive is ‘over’

US president says he will briefly pause Project Freedom after just one day; Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation; Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi flies to China Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise deal with Iran Here are some images from Beirut’s ...

Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British MuseumPalestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panels The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits. The UK recognised the state of Palestine ...

How to survive the information crisis: ‘We once talked about fake news – now reality itself feels fake’How to survive the information crisis: ‘We once talked about fake news – now reality itself feels fake’

In this age of crisis, technology is pulling us apart. At its best, journalism can bring us together again, writes Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner I have a confession to make. It has taken me years to write this article. For a long time, I have felt that something was missing ...

Charges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to AustraliaCharges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some of the Australian women linked to Islamic State fighters face arrest and criminal ...

Body as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met GalaBody as masterpiece: nipples, skeletons and tattoos dominate at record-breaking Met Gala

Opening of ‘the dressed body’ show inspires Beyoncé, Kardashians and Skepta, as others pay tribute to fashion moments in art history Met Gala 2026 red carpet: the best looks in pictures Two assets the modern 1% love to show off are their designer wardrobes … and their expensive bodies. The ...

Sole searching: how a medical pedicure saved my feet from the point of no returnSole searching: how a medical pedicure saved my feet from the point of no return

After a harsh winter and suffering from corns, calluses and dry feet, a ‘medi pedi’ treatment came to my rescue My feet were screaming for mercy. Apologies for the following description, but after New York City’s deep-freeze winter, I had corns between my toes, thick callus pads beneath my big ...

New Orleans moves to brighten underserved neighborhoods: ‘Lights impact people’New Orleans moves to brighten underserved neighborhoods: ‘Lights impact people’

A new initiative aims to repair broken and inadequate street lighting to help prevent crime During the 19th century, American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson penned the expression “gas-light is found to be the best nocturnal police” in his essay Worship. With regard to public lighting in American cities today, the ...

Harriet Clark spent a lifetime visiting her mother, an ex-Weather Underground member, in prison: ‘The US has always used family separation to destabilize’Harriet Clark spent a lifetime visiting her mother, an ex-Weather Underground member, in prison: ‘The US has always used family separation to destabilize’

Clark was an infant when her mother was arrested. Her debut novel asks what it’s like for children who have only ever known a parent in prison In Harriet Clark’s debut novel, The Hill, a nun explains what it’s like for babies born in prison. “They don’t know that they ...