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How the Iran war is hitting the UK

Iran war began, the UK economy was turning a corner. Inflation and fuel costs were falling, government borrowing was down and unemployment was falling. The hits to the UK population range from the relatively trivial

A trip to Europe? In this economy? Expensive flights keep vacations closer to home

U.S. and Iran is resolved. On a recent earnings call, United CEO Scott Kirby said that the company might [keep some of its prices higher](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4892951-united-airlines-holdings-inc-ual-q1-2026-earnings-call-transcript) to improve its traditionally tight profit margins

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

Iran war. It's the latest gripe he has with NATO countries more broadly, and he's previously said he'd consider withdrawing the U.S. from the alliance. So even though the royals may only

Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate

cost the party control of the Senate. "If a Paxton were the nominee, this would be the first chance they've had in 30 or 40 years or longer to pick up a statewide office

We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war

U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/683x683+171+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc6%2Fae%2Fe5e0836d4e2e9217ace196a2dc7d%2Fgettyimages-2264483463.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5751262/war-polling-trump-presidents-iran) ### [Politics](https://www.npr.org/sections/politics/) ### [The longer the Iran war goes, the worse it could be for Trump. Just look at history](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/19/nx-s1-5751262/war-polling-trump-presidents-iran) While

How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer

U.S. men's national team has far more experience on the World Cup stage compared with the 1994 team. Since then, the team has qualified for every World Cup except one, in 2018. There

Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns

war, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. He described it as a "Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE" that still must

Is the U.S. slipping into 'Competitive Authoritarianism?'

war with Iran. Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate

Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

Iran war on Tuesday, which she called a "folly" with no clear exit plan. "I feel very frustrated and angry that the U.S. went into this war without a clear exit plan, without a clear

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

U.S. Senate and governor. [![A gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21 in New York City. Most Americans say that high gas prices are straining their household budget, according

Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?

war on Iran. Texas is among a handful of states where Republicans could potentially lose control of key seats, along with Maine and North Carolina. ## Who will the winner face in November? The winner

The $13 billion carrier with a plumbing problem is home. Now come the costly repairs

Iran. [![In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, USS Gerald R. Ford, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets assigned to Strike Fighter Squadrons 31, 37, 87, and 213 from embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight, and a U.S

With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of a ceasefire between his country and Iran, and after Iran refused to attend the latest proposed round of peace talks in Islamabad. (Photo by Getty Images

From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states

war with Iran, in his view, could provide the political cover needed to accelerate the most strategically important segments, particularly cross-border freight corridors tied to security logistics. ## Electrical interconnection grid Often described

Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited

costly and, analysts say, unnerved a public conditioned to view Iran as an existential threat. Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have [used the ceasefire as political currency](/news/2026/4/8/defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory-israel-reacts-to-trumps-iran-ceasefire) in their

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-04-21T200541Z_1632941037_RC2UTKA06FPU_RTRMADP_3_USA-CONGRESS-1779143641.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Jeff Merkley is defending what is considered a safe seat for Democrats in the US Senate [File: Annabelle Gordon/Reuters] ## What other positions are up for grabs

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House

U.S. adults think Trump has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively as president. The White House countered with a lengthy statement from Trump's former White House physician, Texas Republican Rep. Ronny

How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify military invasions and immigration raids

U.S. laws, with 28% saying that when the Bible and the will of the people conflict, the Bible should have more influence over laws. For Daughrity, the imagery in the DHS video is striking

U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

U.S.-Iran talks fall apart, so will the temporary ceasefire that pauses the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. [Life hasn't returned to normal](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5793643:x) for residents in Lebanon as Israel continues

Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting

cost them in the midterms. Trump set a June 1 deadline to pass the party-line immigration funding – but now his push for retribution in the form of primary challenges against fellow Republicans may derail