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First Thing: Former FBI director James Comey indicted over Instagram seashells post

Iran should never be allowed nuclear weapons. But, as head of state, the king is above party politics and remains neutral. - **How else is the 250th anniversary being marked?** The US will issue limited-edition

Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics

latest event to confirm to their existing views.” Trump’s quick pivot to claiming that the shooting incident confirms the need for a more secure ballroom at the White House, and rightwing pundits’ near-uniformity

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

US of ceasefire violation Iran has said the new U.S. effort is a violation of the fragile ceasefire that has held for more than three weeks. In a post on X Tuesday, Iran's powerful

Tuesday briefing: Can a deeply divided UK agree on an assisted dying bill?

news*** | The [suspected gunman at the White House correspondents’ dinner had](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-suspect-court), according to the FBI, written that “I am no longer willing to permit a paedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat

Is India’s Chabahar dream in Iran dead?

latest is the naval blockade against Iran’s ports, while Tehran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz. India is heavily dependent on the narrow sea route for energy supply, and has been negotiating with

First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran

Iran while resorting to “dangerously exaggerated” statements to create an inaccurate picture of a US military triumph. ## **Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner** ![A still from security footage with a white

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Tensions are rising in the two ceasefires in the Middle East.** Iran has [not officially recognized](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5796726:x) the ceasefire that President Trump

Uncertainty looms as last oil tanker from Middle East arrives in California | First Thing

talks remained “difficult”. - **Head to our liveblog** for [the latest](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/07/middle-east-crisis-iran-trump-us-negotiations-deal-war-peace-proposal-hormuz-latest-news-updates). ## **Alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge** ![The handwritten note reads: 'They investigated me for month – FOUND NOTHING

‘Project Freedom’ marks a classic Trump flip from warmonger to humanitarian

latest peace proposal just hours before. This was another Trump Show motif, surprisingly good news just hours before the markets opened. His post brought down the oil price significantly, albeit temporarily, bringing profits to those

Friday briefing: How rising antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews

latest in a string of antisemitic attacks, on people and property, that have struck fear into many British Jews in recent years. John Mann, the government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, said many

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

latest escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran in the narrow shipping passage, and coming amid a United States naval blockade of Iranian ports which commenced on April 13. On Monday this week, the US

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **President Trump has been referring to the war in Iran in the past tense,** despite the fact that peace talks in Pakistan stalled

India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

latest public shoutout from Trump for Pakistan’s leadership, Munir in particular, over their role in attempting to mediate an end to the war between the US and Iran. On April 8, the US

Why Europe’s car industry is at the centre of a new US trade war

latest friction point emanating from the EU’s refusal to join Washington’s current war on Iran. “I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran [here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/us-iran-peace-talks-could-resume-in-next-two-days-trump-says). **Canada, the UK, Australia and others have condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and called