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First Thing: White House correspondents’ dinner suspect to be charged as motive examined

latest updates** in our liveblog [here](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/apr/27/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect-charges-donald-trump-king-charles-latest-news-updates). ## **No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield** ![Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi (right), visits the Sultan of Oman

US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says | First Thing

US state department praised the two sides for having “productive discussions” but Hezbollah has said it will not abide by any agreements made by Israeli and Lebanese government negotiators in Washington. - **For the latest updates

Monday briefing: Everything we know about the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

US president and first lady were evacuated after the event was interrupted by gunfire. Journalists ducked under tables as authorities rushed [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) and members of his cabinet out of the room

First Thing: Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’

Iran to take the initiative has come”. - **How are Trump’s negotiating tactics being received?** The president’s impatience and rough-house diplomatic style, including his frequent online posting, has been a key stumbling block

Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions

latest exchange came just a day after US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran could be within reach, following what he described as “very good talks”, while also warning that the US could

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

negotiations included lifting US sanctions, ending the US blockade of the strait of Hormuz after the signing of initial understanding, and an immediate end to the war with guarantees against any renewed attack. It followed

Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

Iran war. In Washington, Trump said it "would be great" if Putin and Zelenskyy meet. ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [What's Russia's next move amid its latest attacks against Ukraine?](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5833839/whats-russias-next-move-amid-its-latest-attacks-against-ukraine) Kremlin

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

latest updates on Day 57 of the conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist

What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks

update=4621777), the conflict widened across the Gulf region, with both sides reporting new military actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while

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

latest developments came as the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that the global economy could be heading toward a recession triggered by the war. ![A girl plays with a bubble blower at an unofficial camp

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

latest updates: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/israel-us-iran-middle-east-conflict-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as ceasefire takes hold** ![A man walks among debris

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump met Lebanese and Israeli envoys at a new round of peace talks Thursday, with Beirut seeking a one-month extension of a shaky ceasefire set to expire. **BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty

War preparations under way in Iran as Hormuz tensions with US escalate

US amid efforts to end the war that began on February 28 through negotiations. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday confirmed that Tehran was reviewing the latest text from Washington relayed through Pakistan

Top US Senate Democrats again try for war powers resolution – as it happened

latest key developments. Thanks for reading. **Surging jet fuel prices may raise costs for Australia’s Qantas by up to A$800m (****$570m) in the second half of this year**, the airline said on Tuesday

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

updates in the Middle East conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

updates in the Middle East conflict: Strait of Hormuz | World leaders on ceasefire | Lebanon reactions | European leaders --- ## A flurry of announcements and reactions on Friday Iran said early Friday it was reopening the Strait