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Apr 1, 2026 - World

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’, in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will seek an even deeper partnership with the EU because of the instability wreaked by Donald Trump’s war with Iran, Keir Starmer has said, adding that the moment called for a more ambitious deal with Brussels to strengthen trade and defence.His comments came as the US president again said he was considering pulling the US out of Nato, which he described as a “paper tiger”. Trump has frequently lambasted the UK and European nations for failing to support the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and criticised their militaries. Continue reading...

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Discussion on how to ease impact from Iran war coincides with Food and Drink Federation almost tripling forecastFood inflation could hit 9% in the UK this year even if the strait of Hormuz opens within the next few weeks, figures suggest, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents 12,000 food and drink manufacturers, has predicted prices will rise by “at least” 9% by the end of 2026, almost tripling a forecast of 3.2% that was made before the Middle East conflict. Continue reading...

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Shelly Renee Kittleson had sought to enter Iraq from Syria on March 9 but was turned back because she did not have a press work permit.

Apr 1, 2026 - World

President Trump on Wednesday said he was seriously considering pulling the U.S. out of NATO in the latest sign of his growing frustration at Washington's allies, as Iran vowed to restrict access to the Strait of Hormuz for any U.S. ships even after the war's conclusion.

Apr 1, 2026 - World

Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters) They've never known their parents, and they've never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to