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Iran war pushing up till price of some drugs by up to 30%, pharmacies warn

Chemists in England cost of painkillers like paracetamol and hay fever treatments say has jumped since February

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre

Command post in Donetsk was responsible for sabotage operations and coordinating attacks, Kyiv says

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Why the US president is losing support from crucial allies

In today’s newsletter: As political tensions rise abroad and economic pressures mount at home, Donald Trump faces a shifting landscape that is testing the loyalty of his Maga supporters

The Guardian - UK

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EU wheat eases as supply prospects offset Iran war worries

Despite Middle East tensions, which have previously supported grain costs, traders noted farmers' reluctance to sell due to inflation. Meanwhile, import demand from Algeria and Turkey, alongside Morocco's expected crop rebound, are also influencing market dynamics.

The Economic Times

Diet Coke shortage hits India as Iran-war driven can crunch fuels panic buying

Shortages spread from shops to delivery apps as summer demand collides with aluminium supply disruption

The Independent UK

How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

The Times of India

Revealed: Londoners' working week at 21-year record high as unemployment rises in cost of living crisis

EXCLUSIVE: How the capital’s workforce has been hit by tax rises, the Covid pandemic, wars and now faces artificial intelligence turmoil

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Asian stocks retreat and oil tops $100 despite fresh records on Wall St

Asian stocks have retreated while oil prices gained as investors reacted to shaky prospects for more talks on ending the war with Iran

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension after ruling out nuclear strike on Tehran

Trump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’

The Independent UK

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

The Israeli army has been destroying homes in areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah

The Independent UK

US forces board vessel in Indian Ocean – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump says the US is in no rush to end war but 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Earlier in the day, Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any boats found laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Oil prices hold above $100 as Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz and peace talks stall

Iran seized two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the strait on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the waterway

The Independent UK

‘Bush, Obama said no’: Trump agreed to Netanyahu's war plan after rejections by three US presidents

John Kerry revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu pitched an Iran war to four US Presidents, with only Donald Trump agreeing. Kerry, citing Vietnam and Iraq, warned against misleading the public on military action. A New York Times report detailed Netanyahu's "hard sell" to Trump for a joint US-Israeli mission, which Trump…

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The Conversation

We can’t know if Donald Trump has dementia. Even if he did, it wouldn’t excuse his actions

Over recent weeks, speculation has grown about US President Donald Trump’s erratic behaviour during the US-Israel war on Iran.

The Times of India

Pentagon shake-up continues: US navy secretary John Phelan steps down abruptly amid war with Iran

US Navy secretary John Phelan has abruptly resigned, with Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. This departure occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including the Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing operations in critical waterways. Phelan's exit is the latest in a series of significant leadership changes within the…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Pentagon replaces secretary of the navy amid US blockade in strait of Hormuz

John Phelan is ‘departing the administration, effective immediately’ says Pentagon as undersecretary Hung Cao takes over – key US politics stories from 22 April 2026 at a glance

The Independent UK

British embassy in Washington prepares for King and Queen’s US state visit

Details of the full itinerary for Charles and Camilla’s trip have not yet been released

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The Independent UK

United Airlines may raise fares by 20% as airlines struggle with fuel price surge amid Iran war

The CEO of United Airlines said fuel prices have been rising ‘faster than I can ever remember in my career’ in a recent inteview

The Independent UK

It could take 6 months to clear all the mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon warns

Iran may have deployed more than 20 mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz, some of which are difficult to track, an official said

International Business Times UK

Karoline Leavitt Struggles to Name Who the US Is Negotiating With in Iran

Karoline Leavitt faced scrutiny at the White House for not identifying Iran's negotiation representatives, amid Trump's indefinite ceasefire extension and mixed messages from Iran.

International Business Times UK

Why Does Trump Remain Silent Amid Reported Attack on 3 Commercial Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz After Ceasefire Extension?

The White House's silence following Iran's naval actions has sparked questions about President Trump's diplomatic strategies, as tensions remain high and economic impacts loom.

International Business Times UK

It's Like Negotiating With Iran': Why an FBI Expert Fears the Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes are a Deadly Bluff

A former FBI special agent casts doubt on the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes, comparing talks with the sender to 'dealing with Iran,' as Savannah Guthrie begs for proof of life and investigators struggle to separate real leads from cruel hoaxes.

Latin Times

Navy Secretary John C. Phelan resigns amid Pentagon shakeups

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan has stepped down "effective immediately," the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday, marking the latest in a wave of leadership changes that has seen more than a dozen senior military and defense officials removed or replaced in recent months as the United States confronts Iran.

Evening Standard

Tehran in ‘weak position’, says White House as Iran tightens grip on strait

Despite an extended ceasefire, a stand-off over the critical shipping route continues to inflict pain on the global economy.

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