Kuwait issued an oil spill warning after a tanker attack in Dubai port, while President Trump renewed threats against Iranian oil facilities, even weighing a military operation to extract uranium and claiming "regime change" is complete; the conflict saw a new U.S. missile hit a sports hall in Iran, Spain closing its airspace to US military aircraft, and Iran accusing the US of plotting a ground assault despite public peace talks.

• Middle East crisis live: Kuwait issues oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai port — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threats Against Iranian Oil and Energy Facilities — New York Times World -
• Iran advances a plan to charge a toll for ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz. — New York Times World -

• A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here’s What We Know About It. — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Trump Zigzags on Iran, Claiming ‘Great Progress’ but Making Threats — New York Times World -
• Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation — New York Times World -
• Iran’s Fractured Leadership Is Struggling to Coordinate, Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Removing Unfriendly Leaders — New York Times World -
• Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’ — The Guardian -
• Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete — New York Times World -
• Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East — The Guardian -
• Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest — The Guardian -
• New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows — New York Times World -
• Analysis shows where a new U.S. missile hit an Iranian sports hall and school. — New York Times World -
• How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island — BBC World -
• How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island — BBC World -
• Trump Threatens to Destroy Kharg Island and Other Key Iranian Energy Sites — New York Times World -
• Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub — The Guardian -
• Why does the US have Iran's Kharg Island in its sights? — BBC World -
• Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Can the ‘Dubai Dream’ Survive the War? Residents Say Life Goes On. — New York Times World -
• Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday — New York Times World -
• Regional officials meet in Pakistan to discuss the war in Iran. — New York Times World -
• Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks — The Guardian -
• Israel’s military posted two images of Ali Choeib in what it said was a Hezbollah uniform. One was fake. — New York Times World -
• China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained — The Guardian -

The **Iran war has caused Brent crude to surge to $116 a barrel, with the IMF warning of higher prices and slower global growth** worldwide; countries like Myanmar are experiencing long fuel queues, the **US sees gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, and Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania have implemented fuel excise cuts and free public transport to ease cost of living pressures**.

• White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – live — The Guardian -
• Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens — BBC World -
• IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth — The Guardian -

• Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices — BBC World -
• Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England — The Guardian -
• Easter bank holiday expected to be UK’s busiest on roads in four years — The Guardian -
• Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials — The Guardian -
• Asia Depends on L.N.G. From the Middle East. This Is What Happens When It Runs Out. — New York Times World -

New York officials are under investigation for bribery related to migrant shelters, while the Department of Homeland Security shutdown became the longest in US history, causing travel chaos at airports until TSA employees received back pay; meanwhile, the Trump administration sued Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls' sports, and debates surrounding immigration policy continued with reports of inadequate care and deaths in ICE detention.

• New York councilmember and Hochul governor aide investigated for bribery — The Guardian -
• White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – live — The Guardian -
• Two-year-old held by ICE sick and not getting adequate care, Democrat warns — The Guardian -

• Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file — The Guardian -
• José Guadalupe Ramos, a Mexican national, dies in ICE detention in LA — The Guardian -
• Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says — The Guardian -
• US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign ‘hostility’ – with Musk’s help — The Guardian -
• Trump administration sues Minnesota for allowing trans athletes in girls’ sports — The Guardian -
• Army investigates after two helicopters hovered by Kid Rock’s pool as he saluted — The Guardian -
• TSA employees receive back pay after Trump’s executive order — The Guardian -
• As Trump Squeezes Cuba, U.S. Military Exists in a Bubble — New York Times World -
• Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico — The Guardian -
• Recent $167m lottery winner arrested for allegedly stealing $12,000 in Kentucky — The Guardian -
• JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs — The Guardian -
• Soy what? 40,000lbs of spilled tofu leads to ‘unforgettable’ odor in Missouri town — The Guardian -
• Trump to revoke protections for endangered species in Gulf of Mexico — The Guardian -
• Rob Schneider calls on US to restore military draft — The Guardian -
• College Republicans director made racist and sexist remarks on live streams — The Guardian -
• Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference — The Guardian -

Australia announced a halving of the fuel excise to alleviate the cost of living, while the seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman ended in his death by police; also, the RBA moved to end credit card surcharges, and there are concerns about social media firms' enforcement of an under-16 ban as new research suggests vaping causes lung and oral cancer.

• Australian politics live: MP celebrates end to ‘rip off at the checkout’ as RBA moves to end credit card surcharges by October — The Guardian -
• Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says — BBC World -
• Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence — The Guardian -

• Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman — BBC World -
• Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts — The Guardian -
• Distancing himself from Trump and a badly waged war in Iran might be the smartest move Albanese can make — The Guardian -
• Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds — The Guardian -
• ‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive — The Guardian -
• In Australia, Victoria and Tasmania Waive Transit Fares as Fuel Prices Soar — New York Times World -
• Australian Police Kill Man Suspected of Slaying 2 Officers — New York Times World -
• Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt — The Guardian -
• Victoria police called to give evidence into Indigenous man’s death in custody seek protection from self-incrimination — The Guardian -
• Victorian Liberals to hold another preselection after candidate who defeated Moira Deeming withdraws — The Guardian -
• Fugitive emerged from building holding weapon before being shot dead, commissioner says – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding — BBC World -
• Fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead by Australian police after seven months in hiding — BBC World -
• How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia — The Guardian -
• Labor backs Greens inquiry into gas export tax – as it happened — The Guardian -
• How Australia’s seven-month-long manhunt came to an end — BBC World -
• Fuel tax halved and free public transport offered as war pushes up prices in Australia — BBC World -
• Daily Telegraph apologises as dispute reignites between pro-Israel activist and Middle Eastern restaurant Cairo — The Guardian -
• Did Anthony Albanese just cement a third interest rate hike in May by cutting the fuel excise? — The Guardian -
• Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions — The Guardian -
• Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions — The Guardian -
• Labor cuts fuel excise for three months, saving Australians 26c a litre on petrol and diesel — The Guardian -

Israel passed a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks, drawing criticism from European countries and rights groups; UN peacekeepers were killed in Southern Lebanon amidst expanding Israeli operations, and Catholic leaders were initially barred from a Jerusalem holy site on Palm Sunday.

• Two More U.N. Peacekeepers Are Killed in Southern Lebanon — New York Times World -
• Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks — New York Times World -
• Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years — BBC World -

• Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law — BBC World -
• Israel passes law to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks — The Guardian -
• Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon — BBC World -
• Latin Patriarch will have access to Jerusalem holy site after police stopped entry — BBC World -
• Israel Pulls Battalion From West Bank After Soldier Talks of ‘Revenge’ — New York Times World -
• Israel Pulls Battalion From West Bank After Soldier Talks of ‘Revenge’ — New York Times World -
• Catholic Leaders Barred From Jerusalem Holy Site on Palm Sunday — New York Times World -
• Israel’s Other War — New York Times World -
• Latin Patriarch will have access to Jerusalem holy site after police stopped entry — BBC World -

The US reopened its embassy in Venezuela three months after President Maduro's abduction, while a Russian oil tanker reached Cuba despite a US blockade; Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing moved closer to becoming president, and Syrian refugees in Germany are expected to return home in three years as EU governments face scrutiny for eroding the rule of law.

• Why Did the U.S. Allow a Russian Oil Tanker Through Its Cuba Blockade? — New York Times World -
• Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial — New York Times World -
• Myanmar’s Military Leader Moves One Step Closer to Becoming President — New York Times World -

• At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack — The Guardian -
• Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says — BBC World -
• Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says — BBC World -
• Luis Carlos Rúa Fought Colombia’s Corruption in an Elephant Costume. Now He’s a Senator. — New York Times World -
• They’ve Been Accused of Running a ‘Covert’ Operation in Greenland. It’s No Secret. — New York Times World -
• Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’ — The Guardian -
• US reopens embassy in Venezuela in significant thawing of relations — The Guardian -
• TV star’s AI porn allegations spark national debate in Germany — The Guardian -
• Lawsuit Accuses Americans of Political Killings for Hire Overseas — New York Times World -
• Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas — The Guardian -
• Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade — BBC World -
• He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, Joseph Kabila Is a Hunted Man. — New York Times World -
• Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives — The Guardian -
• U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade — New York Times World -
• Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach — The Guardian -
• Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations — BBC World -
• Xi Invites Taiwan’s Opposition Leader to Talk ‘Peace’ Ahead of Trump Summit — New York Times World -
• How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter — New York Times World -
• Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law — The Guardian -

The CEO of Epic Games apologized for laying off an employee with terminal brain cancer, while Air Canada's CEO resigned following backlash over an English-only condolence video; Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings were stolen from an Italian museum, and LA 2028 Olympic organizers announced ticket pricing.

• Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video — BBC World -
• LA 2028 Olympic organizers say 1m tickets will be available for $28 — The Guardian -
• Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Paintings Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist, Police Say — New York Times World -

• Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis — BBC World -
• CEO of Epic Games apologizes after laying off employee with terminal brain cancer — The Guardian -
• Barbie Dream Fest in Florida to issue refunds after fan complaints — BBC World -
• Laura Dern to star in Epstein investigation limited series from Adam McKay — The Guardian -
• Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’ — The Guardian -
• Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct — The Guardian -
• Air Canada CEO to resign after backlash to video tribute of pilots killed in crash — The Guardian -
• Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch — BBC World -
• US quadruple amputee cornhole pro suspected of murder had ‘a dark side’, ex-girlfriend claims — The Guardian -
• Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed — BBC World -
• ‘A life among the trees’: Bristol zoo’s gorillas move out of town — The Guardian -
• Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend — BBC World -
• Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend — BBC World -
• Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming ‘stage for repression’ — The Guardian -
• Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows — The Guardian -
• Painting considered workshop copy is in fact by Rembrandt, expert says — The Guardian -
• Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’ — The Guardian -
• Travel Influencers Share Destinations So Good That They Returned — New York Times World -
• Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris — The Guardian -
• Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions from Italian museum — The Guardian -
• Kim Novak says Sydney Sweeney is ‘totally wrong to play me’ in biopic — The Guardian -

The UK's small boats deal with France is on the verge of collapse amidst deadlock over interceptions; the Green party leader Zack Polanski met unions in a bid to switch party funding, while MPs called for a pause on the expansion of HMP Parc prison due to safety concerns, and the BBC faced accusations of making "propaganda" films for Saudi Arabia.

• Small boats deal between France and UK is on verge of collapse — The Guardian -
• Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens — The Guardian -
• Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened — The Guardian -

• Expansion of HMP Parc in Wales should be paused, MPs say — The Guardian -
• Daily Mail accusers induced to sue on basis of disowned claims, court told — The Guardian -
• BBC accused of making ‘propaganda’ films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund — The Guardian -
• Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says — The Guardian -
• Starmer pledges to tackle new cost of living crisis at May elections campaign launch — The Guardian -
• ‘The police can’t do it alone’: head of police watchdog on how to cut crime — The Guardian -
• Mounjaro maker wants NHS drug price rises in return for more investment in UK — The Guardian -
• Fears of increased small boat Channel crossings as UK-French deal nears end — The Guardian -
• Glasgow arts hub tenants condemn ‘unsustainable’ rent rises by landlord — The Guardian -
• UK savers told to act now before Easter Sunday cash Isa deadline — The Guardian -
• MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging — The Guardian -
• Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms — The Guardian -

At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, significantly exceeding initial estimates; Nigeria imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos after a Palm Sunday attack left at least 12 dead and led to revenge attacks, and three people died in Ghana when an unfinished building collapsed on a church service.

• Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead — New York Times World -
• 48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city — BBC World -
• Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana — BBC World -

• 48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city — BBC World -