Intensified military actions continue in the Middle East, with US B-52s flying missions over Iran and Iran attacking a Kuwaiti oil tanker, while President Trump issues stark warnings to allies and Tehran, and Pakistan and China propose a five-part peace plan. Israel also passed a controversial death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks.

• Middle East crisis live: ‘Go get your own oil,’ Trump tells allies in angry outburst — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: B-52s Start Flying Missions Over Iran, Pentagon Says — New York Times World -
• Tusk and Irish PM call Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia ‘repulsive’ and ‘sinister’ – Europe live — The Guardian -

• Trump Lashes Out at Europe Over Strait of Hormuz, Tells U.K. to ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’ — New York Times World -
• Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East — The Guardian -
• US defence secretary calls on allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz — BBC World -
• Attack on US radar plane at Saudi base raises concern over Iran’s capabilities — The Guardian -
• Kuwaiti Tanker Full of Oil Struck Off Dubai Day After Trump’s Threats — New York Times World -
• How the U.K.’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran — New York Times World -
• Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war — The Guardian -
• Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran — New York Times World -
• Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran — New York Times World -
• Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say — BBC World -
• Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation — New York Times World -
• Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law — BBC World -
• Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law — BBC World -
• First Thing: Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port — The Guardian -
• Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Set Ablaze After Attack Off the Coast of Dubai — New York Times World -
• Oil set for record monthly gain – as it happened — The Guardian -
• How Pakistan won over Trump to become an unlikely mediator in the Iran war — BBC World -
• A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here’s What We Know About It. — New York Times World -
• Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks — New York Times World -
• Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday — New York Times World -

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread economic concern, with warnings of higher prices and slower growth globally, as **US average fuel prices surpass $4 a gallon and the Arab world faces a profound economic crisis. UK households also face rising energy bills and house price slowdown** due to the war.

• For the Global Economy, ‘All Roads Lead to Higher Prices and Slower Growth’ — New York Times World -
• Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer — The Guardian -
• US average fuel price passes $4 a gallon for first time in four years amid Iran war — The Guardian -

• Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns — New York Times World -
• Some medicines could run out in weeks or even days, NHS England head warns — The Guardian -
• Trump’s Iran war and energy policies outline ‘dangerous volatility’ of fossil fuel push — The Guardian -
• Europe Has a ‘Guns vs. Butter’ Problem. War in Iran Makes It Worse. — New York Times World -
• Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s — The Guardian -
• UK house prices rose sharply in March but Iran war expected to cause slowdown — The Guardian -
• White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – as it happened — The Guardian -

Donald Trump's influence remains in the headlines, from a disputed presidential library design and an airport renamed in his honor to the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy and ongoing immigration policy debates involving ICE agents at military graduations. Significant crime and justice issues also emerged, including a school shooting in Texas and the release of a megachurch pastor convicted of child sex abuse.

• Supreme court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in decision rebuked by one justice – US politics live — The Guardian -
• Plans for gaudy Trump presidential library in Miami spark ridicule — The Guardian -
• Federal ‘God squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules — The Guardian -

• US megachurch pastor released from jail after pleading guilty to child sex abuse — The Guardian -
• Supreme court hearing Mississippi death penalty case over alleged racial jury bias — The Guardian -
• ICE agents will screen attendees of Marine Corps graduation ceremonies — The Guardian -
• Texas student shoots teacher at high school before killing himself — The Guardian -
• Washington state’s ‘historic’ millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich – will it succeed? — The Guardian -
• Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene — The Guardian -
• Founder of ‘orgasmic meditation’ company gets nine years in prison in forced labor conspiracy — The Guardian -
• ‘Our little savior’: partly blind New Mexico dog hailed for warding off bear — The Guardian -
• Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion — BBC World -
• Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion — BBC World -
• California Republican sheriff halts inquiry into alleged voter fraud in Prop 50 election — The Guardian -
• Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump — The Guardian -
• After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day — BBC World -

The UK faces internal challenges, including potential doctor strikes over pay, controversy surrounding King Charles's US visit amidst the Iran war, and scrutiny over government contracts like Palantir's NHS deal, alongside discussions on energy security policies, immigration rhetoric, and environmental regulations.

• King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds — The Guardian -
• ‘Should never have been prescribed’: private UK cannabis clinics face call for tighter regulation — The Guardian -

• King Charles to Visit U.S. as Tensions Rise Between Trump and Britain — New York Times World -
• UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow’s plans to significantly raise landing fees — The Guardian -
• UK billionaire Chris Rokos donates record £190m to Cambridge University — The Guardian -
• King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to US to go ahead in April — BBC World -
• Masked men force delivery driver to take bomb to County Armagh police station — The Guardian -
• King Charles’s state visit to US will be ‘humiliation’ amid Iran war — The Guardian -
• Karl Turner has Labour whip suspended after criticism of Starmer and No 10 — The Guardian -
• Steel bosses warn ‘back door’ loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures — The Guardian -
• BMA to ballot senior doctors in England over strikes as pay dispute escalates — The Guardian -
• Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over allegations of sexual offences against boy under 16 — The Guardian -
• Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract — The Guardian -
• Grooming gangs inquiry to examine role of ethnicity, culture and religion — The Guardian -
• Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit — BBC World -
• Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer — The Guardian -
• Tuesday briefing: How to make sense of England’s local elections campaigns — The Guardian -
• More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders — The Guardian -
• Starmer’s immigration rhetoric follows familiar pattern of bold claims but few results, expert says — The Guardian -
• Rubbish and recycling in England: what’s changing and why it matters — The Guardian -
• King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says — BBC World -

Russia is implementing a gradual internet blackout and restricting access to platforms like Telegram, amidst Ukraine's discussions with allies about scaling back attacks on Russian energy infrastructure due to soaring prices.

• How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter — New York Times World -
• Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World — New York Times World -
• Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade — BBC World -

• Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say — The Guardian -
• A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion — New York Times World -
• Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy — BBC World -
• Inside Russia During an Internet Crackdown — New York Times World -
• Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says — The Guardian -

Australia grapples with political shifts in Labor's platform, housing affordability concerns linked to property tax rules, and challenges to social media regulations for minors, while junior pay rates are abolished for young workers, and several crime incidents, including an antisemitic attack by a minor, raise social concerns.

• Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance — The Guardian -
• Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds — The Guardian -
• Meta, Tiktok and Google under investigation for allegedly disobeying Australia’s social media ban — The Guardian -

• Melbourne girl, 13, allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks, threw eggs and swerved car towards Jewish families — The Guardian -
• Anonymous $200,000 donation to charity providing free meals – as it happened — The Guardian -
• ‘Are we frustrated? Yes. Surprised? No’: how Victorian Liberal moderates’ plan to oust Moira Deeming went horribly wrong — The Guardian -
• Labor accused of avoiding promise to rein in controversial Morrison-era university fees scheme — The Guardian -
• Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman — BBC World -
• Perth man accused of attempted terror attack at Invasion Day rally to plead mental health defence — The Guardian -
• Fair Work abolishes junior pay rates, with half a million young Australians to be paid more — The Guardian -
• Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says — BBC World -
• Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says — BBC World -
• Debit and credit card surcharges to be removed in Australia by October — The Guardian -

International news features advancements in space travel with the first Canadian astronaut set for a moon mission, innovative AI use for Japan's cherry blossom forecasts, and cultural developments like Eurovision's expansion into Asia, alongside humanitarian crises in Haiti and Sudan and a controversial art heist in Italy.

• Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Artworks Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist, Police Say — New York Times World -
• International Booker Prize Shortlist: 6 Novels With ‘Burning Humanity’ — New York Times World -
• Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street — BBC World -

• ‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest — The Guardian -
• At least 16 killed, thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti — BBC World -
• At least 16 killed and thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti — BBC World -
• US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group — The Guardian -
• Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds — BBC World -
• First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations — New York Times World -
• China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments' — BBC World -
• These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta — New York Times World -
• Teen cyclist killed at Road World Championships not found for 82 minutes — BBC World -
• Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition — BBC World -
• Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says — BBC World -
• Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says — BBC World -
• When Will Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Bloom? A.I. Can Help Answer That — New York Times World -
• China to ban storing remains of dead in ‘bone ash apartments’ — The Guardian -
• Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon? — BBC World -
• 'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national film archive — BBC World -
• Myanmar’s Military Leader Moves One Step Closer to Becoming President — New York Times World -
• Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods — The Guardian -
• Vanuatu Indigenous leaders raise concerns over plans to build resort for cruise tourists — The Guardian -