Intensifying Middle East tensions see Iran warn of devastating retaliation against Trump's expletive-laden threats to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, while Israeli strikes kill Iranian intelligence chief Seyed Majid Khademi and dozens in Lebanon and Haifa, and Iran's 10-point peace proposal is deemed 'not good enough' by Trump amid war crimes concerns and a crippling internet blackout.

• Middle East crisis live: Iran warns of ‘devastating’ retaliation after Trump’s expletive-laden threats over strait of Hormuz — The Guardian -
• Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches — New York Times World -
• Trump's Hormuz ultimatum nears - with little indication Iran is on board — BBC World -

• Here’s What Happened in the War in Iran and the Middle East on Monday — New York Times World -
• Iran’s 10-Point Proposal Demands an End to Attacks and Sanctions — New York Times World -
• Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline — BBC World -
• As Trump Deadline Looms, Iran and U.S. Mix Threats With Hints of Deal — New York Times World -
• How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded — BBC World -
• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• At Least 4 Killed in Iranian Strike in Haifa, Israeli Officials Say — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Deportation Deals — New York Times World -
• Israel Steps Up Attacks on Lebanon, Killing Dozens — New York Times World -
• Trump threatens to jail journalist to find source of second missing airman report — The Guardian -
• Seyed Majid Khademi, Iranian Intelligence Chief, Killed in Overnight Attack — New York Times World -
• Ten killed in Israeli strikes and clashes between Hamas and militia in Gaza, local sources say — BBC World -
• Trump claims, without proof, Iranians welcome US strikes on infrastructure — The Guardian -
• What We Know About the Rescue of a U.S. Airman After Two Jet Crashes — New York Times World -
• Mapping the scale of the conflict. — New York Times World -
• Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes — The Guardian -
• Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline — The Guardian -
• A New Oil Shock Accelerates a Return to Nuclear Power — New York Times World -
• Hungary puts gas pipeline under military protection amid false-flag accusations — The Guardian -
• Trump uses Neville Chamberlain jibe to mock Starmer over stance on Iran — The Guardian -
• House Democrats demand end to ‘cruel’ US energy blockade after visit to Cuba — The Guardian -
• Iranians Condemn Strike on a Top University — New York Times World -
• Trump Moves Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• A bittersweet thrill: daytrippers watch US warplanes in action at RAF Fairford — The Guardian -
• Iran’s internet blackout is longest national shutdown since Arab spring — The Guardian -
• Trump’s Board of Peace Gives Hamas Disarmament Deadline — New York Times World -
• Trump’s Board of Peace Gives Hamas Disarmament Deadline — New York Times World -
• 'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears — BBC World -
• 'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears — BBC World -
• Key islands give Iran sway over the Strait of Hormuz. — New York Times World -
• Jamie Dimon says US should strengthen allies economically, in veiled criticism of Trump — The Guardian -
• On Iran, Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats — New York Times World -
• The Latest Blows to Iran’s Leadership — New York Times World -
• Republicans fooled by AI-generated image of US crew member rescued in Iran — The Guardian -
• Polymarket criticized over ‘disgusting’ bets on fate of pilots on US jet shot by Iran — The Guardian -
• Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran — New York Times World -
• Thailand PM urges working from home amid fears over energy crisis — The Guardian -
• Trump accused of ‘threatening possible war crimes’ in Iran post | First Thing — The Guardian -
• Was Trump oblivious to the realities of Netanyahu’s promised ‘easy’ war on Iran? — The Guardian -
• Thousands of small UK firms’ energy bills set to more than double due to Iran war — The Guardian -
• China Started Preparing for an Energy Crisis Long Before the Iran War — New York Times World -
• At least 15 killed in strikes on Lebanon – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’ — The Guardian -
• Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday — New York Times World -
• Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom — BBC World -
• Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage — BBC World -

Trump's political endorsements, a second ex-staffer accusing a Texas lawmaker of explicit messages, ICE detaining a US soldier's wife, a homicide ruling in a refugee's death, domestic violence registry proposals, and a Supreme Court order favoring Steve Bannon mark key US domestic and political developments.

• Second ex-staffer accuses Texas lawmaker of sending sexually explicit messages — The Guardian -
• Trump’s USAID Overhaul Sent Millions More Dollars to Big U.S.-Based Contractors — New York Times World -
• Home of Indianapolis city councilor shot at over his support of datacenters — The Guardian -

• Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor — BBC World -
• Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor — BBC World -
• ‘It broke our home’: family demands answers after death of man abandoned by US border agents — The Guardian -
• ICE agents reportedly detain wife of US soldier just days after their marriage — The Guardian -
• US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction — BBC World -
• Steve Bannon appears likely to have criminal conviction dismissed — The Guardian -
• Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says — The Guardian -
• Trump endorses ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race — The Guardian -
• Public health takes center stage in US midterm campaigns: ‘It’s already been politicized’ — The Guardian -
• US states propose domestic violence registries – but could they harm women? — The Guardian -
• ‘A surrender to special interests’: alarm as Utah shields fossil-fuel companies — The Guardian -
• US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House — BBC World -
• US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House — BBC World -

Ebike and e-scooter fires reach record highs, a new knife crime scheme targets at-risk schools, Kanye West's Wireless Festival performance sparks controversy and review of his UK entry, Waitrose faces pressure over a sacked employee, and sick pay rule changes benefit millions.

• Ebike and e-scooter fires in UK rise to new record highs — The Guardian -
• Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of Wireless Festival Headlined by Kanye West — New York Times World -
• Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime — The Guardian -

• Wireless festival promoter stands by decision to have Kanye West perform — The Guardian -
• Kanye West's right to enter UK under review after festival outcry — BBC World -
• Waitrose under pressure to reinstate worker sacked after stopping shoplifter — The Guardian -
• Four men arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in south London — The Guardian -
• Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade — The Guardian -
• UK minister says Kanye West should not perform at Wireless festival — The Guardian -
• Key stroke treatment still not available around the clock across England — The Guardian -
• Parts of UK to experience warmest temperatures of year in wake of Storm Dave — The Guardian -
• Dozens of firms risk losing B Corp status after standards overhaul — The Guardian -
• New UK farm inheritance tax rule will cause ‘significant challenges’, say accountants — The Guardian -
• Valid Euro Car Parks ticket holders chased by debt collectors — The Guardian -
• People living with incontinence face shortage of sanitary pads as NHS limits supplies — The Guardian -
• Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners — The Guardian -
• Sick pay rule changes to benefit up to 9.6m UK workers, TUC says — The Guardian -
• Three Charged With Arson in Attack on U.K. Jewish Charity’s Ambulances — New York Times World -

NSW children are offered a free nasal spray flu vaccine, Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila threatens Queensland, diesel prices remain volatile amid a fuel crisis, and AI use for environmental approvals raises 'robodebt-style' failure risks.

• Children to get free flu vaccine via nasal spray in NSW, with minister spruiking ‘needle-free alternative’ — The Guardian -
• Using AI to speed up Australia’s environmental approvals risks ‘robodebt-style’ failures, scientists say — The Guardian -
• Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through — The Guardian -

• ‘I just legged it’: teenage shark bite victim recalls lucky escape while surfing in South Australia — The Guardian -
• Diesel remains volatile as prices rise again despite Labor’s fuel tax relief — The Guardian -
• Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts — The Guardian -
• Man’s body found after being swept away in outback flood waters — The Guardian -
• National auction clearance rate hits lowest point since 2022 – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Passengers forced to stand for hours on regional Victoria trains as free tickets supercharge long weekend demand — The Guardian -
• Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government — The Guardian -

Hungary places a gas pipeline under military protection amid false-flag accusations, nine policemen are sentenced to death in India for Covid custody killings, DR Congo agrees to take US deportees, Argentina's president faces a crypto scandal, and Eritrean players fail to return home after a match.

• New Revelations Reignite Crypto Scandal Involving Argentina’s President Milei — New York Times World -
• Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings — BBC World -
• Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match — BBC World -

• Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77 — BBC World -
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77 — BBC World -
• Greek PM vows to tackle ‘deep state’ in wake of farm fraud scandal — The Guardian -
• Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite — New York Times World -
• Cruise Ship Runs Aground Off Island Where ‘Cast Away’ Was Filmed — New York Times World -
• DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US — BBC World -
• DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US — BBC World -
• Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack — BBC World -
• Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack — BBC World -
• A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary’s Election? Actually, It’s Quite Open. — New York Times World -
• Why Trees Are Key to Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine — New York Times World -
• When Suzuki met Suzuki: why a Tokyo dating agency is matching couples with the same name — The Guardian -

The Artemis II mission makes history as astronauts travel farther from Earth than ever before, entering the moon's gravitational grip and preparing for a historic flyby of the far side of the moon.

• Artemis II sets new record as astronauts travel farther from Earth than ever before — The Guardian -
• Artemis II crew enters moon’s gravitational grip ahead of historic flyby — The Guardian -
• Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday — The Guardian -

Bangladesh faces a measles outbreak with 100 child deaths, German mayors call for a night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect wildlife, a gray whale dies in Washington state, and a hiker in Arizona is critically stung by bees.

• California county records sixth person bitten by rattlesnake in under a month — The Guardian -
• Hatchings of two California bald eagle chicks delight vast livestream audience — The Guardian -
• Arizona hiker stung more than 100 times by bees left in critical condition — The Guardian -

• German mayors call for night-time ban on robot lawnmowers to protect hedgehogs — The Guardian -
• Young gray whale dies after swimming up river in Washington state — BBC World -
• Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh — BBC World -
• Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh — BBC World -
• Emergency jabs after 100 children die of suspected measles in a month in Bangladesh — BBC World -
• Weather tracker: Warm March in US leaves snowpack critically low — The Guardian -

Savannah Guthrie returns to the Today show after her mother's disappearance, and two exhibitions celebrate Marilyn Monroe as a creative pioneer.

• 'Really feeling the love' - Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC as search for mother goes on — BBC World -
• Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show for first time since mother’s disappearance — The Guardian -
• ‘The original triple threat’: two exhibitions celebrate Marilyn Monroe as creative pioneer — The Guardian -