Donald Trump's declaration of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has escalated the Middle East crisis, with Iran's nuclear proposals rejected and Israelis expressing war-weariness while global oil prices fluctuate and economic impacts are projected worldwide.

• Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz — The Guardian -
• Iran War Live Updates: Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years — New York Times World -
• Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders — New York Times World -

• Here’s the latest. — New York Times World -
• U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — New York Times World -
• US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes — The Guardian -
• What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like — New York Times World -
• BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes — BBC World -
• The Venezuela Model — New York Times World -
• Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests — BBC World -
• Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain — New York Times World -
• Oil price dips below $100 a barrel after Trump claims Iran wants deal — The Guardian -
• Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran — New York Times World -
• As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks — New York Times World -
• US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes — BBC World -
• Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade — New York Times World -
• To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical. — New York Times World -
• What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal. — New York Times World -
• What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz? — BBC World -
• Israeli forces fire teargas at schoolchildren holding West Bank sit-in — The Guardian -
• The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work? — BBC World -
• French cement maker convicted of financing terror groups to keep its Syria plant working — The Guardian -
• Five killed in strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, US military says — The Guardian -
• Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades — BBC World -
• Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail | First Thing — The Guardian -
• UK Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says — New York Times World -
• Middle East war will leave UK households £480 worse off this year, says thinktank — The Guardian -
• Defence chief says Australian ships ‘ready, capable’ as Albanese calls on US and Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz — The Guardian -
• U.S. to Blockade Ships From Iranian Ports — New York Times World -
• Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán — The Guardian -
• How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities. — New York Times World -
• Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail — BBC World -
• How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed — New York Times World -
• Israel’s War — New York Times World -
• Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations — The Guardian -
• Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened — The Guardian -

The historic defeat of Viktor Orbán by Péter Magyar marks a new political era for Hungary, prompting jubilation across Europe and recalibration of international relations after years of strained ties with the EU.

• Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war — BBC World -
• How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election — New York Times World -
• ‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief — New York Times World -

• Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change — BBC World -
• Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures — The Guardian -
• Orbán’s defeat holds lessons for US: ‘Autocrats may rise, but are not invincible’ — The Guardian -
• Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe — New York Times World -
• Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary after election win — The Guardian -
• EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems — The Guardian -
• Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live — The Guardian -
• Will Orbán’s defeat in Hungary be a turning point for Europe? – The Latest — The Guardian -
• Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break — New York Times World -
• Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union — New York Times World -
• Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide — BBC World -
• 4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election — New York Times World -
• Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt — The Guardian -
• Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold — BBC World -
• Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán — The Guardian -
• ‘Hungary has chosen Europe’: EU leaders jubilant after Péter Magyar’s victory over Orbán — The Guardian -
• Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Hungary’s Orban — New York Times World -
• Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power — The Guardian -
• Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam — BBC World -
• 'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide — BBC World -

Political resignations and legal battles involving prominent figures highlight a turbulent US domestic scene, with President Trump facing criticism from the Pope and lawsuits being dismissed, alongside disputed immigration policies and controversial social media posts.

• I do not fear Trump, says Pope Leo after US president calls him ‘weak’ — The Guardian -
• Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress amid expulsion threat — The Guardian -
• Texas man accused of throwing molotov cocktail at Sam Altman home charged — The Guardian -

• Democrat Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress over sexual assault allegations — The Guardian -
• Taking Tylenol during pregnancy has no link to autism, new study finds — The Guardian -
• Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian — The Guardian -
• ‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump — New York Times World -
• Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them. — New York Times World -
• Judges fired after blocking deportation of pro-Palestinian students — The Guardian -
• Terence Crawford fined $75 over incident that led to gunpoint traffic stop — The Guardian -
• Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says — The Guardian -
• Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument — The Guardian -
• Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism — BBC World -
• Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch — The Guardian -
• ‘Deported or departed’: Georgia candidate targets immigrants in ad blitz — The Guardian -
• Trump deletes post with AI image of himself as Christ-like figure after outcry — The Guardian -
• For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back. — New York Times World -
• Kratom poisonings soar in US as experts blame synthetic versions and caution against bans — The Guardian -
• TikTok psychic seeks relief from $10m verdict for false claims in Idaho student murders — The Guardian -
• DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theorist — The Guardian -

Critical reports on public service failures like the Southport attack inquiry underscore urgent social challenges in the UK, alongside government initiatives for arts funding and renewable energy, as Labour proposes closer EU ties and major infrastructure projects face scrutiny.

• Cultural venues in England to share £130m under Arts Everywhere scheme — The Guardian -
• UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar — The Guardian -
• ‘Little progress’ in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says — The Guardian -

• Starmer’s ‘corrosive complacency’ on defence has put UK in peril, says ex-Nato chief — The Guardian -
• Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert — The Guardian -
• Mahmood’s migration changes will deliver fraction of claimed savings, data suggests — The Guardian -
• Renewed ties with EU needed to boost UK security and economy, says Starmer — The Guardian -
• Southport attack inquiry blames ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents — The Guardian -
• Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – UK politics live — The Guardian -
• Man took own life after Turkish dental visit left him toothless, UK inquest hears — The Guardian -
• NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients — The Guardian -
• Founder of Starmer’s legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials — The Guardian -
• Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says — New York Times World -
• Cornichon shortage leaves British sandwich shops in a pickle — The Guardian -
• Southport attack: report shows ‘systemic failure of the state’ to prevent atrocity, says home secretary – live updates — The Guardian -
• Spring flowers bloom in England after mix of hot and cold weather creates ideal conditions — The Guardian -
• Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’ — The Guardian -
• What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers? — The Guardian -
• Sussex baby deaths inquiry will ‘fail to learn lessons’ after excluding families, Streeting warned — The Guardian -
• Asylum seekers removed from UK in waist and leg restraints, report finds — The Guardian -
• AI to predict how bowel cancer patients will respond to new NHS drug — The Guardian -
• Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors — The Guardian -
• Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law — The Guardian -
• Private firms providing services to NHS made £1.6bn profit in two years, research finds — The Guardian -
• More than a fifth of UK’s ‘austerity children’ scarred by poverty, study says — The Guardian -
• Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list — The Guardian -

Australia grapples with domestic infrastructure projects like a new Sydney cathedral and light rail safety concerns, alongside evolving EV policies, defence leadership changes, and controversial immigration proposals impacting tourism and social media vetting.

• Australia news live: Sydney to get first new cathedral in more than a century; Qantas flight circles off coast for nearly three hours — The Guardian -
• NSW promises more fast chargers and electric trucks in revamped EV policy — The Guardian -
• Cancelled safety upgrades on Sydney light rail would have only cost $2.2m, whistleblower claims after fatal incidents — The Guardian -

• Less pomp, more cosplay: Prince Harry and Meghan’s ‘faux royal’ Australian tour — The Guardian -
• Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry — The Guardian -
• Tourists to Australia would have social media accounts vetted under Trumpian Coalition plan — The Guardian -
• Parents are helping their children bypass Roblox age checks and play as adults — The Guardian -
• Barnaby Joyce says criminals need ‘redemption’ after Pauline Hanson sacks convicted rapist — The Guardian -
• Girl, 13, looked up punishment for running someone over after hitting cyclist in stolen car, court hears — The Guardian -
• Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises — The Guardian -
• Is Gout Gout faster than Usain Bolt? Australian sprinter sets sights on Jamaican great’s 200m record — The Guardian -
• Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in ‘deeply historic moment’ — The Guardian -
• All Australian immigration detainees to be handcuffed while travelling, US company says after spate of escapes — The Guardian -

Elections in Canada and Peru see significant political shifts, with Canada's Prime Minister Carney possibly securing a majority and Peru extending voting amid chaos, while the Spanish PM's wife faces corruption charges and Brazil's Lula campaigns for a fourth term.

• Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe — BBC World -
• Brazil’s former spy chief who fled country arrested by ICE agents in US — The Guardian -
• In Canada, Elections and Defections Likely to Help Carney’s Liberals Gain Majority — New York Times World -

• Christine Fréchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir Québec — New York Times World -
• Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes — BBC World -
• Peru extends voting for president into Monday after chaos at polling stations — The Guardian -
• Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco — BBC World -
• Brazil’s Lula, 80, livestreams workouts before election against rival half his age — The Guardian -
• And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees — The Guardian -
• ‘The perception is Carney is a wartime leader’: why Canada’s PM could secure a majority — The Guardian -
• Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections — BBC World -
• After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas — New York Times World -

Diverse global events range from tragic incidents like a Ghanaian footballer's killing and the Bondi Junction stabbing awards to social issues like rising kratom poisonings in the US and Russia's drone recruitment of students, alongside ecological concerns and human interest stories.

• Bahamas police again question US man over disappearance of wife at sea — The Guardian -
• Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea — BBC World -
• US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas — BBC World -

• Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar zoo — The Guardian -
• Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus — BBC World -
• Rory McIlroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph — The Guardian -
• In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants — New York Times World -
• Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers — The Guardian -
• Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus — The Guardian -
• Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify — New York Times World -
• Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike — BBC World -
• To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students — New York Times World -
• In Myanmar, Even Flowers Stoke Fear — New York Times World -
• Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing — BBC World -

Celebrities like Britney Spears face personal challenges as she enters rehab, while the music world mourns Asha Bhosle, K-pop faces stadium shortages, and the film industry debates major buyouts, with Tucker Carlson launching a new publishing imprint and Elon Musk's X adjusting content creator payments.

• South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars — New York Times World -
• Jorginho calls Chappell Roan security incident a ‘misunderstanding’ — The Guardian -
• Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson among 1,000+ signatories on open letter opposing Paramount’s Warner buyout — The Guardian -

• Woman arrested for allegedly stalking Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham — The Guardian -
• Asha Bhosle, Longtime Voice of Indian Cinema, Dies at 92 — New York Times World -
• Tucker Carlson to launch publishing imprint with books by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos — The Guardian -
• Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated — BBC World -
• Elon Musk’s X cuts payments to users who post clickbait — The Guardian -
• Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle — BBC World -
• Crowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral — BBC World -
• Britney Spears enters rehab after March DUI arrest — The Guardian -
• ‘So beautiful’: Rachel Zegler hails accessibility of Evita’s free balcony scene — The Guardian -
• ‘This scene is alive’: Abidjan art week showcases city as growing cultural hub — The Guardian -
• €1m Picasso painting to be won for €100 in charity raffle — The Guardian -
• Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest — The Guardian -

Pope Leo embarks on a significant four-country tour of Africa, marking the first papal visit to Algeria, highlighting the continent's growing importance to the Catholic Church despite his earlier public criticism from President Trump.

• Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why — New York Times World -
• Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church — The Guardian -
• Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour — BBC World -

• Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism — New York Times World -

China stands to benefit economically from the Middle East conflict with its energy sector poised for growth, while Malaysia implements new EV restrictions, and the world braces for a potential 'super El Niño' and Super Typhoon Sinlaku, signaling intensifying global climate and economic concerns.

• China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East — New York Times World -
• Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars — New York Times World -
• Are we heading for ‘super El Nino’ – and what could we expect? — The Guardian -

• Weather tracker: Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands — The Guardian -
• Rolls-Royce secures nearly £600m in UK government cash to develop small reactors — The Guardian -