Projectile strikes vessel off coast of UAE - as it happened

22/03/2026 03:17 The Guardian

This blog is now closedCircling back now to Diego Garcia, Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean – but neither of them hit, according to news reports citing US officials.The Wall Street Journal said one of the missiles failed in flight, and that a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other, citing two US officials. It could not be determined if an interception was made, one said. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on IsraelHere’s a recap of Trump’s remarks on Saturday night, in which he threatened to strike Iranian power plants if Tehran does not “fully open...

22/03/2026 04:16 The Guardian

Six fuel ships bound for Australia cancelled as Bowen concedes ‘flow of oil to Asian refineries has slowed’

Energy minister says war on Iran creating ‘uncertain environment’ but insists government doing ‘all the preparatory work’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSix oil ships bound for Australia have been cancelled in r...

22/03/2026 02:22 The Guardian

Australia news live: six out of 81 fuel shipments cancelled since start of Iran war, Bowen says; Tropical Cyclone Narelle crosses NT coast as category three system

Weakening system expected to bring severe weather across parts of NT already saturated from recent rains and flooding. Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia not ‘contemplating’ fuel rationing but state and federal governments have powers, Bowen s...

22/03/2026 00:38 The Guardian

Hawaii urges residents to ‘leave now’ amid worst flooding in over 20 years

People in hard-hit areas of Oahu and Maui told to evacuate with still more rain expected over the weekendAs Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials urged people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW”. That warning early on Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already...

21/03/2026 23:48 The Guardian

‘Vile’ Trump condemned for gloating over Robert Mueller death

Outrage mounts after president posted on Truth Social he was ‘glad’ former FBI director and special counsel had diedDonald Trump has been condemned as a “vile, disgusting man” and a “sick human being” after gloating over the death of Robert Mueller, a former director of the Federal Burea...

21/03/2026 20:31 The Guardian

UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego GarciaMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe foreign secretary has condemned Iran’s strikes on a joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, while stressing the UK...

21/03/2026 18:56 The Guardian

Robert Mueller, special counsel who investigated Trump-Russia ties, dies at 81

Family says Mueller, who also examined Russian interference in 2016 election that Trump won, ‘passed away last night’Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who investigated Russian interference in 2016 and links between Donald Trump and Moscow, has died. He was 81.In a statement from Mueller...

21/03/2026 17:35 The Guardian

US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets

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21/03/2026 14:12 The Guardian

Anger grows among UK ministers amid fears Iran war could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances

Some in cabinet in despair over possible impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has branded the UK and other Nato allies “cowards” as anger grows among cabinet ministers that his war in Iran could jeopardise Brita...

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SA state election 2026: Peter Malinauskas makes passionate call for unity after thumping South Australia win marked by One Nation advance

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21/03/2026 12:42 The Guardian

‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray

The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – all within a few minutesBefore she took over Woman’s Hour in 1987, Jenni Murray was a presenter on the Today programme. She had joined the BBC in Bris...

21/03/2026 12:04 The Guardian

5m tonnes of CO2 emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds

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21/03/2026 12:00 The Guardian

In South Australia One Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surge – now both major parties need to respond

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21/03/2026 11:50 The Guardian

From Goop to gavel: Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe clearout heads to auction

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21/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

US interest in electric vehicles surges as gas prices jump amid Iran war

Online searches for electric and hybrid cars increase as war-linked fuel prices hit highest levels in nearly three yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS car buyers are showing a surge in interest in electric vehicles after Donald Trump’s decision to a...

21/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’

Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts sayBritish pet owners who want to take their furry friends elsewhere in Europe have been warned not to try to dodge expensive health certificates by using a pet passport issued abroad.Befor...

21/03/2026 08:00 The Guardian

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

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21/03/2026 07:44 The Guardian

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

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21/03/2026 06:00 The Guardian

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTowering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered mass rescues and evac...

21/03/2026 05:44 The Guardian

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Trump administration has waived sanctions on Iranian oil purchases at sea for 30 days to ease surging oil prices driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran...

21/03/2026 05:22 The Guardian

Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon

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21/03/2026 05:00 The Guardian

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

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21/03/2026 04:59 The Guardian

Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut - as it happened

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21/03/2026 03:40 The Guardian

One Nation dumps South Australian election candidate after reports claiming warrant for his arrest in UK

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US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran

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Is it time for the UK to acknowledge the ‘rhetoric to reality gap’ on its military power?

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20/03/2026 18:50 The Guardian

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand

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20/03/2026 18:10 The Guardian

Canadian mother and daughter ‘traumatized’ by ICE detainment, husband says

Tania Warner and Ayla, her seven-year-old with autism, sent to notorious Texas detention center and told to ‘self-deport’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter with autism who have been held by US Immigration...

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