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Neither US nor Iran can sustain strait of Hormuz standoff indefinitely

Simply hanging on could be a disaster for Iranians, while Trump needs to resolve this economic crisis he created Exchanges of fire between Iran and the US demonstrate the serious instability of the situation in the Middle East. Though the US strikes late on Thursday were just “a love tap”, accor...

09/05/2026 14:00 The Guardian
Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with UkraineVladimir Putin has declared Russia will always be victorious as he oversaw a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square held under heavy security amid mounting fears of Ukrainian attacks and grow...

09/05/2026 13:46 The Guardian
‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere

Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiastsLast year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the Sout...

09/05/2026 13:00 The Guardian
Trump airport branding deal opens new route to profit for family

Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts sayIt was a week in which one prominent name in aviation, Spirit Airlines, disappeared, killed in the company’s own admission by high fuel prices resulting from Donald Trump’s war in Iran.Wi...

09/05/2026 13:00 The Guardian
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister to end 16-year Orbán era

Jubilation in Budapest as Péter Magyar becomes leader and invites people to ‘step through gate of regime change’• Europe live – latest updatesThe pro-European centre-right leader Péter Magyar has been sworn in as prime minister of Hungary, marking the official end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 y...

09/05/2026 12:42 The Guardian
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds

The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides....

09/05/2026 11:53 New York Times
A Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability in Ukraine War

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war....

09/05/2026 11:38 New York Times
‘Largely slop’: Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy is scant on substance but heavy on enemies

Critics say document outlining strategy is both ‘completely Trumpian’ and an ‘alarming’ escalation in rhetoricWhen Donald Trump’s counter-terrorism “czar”, Sebastian Gorka, introduced the Trump administration’s long-awaited counter-terrorism strategy on a call with journalists on Wed...

09/05/2026 11:00 The Guardian
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It

The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest....

09/05/2026 09:08 New York Times
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault....

09/05/2026 09:01 New York Times
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War

Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life....

09/05/2026 09:00 New York Times
‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production

Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle EastIn case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy re...

09/05/2026 06:00 The Guardian
Worried Britons ‘prepping’ for major disruption with stash of tins and cash, survey shows

Fears over a natural disaster or cyber attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey showsMillions of Britons are “prepping” for a potential “major disruptive event” by keeping a stash of cash at home, stockpiling tinned goods or ensuring they have a battery-powered to...

09/05/2026 05:00 The Guardian
Evacuation of hantavirus-stricken cruise ship could face delays due to bad weather

‘Unprecedented operation’ under way to receive MV Hondius off Tenerife to assess and repatriate those onboard• What is hantavirus?• Where did the cruise ship hantavirus come from and what happens next?The evacuation of the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship must be completed within 2...

09/05/2026 04:42 The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US fires on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers it claims tried to violate blockade; US to mediate Israel-Lebanon talks

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the regionCeasefire under threat after strikes exchanged in straitThe ship monitor Tanker...

09/05/2026 02:51 The Guardian
Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Virginia supreme court strikes down new congressional maps in win for RepublicansSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Rome, to...

09/05/2026 02:04 The Guardian
Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May

Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ between the warring statesDonald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May.The US president said on social media the ceasefire...

09/05/2026 01:07 The Guardian
Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gains – as it happened

Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and ReformThis liveblog is now closed. Read the Guardian’s report on the elections here and find all our election coverage here.2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish a...

08/05/2026 23:07 The Guardian
Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning

The secretary of defense has argued that military retirees are subject to freedom of speech restrictions. Let that sink in....

08/05/2026 20:59 New York Times
Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced

A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump....

08/05/2026 19:57 Skynews
Three hikers 'creating online content' killed on active volcano after 'ignoring safety warnings'

A volcanic eruption has killed three hikers "driven by the desire to create online content" after they defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent....

08/05/2026 18:59 Skynews
Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations

US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran warThe Vatican has said it raised the “need to work tirelessly in favour of peace” in talks with the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, who is in Rome on a trip widely regarded as an effort t...

08/05/2026 18:31 The Guardian
Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – as it happened

US secretary of state has been meeting Italian leader amid strained tensions over IranThe European Commission also insisted that airlines must not charge customers extra fuel fees after they have already bought tickets, as the aviation sector feels the pain from high energy prices because of the Mid...

08/05/2026 15:54 The Guardian
Man tells court he was threatened into setting fire to car linked to Starmer

Roman Lavrynovych is one of three accused of arson attacks on a vehicle and two houses in London tied to the prime ministerA Ukrainian man has admitted setting fire to a car that once belonged to Keir Starmer for £3,000, after telling a court he had been being threatened by a “powerful” Russian...

08/05/2026 15:49 The Guardian
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year

As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks....

08/05/2026 14:58 New York Times
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ for posting AI image of Trump in a grave

Star Wars actor later deleted post and apologized, saying president should live ‘long enough to be held accountable’US politics live – latest updatesThe White House has branded Star Wars actor Mark Hamill “a sick individual” after an AI-generated image showing Donald Trump in a shallow gra...

08/05/2026 14:04 The Guardian
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84

“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”...

08/05/2026 13:55 New York Times
Steve Hilton: British strategist becomes unlikely frontrunner for California governor

Former David Cameron adviser says a vote for him will make California ‘Califordable’ – not everyone is convinced He “knows how to wind people up like Trump”, according to friends, and made his name in the UK with zany policy ideas including making the country sunnier using state-owned clou...

08/05/2026 13:04 The Guardian
Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War

The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes....

08/05/2026 12:59 New York Times
Iran war costs Toyota £3bn as prices of materials soar and sales fall

Carmaker gives one of biggest warnings yet of conflict’s impact on businesses while Trump tariffs also take tollToyota has reported a £3bn hit from costs from the war in Iran, as prices of parts and materials soared and sales dropped.The world’s biggest carmaker said profits declined in its fin...

08/05/2026 12:09 The Guardian
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US to mediate Israel-Lebanon talks 09/05 02:04 - Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened 09/05 01:23 - Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand 09/05 01:23 - Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand 09/05 01:07 - Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May 09/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Israel kills 17 in Lebanon as US awaits Iran’s reply to deal 09/05 00:00 - Iran war live: Israel kills 17 in Lebanon as US awaits Iran’s reply to deal 08/05 23:07 - Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gains – as it happened 08/05 21:19 - Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance 08/05 21:01 - 38 Problem-Solving Body Care Products Anyone With A Pulse Can Benefit From 08/05 20:59 - Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning 08/05 20:55 - Glasgow beat Cardiff to move top of URC table 08/05 19:57 - Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced 08/05 19:39 - News24 | WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak 08/05 19:26 - Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st 08/05 18:59 - Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire 08/05 18:59 - Three hikers 'creating online content' killed on active volcano after 'ignoring safety warnings' 08/05 18:31 - Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations 08/05 18:30 - What to know about the report. 08/05 18:22 - One Page Peace Plan for Iran? Starmer’s Sinking Ship, Musk V Altman 08/05 18:15 - Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war 08/05 18:15 - Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war 08/05 18:15 - Trump announces three-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire 08/05 18:10 - Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia 08/05 18:07 - News24 | US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance 08/05 18:07 - ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war 08/05 18:07 - ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war 08/05 17:53 - Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea 08/05 17:23 - Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners 08/05 17:22 - The Iran War Will Cost Trillions 08/05 17:03 - Global reputation of US sinks below Russia’s rating – survey 08/05 16:57 - Washington ignored intel warnings on Iran – Trump’s ex-counterterror chief 08/05 16:51 - Pentagon declassifies UFO files 08/05 16:31 - IMF warns of systemic threat from AI 08/05 16:03 - I'm Sorry, But No One Born After 1996 Will Be Able To Score 28/31 On This 2000s Music Video Quiz 08/05 15:54 - Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – as it happened 08/05 15:53 - Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue 08/05 15:49 - Man tells court he was threatened into setting fire to car linked to Starmer 08/05 15:28 - Middle East war back on? UAE responds to fresh attacks, US and Iran trade fire 08/05 15:06 - Dr Winter warns UK PM normalised far-right, 'legitimised migration talking points, policy positions' 08/05 14:58 - Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year 08/05 14:38 - Ten of Attenborough's best documentaries and where to watch them 08/05 14:36 - EU enlargement: New horizons, from East to West 08/05 14:29 - Tell Us About A Shocking Women's Health Experience You Had That You Wish Someone Had Warned You About 08/05 14:22 - Russia loses ground – but not the war – in Ukraine 08/05 14:10 - Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza 08/05 14:10 - Thousands run Palestine Marathon under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza 08/05 14:04 - White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ for posting AI image of Trump in a grave 08/05 13:57 - If You Hate The Heat, These 29 Things Will Help You Discover Trace Amounts Of Joy Once The Temp Warms Up