Europe could face Iran war fuel rationing by April, says Shell boss

25/03/2026 10:40 The Guardian

Wael Sawan says energy shortages on way if strait of Hormuz does not reopen to oil and gas shippingMiddle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesEurope could face energy shortages and fuel rationing as soon as next month without a reopening of the strait of Hormuz, Shell’s chief executive has said.The boss of Europe’s biggest oil company said it was working with governments to help them address the oil and gas supply crisis, which has already led to energy rationing in Asian countries. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s military mocks Trump’s claims of ceasefire talks, strikes Gulf states overnight

Iran says it fired missiles at Israel and US forces in bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; military spokesman asks US if it is ‘negotiating with yourselves’Trump’s rehashed 15-point Iran plan unlikely to appease TehranIranian nationals with valid Australian tourist visas will be blocked from...

25/03/2026 12:01 The Guardian

White House says Donald Trump ‘did nothing wrong’ amid reports he showed classified map on plane in 2022 – US politics live

President also held on to record from his first term so sensitive only six people had access, says letter from leading Democrat on House judiciary committeeHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The White House says Donald Trump “did nothing wrong”, amid reports that he showed off a clas...

25/03/2026 11:44 The Guardian

US set to send airborne troops to Middle East as Trump claims talks with Iran taking place

Israel and Gulf states targeted by Iran while Tehran denies any negotiations with US to end warMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US is poised to deploy airborne troops to the Middle East as strikes intensified on Tuesday, signalling that it may consider boots on the ground despite Donald Trump...

25/03/2026 11:26 The Guardian

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itselfTo shield ordinary Indians from the war in Iran, the government in Delhi redirected supplies of liquefied gas to Indian families, for which it is the main cooking fuel, limiting supplies to...

25/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

Bernie Sanders and AOC introduce bill to pause building of new datacenters

Lawmakers say moratorium on construction would buy time to create strong, federal guardrails for AIAmid an unprecedented energy crisis and the rapid buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure, progressive lawmakers have unveiled a new policy to place a moratorium on the construction of AI da...

25/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

Review of foreign financial interference in UK politics to be published, with ban on crypto donations expected – UK politics live

Ministers will publish review by Philip Rycroft, which will make recommendations relevant to all the political parties, todayA “Doge of the left,” could save up to £30bn a year for taxpayers by rooting out waste, fraud and tax avoidance, according to the first report from a new green thinktank....

25/03/2026 10:17 The Guardian

Australia prepares for oil prices above US$120 a barrel as diesel passes $3 a litre nationwide

Fuel stocks at same level as when US and Israel launched their war on Iran a month ago, energy minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government is preparing for scenarios where global oil prices spike...

25/03/2026 09:24 The Guardian

Mette Frederiksen keen to remain as Denmark’s PM despite losing ground in election – Europe live

Frederiksen told supporters she was ‘ready to take on the responsibility of serving as Denmark’s prime minister again for the next four years’Elsewhere, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has just announced that Hungary will stop gas flows to Ukraine until oil flows through the Druzhba pip...

25/03/2026 09:20 The Guardian

BBC and NWA: the day ABC staff went on strike – and left Aunty looking ‘a bit different’

Triple J signed off with the hip-hop anthem Express Yourself while other radio and TV networks filled the air with BBC broadcasts, re-runs and soothing musicSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereBroadcasters had warned their audiences that the ABC would look “a bit di...

25/03/2026 07:39 The Guardian

UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war

February annual rate in line with expectations, but Food and Drink Federation fears it is ‘calm before storm’Business live – latest updatesThe UK inflation rate held steady at 3% in February, before Donald Trump’s Iran war drove up global energy costs, threatening a renewed price jump.Offici...

25/03/2026 07:00 The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: Can Sarah Mullally steer the Church of England back into safer waters?

In today’s newsletter: The first woman to hold the position of archbishop of Canterbury arrives at a time of transition with hopes that she can restore the church’s reputationGood morning. At a ceremony later today, Sarah Mullally will be installed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury. The firs...

25/03/2026 06:46 The Guardian

‘Political Band-aid’: cutting Australia’s fuel excise could make petrol shortages worse, economists say

Fuel tax cuts also risk adding to inflation by enabling some households with enough income to spend moreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFuel excise cuts would be a “political Band-aid” that could worsen petrol short...

25/03/2026 06:06 The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Moldova declares emergency after Russian attack cuts key power line

President urges people to reduce consumption after power line passing through Ukraine damaged by drones; Moscow spring offensive steps up. What we know on day 1,491Moldova declared a state of emergency in the energy sector after a key power line with Europe was disconnected following Russian strikes...

25/03/2026 05:49 The Guardian

Third man charged with murder over alleged kidnapping and killing of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian

Man arrested in Seven Hills on Wednesday ‘one of the principal offenders’, NSW police allege Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third man has been charged with the murder of Sydney man Chris Baghsarian after allegedl...

25/03/2026 05:46 The Guardian

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ and boosts coal power as Iran war grinds on

President’s declaration allows officials to tackle fuel hoarding or profiteering, while energy secretary says country will lean more heavily on coalMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Philippines president, Ferdinand Marcos, has declared a state of “national energy emergency” as a result of...

25/03/2026 05:26 The Guardian

Fire at Kuwait airport after drone attack – as it happened

This blog is closed. Follow our new liveblog hereJD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talksIn Australia, the number of petrol stations running out of fuel continues to climb as the Middle East war drags on, with at least 184 dry across the country’s three most populous...

25/03/2026 04:18 The Guardian

The Maga divide over Iran – podcast

Andrew Roth on why the war on Iran is unpopular with the US public and what it means for Maga insidersAndrew Roth, the Guardian’s global affairs correspondent based in Washington DC, says reporting on the US and Israeli war on Iran gives you “whiplash”.“We’re so used to going into these ki...

25/03/2026 03:00 The Guardian

Is this Australia’s moment to embrace renewables? Ask Adam Morton your questions now

The impact of the war in the Middle East is likely to reshape the global economy for years – is this the moment for Australia to change the way it thinks about energy? Post your questions now for our climate and environment editor Sign up here to ask a questionThe US-Israel war on Iran has cause a...

24/03/2026 21:31 The Guardian

Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE warns all immigrants to ‘lie low’

Tania Warner says she has documents showing she is in the US legally, but immigration agents were not swayedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Canadian woman who has been imprisoned with her seven-year-old daughter by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I...

24/03/2026 20:20 The Guardian

Tangled trail probably leads from Golders Green ambulance attack to Tehran

British investigators are circumspect but experts and security officials say incident has hallmarks of Iranian intelligenceMiddle East crisis – live updatesFrom Golders Green, where four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set alight in the early hours of Monday, a tangled trail probably...

24/03/2026 19:08 The Guardian

Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones in one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine

At least seven killed as Moscow appears to step up spring offensive amid concerns focus on Iran war leaves Kyiv more vulnerableRussia has launched a huge wave of nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine, killing at least seven people, as Moscow appears to be stepping up a spring offensive intended to break Uk...

24/03/2026 18:15 The Guardian

Green energy boss backs more North Sea oil and gas production

GB Energy chief Jürgen Maier says boost could bring economic benefits amid energy cost crisis and actually help transition from fossil fuelsThe head of the UK’s national green energy champion has joined other high-profile renewable energy leaders in making the case for more North Sea oil and gas...

24/03/2026 15:54 The Guardian

UK national security cases involving hostile states up 50%, police say

Investigation continues into Iran-linked group’s claim it attacked Jewish charity’s ambulances in north LondonThe number of national security cases involving hostile states carrying out operations such as spying and sabotage in the UK has increased by half in six months, the head of counter-terr...

24/03/2026 15:19 The Guardian

Ed Davey accuses Reform UK and Tories of importing ‘Trump-style divisive politics’

Lib Dems will focus on ‘rolling up their sleeves and getting things done’, leader says at launch of local election campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEd Davey has accused Reform UK and the Conservatives of importing “Trump-style divisive politics” as he launched the Liberal Democrats...

24/03/2026 14:44 The Guardian

JD Vance role touted as Pakistan attempts to broker US-Iran peace talks

Diplomatic sources say negotiations may begin in Islamabad next week, though no formal agreement is in placeMiddle East crisis – live updatesPakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, says his country is ready to “facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks” to end the war in the Middle East...

24/03/2026 14:41 The Guardian

MPs accuse social media firms of spreading Iran misinformation

Parliamentary hearing takes aim at online harms from X, TikTok and Meta, including use of AI to ‘nudify’ young girlsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs have accused “complacent” social media companies of spreading Iran war misinformation, allowing political deepfakes that could threaten e...

24/03/2026 14:20 The Guardian

Argos faces backlash over ‘influencer kit’ for toddlers

Critics say £15 toy designed for children aged two and over risks exposing them to ‘a very adult, performative world’Argos has ignited a debate among parents and child development campaigners after promoting a wooden “influencer kit” aimed at toddlers.Critics have warned that the play set c...

24/03/2026 14:01 The Guardian

Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran

Poll also finds Australians keener for government to forge closer ties with middle powers such as Canada and JapanPeter Lewis: Labor is copping the blame for US ‘excursion’ in Iran. Can they get Trump out of the driver’s seat?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnly one...

24/03/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Reeves says planning for energy bills support under way but hints wealthiest may not be included – UK politics live

Chancellor says she has the data available to run targeted scheme, unlike the Tory programme used when the Ukraine war startedThe live feed from the Lib Dem local elections campaign launch did not last long, and it did not include footage of Ed Davey taking questions from reporters. But this is what...

24/03/2026 13:55 The Guardian

LaGuardia pilots raised safety alarms months before deadly runway crash

Nasa reports show repeated warnings of close calls before crash that killed two pilots and injured 41 othersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPilot safety concerns about New York’s LaGuardia airport were filed to aviation officials months before Sunday’...

24/03/2026 13:33 The Guardian

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