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Hegseth channels his inner Tarantino with fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction

16/04/2026 18:25 The Guardian

The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogueIt was perhaps inevitable that a braggadocious Christian nationalist defense secretary elevated from his role as a weekend Fox News television host would pluck a fake Bible verse from a violent Hollywood blockbuster and present it at a Pentagon prayer session to rally the troops for the “holy war” in Iran.Certainly among a glut of stories swirling around Pete Hegseth this week, including articles of impeachment brought against him by a group of ambitious Democratic lawmakers, the bizarre allegation that the Bible-thumping Hegseth was passing off a fire-and-brimstone script by Quentin Tarantino, an Oscar-winning director, as the word of the Lord was far too compelling to ignore. Continue reading...

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US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows

Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in oppositionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have prevented further military act...

16/04/2026 17:33 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 16:59 The Guardian
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Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin WarshSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDemocrats have moved to stall Donald Trump’s effort to exert greater control over the US Federal Reserve, condemning the pre...

16/04/2026 16:14 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 15:18 The Guardian
Archbishop of Canterbury backs pope’s calls for peace amid Trump feud

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16/04/2026 15:02 The Guardian
‘One of the dumbest crimes ever’: car-share firms remove fuel cards from Melbourne vehicles after spate of thefts

Users of share cars will need to pay for fuel themselves before seeking reimbursement, leaving them temporarily out of pocketGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s two biggest car-share companies, GoGet and Flexicar, have removed fuel cards from their Melbourne vehi...

16/04/2026 15:00 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 15:00 The Guardian
Russia ‘does not deserve’ lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine – as it happened

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16/04/2026 14:45 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 14:22 The Guardian
Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House

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16/04/2026 13:53 The Guardian
UK’s Covid vaccine programme must rebuild trust before next pandemic strikes, inquiry warns

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16/04/2026 13:41 The Guardian
Church warden jailed for life for murder of lecturer has conviction quashed

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16/04/2026 12:50 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 12:01 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 12:00 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 11:00 The Guardian
New regulator powers could stifle advocacy, UK’s largest civil society bodies warn

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16/04/2026 10:29 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 09:44 The Guardian
Tesco warns profits could fall amid Iran war uncertainty

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16/04/2026 09:26 The Guardian
Albanese cuts fuel diplomacy mission short to rush to Geelong as Bowen calls oil refinery fire ‘a setback’

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16/04/2026 09:14 The Guardian
UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

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16/04/2026 09:04 The Guardian
EasyJet warns of impact on profits as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

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16/04/2026 08:53 The Guardian
Bowen says Geelong fire appears to be accidental; Keating lashes Liberals– as it happened

This blog is now closedAustralia more dependent on imports after Geelong refinery fire as Chris Bowen warns ‘this is a setback’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFire officer says officials haven’t detected any contaminants spreading from blazeEarlier this morning, Fire...

16/04/2026 08:09 The Guardian
UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war

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16/04/2026 07:33 The Guardian
Russia pummels Ukraine with drone and missile strikes, killing at least 12

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16/04/2026 04:48 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 03:45 The Guardian
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution for fourth time – as it happened

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16/04/2026 02:11 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 02:07 The Guardian
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16/04/2026 01:59 The Guardian
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15/04/2026 21:45 The Guardian
Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs

Scheme cutting bills by up to 25% expanded to cover 10,000 firms, but they will not be paid until next yearRachel Reeves has announced an expansion of support for the most energy-intensive UK businesses, as they face soaring bills as a result of the Middle East conflict.The chancellor said the long-...

15/04/2026 21:30 The Guardian
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