Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns UN ahead of vote on ‘defensive force’ in strait of Hormuz

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03/04 09:04 - As U.S. bombs Iran, Pope Leo criticizes the idea of a ‘God of war’ 03/04 08:52 - UN Security Council to vote on authorizing force to protect Hormuz 03/04 08:41 - Middle East crisis live: Iran says it shot down US fighter jet, warns UN ahead of vote on ‘defensive force’ in strait of Hormuz 03/04 07:47 - Hegseth fires top US Army officer in ‘race and gender’ row – NYT 03/04 07:00 - ‘Every night they are bombarding’: at border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home 03/04 06:49 - Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war becomes president 03/04 06:42 - Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks? 03/04 06:42 - Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks? 03/04 05:57 - How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis 03/04 05:57 - How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis 03/04 05:38 - ‘Disturbing trend’ of US-Israeli strikes hitting non-military targets in Iran 03/04 05:00 - Iran war live: Ex-FM Zarif says Tehran should ‘declare victory, make deal’ 03/04 05:00 - Iran war live: Ex-FM Zarif says Tehran should ‘declare victory, make deal’ 03/04 04:55 - How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage 03/04 04:55 - How war on Iran turned Pakistan’s LNG surplus into a looming shortage 03/04 04:00 - A day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis 03/04 03:59 - Canadian woman held with daughter by ICE is released after nearly three weeks of detention 03/04 02:09 - Middle East war live: Iran warns UN Security Council against ‘provocative action’ on Hormuz 03/04 02:04 - Middle East crisis live: Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike that killed at least eight – live 03/04 00:59 - Firm backed by Trump sons tries to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran 03/04 00:20 - Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers expertise on keeping waterways open amid Middle East conflict 02/04 22:37 - Top US army officer steps down after Hegseth reportedly demanded removal 02/04 22:34 - Trump Hails Strike on Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’ 02/04 22:28 - Serious risk of ‘poisoning the jury’ in Charlie Kirk murder trial – former lawyer to RT 02/04 22:11 - As Trump doubles down on Iran war, markets shudder and oil prices climb 02/04 21:12 - Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions to avoid energy crisis 02/04 21:09 - Maryland man receives 20-year sentence for pet crematorium scam 02/04 21:04 - Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on 02/04 21:04 - Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on 02/04 21:01 - 27 Home Improvement Products You Should Buy Now That Winter’s Over 02/04 20:51 - Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade 02/04 20:51 - Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade 02/04 20:33 - Russia's military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years 02/04 20:24 - As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran 02/04 20:24 - As war drags on, US reiterates Trump open to diplomacy with Iran 02/04 20:20 - Trump Says He’ll End the Iran War in Weeks. What If He Can’t? 02/04 20:12 - State Department claims Iran ‘continually’ pursuing nuclear weapon 02/04 20:12 - State Department claims Iran ‘continually’ pursuing nuclear weapon 02/04 19:54 - What might end Israel’s war on Iran? 02/04 19:54 - What might end Israel’s war on Iran? 02/04 19:44 - Fact-checking Trump's address on the war in Iran 02/04 19:41 - Europe, NATO under pressure over Iran war: 'Trump strong with the weak and weak with the strong' 02/04 19:40 - 'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says 02/04 19:23 - Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge 02/04 18:40 - Can Russia help fill the global energy gap? 02/04 18:40 - Can Russia help fill the global energy gap? 02/04 18:37 - Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war 02/04 18:37 - Children’s hospital in Tehran keeps hopes and smiles alive during war 02/04 18:29 - Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war 02/04 18:12 - No longer so mighty? Iran war tests US strength and resolve 02/04 18:01 - Sadiq Khan warns of ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to any repeat of Clapham disorder 02/04 17:34 - ‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran 02/04 17:31 - Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says 02/04 17:14 - Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba 02/04 17:13 - Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war 02/04 17:04 - Danish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found 02/04 16:55 - World Cup 2026: Iran and Infantino talks progressing as war darkens US trip 02/04 16:55 - World Cup 2026: Iran and Infantino talks progressing as war darkens US trip 02/04 16:48 - Lawsuit Challenges Warrantless Searches and Forced Entries by ICE 02/04 16:43 - ‘A litany of lies’: Trump’s rambling primetime Iran address sparks backlash 02/04 16:11 - Russia to send second oil tanker to Cuba, minister says 02/04 16:09 - 'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war 02/04 16:01 - 30 Fun Impulse Buys From Walmart Because, Admit It, You Love Treating Yourself 02/04 15:59 - Oil price jumps and markets slide after Trump warning to Iran 02/04 15:55 - News24 | Israel warns Hezbollah chief will pay ‘heavy price’ for Passover attacks 02/04 15:53 - Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran, says her daughter 02/04 15:38 - Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says 02/04 15:37 - Republican senators McConnell and Tillis break with Trump on Nato withdrawal 02/04 15:33 - U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz 02/04 15:32 - US war on Iran: 'Absolute disaster' for Middle Eastern airlines 02/04 15:26 - Oil jumps and shares fall after US president address 02/04 15:22 - US reinforcements are coming to the Gulf – but what does victory look like? 02/04 15:22 - US reinforcements are coming to the Gulf – but what does victory look like? 02/04 15:21 - Europe should lift sanctions on Russian energy amid Iran crisis, Viktor Orbán says as he taunts Tusk – as it happened 02/04 14:52 - News24 | Iraq turns to oil exports through Syria after war shuts Strait of Hormuz 02/04 14:50 - EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls 02/04 14:42 - Iran's military warns of crushing attacks until adversaries' 'surrender' 02/04 14:39 - CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran 02/04 14:39 - CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran 02/04 14:27 - Artist files war crime case in Paris over Israeli strike that killed parents in Lebanon 02/04 14:17 - Trump derides NATO over no-show in Iran war 02/04 14:15 - Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court 02/04 14:15 - Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court 02/04 14:12 - Middle East war creates multi-faceted challenge for airlines 02/04 14:11 - 'People are exhausted': No end in sight as Lebanon enters second month of war 02/04 13:56 - UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit 02/04 13:56 - UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit 02/04 13:41 - 'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war 02/04 13:39 - 'The scale of sexual violence is horrific': MSF head of mission Amande Bazerolle 02/04 13:18 - Trump’s White House ballroom project faces panel vote after judge ordered halt – US politics live 02/04 13:06 - ‘Bomb back to the Stone Age’: US history of threats and carpet bombing 02/04 13:06 - ‘Bomb back to the Stone Age’: US history of threats and carpet bombing 02/04 13:02 - ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings 02/04 12:33 - Even if This Is the Right War, We’ve Got the Wrong President 02/04 12:20 - News24 | Israel settlers increasing ‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank attacks on Palestinians 02/04 12:10 - Hani’s race against time: Cancer in a time of war in Lebanon 02/04 12:07 - Macron says 'unrealistic' to open Hormuz Strait by force, urges Trump to 'be serious' 02/04 12:07 - ‘Not up to standard’: Macron criticises Trump after comments about his marriage 02/04 12:04 - US war on Iran: Reactions in Israel as Trump’s address 'barely' mention ally 02/04 11:51 - UK braces for Storm Dave over Easter with winds up to 90mph