Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

31/03/2026 05:24 The Guardian

Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker and warns of possible oil spill in surrounding watersKuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fearsTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’The Israeli military says it has “just completed another wave of strikes” targeting Iranian regime infrastructure in the heart of Tehran.The post on social media also said the military “continues to deepen the damage” to the infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian drone attack in Dubai port

Dubai officials said a fire on the Al Salmi tanker had been extinguished and all crew members were safe after strikeMiddle East crisis – live updatesHow could US forcibly reopen strait of Hormuz and what are the risks?Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored at Dubai p...

31/03/2026 04:11 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Kuwait issues oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai port

Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker and warns of possible oil spill in surrounding watersTrump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’Donald Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds (454kg) of...

31/03/2026 03:56 The Guardian

White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: US promotes Elon Musk’s X to fight foreign propagandaSign up for the Breaking News US email alertsThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US is about to hit $4, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).This is up 33% from...

31/03/2026 02:06 The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says

President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,496 Continue reading...

31/03/2026 01:32 The Guardian

Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump

If approved, move is latest in series of buildings, warships, institutions, programs and currency named after presidentHe has buildings, institutions, government programs, warships, currency, and now Donald Trump is getting an airport that bears his name even as he looks forward to a towering Trump...

31/03/2026 01:26 The Guardian

New York councilmember and Hochul governor aide investigated for bribery

Prosecutors investigate whether Farah Louis and Debbie Louis accepted bribes to help migrant shelter providerFederal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City councilmember and her sister, an aide to governor Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes or kickbacks in connection with the appropriation...

30/03/2026 23:40 The Guardian

Two-year-old held by ICE sick and not getting adequate care, Democrat warns

Congressman Joaquin Castro calls for release of boy, Kaleth, and mother from much-criticized detention Dilley facilityA two-year-old detained in a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, is sick and not getting adequate help, said Joaquin Castro, a Democratic congressman from San Antonio. The boy,...

30/03/2026 23:15 The Guardian

Australia politics live: Wong rules out lifting sanctions on Russian oil; Hastie downplays tensions with Taylor

Meanwhile Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube being investigated as eSafety releases update on compliance with social media ban. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat’s the trigger for stage three under the national plan?The energy minister, Chris...

30/03/2026 22:39 The Guardian

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’

Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from USDonald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power stations and fresh water plants if Tehran does not agree to peace terms “shortly”, even as he claimed diplomatic progress in endi...

30/03/2026 18:33 The Guardian

IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth

Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scarsThe International Monetary Fund has warned that “all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth worldwide” should the conflict in the Middle East continue to throttle the amount o...

30/03/2026 17:32 The Guardian

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe meeting on Sunday of the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Islamabad not only represented the...

30/03/2026 16:01 The Guardian

Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas

Football federation president on the run with wife and sonConviction in absentia of wide-ranging corruption chargesAuthorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant against Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, the president of the country’s football federation, Feco...

30/03/2026 15:34 The Guardian

Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England

As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to householdsBusiness live – latest newsFamilies hardest hit by the looming energy crisis caused by the Iran war could be given funds dispensed by local councils, under plans being considered by UK ministers keen to keep...

30/03/2026 14:46 The Guardian

Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ and there is no need for drivers to stock up on petrol – UK politics live

UK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.Labour,...

30/03/2026 14:34 The Guardian

Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says

Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in BritainVladimir Putin is likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack on UK soil unless the government adopts more aggressive tactics against the Kremlin, the exiled Russian billionaire Mikhail...

30/03/2026 14:25 The Guardian

Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump appears to have relaxed his blockade on fuel-starved Cuba after a Russian tanker reached the Caribbean island carrying 100,000 tonnes of...

30/03/2026 14:13 The Guardian

Starmer pledges to tackle new cost of living crisis at May elections campaign launch

Prime minister says 7 May vote is coming at time of ‘war on two fronts’ as Labour braces for heavy losses at pollsUK politics live – latest updatesThe 7 May elections are taking place against a backdrop of “war on two fronts”, Keir Starmer has said, as he pledged action to tackle the resur...

30/03/2026 14:11 The Guardian

Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts

Flow-on effect will depend on how quickly service stations sell more expensive fuel, experts warn, leaving Easter travel plans up in the airGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians expecting relief from punishing fuel prices in time for Easter travel are set to be disap...

30/03/2026 14:00 The Guardian

Distancing himself from Trump and a badly waged war in Iran might be the smartest move Albanese can make

The US president thumbs his nose at concerns about the most serious energy crisis in global history. But Australia, like other countries, is paying a high priceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a message...

30/03/2026 14:00 The Guardian

JD Vance says aliens are ‘demons’ and details obsession with UFOs

Vice-president promises ‘to get to the bottom of’ reports of US government files about unidentified flying objectsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxJD Vance, the vice-president of the United States, said this weekend that he considers aliens to be “de...

30/03/2026 13:29 The Guardian

‘A life among the trees’: Bristol zoo’s gorillas move out of town

Five miles from their former city zoo, seven gorillas are exploring their new ‘African forest’ homeIt has been an eventful few months for Bristol’s gorillas. The troop made headlines around the world when an urban explorer snapped pictures of them looking downbeat in their old, almost deserted...

30/03/2026 13:13 The Guardian

Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming ‘stage for repression’

Human rights group says US is facing an ‘emergency’ICE director said agency will play ‘key part’ at tournamentAmnesty International has warned that the World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks becoming a “stage for repression”. The human rights organisation publishe...

30/03/2026 12:58 The Guardian

Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach

Apple Distribution International, based in Ireland, made payments worth £635,000 to a Russian streaming serviceThe UK government has fined a subsidiary of Apple £390,000 for breaching sanctions against Moscow over payments it made to a Russian streaming platform.Apple Distribution International (A...

30/03/2026 12:49 The Guardian

Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US

Spain’s defence minister confirms move and describes US-Israel war on Iran as ‘profoundly illegal and unjust’US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesSpain has ramped up its opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran by closing its airspace to US aircraft involved in attacks, underlining its positio...

30/03/2026 12:26 The Guardian

Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks | First Thing

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild their country’s once robust peace movementGood morning.Iran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accu...

30/03/2026 11:47 The Guardian

Rob Schneider calls on US to restore military draft

The actor and comedian, posting on X, said that ‘unlike in today’s universities’ the military would teach young people ‘how truly great their country is’The actor and comedian Rob Schneider has urged the US to “restore the military draft for our nation’s young people” amid the ongoin...

30/03/2026 10:04 The Guardian

Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials

Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey showsThe Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already struggling to afford everyday essentials.The escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has driven the pr...

30/03/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law

Exclusive: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog finds‘Assault on justice’: how far-right attacks are threatening rule of law in EuropeGovernments in five EU member states are “consistently and intentionally” eroding the rule of law, Eur...

30/03/2026 05:01 The Guardian

MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging

Even after electoral disaster, Iran war gives many MPs pause for thought about timing of leadership contestA week after Labour’s election victory in July 2024, officials at Labour HQ held their first crisis meeting about the May 2026 local elections.The party had just secured a 174-seat majority a...

30/03/2026 05:00 The Guardian

Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms

More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warnsMore than half of retail jobs could be affected by reform to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for shops to employ people – particularly young workers – in part-time roles, the indu...

30/03/2026 04:00 The Guardian

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