Middle East crisis live: Trump says US considering ‘winding down’ war; Iran fired missiles at Diego Garcia military base

21/03/2026 11:37 The Guardian

President says US ‘getting very close to meeting our objectives’; missiles fired at joint US-UK military base in Indian Ocean but neither hitCircling back now to Diego Garcia, Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean – but neither of them hit, according to news reports citing US officials.The Wall Street Journal said one of the missiles failed in flight, and that a US warship fired an SM-3 interceptor at the other, citing two US officials. It could not be determined if an interception was made, one said. Continue reading...

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In South Australia One Nation has put meat on the bones of its polling surge – now both major parties need to respond

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21/03/2026 11:50 The Guardian

From Goop to gavel: Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe clearout heads to auction

Nearly 300 of the actor’s items, from designer gowns to everyday basics, to be sold in Los Angeles, with some lots under $100A customised sunhat. A slogan sweatshirt. A “mom” necklace. An old copy of Cosmopolitan. If these sound like items found in many homes today, they’re actually the cast...

21/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

US interest in electric vehicles surges as gas prices jump amid Iran war

Online searches for electric and hybrid cars increase as war-linked fuel prices hit highest levels in nearly three yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS car buyers are showing a surge in interest in electric vehicles after Donald Trump’s decision to a...

21/03/2026 11:00 The Guardian

Iran fires missiles towards UK-US base on Diego Garcia

Both weapons, fired after Starmer authorised US to carry out further attacks from British bases, failed to hit Chagos Island targetMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base on the island of Diego Garcia after warning that British lives were “in da...

21/03/2026 10:34 The Guardian

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport ‘dodge’

Bypassing animal health certificate system by using cheaper pet passport issued abroad could backfire, experts sayBritish pet owners who want to take their furry friends elsewhere in Europe have been warned not to try to dodge expensive health certificates by using a pet passport issued abroad.Befor...

21/03/2026 08:00 The Guardian

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the US is reportedly sen...

21/03/2026 07:44 The Guardian

Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers

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21/03/2026 06:00 The Guardian

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 yearsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxTowering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered mass rescues and evac...

21/03/2026 05:44 The Guardian

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures

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21/03/2026 05:22 The Guardian

Iran’s willingness to escalate this high-stakes war is its greatest weapon

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21/03/2026 05:00 The Guardian

Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis

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21/03/2026 04:59 The Guardian

Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran and Beirut - as it happened

This blog is now closed – our live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran continues in a new blog hereKuwait’s state oil firm KPC said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks early on Friday, causing a fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news a...

21/03/2026 03:40 The Guardian

One Nation dumps South Australian election candidate after reports claiming warrant for his arrest in UK

Aoi Baxter was the party’s candidate for the state seat of Adelaide in Saturday’s election Former South Australian One Nation candidate, Aoi Baxter, has been dumped by the rightwing party, after media reports claiming there is a warrant for his arrest in the UK.Baxter, who was reportedly previou...

21/03/2026 00:36 The Guardian

Territorians in path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle told to take cover in bathrooms as storm intensifies

Very destructive winds gusting up to 195km/h are forecasted, with major flooding expected in Katherine by MondayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn emergency warning has been issued and thousands are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Narelle before its landfall in the Northern T...

20/03/2026 23:58 The Guardian

US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran

Markets seem particularly attuned to increasing oil prices, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.5% and 2% respectivelyUS stock markets dropped again on Friday, capping off a fourth week of market turbulence as investors worried about the US-Israel war on Iran and its widespread impact on global o...

20/03/2026 20:12 The Guardian

UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war

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20/03/2026 19:25 The Guardian

‘It makes me feel more British’: Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity

Eid al-Fitr celebrated amid political furore over claims public Ramadan prayers an ‘act of domination’On Friday morning, little space remained in Baitul Futuh mosque as thousands of people poured in to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.The south London mosque, one of the largest...

20/03/2026 18:50 The Guardian

Is it time for the UK to acknowledge the ‘rhetoric to reality gap’ on its military power?

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20/03/2026 18:50 The Guardian

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand

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20/03/2026 18:10 The Guardian

Canadian mother and daughter ‘traumatized’ by ICE detainment, husband says

Tania Warner and Ayla, her seven-year-old with autism, sent to notorious Texas detention center and told to ‘self-deport’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter with autism who have been held by US Immigration...

20/03/2026 18:04 The Guardian

Trump administration sues Harvard again over accusations of antisemitism

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20/03/2026 17:19 The Guardian

Nato relocates personnel from Iraq mission to Europe amid conflict in Middle East – as it happened

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20/03/2026 16:12 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 15:58 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 13:06 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 12:50 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 12:50 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 11:39 The Guardian

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20/03/2026 11:27 The Guardian

Iran says it will show ‘zero restraint’ if energy infrastructure is targeted again | First Thing

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20/03/2026 11:24 The Guardian

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