Rob Schneider calls on US to restore military draft

30/03/2026 10:04 The Guardian

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 ongoing war with Iran.Posting on X, Schneider, 62, who has not served in the military, wrote: Continue reading...

Continua a leggere su "The Guardian"

Altre notizie da "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 its once robust peace movementGood morning.Iran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accusing Washingto...

30/03/2026 11:47 The Guardian

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history – US politics live

Trump has ordered pay be restored to TSA employees but it is unclear where money will come from and whether he has such legal powersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPresident Donald Trump has issued another warning to Iran to open the strait of Hormuz or r...

30/03/2026 11:41 The Guardian

Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ as Labour launches its local elections campaign – 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 11:38 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’

US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talksAnalysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran wa...

30/03/2026 11:35 The Guardian

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

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending some oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has signalled a new flexibility in allowing oil into Cuba, hours before a Russian oil tanker under US sanctions arrived in the Cari...

30/03/2026 08:53 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

Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions

The split comes as some MPs raise the prospect of a new conversation about the party’s leadershipFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor has shut down Andrew Hastie’s push for the Liberals to be “open-minded...

30/03/2026 03:52 The Guardian

Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened

This live blog has now closed. Our coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and the wider crisis in the Middle East continues hereIran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has condemned Israel’s killing of three journalists in Lebanon on Saturday.On his Telegram, Araghchi said the killings amounted...

30/03/2026 02:36 The Guardian

Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg island could be taken ‘very easily’Middle East crisis – live updatesIran has warned the US that it is prepared to confront any ground assault, accusing Washington of secretly planning a land attack while...

30/03/2026 01:49 The Guardian

Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference

Younger conservatives say they are disappointed by Donald Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran. Key US politics stories from 29 MarchA generational divide over the Iran war has emerged between older attendees and their political heirs at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conferenc...

30/03/2026 00:49 The Guardian

Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Victoria police to give update on Australian fugitive shot dead after months-long manhunt

Porepunkah fugitive, 56, had been on the run after allegedly killing two police officers in Australian alpine region in AugustFull story: Dezi Freeman shot dead by policeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA recap of the circumstances surrounding the hunt for FreemanThe police...

30/03/2026 00:10 The Guardian

Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’

Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after US defence secretary’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’Pope Leo has said God ignores the prayers of leaders who wage war and have “hands full of blood”, in an apparent rebuke to the Trump administration.The pontiff...

29/03/2026 22:30 The Guardian

Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living

PM will also cite Iran war as reason to stick with Labour, as party adopts new slogan: ‘Pride in Britain’ Keir Starmer will say that a vote for Reform UK will put at risk progress Labour is making on the cost of living, arguing that Britain’s values are being tested in a volatile world.Launchi...

29/03/2026 21:30 The Guardian

Australia politics live: Jim Chalmers says there is no ‘expectation’ of a recession and government wants to avoid Covid-style measures

Treasurer says government’s inflation forecast from a fortnight ago is now looking ‘conservative’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Pocock, the Coalition, Greens and crossbench will push the government today for urgent reforms to the aged care...

29/03/2026 21:14 The Guardian

What the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region

Fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautiousMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe true significance of the long-awaited entry of Yemen’s Houthis into the Iran war depends on whether the Tehran-backed proxy group is intending to send a...

29/03/2026 18:27 The Guardian

Funeral held for three journalists killed by Israeli strike in Lebanon

Lebanese government calls the killings a ‘blatant war crime’ while Israel says primary target was a Hezbollah ‘terrorist’Middle East crisis – live updatesA funeral has taken place in Lebanon for three journalists killed by an Israeli strike on Saturday, after the Lebanese government called...

29/03/2026 14:33 The Guardian

One in five UK hospitality businesses fear collapse as costs surge

Exclusive: Pubs, restaurants and hotels warn of mounting pressure days before rates rises and higher wage bills take effectOne in five hospitality businesses fear collapse in the next 12 months, according to an industry-wide survey that comes days before rises in tax and employment costs kick in.Fro...

29/03/2026 13:07 The Guardian

Americans struggle as Iran war puts strain on everyday costs: ‘I’m worried we won’t make it through’

Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs.Following the US-Israeli strik...

29/03/2026 13:00 The Guardian

‘It’s biblical’: Maga anxiety over Iran war on display at CPAC as Trump skips event

Attendees at Conservative Political Action Conference express support and concerns amid rift over Trump’s action Wherever you go, there you are, the saying goes. It was a lesson Donald Trump’s Maga faithful may have been reminded of last week when they gathered in a convention center near Dallas...

29/03/2026 12:52 The Guardian

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds

Peaches, strawberries and grapes were almost always found to be contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ in the analysisSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA first-of-its-kind analysis has identified Pfas pesticide residues on 37% of conventional California...

29/03/2026 12:00 The Guardian

Oil on track for record monthly surge as Iran war disrupts markets

Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 yearsMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe Brent crude oil price is on track for its biggest monthly gain on record in March after the Iran war caused mayhem in the markets.Brent crude, the international...

29/03/2026 11:20 The Guardian

Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites

Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesParents of Iran school bombing victims describe their worst dayThe US-Israeli war with Iran has expanded with the entry of Houthi forces in Yemen, representing...

29/03/2026 00:00 The Guardian

Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school

Teenager alleged she faced racism from teacher who told her to ‘go back to her country’ for refusing to stand for pledge of allegianceA Palestinian middle school student in Michigan who was publicly admonished for refusing to stand for the pledge of allegiance as part of a personal protest again...

28/03/2026 20:59 The Guardian

BBC Arabic defended as lone voice in region for giving ‘Israeli perspective’

Exclusive: World Service director Fiona Crack says platform pursues stories ignored by the Gulf’s state-owned mediaA senior BBC executive has defended BBC Arabic as a lone voice in the region covering the “Israeli perspective”, as she warned its critics that it pursued stories ignored by the G...

28/03/2026 17:00 The Guardian

How EVs could be part of answer to UK’s fuel reserve worries

More use of two-way charging will earn money for owners and could avoid the need to expand North Sea oil drillingThe Iran war has sent petrol and diesel prices to their highest levels in years, sparked warnings of fuel rationing across Europe and triggered calls for Britain to drill more North Sea o...

28/03/2026 13:00 The Guardian

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

Secretary of state Marco Rubio repeats administration’s belief that US can achieve its aims without a ground warAmid tentative White House efforts at diplomacy to end the war in Iran, US troops have also been arriving in the region to deliver what Donald Trump has hoped could be a knockout blow if...

28/03/2026 13:00 The Guardian

Hundreds of organised protests show resilience of Iranian regime, experts say

More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research revealsParents of Iran school bombing victims describe their worst dayIran’s regime has organised more than 850 public demonstrations of support of the government since the beginning of the...

28/03/2026 09:00 The Guardian

BREAKING NEWS

30/03 11:50 - Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete 30/03 11:47 - Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks | First Thing 30/03 11:41 - Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history – US politics live 30/03 11:38 - Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ as Labour launches its local elections campaign – UK politics live 30/03 11:35 - PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living 30/03 11:35 - Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’ 30/03 11:20 - Russia’s FSB orders British diplomat’s expulsion, UK rejects ‘intimidation’ 30/03 11:20 - Russia’s FSB orders British diplomat’s expulsion, UK rejects ‘intimidation’ 30/03 11:09 - Schools, water, industry: What civilian targets have US, Israel, Iran hit? 30/03 11:09 - Schools, water, industry: What civilian targets have US, Israel, Iran hit? 30/03 11:01 - U.S. allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking Trump’s effective blockade 30/03 10:48 - Your Questions About the News 30/03 10:41 - Palestine aIly Ireland under fire for allowing weapons transfers to Israel 30/03 10:41 - Palestine aIly Ireland under fire for allowing weapons transfers to Israel 30/03 10:39 - Clitoral nerves mapped for first time, thirty years after male counterpart 30/03 10:33 - Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations 30/03 10:13 - Cuba to receive shipment of Russia oil after US lifts pressure 30/03 10:11 - New Israeli defence budget 'another indication of breach between people and government' 30/03 10:05 - French football team ends American friendlies on high success 30/03 10:04 - Rob Schneider calls on US to restore military draft 30/03 10:03 - Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains 30/03 10:03 - Land Day in Gaza: Between memory and the fight for what remains 30/03 09:57 - Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge 30/03 09:36 - Iran's allies could close second crucial sea route, with 'clear and significant' impact on UK 30/03 09:06 - Oil rises, stocks fall as Iran war enters fifth week and further escalation looms 30/03 09:02 - How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter 30/03 09:01 - U.S. cedes key war mission to Israel — killing top Iranians 30/03 09:00 - Rasputin. Roy Cohn. Jeffrey Epstein. Every Elite Has a ‘Dark Connector.’ 30/03 08:53 - Trump appears to relax de facto oil blockade on Cuba as Russian oil tanker arrives 30/03 08:13 - Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran? 30/03 08:13 - Did Israel miscalculate in launching the war on Iran? 30/03 07:15 - US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks 30/03 07:15 - US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 31 of attacks 30/03 06:37 - Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week 30/03 06:31 - Mohamed Salah warned against US move as MLS clubs eye Egyptian footballer 30/03 06:31 - Mohamed Salah warned against US move as MLS clubs eye Egyptian footballer 30/03 06:20 - Across Asia, Trump’s War on Iran Is Dangerous for Everyone 30/03 06:06 - Russian oil tanker nears Cuba, Trump softens de facto blockade rhetoric 30/03 06:01 - Getting Warmer... Can You Guess All 3 Mystery Countries In This Geography Quiz? 30/03 06:00 - Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials 30/03 06:00 - I designed Everton's new stadium - now I have an 1878 tattoo 30/03 06:00 - Russia kicks out British diplomat accused of spying 30/03 05:20 - Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’ 30/03 05:20 - Trump says Iran’s ‘had regime change’ as he describes ‘boatloads of oil’ 30/03 05:02 - News24 | US meeting with ‘very reasonable’ Iran leaders says Trump, hints at taking Kharg Island 30/03 05:01 - Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law 30/03 05:00 - MPs wary of move against Starmer while war is raging 30/03 04:21 - Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup 30/03 04:21 - Amnesty warns of human rights risks at 2026 World Cup 30/03 04:00 - Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms 30/03 03:52 - Angus Taylor rebukes Andrew Hastie for call for Liberals to be ‘open-minded’ on tax rises and property concessions 30/03 03:10 - U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade 30/03 02:36 - Israel expands invasion of southern Lebanon – as it happened 30/03 01:58 - Oil Jumps to $116 a Barrel on Signs of Escalation of Middle East War 30/03 01:49 - Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks 30/03 01:14 - Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup across North America risks becoming a ‘stage for repression’ 30/03 01:03 - Middle East war live: Trump threatens to 'completely' obliterate Iran’s Kharg Island if there's no deal 30/03 00:49 - Trump news at a glance: Generational divide over Iran war emerges at key conservative conference 30/03 00:36 - Russian tanker bypasses US oil blockade of Cuba 30/03 00:10 - Dezi Freeman shooting live updates: Victoria police to give update on Australian fugitive shot dead after months-long manhunt 30/03 00:00 - Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit 30/03 00:00 - Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit 29/03 22:46 - How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war? 29/03 22:46 - How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war? 29/03 22:45 - Russian tanker arrives in Cuba amid US blockade after Trump shrugs off ‘boat of oil’ 29/03 22:45 - Trump says Russia can deliver oil to Cuba 29/03 22:30 - Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’ 29/03 22:11 - Trump reportedly considering raid to ‘extract’ Iran’s uranium (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) 29/03 21:50 - European nations say Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty is a "grave step backwards" 29/03 21:30 - Keir Starmer to launch local elections campaign with focus on cost of living 29/03 21:14 - Australia politics live: Jim Chalmers says there is no ‘expectation’ of a recession and government wants to avoid Covid-style measures 29/03 21:01 - Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 29/03 21:01 - Israeli police bar priest from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 29/03 20:58 - A premature ceasefire risks ‘another round of conflict’ in future 29/03 20:58 - A premature ceasefire risks ‘another round of conflict’ in future 29/03 20:29 - As Gas Prices Approach $4 a Gallon, Americans Rethink Vacations 29/03 20:22 - Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks as Tehran warns ground troops would be 'set on fire' 29/03 19:36 - Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war 29/03 19:36 - Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war 29/03 19:16 - 19 Insults So Brutally Funny They Should Come With A Warning Label For Fragile Egos 29/03 18:53 - Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran 29/03 18:53 - Republican Mace says Congress must approve any US troop deployment to Iran 29/03 18:27 - What the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region 29/03 18:04 - News24 | ‘I’m the opposite of desperate’: Trump says Iran is ‘begging’ for a deal 29/03 17:16 - Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran 29/03 17:14 - From the Iran war to the US petrol pumps 29/03 17:05 - ‘We can insure the ship, but we cannot insure a human life.’ 29/03 17:05 - ‘We can insure the ship, but we cannot insure a human life.’ 29/03 16:47 - Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk? 29/03 16:47 - Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk? 29/03 16:34 - Massive protests against Trump across US 29/03 16:30 - Lebanon mourns three journalists killed in Israeli strikes 29/03 16:07 - Iran says its forces 'waiting' as US troops arrive in region 29/03 15:26 - Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 29/03 15:26 - Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 29/03 15:24 - Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices 29/03 15:09 - Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb? 29/03 15:09 - Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb? 29/03 14:45 - Qatari news channel AI Araby condemns attack on its office 29/03 14:44 - How the US memeifies its war on Iran