Tornadoes, hail and high winds forecast to hit midwest and Mississippi valley

27/04/2026 16:35 The Guardian

Severe storms put nearly 50 million at risk and follow a deadly weekend after tornado killed two people in TexasSevere storms are expected to sweep across the mid-Mississippi valley and midwest regions of the US on Monday, putting nearly 50 million people at risk.The storm prediction center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across south-west Illinois and south-east Missouri, including major cities such as St Louis. Forecasters warned of “multiple strong to intense tornadoes, widespread severe/damaging wind gusts and scattered large to very large hail”, with some hail potentially reaching baseball size. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: Iran ‘offers to end chokehold on strait of Hormuz’

Sources say country wants US to end its blockade as part of proposal but has not addressed its nuclear programmeIran is proposing that shipping companies should pay charges for specific services when they cross the strait of Hormuz, in a move that would enable it to raise money from shipping traffic...

27/04/2026 18:08 The Guardian

Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout

Exclusive: Sources say chancellor is examining exceptional measures to protect household budgetsRachel Reeves is considering imposing a one-year rent freeze on private sector homes amid growing alarm in government about the impact of the Iran war on voters’ budgets.Landlords in England would be ba...

27/04/2026 18:02 The Guardian

Mexico warns US involvement in anti-drug operation should not to be repeated

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was not aware of US participation until four officials were killed in car crashClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Monday that her government told the United States, in a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of US officials at an anti-narcotics o...

27/04/2026 17:45 The Guardian

No 10 publishes previously confidential memo to refute claim that Starmer misled MPs over Mandelson appointment – as it happened

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle earlier confirmed that MPs will decide whether to let inquiry into Keir Starmer’s statements over Peter Mandelson proceedDowning Street has said that the UK is “in a good position” to handle the global supply problems caused by the Iran war not being resolved.Speaking...

27/04/2026 17:13 The Guardian

King Charles to meet Trump off camera over fears of Zelenskyy-style clash

British officials push for White House meeting to be held privately, wary of repeat of scenes involving Ukraine leaderUS politics live – latest updatesKing Charles will be spared the potential humiliation of being upbraided in public by Donald Trump this week after the White House agreed that any...

27/04/2026 16:40 The Guardian

Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope Leo for speaking powerfully on injustice

Sarah Mullally hails pontiff for addressing the ‘many injustices in our world’ after private meeting at VaticanThe archbishop of Canterbury has praised Pope Leo for speaking “powerfully about the many injustices” in the world, in an apparent reference to the pontiff becoming more outspoken i...

27/04/2026 15:58 The Guardian

Odesa bears brunt of latest Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened

Across country, at least 14 have been injured as Zelenskyy highlights importance of air defencesTop EU officials and Hungary’s incoming government will discuss on Wednesday the changes Budapest needs to push through to release €17bn in EU funds that have been blocked due to rule-of-law concerns...

27/04/2026 14:36 The Guardian

Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa

Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent daysMali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence ministerWhen Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta, sat down with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in the Kr...

27/04/2026 14:35 The Guardian

UK spring sunshine prompts warnings over unsafe fake designer sunglasses

Experts say counterfeits lack UV filters, increasing the risk of eye damage, and urge shoppers to check for safety marksWhile many will be enjoying the spring sunshine, experts have cautioned against wearing fake designer sunglasses, warning they could do more harm than good.As the College of Optome...

27/04/2026 12:34 The Guardian

Venice opera house fires government-linked music director after months of protests

Teatro La Fenice says Beatrice Venezi let go for making ‘repeated offensive’ statementsEurope live – latest updatesTeatro La Fenice, the prestigious Venice opera house, has fired its incoming music director after she insinuated its hiring practices were nepotistic, with jobs “practically pas...

27/04/2026 12:19 The Guardian

White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect to be charged as Trump prepares to welcome king – US politics live

Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shootingSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump will hold talks on the Iran war on Monday with his top security advisors, US media re...

27/04/2026 11:52 The Guardian

First Thing: White House correspondents’ dinner suspect to be charged as motive examined

Manifesto reportedly written by suspect had Trump administration officials at top of list. Plus, the world’s first marathon run in under two hoursDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The suspected gunman in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner...

27/04/2026 11:47 The Guardian

Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister

Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebelsMali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in AfricaMali has been left reeling from sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels who seized several towns and military bases...

27/04/2026 11:44 The Guardian

US supreme court to hear case that could weaken consumers’ ability to sue for failure to warn of product risks

Case centers on glyphosate, pesticide used in Roundup and other products that has been linked to cancer in some studiesThe US supreme court will hear arguments in a key pesticide regulation case on Monday, setting the stage for a ruling that could weaken the ability of consumers to sue companies for...

27/04/2026 11:30 The Guardian

Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns

Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices but sees some hope in US experience under TrumpGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd has described Donald Trump’s cuts to support for green industries as “unfortunate”, warning...

27/04/2026 11:07 The Guardian

Polish influencer’s nine-day, non-stop live stream raises £50m for cancer charity

Musician Chris Martin, tennis star Iga Świątek and footballer Robert Lewandowski join Łatwogang in epic fundraiserA Polish social media influencer has raised more than £50m after a nine-day, nonstop online stream during which he was joined by a parade of celebrity guests to help a charity suppor...

27/04/2026 10:42 The Guardian

Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says

Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks saysRenewable energy will boost the UK’s national security and make the country more resilient against potential aggression or sabotage, the government’s energy minister has said.Mic...

26/04/2026 23:01 The Guardian

UK government move to delay social media ban faces pushback in Lords

Peers and campaigners say proposal for three-year window to impose controls breaks promise of quick actionPeers will vote on Monday on a government move that could delay action on children’s access to social media for up to three years, which has triggered a backlash from campaigners and senior fi...

26/04/2026 21:30 The Guardian

No headway in Middle East peace efforts as US and Iran refuse to yield

Deepening sense of deadlock despite regional diplomacy as Washington and Tehran show no signs of compromiseHopes of a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the US faded further on Sunday, amid a deepening sense of deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict despite intense regional diplom...

26/04/2026 20:37 The Guardian

UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister

Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopensThe UK faces higher prices for food and fuel for at least eight months after the war in Iran ends, a minister has said. The closure of the strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that...

26/04/2026 18:33 The Guardian

Cheap spirits, pricey condoms: how war in the Middle East is shifting the way Australians spend

Beyond cutting back on driving, households are slicing deeper into their budgets, with some even forgoing healthcareFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs soon as petrol prices started to rise in response to the Middle East...

26/04/2026 15:00 The Guardian

Florida is latest US state to enter redistricting war ahead of 2026 election

Special session comes after Virginia voted to redraw maps and as Trump pressures Republicans to protect House majorityFlorida begins a special session on Tuesday in what may be the last front of the redistricting war before the 2026 election, with Republicans trying to redraw maps to pick up more se...

26/04/2026 14:00 The Guardian

From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

NHS chiefs fear rising costs and healthcare shortages due to the shipping standstill in the GulfThe war in Iran has put the NHS on high alert amid fears about looming shortages and rising costs for medicines and medical products such as syringes, intravenous bags and gloves.Much of modern healthcare...

26/04/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Ghost MOTs: drivers warned over fake certificates that lead to huge repair bills

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it ha...

26/04/2026 06:00 The Guardian

Ukrainian action thriller billed as Saving Private Ryan for the drone age

Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operatorsIt is being billed as Ukraine’s answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of drones.The war movie Killhouse is an action thriller which shows off the latest in battlefield technology...

26/04/2026 04:00 The Guardian

Australia news live: Taylor says Coalition preferencing One Nation in Farrer to stop ‘teal policies’; Victoria announces one-off car rego rebate

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaylor says it’s ‘reasonable to call out’ Iran as he refuses to label Trump’s war a mistakeAngus Taylor has steered clear of endorsing his colleague, frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s condemnation of the US p...

26/04/2026 00:25 The Guardian

One police officer dead after Chicago hospital shooting

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25/04/2026 19:41 The Guardian

After destroying more than 120 homes, wildfires still a danger, Georgia officials say

Blazes in US south-east have blown smoke over a wide area, and contributed to at least one death in FloridaTwo wildfires in south-eastern Georgia that have destroyed more than 120 homes continued to threaten property and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames...

25/04/2026 19:32 The Guardian

Middle East crisis live: Palestinians vote in first elections since outbreak of war; Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire

Elections taking place in the occupied West Bank and also central area of Gaza We have some images coming through the newswires of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, speaking with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, and other officials in Islamabad this morning.Araghchi arrived in Pakistan...

25/04/2026 14:10 The Guardian

Russian airstrikes kill at least seven people in Ukraine overnight

Dnipro bore the brunt of the attacks but Odesa and Kharkiv were also targeted in largest onslaught for several daysRussian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people overnight, including five in the city of Dnipro, Ukrainian local authorities have said.Reports say that at...

25/04/2026 13:17 The Guardian

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