China says open Iran strait key to global interests as Trump threatens blockade
Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Liberal national convention in Montreal, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
Trump's framing of war as Iran's barbarism vs civilised West is a huge lie
Two conceptual fallacies lie at the heart of the illegal American-Israeli assault on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
live Trump expects gas prices to be much lower before the midterm elections
Follow the latest news on the Trump administration, national politics and the war with Iran Wednesday as President Trump’s interview with FOX Business anchor Maria Bartiromo aired.
· Steven Nelson, Josh Christenson, Emily Goodin, Marisa Schultz, Samuel Chamberlain, Carly Ortiz-Lytle, Victor Nava
Nigel Farage defends Richard Tice over allegations his firm broke law by failing to pay tax – UK politics live
During the Q&A Nigel Farage was again asked about Richard Tice and his tax affairs by a reporter who asked why he did not know exactly how much Tice had paid in tax to settle this liability, and whether Tice should give that figure on the record.
· Andrewsparrow
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with United States President Donald Trump and prepare for a potential reduction of US involvement in the alliance.
· REUTERS
Key Aluminum Spread In London Hits Biggest Backwardation Since 2007
Aluminum futures in London surged to a four-year high on Monday as President Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade, set to take effect this morning, threatened to deepen supply chain disruptions across the Gulf region. On top of that, the Gulf's largest aluminum producer declared force majeure on parts of its contract b…
· Tyler Durden
Defiant Iran accuses US of ‘piracy’ in Strait of Hormuz, taunts Trump over gas prices
A defiant Iran on Monday accused the US of “piracy” following President Trump’s vow to block the Strait of Hormuz — as the regime taunted that the looming blockade would soon make Americans “nostalgic” for $4 gas.
· Emily Crane
Pope Leo says he will continue to 'speak out loudly' against war after Trump's attacks | The National
Pope Leo has said he will continue to speak out against war after facing a torrent of criticism from US President Donald Trump, who described him as "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy" for his rebukes of the Iran conflict.
· The National
Trump casts himself as Jesus after attacking Pope (AI IMAGES)
US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as a robed, Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, flanked by eagles, fighter jets, and US service members, with the Statue of Liberty and the US flag in the background. The post triggered backlash, with some users suggesting the figure being…
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself as a robed, Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, flanked by eagles, fighter jets, and US service members, with the Statue of Liberty and the US flag in the background. The post triggered backlash, with some users suggesting the figure being…
· RT
Trump's framing of war as Iran's barbarism vs civilised West is a huge lie
Two conceptual fallacies lie at the heart of the illegal American-Israeli assault on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Sánchez vuelve a China y España busca estrechar lazos entre tensiones por la guerra con Irán
El fundador de Xiaomi Lei Jun, a la izquierda, y el presidente del gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, en la sede de Xiaomi en Beijing, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026. (Andres Martinez Casares/Pool Foto via AP)
· Suman Naishadham
Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
Donald Trump hold a Playboy magazine and gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia, an event popular among sneaker collectors, in Philadelphia, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
· Bernard Condon
Trump Reportedly Planning Mass Pardons Of Administration Officials Before Leaving Office
Donald Trump has reportedly promised to pardon virtually his entire White House staff before leaving office, and the radius keeps growing. What started as a quip about anyone within 10 feet of the Oval Office has ballooned into something considerably more sweeping.
· Tyler Durden
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — US-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the US-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
· AP
Is Trump’s new naval blockade 3D chess or grasping at straws?
US President Donald Trump has decided to impose a blockade related to the Strait of Hormuz. On April 13, he confirmed that the US would target ships “entering or exiting Iranian ports.” This appeared slightly different from his April 12 pledge to block all vessels entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz itself. It …
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Calls grow for Eric Swalwell to resign from House amid sexual assault allegations – US politics live
The California Democrat suspended his campaign for governor amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a former staff member and at least three other women
· Aneesa Ahmed
Trump mulls fresh strikes on Iran after peace talks collapse
President Donald Trump is considering fresh strikes on Iran after high-stakes peace talks with the regime failed — and as the US prepares Monday to block the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
· Patrick Reilly
Pope Leo says Trump won’t silence him as US-Vatican feud erupts over Iran
Pope Leo said Monday that he was not scared of the White House, after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a stinging attack on the Catholic church leader.
· Ali Walker
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his country will not join the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by United States President Donald Trump, a move also criticised by other US allies.
· Al Jazeera Staff
El papa León XIV visita Argelia para iniciar su gira por África y homenajear a san Agustín
El papa León XIV habla con periodistas en su vuelo con destino al aeropuerto internacional Houari Boumédiène de Argel, el lunes 13 de abril de 2026, al inicio de un viaje apostólico de 11 días a África. (Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Foto via AP)
· Nicole Winfield
‘The perception is Carney is a wartime leader’: why Canada’s PM could secure a majority
As Trump’s actions spark a desire for stability, analysts say Carney is in effect assembling a union government
· Leyland Cecco
Play-in tournament will decide the final 4 spots in NBA playoff field
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra listens to center Kel’el Ware (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
· Tim Reynolds
GOP gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon convicted NYPD ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran if elected
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman vowed to immediately pardon newly jailed NYPD “cooler cop” Erik Duran if he is elected governor in November.
· Craig McCarthy, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon
Malaysia faces energy emergency amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade
With six tankers carrying up to 6 million barrels of oil potentially stranded, analysts say Malaysia is on a collision course with crisis
· Joseph Sipalan
Malaysia faces energy emergency amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade
With six tankers carrying up to 6 million barrels of oil potentially stranded, analysts say Malaysia is on a collision course with crisis
· Joseph Sipalan
US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
United States President Donald Trump’s planned naval blockade of Iran would further cripple international shipping, exacerbating the energy crisis roiling the global economy, analysts warn.
· Erin Hale
Britain won’t support Trump’s Iran blockade, says Starmer
LONDON — Britain is not supporting Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Keir Starmer said Monday.
· Mason Boycott-Owen
Pope Leo says he doesn’t want to get into debate with Trump after president’s Iran war swipe
Pope Leo said Monday he doesn’t want to get into a debate with President Trump after the commander-in-chief blasted the pontiff for his rebukes of the Iran war.
· Chris Bradford
China calls for calm as Trump's planned Iran blockade raises pressure
A billboard displayed in Tehran's Vanak Square on April 12 vows that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran's control. (Anadolu via Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
U.S. Waiver on Russian Oil Expires as Extension Remains Uncertain
A U.S. sanctions waiver allowing for the sale and delivery of Russian oil expired this weekend, leaving governments in a state of uncertainty as the Trump administration reportedly weighed an extension in order to soothe jittery markets.
· The Moscow Times
Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
· Doug Bock Clark and Jen Fifield
Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt
Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leader
· Sarah Basford Canales
Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions
Xiaomi founder Lei Jun, right, speaks to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, and his wife Begona Gomez at the Xiaomi headquarters in Beijing, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Andres Martinez Casares/Pool Photo via AP)
· Suman Naishadham
Donald Trump criticises Pope in tirade
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Washington brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Columbus
Washington Capitals (42-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (40-29-12, in the Metropolitan Division)
· The Associated Press
Nationals take 3-game road win streak into game against the Pirates
Washington Nationals (7-8, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (9-6, first in the NL Central)
· The Associated Press
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific: US military
The US military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
· Associated Press
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report emerged that Beijing was preparing to deliver a shipment of new air defense systems to Iran.
· Matthew Chin
Magyar set to outline Hungary plans after resounding victory over Orbán – Europe live
Winner’s Tisza party to control more than two-thirds of new parliament, offering chance for a complete break with changes wrought by illiberal regime
· Jakub Krupa
Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
Donald Trump has launched an unusual and scathing attack on Pope Leo over his opposition to US immigration policy and the war in Iran.
· Rob Greenall
What Orban’s loss means for Putin, Trump and right-wing populism
Hungary’s most consequential election in decades has just delivered an important victory for democracy and accountability. For Hungarians, opposition
· Matthew Sussex
Iran war live updates: Ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement at the end of historic, face-to-face talks after the U.S. said Tehran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon, leaving uncertainty over a fragile, two-week ceasefire.
US military prepares to blockade Iran’s ports as shipping stops in crucial strait
Cairo: The US military has said it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas in the coming hours, tempering President Donald Trump’s earlier vow to entirely shut down the Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the strategic waterway.
· Samy Magdy
Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago – and we were ignored | Laurie Penny
We were told we couldn’t take a joke, and that social media isn’t real life. Now the misogyny of early chatrooms and Gamergate has reached the White House
· Laurie Penny
Trump says Iran is ‘in very bad shape,’ doesn’t care if regime comes back to table ahead of planned Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Trump said Monday Iran is “in very bad shape” ahead of the planned US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz which comes into force at 10 a.m. EDT.
· Zoe Hussain, Chris Bradford
Trump claims ‘weak’ Pope Leo should be thankful to him
US President Donald Trump has criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak” and saying he should be grateful for his appointment as head of the Catholic Church, after the pontiff blasted his policies.
· RT
Trump attacks Pope
US President Donald Trump has hit back at Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak” and suggesting he should be “grateful” for becoming head of the Catholic Church, after the pontiff publicly criticised his policies.
· RT
Donald Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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