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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims US has ‘prohibited’ Israel from bombing Lebanon as Iran says strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T14:19:07+00:00

Donald Trump said Israel was not allowed to bomb Lebanon; Iran opens the strait of Hormuz during ceasefire negotationsIn case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It’s 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, 9.30am in Tehran and 2am in Washington DC.A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect, pausing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,100 Lebanese people and displaced more than 2.1 million. The agreement was announced earlier by Donald Trump, who said he had spoken with Israeli prime mi

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Минюст признал иноагентом экс-сопредседателя «Голоса» Андрея Бузина

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-17T14:15:29+00:00

Минюст России включил в реестр иностранных агентов экс-сопредседателя «Голоса» Андрея Бузина, активистку и ученую из Бурятии Марию Вьюшкову и химика Александра Кабанова. Об этом говорится в сообщении ведомства.

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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-04-17T14:12:03+00:00

Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

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FSSAI asks States to crack down on fruit ripening agents

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-17T14:10:28+00:00

In its order, FSSAI reiterated that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas is strictly prohibited as it poses serious health risks

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Birmingham is awash with local election candidates – but will result be a ‘coalition of chaos’?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T14:07:31+00:00

Some fear a fragmented field of hopefuls from Labour, the Conservatives, Greens, Reform and Independents could leave city ungovernablePaul Tilsley was 23 when he was first elected for the Liberal party in Birmingham’s 1968 council elections. At the time, the UK had an unpopular Labour government facing an economic crisis, tensions around immigration and US pressure to back military action abroad.Such a backdrop may seem familiar, but this May, the all-out local elections in Birmingham could not be more different. Tilsley, now a Lib Dem, faces a fragmented field with candidates from Labour, the

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’Ukraine se dit prête à une rencontre entre Volodymyr Zelensky et Vladimir Poutine en Turquie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-17T14:07:20+00:00

Andrii Sybiha, chef de la diplomatie ukrainienne, a souligné avoir déjà « fait part de l’intention », à Ankara, d’une rencontre entre les deux dirigeants avec Donald Trump et Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Côté russe, « pour l’instant, aucune initiative concrète n’a été formulée » sur « les efforts de règlement de la crise ukrainienne », a avancé le ministre des affaires étrangères russe, Sergueï Lavrov.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Kiev se dit prêt à une rencontre entre Volodymyr Zelensky et Vladimir Poutine en Turquie

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-04-17T14:07:20+00:00

Andrii Sybiha, le ministre des affaires étrangères ukrainien, a souligné avoir déjà « fait part à Ankara de l’intention » d’une rencontre entre les deux dirigeants, avec Donald Trump et Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Du côté russe, « pour l’instant aucune initiative concrète n’a été formulée » concernant « les efforts de règlement de la crise ukrainienne », a avancé le chef de la diplomatie russe, Sergueï Lavrov.

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A vote for Udhayanidhi is a vote for Tamil Nadu, says Kamal Haasan

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-04-17T14:04:53+00:00

When it comes to Tamil Nadu’s sports ecosystem, one only thinks of Udhayanidhi, and it is our responsibility to make him win,” he told supporters

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Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as vaccinations offered to young people

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T14:02:48+00:00

UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precautionThree cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in the south-west of England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as young people in the area have been offered vaccinations against the disease.The cases, which have all been confirmed to have occurred between the 20 March and 15 April in Dorset, have been treated. Those affected are said to be recovering well, according to the UKHSA. Continue reading...

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Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as young people offered vaccines

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T14:02:48+00:00

UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precautionThree cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in the south-west of England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and young people in the area have been offered vaccinations against the disease.The cases, which have all been confirmed to have occurred between the 20 March and 15 April in Dorset, have been treated. Those affected are said to be recovering well, according to the UKHSA. Continue reading...

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Вірус поза цензурою: як Росія перетворює ящур на транскордонну катастрофу

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-17T13:55:57+00:00

ілюстрація REUTERSСьогодні в мережі з'явилася інформація про спалах ящуру в Казахстані – і це відразу вивело регіональну ветеринарну проблему на рівень міждержавної кризи. Те, що зараз відбувається...

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ICE’s hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:52:03+00:00

Patchy employment records, bankruptcies and allegations of wrongdoing blemish the records of several new recruitsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxRapid recruitment and expansion by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has led to an influx of employees with questionable qualifications, an investigation has found.The track records of some of the new recruits amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda stand out – and not in a good way. Continue reading...

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Asif Kapadia to direct final chapter of influential ITV documentary series Up

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:47:57+00:00

70 Up to conclude long-running show following group of children into adulthood, revisiting them every seven yearsAsif Kapadia will bring the long-running and influential ITV documentary series Up to an end, with a concluding instalment that will air later this year.The series, which began in 1964, was voted the most influential UK TV show of the last 50 years in 2024, followed a group of children from infancy via their teen years to adulthood, and now revisits them as they approach old age. Continue reading...

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Asif Kapadia to direct 70 Up, last chapter of influential ITV documentary series

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:47:57+00:00

70 Up to conclude long-running show following group of children into adulthood, revisiting them every seven yearsAsif Kapadia will bring the long-running and influential ITV documentary series Up to an end, with a concluding instalment that will air later this year.The series, which began in 1964, was voted the most influential UK TV show of the last 50 years in 2024, followed a group of children from infancy via their teen years to adulthood, and now revisits them as they approach old age. Continue reading...

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Минэк учтет позицию бизнеса при доработке законопроекта о банкротстве

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-04-17T13:45:58+00:00

Минэкономразвития анализирует замечания бизнеса, которые поступили на проект поправок в закон «О несостоятельности (банкротстве)», рассказал «Ведомостям» первый замминистра экономического развития Максим Колесников. «Мы анализируем предложения. Я думаю, что мы точно найдем правильные формулировки и позицию [бизнеса] рассмотрим», – отметил чиновник.

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В Єврокомісії відреагували на погрози Росії країнам Балтії та Фінляндії через атаки дронів

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-17T13:41:00+00:00

Речниця Європейської комісії Аніта Гіппер наголосила, що такі заяви є частиною російського підручника з дезінформації, а також створюють приводи для ескалації.

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Middle East crisis live: Iran says strait of Hormuz to fully open during ceasefire but Trump says blockade will remain until deal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:38:10+00:00

Abbas Araqchi says passage for all commercial vessels is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire; Trump said the US blockade on Iran ‘will remain in full force’In case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It’s 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, 9.30am in Tehran and 2am in Washington DC.A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect, pausing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,100 Lebanese people and displaced more than 2.1 million. The agreement was announced

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now open amid push to end war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:37:41+00:00

President Trump welcomed the announcement, but U.S. officials said the naval blockade on vessels leaving from and going to Iranian ports remains in effect.

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Trump says Iran has agreed to nearly all his demands

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-04-17T13:37:41+00:00

Officials in Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping, but they dismissed the president’s claims of a wider agreement with the U.S.

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Підвищення прайс-кепів збільшить ціну на електроенергію та призведе до серйозних економічних наслідків, - експерт

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-17T13:35:06+00:00

фото УНІАН, Олександр СиницяІмпортери електроенергії та власники розподіленої генерації вимагають підвищити прайс-кепи. За словами урядовців, це необхідно нібито для "стимулювання імпорту електроенергії...

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Україна втрачає валютні надходження через дію СВАМ: експорт руди обвалився майже на 34%

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-04-17T13:31:57+00:00

фото ua.depositphotos.comУкраїнська гірничорудна галузь, яка є однією з основних експортних опор економіки, продовжує втрачати позиції під тиском цін, витрат та нових регуляторних обмежень. У 2025 році...

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