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Trump mocks Starmer as weak as UK leads push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The US president impersonated the Prime Minister in his latest sideswipe at Britain.

Evening Standard

Iran trying to ‘hold the global economy hostage’, Yvette Cooper says

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The Independent UK

Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends

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Camera awkwardly knocked live on air while Yvette Cooper delivers Iran speech

Yvette Cooper's statement on Iran was briefly interrupted after someone walked into the camera live on air.

The Independent UK

Iran could face further sanctions if Strait of Hormuz remains closed – Cooper

Yvette Cooper accused the country of trying to ‘hold the global economy hostage’.

Evening Standard

UK leading coalition of countries in bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Stocks swing in choppy trade amid war uncertainty

Stocks initially nursed hefty falls after US President Donald Trump threatened further heavy strikes on Iran.

Evening Standard

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Cooper: Iran to face ‘every diplomatic, economic measure’ over Strait of Hormuz

The Foreign Secretary condemned Tehran for ‘seeking to hijack the global economy’ with its attacks on oil shipping.

Evening Standard

Cooper refuses to say if US is still an ally as she vows to do everything possible to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed her anger at Donald Trump over the Iran war

The Independent UK

Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.

Euronews

Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosts virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even though he says all of his administration's military objectives have been met or exceeded

The Independent UK

UK and allies discuss sanctions on 'reckless' Iranians if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative to restore access to the vital oil shipping lane being throttled by Iran in retaliation to US-Israeli attacks

Evening Standard

Cooper condemns Iranian ‘recklessness’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative, including countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations, to restore access to the route.

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Evening Standard

‘Build up some delayed courage’ and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations

The critical supply route will ‘just open up naturally’, once the conflict is over claimed the US president in an address to the nation.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

The diplomatic initiative is understood to include 35 countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations.

Evening Standard

Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Green Party candidate in London elections shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green arson attack

A Green Party candidate standing in Havering at the local elections on May 7 suggested the attack on Jewish ambulances could have been carried out by Jewish people

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Euronews

G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Stricken Thai tanker runs aground as Britain warns Iran to stop 'holding global economy hostage' over Strait of Hormuz

The UK is working with allies on a plan to keep open the key strait once Donald Trump’s war de-escalates

Euronews

IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.

The Guardian - UK

Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day

Evening Standard

Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper

Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.

Evening Standard

John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

Evening Standard

What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with?

He joins the BBC at a tumultuous time as it faces a lawsuit from Donald Trump over the editing of a documentary.

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