MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time 15. April 2026 (20:35) The Government is set to gain a wide, flexible power to curb children’s social media use which could include curfews or scrolling limits.(London News)
Reeves tells Americans Trump’s Iran war is a ‘mistake’ 15. April 2026 (20:33) UK chancellor steps up criticism, telling Washington event she is unconvinced conflict has made world a safer placeMiddle East crisis – live updatesRachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Donald Trump’s war on Iran, describing it as a “mistake” that has destabilised the global economy and damaged living standards around the world.In a marked fraying of the transatlantic relationship, the British chancellor said Trump breaking off from diplomatic talks with Iran and launching airstrikes seemed to have left the president in a worse place than he started. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The AI images Trump can’t get enough of 15. April 2026 (20:30) Who wouldn’t want to be a king, a footballer, a friend of lions, a maestro and Jesus?This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayIn Donald Trump’s telling, the image showed him as a medical professional, never mind the lack of training.“It’s supposed to be me as a doctor making people better,” Trump said, responding to the outrage after he posted an AI-generated photo which critics – including some on the right – say showed him as a Jesus Christ-figure.A kingA skilled footballerA person roaring with a lionA maestroWhat I think is supposed to be a rich guy, but instead looks like a money laundererSupermanA 1930s-era private dickColonel Kilgore from Apocalypse NowA Nobel peace prize winnerA very muscly Sith lord Continue reading...(The Guardian)
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years 15. April 2026 (20:25) Announcement comes before Matt Brittin replaces Tim Davie as director general next monthThe BBC is to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in the biggest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in 15 years.Staff were informed of the cuts, which will affect about 10% of the BBC’s 21,500 employees, at an all-staff meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Requests for blood from unvaccinated donors is harming patients 15. April 2026 (20:24) Patients are requesting that blood transfusions come from people who they know have not been vaccinated against covid-19, which can cause dangerous delays(New Scientist)
Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles 15. April 2026 (20:12) US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification Middle East crisis – live updatesIf talks between Iran and the US reconvene within the next few days in Islamabad, Donald Trump will have two major political hurdles to overcome – first showing that any deal he secures is better than the one signed by Barack Obama in 2015 and from which he withdraw in 2018, and secondly proving the deal is more favourable than the one on offer in Geneva in February before he launched his war.Otherwise he will have inflicted massive damage on the world economy when alternatives were available that were less costly in blood and treasure. He will also have to show that Iran has made no permanent gain by taking control of shipping passing through the strait of Hormuz. These are the yardsticks, or tests, around which his negotiating team will be keeping an anxious eye. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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Macron tears into Trump on 'belligerent' Iran stance as furious Europe plots to freeze him out of post-war Hormuz mission