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The Guardian view on Trump’s civilisational threats: the words that fuel war must be condemned | Editorial
ByEditorial April 10, 2026

Military euphemisms can be deadly. Yet the brutal rhetoric of the US and Israel is proving still more lethal“Metaphors can kill,” the linguist George Lakoff wrote in an influential essay on the Gulf war. “The use of a metaphor with a set of definitions…

Read More The Guardian view on Trump’s civilisational threats: the words that fuel war must be condemned | Editorial
Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War

Iran Demands Release of ‘Blocked Assets’ Before Peace Talks
ByYeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar April 10, 2026

In what appeared to be a new condition, Iran’s parliament speaker said that negotiations set for Saturday in Pakistan would not go ahead unless unspecified Iranian funds were released.

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Starmer and Trump talked military options to reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

British PM Starmer said he and US President Donald Trump discussed “military capabilities” to reopen Hormuz.

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Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland
ByJonathan Freedland April 10, 2026

It is the voting public in Israel that will settle their PM’s fate later this year. But all they have heard are promises of ‘total victory’ that prove to be hollowIt is a record of abject failure. I am not speaking of Donald Trump, though I could be. I…

Read More Netanyahu-ism has achieved nothing for Israelis – and come at a monstrously high price | Jonathan Freedland
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Israeli settlers turn Passover into celebration of ethnic cleansing
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

Palestinians displaced by settler violence confront loss of community as settlers celebrate their forced expulsions.

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Arab and Middle East unrest | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Benjamin Netanyahu | Conflict and arms | Gaza | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | News | Nuclear weapons

Netanyahu removes Spain from Gaza coordination centre over ‘hostility’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

Israel's Netanyahu accused Spain of waging a 'diplomatic war' against Israel.

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‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
ByMichael D. Shear April 10, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.

Read More ‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
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JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

Vice president says Trump gave 'pretty clear guidelines' on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not 'play' US.

Read More JD Vance expects ‘positive’ US-Iran war talks as he departs for Pakistan
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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Girona – La Liga
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary as Real look to close on Barcelona.

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US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 10, 2026

Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.

Read More US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face massive hurdles