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Don’t blame AI for the Iran school bombing | Letters
ByGuardian staff April 1, 2026

Anthony Lawton and Dr Felicity Mellor on the importance of humans who design systems and execute decisions taking responsibility for themYour article on the Iran school bombing rightly challenges the reflex to blame artificial intelligence (AI got the …

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Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions
ByMatthew Weaver April 1, 2026

Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of warMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe families of UK citizens held in the United Arab Emirates over allegations that they shared images…

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Nicola Jennings on Trump and the strait of Hormuz – cartoon
ByNicola Jennings April 1, 2026

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‘I can’t listen without feeling rattled’: how Fairuz’s anthem of resilience became a harbinger of strife for Lebanon
ByDanny Hajjar April 1, 2026

The Lebanese singer’s patriotic song has returned repeatedly since 1976 to inspire hope amid catastrophe. But as it resurges during the US-Israeli war, some Lebanese are chafing against its optimism and nostalgiaWhen Leila Milki first heard Fairuz’s Ba…

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Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’
ByLauren Almeida April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in AsiaBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices tumbled and stock markets have rallied across the world after Donald Trump said the war in Iran wou…

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Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?
ByPatrick Greenfield April 1, 2026

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear…

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Top Iranian official injured in strike on Tehran – as it happened
ByRebecca Ratcliffe April 1, 2026April 2, 2026

This liveblog is closed, please follow our new liveblog here Houthi forces in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on southern Israel this morning, saying it was a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah.In a statement, the Houthi mov…

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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq, US officials say
ByAgencies April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer ‘as soon as possible’ after abduction in BaghdadMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed I…

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Israeli strike destroys building in Beirut’s southern suburb – video
ByGuardian staff March 31, 2026

Israeli warplanes struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburb after sending an evacuation notice on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Israeli military ordered residents to leave swathes of the south, the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut…

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‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
ByOliver Holmes, Angela Giuffrida and Stephen Burgen March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspaceMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has launched a tirade against European countries that refused to…

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