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    ‘Whatever life throws at us, we don’t walk alone’: how a London synagogue attack birthed an act of solidarity

    ByEsther Addley April 18, 2026

    After the attempted arson attack on a London synagogue, communities remain determined that ‘building higher walls’ will not stem rising tide of antisemitism“How good and how wonderful it is when friends sit together,” reads a quote from the Psalms pain…

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    Six great reads: Iran’s social media memes, an abandoned department store and a 1,200-year-old record of cherry blossoms

    ByGuardian staff April 18, 2026

    Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading…

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    Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it again

    ByGuardian staff April 18, 2026

    Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned it would will shut the strait again if the US blockade continues, which Trump said would remain in place until the conflict was fully concluded – key US politics stories from 17 April at a glanceIran’s foreign minis…

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    The week around the world in 20 pictures

    ByJim Powell April 17, 2026

    Crisis in the Middle East, Russian strikes in Kyiv, Orthodox Easter and Karol G at Coachella – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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    Iran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ but sounds warning on US blockade

    ByJason Burke and William Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

    Iran’s parliamentary speaker says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until ‘transaction’ with Tehran is completeIran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to comme…

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    Donald Trump claims to have ended a 10th war – but will the Lebanon ceasefire hold?

    ByWilliam Christou in Beirut April 17, 2026

    Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump…

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    Sanctions don’t result in regime change. Whether against Iran or Russia, western countries need shrewder tactics | Simon Jenkins

    BySimon Jenkins April 17, 2026

    Dissent cannot take hold in soil rendered barren by emigration and embargo. Political opposition needs academic and cultural exchange if it is to prosperThe chancellor of the exchequer and the IMF agree. Britain’s economy is about to take its greatest …

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    How Pakistan’s army chief became an unlikely peacemaker in the Iran war

    ByHannah Ellis-Petersen South Asia correspondent April 17, 2026

    Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ has been a key figure in mediation efforts and now much rides for Asim Munir on the success of talks Middle East crisis – live updatesStepping off a plane on Wednesday evening, Field Marshal Asim Munir walked straight …

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    ‘Ticking timebomb’: Tehran residents return to ruined city amid fears truce will not hold

    ByDeepa Parent April 17, 2026

    Many in the Iranian capital feel trapped between war with the US and the brutality of the regime’s repressionLike many in Tehran, Mehdi, 36, an IT professional, had fled the capital in the early days of the war to stay with relatives in the north.Retur…

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    US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil – as it happened

    ByAdam Fulton April 17, 2026April 18, 2026

    This blog is now closedIran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fallIn 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, …

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