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In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser
ByPeter Beaumont Senior international correspondent April 8, 2026

As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’Middle East crisis – live updatesIn a war where there have been no winners, Israel’s prime minister looks set to be the bigg…

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Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say
ByJoanna Partridge April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transitMiddle East crisis – live updatesThere will be no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz, shipping analysts say, despite a tw…

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Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 8, 2026

US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administrationMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe announcement of a two-week ceasefire has allowed Donald Trump to hail the reopening of the Hormuz strait a…

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At least 254 killed after Israel hits Lebanon with massive wave of airstrikes
ByDan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and William Christou in Beirut April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

‘Largest coordinated strike’ against Hezbollah since war began prompts warnings Iran could pull out of ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updatesIsrael has carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least …

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Keir Starmer arrives in Gulf after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire
ByGeneva Abdul April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

PM to meet regional leaders to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet leaders in the Gulf re…

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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
ByMark Saunokonoko April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Oil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its managementMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of HormuzOil prices tumble…

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Palestinian girl who lost arm in Israeli missile attack on Gaza arrives in UK
ByGeneva Abdul April 8, 2026

Mariam Sabbah, 10, to get specialist care in Britain instead of US, after Trump halted visitor visas for PalestiniansA Palestinian child who lost her arm during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza arrived in the UK for specialist treatment on Tuesday, amid on…

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Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?
ByJonathan Yerushalmy April 8, 2026

Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormu…

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‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire
ByLauren Gambino April 8, 2026

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical moveUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesPolitical leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on T…

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US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz
ByAndrew Roth in Washington April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

US president abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction with last-minute intervention led by PakistanMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so farExplainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire pl…

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