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• Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz blockade will last 'as long as it takes', Pete Hegseth says - live updates - BBC16 April 2026, 3:44 pm
  Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz blockade will last 'as long as it takes', Pete Hegseth says - live updates  BBCHegseth says US is ‘locked and loaded’ to finish job of destroying Iran energy grid  The GuardianIran war live: US ‘to restart combat if Iran does not agree to a deal’  Al JazeeraIran-US war latest: Hegseth threatens power plants if Tehran doesn’t agree deal  The TelegraphLive updates: US warns Iran to make a deal or else fighting will resume  CNN
  
• Astra Militarum rules revealed – Commissar Graves and new vehicles - Warhammer Community16 April 2026, 2:56 pm
  Astra Militarum rules revealed – Commissar Graves and new vehicles  Warhammer Community
  
• Alex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, dies aged 48 after road accident - The Guardian16 April 2026, 2:47 pm
  Alex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, dies aged 48 after road accident  The GuardianAlex Manninger: Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper dies after car hit by train  BBCFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died in a traffic accident, aged 48  Sky NewsAlex Manninger dead: Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper killed after car hit by train  The TelegraphAlex Manninger: Former Arsenal goalkeeper who helped Gunners to Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997/98 dies aged 48  Sky Sports
  
• Victoria Beckham says she and Sir David have 'always tried to be best parents' amid Brooklyn row - BBC16 April 2026, 2:13 pm
  Victoria Beckham says she and Sir David have 'always tried to be best parents' amid Brooklyn row  BBCVictoria Beckham Breaks Silence on Family Estrangement from Son Brooklyn  People.comVictoria Beckham Broke Her Silence On The Brooklyn Peltz Beckham Feud  BuzzFeedVictoria Beckham refuses to say son Brooklyn’s name in new interview amid ongoing feud  The IndependentVictoria Beckham says she and David 'always tried to be the best parents'  ITVX
  
• Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision - The Guardian16 April 2026, 2:06 pm
  Revealed: Mandelson failed vetting but Foreign Office overruled decision  The GuardianBadenoch accuses Starmer of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting  BBCMandelson reportedly failed vetting but decision was overruled by Foreign Office | ITV News  ITVXPeter Mandelson failed vetting – but was given job anyway  The TelegraphStarmer accused of misleading MPs after Mandelson ‘failed vetting’  The Independent
  
• The power of the Dunst: Kirsten’s best film performances – ranked! - The Guardian16 April 2026, 1:54 pm
  The power of the Dunst: Kirsten’s best film performances – ranked!  The Guardian
  
• Struggling theatres must ‘programme their way out’, says Young Vic director - The Guardian16 April 2026, 1:52 pm
  Struggling theatres must ‘programme their way out’, says Young Vic director  The GuardianBen Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter to star in Eurotrash stage adaptation  WhatsOnStage‘Thelma & Louise’ Musical World Premiere Set For London’s Young Vic In The Fall  DeadlineThe Young Vic’s new season includes the world premiere of the ‘Thelma & Louise’ musical, plus Ben Whishaw in ‘Eurotrash’  Time Out'Thelma & Louise' Musical to Open Young Vic's 2026/7 Season  Variety
  
• Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt in Wembley - BBC16 April 2026, 1:35 pm
  Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt in Wembley  BBCThree held over alleged arson attempt at Persian media office in London  The GuardianFirebomb thrown at north London Persian language centre  The TelegraphBoy, 16, among three arrested over attempted arson on Persian language media group in Wembley  Sky NewsTwo men and one teenage boy arrested following attempted arson attack on media organisation in London  GB News
  
• Henry issues Arsenal warning before Man City title clash - London Evening Standard16 April 2026, 1:06 pm
  Henry issues Arsenal warning before Man City title clash  London Evening StandardDeclan Rice demands Arsenal improve for title showdown at Manchester City  The GuardianDeclan Rice demands Arsenal improvement for 'title-defining' Man City clash  ESPNDeclan Rice: Arsenal want revenge for Carabao Cup final defeat  The TimesHenry laughs at Arsenal chances vs Man City as Arteta told to change ‘everything’  Football365
  
• Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK - BBC16 April 2026, 12:46 pm
  Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK  BBCMigrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds  BBCLawyers ‘should face jail’ for helping asylum seekers make false claims  The TelegraphAsylum seekers who pretend to be gay will be deported, says No 10  The TimesFake LGBT+ asylum claims condemned  Peter Tatchell Foundation
  
• Man who spent £3,500 flying to Turkey for new teeth left with none at all - LADbible16 April 2026, 12:45 pm
  Man who spent £3,500 flying to Turkey for new teeth left with none at all  LADbibleView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat - BBC16 April 2026, 12:42 pm
  Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat  BBCThe pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump’s fearless foe  Financial TimesJD Vance warns Pope to ‘be careful when he talks about theology’ and draws heckles at low turnout TPUSA event  The IndependentPope Leo shares message of unity amid spat with Trump: ‘We can live in peace’  The GuardianThe pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump  Al Jazeera
  
• Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left,' IEA chief warns - Euronews16 April 2026, 12:36 pm
  Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left,' IEA chief warns  EuronewsEurope has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns  BBCNo sign Irish holidaymakers will have summer holidays cancelled, but prices could surge  The Irish TimesEU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel  ReutersEurope could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP  CNBC
  
• Epsom rape protest: 'Stay away,' Far Right crowd told after clash with riot police following attack outside church - London Evening Standard16 April 2026, 12:22 pm
  Epsom rape protest: 'Stay away,' Far Right crowd told after clash with riot police following attack outside church  London Evening StandardWoman raped by several men outside church  BBCProtesters demand CCTV of gang-rape suspects  The TelegraphEpsom church minister condemns 'intimidating' protests after rape allegation  ITVXPolice issue disorder warning after Epsom rape protest  BBC
  
• Hugo Ekitike injury: Liverpool striker suffers 'serious' ruptured Achilles and will miss rest of season and World Cup - Sky Sports16 April 2026, 11:56 am
  Hugo Ekitike injury: Liverpool striker suffers 'serious' ruptured Achilles and will miss rest of season and World Cup  Sky SportsLiverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with France  The GuardianHugo Ekitike: What is an Achilles injury?  BBCHugo Ekitike: Your strength and your love will be my driving force  Liverpool FCHugo Ekitike injury complicates Liverpool transfer plan as internal Michael Olise regret clear  Liverpool Echo