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US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as Trump threatens to destroy 'attack ships' - BBC13 April 2026, 3:27 pm
US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as Trump threatens to destroy 'attack ships' BBCTrump’s blockade threatens piracy and risks outright war against China The IndependentMiddle East war live: Iran threatens to hit back against Middle East ports ahead of US blockade Financial TimesTrump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins Al JazeeraBlockade or no, American allies know who still controls the Strait of Hormuz The Telegraph -
Rory McIlroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph - The Guardian13 April 2026, 2:46 pm
Rory McIlroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph The GuardianRory McIlroy wins Masters: Where does he rank alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods? BBCRory McIlroy ignores Jack Nicklaus’s advice and tames the deadly 12th at Augusta | Andy Bull The GuardianMasters 2026: Rory McIlroy won the Masters by recognizing he was ready to get hurt again Golf DigestThe Masters: Rory McIlroy savours 'incredible' title defence after another dramatic major win at Augusta National Sky Sports -
Man's death from 'poisoning' in Leicester leads to huge police response - Leicester Mercury13 April 2026, 1:45 pm
Man's death from 'poisoning' in Leicester leads to huge police response Leicester MercuryMan dies in ‘poisoning’ after ‘falling unwell’ inside house as suspect, 41, is arrested The Irish SunMan dies from 'poisoning' in Leicester as police swarm busy high street Daily ExpressMan dies after suspected poisoning in UK park as 41-year-old arrested Daily StarBREAKING: Man dies in Leicester 'poisoning' as police swarm high street address The Mirror -
US judge dismisses bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal - BBC13 April 2026, 1:42 pm
US judge dismisses bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal BBCJudge dismisses Trump's Wall Street Journal defamation lawsuit over Epstein story Australian Broadcasting CorporationJudge dismisses Trump's bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties Sky NewsTrump’s Epstein Libel Suit Against Wall Street Journal Tossed Bloomberg.comJudge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Against The Wall Street Journal The New York Times -
Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers - The Guardian13 April 2026, 1:38 pm
Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers The GuardianEmbrace the mundane: small talk is more fun and important than we think The TimesThink That Conversation Will Be Boring? Science Says Think Again | Newswise NewswiseThe Conversations We Avoid Are Often the Ones We’d Enjoy Most ScienceBlog.com -
The Strokes announce 2026 tour of UK, Europe, North America and Japan - NME13 April 2026, 1:27 pm
The Strokes announce 2026 tour of UK, Europe, North America and Japan NMEThe Strokes Plot Tour of North America, Europe, and Japan PitchforkThe Strokes announce UK arena tour for their first return in three years The IndependentThe Strokes announce first UK gigs in three years including London date Belfast TelegraphThe Strokes set to perform at Co-op Live in Manchester About Manchester -
Arsenal told how to get title bid back on track as Man City close in - London Evening Standard13 April 2026, 1:02 pm
Arsenal told how to get title bid back on track as Man City close in London Evening Standard'Anything can happen' in title race, says Pike BBCThe Briefing: ‘Biggest game for years’, Mainoo contract and more Premier LeagueMichael Owen names biggest reason why Arsenal win pip Man City to Prem title Football365Who are favourites to win the Premier League title this season? Paddy Power -
Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents - The Guardian13 April 2026, 12:50 pm
Southport attack blamed on ‘catastrophic’ failures by agencies and killer’s ‘irresponsible’ parents The GuardianSouthport killer's family and authorities could have prevented deadly attack on dance class, inquiry finds BBCYJB response to the publication of the Southport Inquiry report GOV.UKSouthport killer's parents failed in 'moral duty' to report son BBCAxel Rudakubana is a monster of the British state’s making The Telegraph -
Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules - The Guardian13 April 2026, 12:00 pm
Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules The GuardianPM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe BBCUK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation BBCKeir Starmer defends fast-tracking EU rules into UK law Financial TimesKeir Starmer to align UK with EU rules using ‘Henry VIII powers’ The Times -
Goldman bond traders take shine off bumper quarter - Financial Times13 April 2026, 11:29 am
Goldman bond traders take shine off bumper quarter Financial TimesGoldman Sachs tops estimates on record equities trading — here's why the stock is falling CNBCGoldman Sachs posts strongest profit in five years helped by market turmoil The TimesGoldman Stock Traders Trounce Wall Street Record by module Billion Bloomberg.comGoldman Sachs Reports Record Quarter in Banking and Trading WSJ -
Orban ousted in Hungarian election landslide - The Telegraph13 April 2026, 11:01 am
Orban ousted in Hungarian election landslide The TelegraphHungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live The GuardianHungary elections live: World reacts after Trump ally Orban ousted in landslide The IndependentWhy Peter Magyar’s victory is a warning to Trump The TimesHow Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch The New York Times -
Farmers threaten to block roads unless Reeves cuts fuel prices - The Telegraph13 April 2026, 10:17 am
Farmers threaten to block roads unless Reeves cuts fuel prices The TelegraphOnline agitators plot fuel protest blockades The TimesUK government warns of rising pressures on families, as protesters continue fuel blockade in Ireland Channel 4Oil prices expected to rise as hope fades of end to Iran war Financial TimesWarnings of UK fuel protests as Iran war sends price of diesel to £2 a litre The Independent -
Why Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungry's parliamentary elections is major setback for Donald Trump - WION13 April 2026, 9:15 am
Why Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungry's parliamentary elections is major setback for Donald Trump WIONJD Vance backs Orbán's re-election bid in Budapest visit and hits out at EU BBCEU to ‘convey concerns’ to US about Vance’s Hungary intervention – as it happened The GuardianHow Hungary’s election could bring about a third term for Donald Trump The IndependentJD Vance slams Zelenskyy comments on Orban ahead of Hungary election Al Jazeera -
Man Utd v Leeds: Prediction, team news, line-ups and odds - Football36513 April 2026, 9:03 am
Man Utd v Leeds: Prediction, team news, line-ups and odds Football365Predictions | Who replaces Maguire in defence v Leeds? | 13 April 2026 Manchester UnitedMan Utd vs Leeds United predictions: Chris Sutton on Premier League game BBCFootball accumulator tips for Monday April 13: Back our acca at 14-1 with bet365 Racing PostMan Utd XI vs Leeds: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news London Evening Standard -
AI to predict how bowel cancer patients will respond to new NHS drug - The Guardian13 April 2026, 9:02 am
AI to predict how bowel cancer patients will respond to new NHS drug The Guardian