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• Iranian commander threatens shipping in Gulf and Red Sea if US naval blockade continues - BBC15 April 2026, 2:51 pm
  Iranian commander threatens shipping in Gulf and Red Sea if US naval blockade continues  BBCLive updates: US says blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’ as Trump hints at further peace talks  CNNUS talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened  The GuardianHow Trump is blockading Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz  Sky NewsSaudi Arabia pressures Trump to scale back war on Iran  The Telegraph
  
• Two officers charged over death of pregnant woman after collision with police car - Sky News15 April 2026, 2:48 pm
  Two officers charged over death of pregnant woman after collision with police car  Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May - BBC15 April 2026, 2:14 pm
  Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May  BBCRepublicans struggle to highlight Trump’s cuts as Americans see little effect on Tax Day – US politics live  The GuardianTrump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed  CNNLive Updates: Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chief Powell if He Does Not Resign  The New York TimesTrump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own  CNBC
  
• Drivers warned of disruption across Scotland ahead of M8 and M74 'fuel protests' - STV News15 April 2026, 1:50 pm
  Drivers warned of disruption across Scotland ahead of M8 and M74 'fuel protests'  STV NewsFuel prices 'should begin to come down' as wholesale costs ease  Sky NewsUK farmers considering plans for a nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest  Farmers GuardianFarmers encouraged to take part in UK fuel protest this week  Farmers GuideFarmers threaten to block roads unless Reeves cuts fuel prices  The Telegraph
  
• AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees - The Guardian15 April 2026, 1:49 pm
  AA driving schools ordered to refund 80,000 learner drivers over hidden fees  The GuardianAA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees  BBCCustomers to get refunds as AA driving schools fined £4.2m in first clampdown on illegal online pricing  Sky NewsCMA orders the AA and BSM driving schools to refund learner drivers over drip pricing  GOV.UKAA fined £5mn over hidden driving lesson fees  Financial Times
  
• Police seek two suspects over attempted arson attack on London synagogue - The Guardian15 April 2026, 1:24 pm
  Police seek two suspects over attempted arson attack on London synagogue  The GuardianFinchley synagogue target of antisemitic arson attack  BBCPolice investigating attempted arson attack at north London synagogue  Jewish NewsSynagogue in Finchley targeted in attempted arson attack  The TimesLondon synagogue targeted with petrol bombs in 'shocking' attack as police hunt masked suspects  London Evening Standard
  
• Ian Paisley’s son hits out at ‘blasphemy’ of Donald Trump after US President’s Jesus post - Belfast Telegraph15 April 2026, 1:18 pm
  Ian Paisley’s son hits out at ‘blasphemy’ of Donald Trump after US President’s Jesus post  Belfast TelegraphTrump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance | Arwa Mahdawi  The GuardianTrump Just Posted An AI Image Of Himself With Jesus  ForbesJoe Rogan bursts into laughter over Trump’s claim that AI picture depicted him as a doctor and not Jesus  The IndependentJD Vance Says Pope Should Be Careful With Words After Iran Critique  Bloomberg.com
  
• Wayne Lineker, 63, goes public with his new Brazilian model girlfriend after saying finding love was 'the last piece in my puzzle' following eight months of sobriety and healing 17-year rift with brother Gary - Daily Mail15 April 2026, 1:06 pm
  Wayne Lineker, 63, goes public with his new Brazilian model girlfriend after saying finding love was 'the last piece in my puzzle' following eight months of sobriety and healing 17-year rift with brother Gary  Daily Mail
  
• Dangerous Microsoft Windows Update Confirmed—Do Not Download - Forbes15 April 2026, 12:48 pm
  Dangerous Microsoft Windows Update Confirmed—Do Not Download  ForbesThis fake Windows support website delivers password-stealing malware  MalwarebytesThis fake Windows 11 24H2 update looks perfect, until it avoids antivirus and steals your passwords  Windows CentralWindows PC users placed on red alert and told to watch out for urgent update  Daily ExpressFake Windows 11 24H2 Update Poses as Legit Download to Steal Data  extremetech.com
  
• Keir Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay - BBC15 April 2026, 12:45 pm
  Keir Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay  BBCStarmer rejects accusation Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding  The GuardianHow small is the UK military?  BBCRachel Reeves dashes defence hopes as ex-Nato chief says ‘safety is in peril’  The TimesUK military chiefs asked to find £3.5bn in savings - and get ready for war  Sky News
  
• Michael Carrick loses support of Man Utd hierarchy due to key element of Leeds defeat - SPORTbible15 April 2026, 12:02 pm
  Michael Carrick loses support of Man Utd hierarchy due to key element of Leeds defeat  SPORTbibleShould hair pulling be violent conduct? Does it deserve three-match ban?  BBCOkafor strikes twice to earn Hisense Player of the Match award at Old Trafford  Leeds UnitedFootball Daily | Manchester United are pulling their hair out but rules are rules  The GuardianLisandro Martinez should NOT have been sent off for hair pull, says former Premier League referee  The Sun
  
• Brain cancer clinical trial aims to 'bring hope' - BBC15 April 2026, 11:26 am
  Brain cancer clinical trial aims to 'bring hope'  BBCManchester to offer new clinical trials for deadly brain cancer with no breakthrough in 20 years  Manchester Evening NewsNew life-giving brain cancer clinical trials to be offered to people in Sheffield  University of SheffieldInnovative trials to bring hope for brain cancer patients in Yorkshire  RayoNew life-giving clinical trials to be offered to people with most common type of brain cancer  PA Media
  
• Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub - The Guardian15 April 2026, 11:20 am
  Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub  The GuardianKaty Perry Under Police Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault of Ruby Rose  PitchforkKaty Perry Under Investigation in Australia Over Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations  VarietyAnna Kendrick makes shocking claim about ‘aggressive’ Katy Perry touching her cleavage in resurfaced interview  Page SixKaty Perry: Sexual assault allegations against me are reckless lies  The Telegraph
  
• The truth about inositol, the 30p supplement that can end cravings... - Daily Mail15 April 2026, 11:00 am
  The truth about inositol, the 30p supplement that can end cravings...  Daily Mail
  
• Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war - BBC15 April 2026, 10:46 am
  Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war  BBCStarmer says Trump’s threat to rip up UK-US trade deal won’t affect his stance on Iran – UK politics live  The GuardianDonald Trump warns he could rip up trade deal with UK  Financial TimesTrump threatens to rip up trade deal with Britain  The TelegraphTrump threatens to shred UK trade deal over Starmer’s Iran war opposition  politico.eu