Labor extends EV tax break to encourage cheaper vehicles amid soaring fuel prices

04/05/2026 12:30 The Guardian

As the cost of the scheme blows out, the government has announced the full discount will be retained for another year, after which it will only apply to EVs costing less than $75,000Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has opted to retain its electric vehicle discount in full for another year, as Australians rush to buy EVs amid soaring fuel costs linked to the Iran war.But the budget next Tuesday will include a number of “sensible changes” that wind back the scale of support over the next three years, as the government acknowledges the need to deliver a “more financially sustainable” tax incentive for EVs amid ballooning costs of the scheme. Continue reading...

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Middle East crisis live: US denies report that warship trying to pass through strait of Hormuz was hit by Iran

US Central Command denies that a ship has been struck after Iran’s Fars news agency claimed two missiles hit a US navy frigateTrump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks with IranWe have a bit more of the statement from Maj Gen Ali Abdolla...

04/05/2026 13:29 The Guardian

Reform UK plan to set up migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas condemned by other parties – UK politics live

Nigel Farage’s party proposed to place detention centres in places that vote for Green council leaders or MPsKeir Starmer has said that Europe has to face up to the fact that its alliance with the US is under strain.He made the remark in public comments during the plenary session at the European P...

04/05/2026 13:25 The Guardian

First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz

US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’. Plus, could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has announced...

04/05/2026 13:00 The Guardian

Europe must face up to ‘tensions’ with Trump, Keir Starmer says

Comments at European Political Community summit come as Britain seeks to join EU’s loan scheme for UkraineUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has acknowledged that “tensions” between Donald Trump and Europe are high as he attends a summit of the European Political Community dominat...

04/05/2026 12:55 The Guardian

Iran executes three men in relation to January anti-regime protests

Hangings are latest in wave of near-daily killings as authorities seek to instil fear amid war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has executed three men charged in connection with political protests this January, authorities have said, the latest in a wave of hangings against...

04/05/2026 12:43 The Guardian

France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France’s radical left leader, has confirmed he will run again for president next spring, saying it was urgent for the country to stand up against war being waged by th...

04/05/2026 12:26 The Guardian

Hearing for suspect in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting scheduled for today – US politics live

Cole Allen remains in custody after being charged with attempting to assassinate Donald TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are coveting the latest developments out of the Middle East. This comes after Donald Trump said that the US will “guide” ships trapped...

04/05/2026 12:22 The Guardian

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

Video game retailer’s CEO warns that unsolicited bid could turn hostile if it is rebuffed by resale site’s board US video games retailer GameStop has offered to buy eBay for $55.5bn (£41bn) in an unsolicited bid that its boss warned could turn hostile if the proposal is rebuffed by eBay’s boa...

04/05/2026 11:43 The Guardian

Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land

Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from GreensUK politics live – latest updatesTree nurseries could be built at prisons, and military ranges could be turned into heathland or peat bogs as part of an ambitious plan to make government...

04/05/2026 11:09 The Guardian

Iran says ships being ‘guided’ by US through Hormuz must work with its armed forces

Shipowners wary as Iran says it will attack any foreign military entering waterway under Trump planMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has launched an operation to “guide” ships trapped in the Gulf by the Iran war through a southern route of the strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran insists tha...

04/05/2026 11:09 The Guardian

Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says

The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn inFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s opposition has accused the LNP...

04/05/2026 07:50 The Guardian

Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy – as it happened

This blog is now closed.Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says next Tuesday’s budget will not extend the 26 cent fuel tax cut beyond June.But with Australia “hostage” to the wild swings in global oil prices amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the treas...

04/05/2026 07:31 The Guardian

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions

Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called for “advanced discussions” on revising the pacifist constitution, as large demonstrations were held na...

04/05/2026 05:14 The Guardian

Could Iran’s escalating economic crisis weaken negotiating position with US?

War has combined with battered economy to leave Tehran wondering how hardline it can afford to beIran may not be choking like a stuffed pig as Donald Trump predicted, but its economy is in serious difficulty as a combination of a massive war-damages bill, inflation, currency devaluation, unemploymen...

04/05/2026 05:00 The Guardian

Jim Chalmers rules out fuel excise extension and downplays hopes for tax relief in ‘most responsible’ budget yet

The treasurer also says May federal budget will play ‘helpful, not harmful, role in fight against inflation’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers has warned there will be little room for more cost-of-living s...

04/05/2026 04:34 The Guardian

Labour MPs say ‘endless drama’ of leadership speculation must stop

Downing Street begins fightback against predictions of imminent challenge to Keir StarmerLabour MPs are calling for a close to the “endless drama” of leadership speculation, as Downing Street begins a fightback against predictions of an imminent challenge to Keir Starmer.Some backbenchers warned...

04/05/2026 04:00 The Guardian

EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference

Bloc’s leaders to hold first summit with Armenia on Tuesday at it ramps up efforts to combat Kremlin’s influenceThe EU is sending a team of experts specialised in combating Russian propaganda and interference to Armenia, as it increases its support to the former Soviet republic in a tense politi...

04/05/2026 04:00 The Guardian

‘Increasingly unsafe’: Australia’s in-home childcare program under threat from rising costs, advocate warns

The little-known publicly funded scheme is used by about 800 families with children who cannot access mainstream careGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebecca Mohr Bell, a cattle farmer and business owner, lives 100km south-west of Katherine in the Northern Territory, and wi...

04/05/2026 00:00 The Guardian

Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks with Iran

US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’Donald Trump has announced that the US will “guide” ships trapped by the Iran war out of the Gulf through the strait of Hormuz on Monday morning, and claimed his representatives were...

03/05/2026 22:27 The Guardian

Merz ‘not giving up on working with Trump’ despite Iran war spat

German chancellor downplays US military drawbacks and president’s barbs in TV interviewThe German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said he will not give up on working with the US president, Donald Trump, despite a spat between the leaders over the war in Iran.“I am not giving up on working on the...

03/05/2026 20:27 The Guardian

California, Arizona and Nevada propose water-saving plan for Colorado River

Proposal includes cutbacks for three years as negotiations over future of shrinking reservoirs have been unsuccessfulThe states of California, Arizona and Nevada have proposed voluntary water-saving measures for the next three years aimed at buying time while negotiations remain deadlocked over the...

03/05/2026 19:32 The Guardian

Trump’s disapproval rating hits record high, new poll shows

Disapproval rose to 62%, the worst of his two terms in office, amid economic issues since launching his war against IranSix months out from November’s midterm US elections, Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached 62% – the worst of his two terms in office – according to a new Washingto...

03/05/2026 17:00 The Guardian

Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies

Attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan seen as part of effort to build ties after US ruptureCanada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the prime minister, Mark Carney, joins Monday’s summit of the 48-plus n...

03/05/2026 14:57 The Guardian

UK politics: Polanski says he would ‘discourage’ the use of ‘globalise the intifada’ chant on marches – as it happened

Green leader has apologised for retweeting post suggesting police used excessive force when arresting Golders Green suspectLabour’s deputy leader has warned there will be “no magic bullet” to solve Labour’s problems – or major challenges facing the country – as its MPs grapple with how t...

03/05/2026 11:54 The Guardian

Polanski says he would discourage ‘globalise the intifada’ chant but warns against march bans

Green party leader says specifically outlawing controversial phrase would restrict freedom of speechZack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant “globalise the intifada”, but the Green party leader warned against specifically outlawing the phrase or ba...

03/05/2026 11:26 The Guardian

Lucy Powell says Labour has ‘no magic bullet’ as MPs brace for heavy losses in local elections

Deputy leader plays down leadership talk and says party must focus on long-term challenges rather than personnelLabour’s deputy leader has warned there will be “no magic bullet” to solve Labour’s problems – or major challenges facing the country – as its MPs grapple with how to navigate...

03/05/2026 11:00 The Guardian

‘Apartheid in the US’: Arizona’s secretary of state fights Trump’s plot to amass a ‘master list’ of voters

Database could be used to regulate opponents, from ‘shutting off bank accounts’ to healthcare, official warnsDonald Trump is attempting to select his own citizenry and control who can vote by gathering the personal details of all Americans, Arizona’s top election official has warned.Adrian Fon...

03/05/2026 10:00 The Guardian

UK airlines given green light to cancel or consolidate flights to conserve jet fuel

Carriers examining which flights can be cancelled with least disruption under plans to avoid summer travel chaosUK airlines will be able to cancel or consolidate flights this summer under new plans to conserve jet fuel as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt supplies.The measures are bein...

03/05/2026 09:11 The Guardian

‘It’s like a cat and mouse game’: on the frontline of Belgium’s fight against drug smugglers

Antwerp port is stepping up scanning of goods amid warnings country risks becoming a narco-stateSara Van Cotthem takes a safety knife and precisely slices open the side of a cardboard box to unpack its contents, an aluminium stepladder made in China. Working under harsh fluorescent lights at the bor...

03/05/2026 08:00 The Guardian

Jefferson Lewis charged with murder over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby near Alice Springs

Warlpiri girl went missing on Saturday 25 April from a town camp and was found dead five days laterWarning: This article contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedNorthern Territory police have charged Jefferson Lewis with murder over the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby...

03/05/2026 06:59 The Guardian

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