Middle East crisis live: US plans blockade of Iran’s ports as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war

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13/04 13:53 - Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live 13/04 13:43 - The Next Test in the Iran War: Which Side Can Endure More Economic Pain? 13/04 13:39 - Middle East crisis live: US plans blockade of Iran’s ports as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war 13/04 13:22 - Cold Response 2026: NATO holds Arctic drills to test readiness against Russia 13/04 13:08 - Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break 13/04 13:01 - Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran 13/04 12:57 - Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros. 13/04 12:56 - EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare' 13/04 12:43 - How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran 13/04 12:21 - Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe 13/04 12:20 - Sussex baby deaths inquiry will fail to learn lessons after excluding families, Streeting warned 13/04 12:18 - Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case 13/04 12:18 - Cement company Lafarge found guilty in Syria terrorism financing case 13/04 12:08 - Trump calls Pope Leo ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ in extraordinary broadside 13/04 11:59 - How the Iran war affects your money and bills 13/04 11:55 - Elon Musk’s X cuts payments to users who post clickbait 13/04 11:35 - Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise 13/04 11:35 - Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise 13/04 11:28 - Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail | First Thing 13/04 11:20 - News24 | Iran executed at least 1 639 people in 2025, as authorities ‘prolong their crumbling rule’ 13/04 10:47 - With U.S set to impose naval blockade, Iran warns it will strike back 13/04 10:46 - REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria 13/04 10:39 - French cement-maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria, former CEO jailed 13/04 10:39 - Pope Leo says has 'no intention to debate' with Trump 13/04 10:34 - The digital euro: Europe’s bid for financial sovereignty 13/04 10:08 - Oil surge as Trump says to blockade Hormuz after Iran talks fail 13/04 10:00 - ‘The perception is Carney is a wartime leader’: why Canada’s PM could secure a majority 13/04 09:59 - Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs 13/04 09:59 - Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs 13/04 09:51 - Middle East war will leave UK households £480 worse off this year, says thinktank 13/04 09:51 - Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live 13/04 09:50 - Netanyahu in southern Lebanon: A first since the start of the war 13/04 09:50 - Pope says he will 'speak out loudly' against war after Trump criticism 13/04 09:33 - Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail 13/04 09:30 - War in the Mideast: Israel, Lebanon gear up for talks 13/04 09:02 - To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students 13/04 09:02 - How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy 13/04 09:01 - Pope Leo XIV begins landmark Algeria visit with call for 'forgiveness' 13/04 08:47 - Magyar built 'wide popular movement': 43% liberal, 22% left-wing, 10% green and only 11% right-wing 13/04 08:46 - China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East 13/04 08:43 - Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules 13/04 08:33 - Mideast war a 'big problem' for EU competitiveness: Former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta 13/04 08:32 - Iran war prompts European rethink on energy security: How can the EU become more independent? 13/04 08:28 - Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow 13/04 08:19 - The Iran War Has Made Clear the Old Arrangements Are Over 13/04 07:30 - Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict? 13/04 07:30 - Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict? 13/04 06:33 - Trump calls Pope Leo 'terrible' in public attack after pontiff's anti-war message 13/04 05:51 - Fidesz MEP László attributes loss to low turnout of 'undecided voters' and EU 'economic stagnation' 13/04 05:47 - Monday briefing: Hungary chooses Péter Magyar over Viktor Orbán 13/04 04:29 - Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz 13/04 04:11 - News24 | ‘An eye for everything’: Queen Elizabeth’s iconic wardrobe on display at UK exhibition 13/04 04:09 - Iran executed 'at least 1,639 people' in 2025, highest number since 1989 13/04 04:09 - Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs 13/04 04:00 - Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations 13/04 02:36 - Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power 13/04 02:11 - Middle East war live: Iran says US naval blockade of Hormuz 'illegal' and 'piracy' 13/04 00:18 - Russia–Ukraine Easter truce expires amid mutual accusations of violations 13/04 00:00 - Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz 13/04 00:00 - Iran war live: US military says it will block Iranian traffic in Hormuz 12/04 23:59 - Magyar celebrates as Orbán’s 16-year rule ends - as it happened 12/04 22:57 - Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged 12/04 22:22 - Magyar beats Orban in battle for Hungary: What happens now? 12/04 22:22 - Twenty-one hours of back and forth leave US and Iran far apart 12/04 22:21 - Hungary's 'return to Europe: Peaceful revolution' embraces new path away from Russia and autocracy 12/04 21:39 - Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat 12/04 21:19 - Australia news live: PM and Wong to visit Brunei and Malaysia to shore up fuel supply 12/04 21:18 - Trump mulls new ‘limited strikes’ on Iran as looming naval blockade sends oil above $100: LIVE UPDATES 12/04 20:44 - Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security? 12/04 20:44 - Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security? 12/04 19:46 - How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire? 12/04 19:46 - How shaky is the Iran-US ceasefire? 12/04 19:06 - Cuba’s President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S. 12/04 18:45 - How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed 12/04 18:33 - Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail 12/04 18:24 - The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race 12/04 17:58 - Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset 12/04 17:53 - Iran - Enemies of the Strait: Former NATO General discusses US blockade threats 12/04 17:24 - US lawmakers split on party lines over negotiations’ failure to end Iran war 12/04 16:51 - Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets 12/04 16:51 - Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets 12/04 16:30 - Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war 12/04 16:30 - Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war 12/04 15:55 - Votes for populist parties in May elections will put NHS at risk, Streeting says 12/04 15:53 - Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran war 12/04 15:17 - FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games amid US-Israel war 12/04 15:17 - FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate World Cup games amid US-Israel war 12/04 14:57 - Live: Vote counting begins in Hungary, challenger Magyar ‘cautiously optimistic’ 12/04 14:16 - 'Undeterred’: Hungarian investigative journalist faces threats and espionage accusations from Orbán 12/04 14:13 - In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate 12/04 14:12 - Undeterred’: Hungarian investigative journalist faces threats and espionage accusations from Orbán 12/04 13:46 - If You Love Drinking Sparkling Water, You Need To Read This Warning From Doctors Immediately 12/04 13:17 - 🔴 Middle East war live: Trump says US will begin 'blockading' Strait of Hormuz 12/04 13:10 - Lessons from the Iran war 12/04 13:10 - Lessons from the Iran war 12/04 13:00 - US, Iran fail to agree on peace deal 12/04 12:56 - Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire 12/04 12:56 - Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaching Easter ceasefire 12/04 12:02 - Who is running US foreign policy? 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