Britain is to host 35-nation talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic, it was revealed today, hours after Donald Trump told them to 'go get their own oil'. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders tomorrow to 'assess all viable diplomatic and political measures' to reopen the vital waterway, Keir Starmer said this morning. However he U-turned on this position this morning, using a Truth Social post to say reopening the Strait was his main demand to end the bombing. UK Typhoon and F-35 jets, as well as Wildcat helicopters, also continued defensive missions in Cyprus, Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Join the discussion Do YOU support Britain hosting talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Samie Elishi and Tyrique Hyde have jetted off on their first holiday together amid their blossoming romance. In February, Samie, 26, won Love Island: All Stars series three with Ciaran Davies, 23, but the pair split just three weeks after winning the £50,000 prize money. One source told the Daily Mail: 'Samie was very excited for the trip and told the group about their plans. Meanwhile, Samie shared a snap of herself sunbathing after a busy few weeks of work. In recent weeks, Samie has been on a string of dates with Tyrique, with their romance 'blossoming' more every day.

A new James Bond has been confirmed during a packed day of April Fool's Day festivities, with the major news revealing a key departure from the series' history. They have ranged from Marvel superstar Tom Holland to Brit legend Idris Elba, and even Aussie 'Frankenstein' star Jacob Elordi. But, according to a well-timed scoop, the series will see its first female Bond in its history - played one of the world's most sought-after stars. Jessie Buckley will play Bond, a spokesperson for Amazon MGM, which holds the rights to the franchise, told EuroNews Culture in a special April Fool's statement. They said: “We’re distancing ourselves from the previous stance held by franchise head Barbara Broccoli, who said that Bond should only be played by a man.

Families whose relatives died in nursing homes during the pandemic have criticised the Covid-19 Evaluation for continuing to ignore their experiences. “There is a jarring contrast between the live roundtable for professionals and the private forums for families,” Majella Beattie said. “A couple of people in our group have had emails saying this [forum] is being pushed back,” Ms Beattie said on Wednesday. In addition Ms Beattie still hears covid-19-era visiting restrictions “being weaponised to shut families out”. She also welcomed comments by University College Dublin’s Professor Mary Codd on gaps in training for nursing home staff.

This comes following comments from Tánaiste Simon Harris that government may soon ask the public to conserve energy and fuel supplies as the Iran war continues. "It is a little bit better today, which will impact on deliveries to forecourts within a couple of days. But between last Wednesday and this Monday the wholesale diesel price has increased. Minister O’Brien said he has not had any communication from public transport operators about concerns around fuel supplies or cutting services. “We're not going to be able to soften every increase in costs, but I am awaiting next week, I think there will be specifics,” Minister O’Brien said.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris warned of the consequences to the world’s energy supplies in response to comments by US President Donald Trump overnight. Mr Trump said he could walk away from the war in two to three weeks without a ceasefire if he felt confident Iran would not be able to build a nuclear weapon. Speaking outside Government Buildings, Mr Harris said that two to three weeks “might sound like a relatively short period of time”, but the economic and humanitarian impact would be “extraordinarily concerning”. “The war is currently ongoing for about 33 days, look at the scale of damage that has been done to the world’s energy infrastructure in that period of time,” he said. Mr Harris said the European Commission is working on “advice and maybe a toolkit” containing “sensible ideas that might be offered to the public”, which is expected to be made available next week.

A mock of the student housing village to be built in Leith. (Image: Supplied)The scheme, formerly known as Shore Station, has secured a £79 million development loan from BGO and is planned as the largest private single-site student living development in the city. Sarah Willoughby-Parsons, head of asset management at HUB, said: “Mantle Yard is a truly exciting project for HUB, Bridges, HGP and Edinburgh. Sam Scott, managing director at Fresh, said: “We are delighted to be appointed to play a key role in bringing Mantle Yard to market. The site’s heritage and the role it once played in lighting up Edinburgh as a gasworks inspired the name Mantle Yard.

England supporters warned of ‘huge’ human rights risks at 2026 World CupAs the 2026 World Cup moves ever closer, England and Scotland fans travelling across the pond for the competition have been given a huge warningView Image Donald Trump is hoping the World Cup can boost America's image on the global stage (Image: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Amnesty International have warned football fans heading to the 2026 World Cup the competition may not be the "safe, free and inclusive" tournament initially pitched. ‌England's 2026 World Cup kits This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. This does not feel like the safe, free and equal World Cup and the inclusive World Cup that was promised eight years ago when it was awarded, but also may be quite different from how it felt even just 18 months ago. Amnesty has also warned FIFA similar scenes, which have sparked numerous riots across the USA, could overspill into World Cup celebrations. The President of focused on making this the greatest World Cup ever while ensuring it is the safest and most secure in history."

For those unfamiliar with the process here, there are three phases in youth Euros: a qualifying round, an elite round and a final tournament. In phase one, Will Antwi’s England won all three matches without conceding a goal. Then, ranked as a Pot One team for the elite round, they were paired with Portugal (Pot 2), Poland (Pot 3) and Serbia (Pot 4). Since winning the Under-19 Euros in 2022, they have reached the finals once in four years. In 2023, England didn’t qualify despite winning all three qualifying group stage matches and topping their group.

‌A heavy summer spend of a little more than £200m last year may have left the club's coffers somewhat light. ‌Among those, the moves looking most certain at this point are the free departures of Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! The other loan United are hopeful will turn into some considerable change involves Rasmus Hojlund. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed hopes that the US-Israel war on Iran could be finished before Easter. “I’m told that president Trump has recently stated that he would like to end the war,” Leo said. Just as the Church contemplates the… — Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) March 29, 2026The Pope’s remarks came during Holy Week, the most sacred period of the year for Christians. #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en https://t.co/S3TtsnBEer — Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) March 31, 2026Leaders on all sides of the Iran war have used religion to justify their actions. Leo will celebrate Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter’s Square and then deliver his Easter blessing from the loggia of the basilica.

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400m (€346m) ballroom at the White House, which led to the demolition of the structure’s East Wing. In Washington, US district judge Richard Leon granted a preservationist group’s request for a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts US president Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project. “The president of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. The White House announced the ballroom project last summer. The White House said private donations, including from Mr Trump himself, would pay for the planned construction of a 90,000sq-ft (8,400-square-metre) ballroom.

A four-bed detached house close to Douglas and with a front-yard view all the way into the city and the Elysian? You’ve got to be in Donnybrook so. The Rosegarth estate, built in 1985, is located right at the start of the Mangala walkway, which has been really nicely upgraded with public lighting and footpathsgiving a great pedestrian route right into the heart of Douglas village. Some handy additions are the climate-controlled central heating — you can manage the temperature of your home remotely via the app. “It’s really lovely to be able to see all the way in as far as the Elysian from here — and of course that means you get the sun in the back garden,” notes Patricia Stokes of Patricia Stokes Auctioneers & Valuers.

Rescuers said on Wednesday that they have lost hope for the humpback whale that has become stranded repeatedly off Germany’s Baltic Sea coast and now expect it to die in the inlet where it currently lies. The whale swam into an inlet on the small island of Poel, near the port of Wismar, on Tuesday and got stuck again. The whale was a bit more active after rescuers left, “but it is not activity that gives us grounds for hope” Mr Baschek said at a televised news conference. It is not clear why the whale swam into the Baltic Sea, which is far from its natural habitat and to which it is not suited. Some experts say the animal may have lost its way when it swam after a shoal of herring, or during migration.

Khalid Ahmed was arrested in the UK port of Dover last Thursday. Khalid Ahmed, from Ealing in west London, appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday, after being charged overnight with firearms offences. He was stopped at Dover last Thursday by counter-terrorism police after he arrived in the UK from France. “Given the man has been charged, it is important there is no further speculation about the case while criminal proceedings are ongoing. But I can reassure the public that our investigation remains ongoing to ensure that the public is kept safe.” – Guardian