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At campaign launch, PM acknowledges concern over events in Ukraine and Iran as well as over rising cost of livingUK politics live – latest updatesThe 7 May elections are taking place against a backdrop of “war on two fronts”, Keir Starmer has said, as he pledged action to tackle the resurgent cost of living crisis.Launching Labour’s English local elections campaign in Wolverhampton on Monday, the prime minister said: “We’re facing a war on two fronts – the Ukraine war, now four and a bit years in … and now the Iran war, which I know is causing huge concern. Continue

UK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division, and he specifically criticised Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary, for “complaining about Muslims praying in public”.Labour, by contrast, values bringing people together, he said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/30/starmer-iran-war-labour-values-local-elections-campaign-launch-uk-politics-latest Author : Andrew Sparrow Publish date : 2026-03-30 11:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending some oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nationMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has signalled a new flexibility in allowing oil into Cuba, hours before a Russian oil tanker under US sanctions arrived in the Caribbean island amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One the president said: “If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba, right now, I have no problem whether it’s Russia or not.” Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/29/us-russian-oil-tanker-cuba-blockade Author : Guardian staff and

Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in DenhamGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe skies of Shark Bay in Western Australia turned an eerie blood red before Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall, a phenomenon an expert said was caused by an iron-infused dust storm.Narelle crossed into WA on Friday, hitting the state roughly 900km north of Perth in the food bowl region. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/tropical-cyclone-narelle-red-sky-explained-western-australia Author : Jack Larkin Publish date : 2026-03-30 06:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked