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theguardian. com > world > 04/09/2026 > israel-lebanon-iran-war-ceasefire

Did Israel attack Lebanon to spoil Iran war ceasefire as soon as it began?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (797+ words) Israel claims attacks on densely populated residential areas that killed more than 200 people were aimed at Hezbollah What was the point of Israel's surprise mass strikes on Lebanon that killed more than 300 people and drew widespread international condemnation? Prime minister…...

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theguardian. com > us-news > 04/20/2026 > kash-patel-lawsuit-the-atlantic

Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over bombshell story detailing allegations of misconduct

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (302+ words) Magazine has stood behind the story, which was written by veteran national security reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick Kash Patel has followed through on a threat to sue the Atlantic and the author of a story the magazine published that included allegations…...

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theguardian. com > business > 03/27/2026 > trump-iran-strategy-taco

Blink and miss: Trump's tactic of threats first and U-turn later is proving stale in Iran war

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (515+ words) President's move, dubbed Trump Always Chickens Out, appears to have soured as he loses hold on situation in Iran From Wall Street to the White House, the dish everyone's talking about this week is the Persian Taco. It's what's served…...

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theguardian. com > world > 04/18/2026 > iran-war-bets-ethics-concerns

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (1179+ words) Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers These bets and other well-timed wagers accurately predicted the precise timing of major developments in the US-Israel war with Iran, creating huge windfalls…...

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theguardian. com > world > 04/18/2026 > russian-blogger-fierce-kremlin-critique-goes-viral

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: "People are afraid of you'

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (643+ words) Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are declining The Kremlin is grappling with the fallout from the viral spread of a celebrity blogger's criticism of Russian authorities, as Vladimir Putin's approval…...

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theguardian. com > us-news > 04/14/2026 > florida-surgeon-removes-liver-spleen

Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (603+ words) Grand jury brings manslaughter charge over fatal 2024 operation where patient died on table A surgeon in Florida has been indicted for manslaughter after he wrongly removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen during an August 2024 procedure. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was…...

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theguardian. com > world > 04/01/2026 > shelly-kittleson-us-american-journalist-kidnapped-iraq

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, officials say

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (560+ words) State department says it is working to ensure release of freelancer "as soon as possible" after abduction in Baghdad An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, the US has said,…...

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theguardian. com > us-news > 04/14/2026 > politicians-bilderberg-meeting

Secretive Bilderberg group just met " but who knows what global elite said?

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (388+ words) This year's conference had plenty of newsworthy aspects, but it's a mystery why the press fails to talk about it Bilderberg, which since the 1950s has been the intellectual engine room of Nato, took place this year at a time of…...

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theguardian. com > us-news > 03/30/2026 > texas-study-annexing-new-mexico

Texas house speaker directs committee to study annexing parts of New Mexico

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (472+ words) New Mexico governor calls order "not serious" as south-eastern counties note divisions with Democratic Santa Fe The speaker of Texas"s house of representatives says he is entertaining the idea of expanding the state by annexing some New Mexico counties....

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theguardian. com > us-news > 04/02/2026 > trump-tulsi-gabbard-intelligence-chief

Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (769+ words) Donald Trump has privately asked cabinet members in recent weeks whether he should replace his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, venting frustration that she shielded a former deputy who undercut his rationale for war with Iran, according to two…...