The Mandelson scandal has resurfaced in the UK and Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the line of fire again. This time it's because he appointed Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States -- even though he failed the government's security clearance. Starmer says he did not know. But the opposition isn't convinced. As the fallout deepens, the calls for him to step down are growing. Mandelson's links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have cast a shadow over Starmer's government. So, will the prime minister survive the crisis?

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Jennifer Nadel -- Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics
Giles Kenningham -- Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party

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Uncertainty is growing over the future of the Strait of Hormuz as the United States and Iran issue conflicting messages about control of the key maritime chokepoint.

Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains.

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Sky-high ticket prices will not be the only thing emptying the wallets of football fans attending World Cup matches at some United States venues this spring.

Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to shell out $150 for a round-trip train fare for each match, transport officials confirmed Friday.

Al Jazeera’s Tom Sizeland reports.

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After a day of mixed messaging on the state of the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump says he's still optimistic about talks with Tehran, saying that negotiation with Iranian officials is ongoing. His comments come hours after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced they're re-establishing control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem joins live from the Iranian capital, and Patty Culhane joins live from Washington, DC.

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London is facing a severe housing shortage, with construction at record lows despite a population of 9 million.
It's one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in, or to buy a house.

Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from London.

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With the ceasefire in effect in Lebanon, thousands of people displaced by Israel's strikes and forced evacuation orders are going back to their homes.
But for many, the return has brought heartbreak rather than relief.
They have found devastation - destroyed homes, buildings and facilities.
The US-brokered truce, which came into effect on Friday, is set to last 10 days and is meant to open the door to more talks.
Israel and Hezbollah have warned residents against going back during the pause in fighting.
On the ground, the truce remains fragile as Israeli forces are still present in parts of the south.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr meets displaced families returning to Beirut.

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Fishing in Gaza is a main source of food and income for thousands of families. But Israel’s war has damaged almost all the boats in the strip, while the military prevents those that remain from going far from shore.
That’s not been enough to stop some Palestinians from getting their boats ready for the water.

Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim Al Khalili reports from Gaza City, Palestine.

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A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran holds - but the information war intensifies. At the centre: the Strait of Hormuz, where competing US and Iranian narratives have collided.

During any truce, even when the bombs stop falling, the information war goes on.  Moments like this test journalism. Because the job is not just to report on the messaging coming from all sides - but to decode and debunk it if necessary.

Contributors:
Abeer Al Najjar – Professor of Media & Journalism, American University of Sharjah
Andrew Arsan – Professor of Arab & Global History, University of Cambridge
Alireza Doostdar – Associate Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Chicago
Nazila Fathi – Former Tehran Correspondent, New York Times

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Israel’s relations with its European allies are fraying, with increasingly sharp rhetoric from both sides playing out across political and media platforms. Meenakshi Ravi reports.

The Iranian diaspora in the media: Interview with Narges Bajoghli

The Iranian diaspora contains a wide range of often conflicting views. But judging by its representation in mainstream Western media, one might assume the dominant position is support for the war.

We speak to Narges Bajoghli about how diaspora voices are weaponised in coverage of Iran.

Featuring:
Narges Bajoghli – Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University

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Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has spoken to the press on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkiye.

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US President Donald Trump says Washington has ordered Israel to stop attacking Lebanon.
A 10-day ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon on Friday.

Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng is following the Israeli government's reaction, from the Jordanian capital Amman.

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Palestinian Prisoners' Day is observed every year on April the 17th to highlight the conditions of those held in Israeli jails.
The number of imprisoned Palestinians has doubled since Israel's war on Gaza began in October 2023.
More than 9,600 Palestinians are currently detained in Israel and the occupied West Bank.
The number of administrative detainees, those held without charge or trial, has risen to more than 3,500.
That's up from 1,300 before the war.
The number of children has exceeded 350 with about half of them held without trial or charge.
And since 2023, at least 89 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention, reportedly due to hunger, medical negligence, and torture.
Rights groups say this is part of a wider system of repression.

Al Jazeera’s Dalya Al Masri reports.

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Iran has announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again less than 24 hours after declaring the waterway open.
It says the United States must lift its blockade of Iranian ports before marine traffic can flow freely.
The tension has placed a chokehold on the global economy, heavily restricting the movement of energy supplies worldwide.

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has the latest from Tehran.

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Pakistan has begun preparations for the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
The cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are increasing security measures.
Negotiations on a date for the meetings are underway.
Trump has indicated that he could travel to Pakistan if a deal is finalised there.

Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder has more from Islamabad.

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More than 90 percent of Indonesians in the capital don’t exercise enough. Officials say people urgently need to adopt healthier habits.

Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo is continuing his tour of Africa with a stop in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde before departing for Angola.
With his departure, a three-day truce declared by separatist rebels in Cameroon's northwest region is coming to an end.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Douala, Cameroon.

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Iran says it's reopened the Strait of Hormuz but insists the United States must end its naval blockade for it to remain open.
Iran says ships can only pass through designated route and with Tehran's authorisation.
The US President Donald Trump says that a blockade remains on Iranian ports until a deal is reached.

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has more from Tehran.

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Tensions remain high as Donald Trump claims progress in negotiations with Iran—but warns military action could resume if talks collapse.

Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested a potential agreement may be close, while insisting the US blockade remains in place. He doubled down on a core demand: Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons.

At the same time, confusion persists over key issues like nuclear material, sanctions, and the future of the ceasefire.

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The war in Iran is sending shockwaves through global supply chains, pushing up raw material costs and squeezing businesses across China.

From supermarkets to factories, companies are feeling the pressure as oil and gas prices rise due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Common goods like plastics, packaging, and chemicals are becoming more expensive as energy costs climb. China’s manufacturing sector—already under strain from weak consumer spending—is now facing additional inflationary pressure.

One plastics vendor in Beijing says costs have jumped more than 25% since the conflict began, forcing businesses to reconsider pricing and profit margins.

Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu, reports from Beijing.

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President Donald Trump insists the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue - this after announcing that Iran had agreed to open the vital energy supply route.

In social media posts and interviews throughout the day Trump implied that a resumption of negotiations with Iran was imminent, at one stage saying it could happen within days.

Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna has more from the White House.


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Uncertainty continues around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the United States give conflicting statements about whether the key shipping route is open.

Donald Trump insists the naval blockade will remain until a peace deal is reached, while Iranian officials argue the strait is only open under strict conditions and Iranian authorization.

At the same time, both sides remain divided over Iran’s enriched nuclear material, with Washington claiming it will be transferred and Tehran rejecting the idea entirely.

Despite talk of progress, Iranian sources say negotiations are still at an early stage, with only a framework being discussed , not a final agreement.

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