The Conservative party: rows, resignations … and a tilt right?
11 July 2024 - 33 minsAfter a brutal defeat, the starting gun has been fired on the Tory leadership battle – but which faction will triumph? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire –The Latest
The US president, Donald Trump, has said Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire. In a post on Truth Social, he said he had spoken to the leaders of both countries today and claimed this would be the ‘tenth war’ he has ‘solved’. Israel has no plans to withdraw its military from southern Lebanon during the ceasefire, it has been reported. Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Julian Borger – watch on YouTube Middle East crisis – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
8 mins
16 April Finished
When the ‘Dubai dream’ goes wrong
Journalist Will Coldwell tells the story of how a British businessman was imprisoned in Dubai – and how his family finally got him home. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
30 mins
16 April Finished
Big oil making $30m an hour from Iran war - The Latest
The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian. The conflict pushed the price of oil to an average of $100 a barrel in March, leading to estimated windfall war profits for the month of $23bn for the companies. Lucy Hough speaks to Damian Carrington, the Guardian’s environment editor – watch on YouTube Read Damian’s exclusive here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
9 mins
15 April Finished
Is the EU back in vogue?
Lisa O’Carroll reports on the ‘resetting’ of the relationship between the UK and the EU. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
28 mins
15 April Finished
Trump’s blockade battle with Iran – The Latest
The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on Iran, whose economy is dependent on oil and gas exports. It comes after peace talks between Washington and Tehran at the weekend ended without a deal. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
12 mins
14 April Finished
After four decades, Lebanon and Israel finally talk
With the US and Iran in deadlock, could historic talks between Lebanon and Israel help steer the Middle East towards peace? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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