Latest updates from the first round at Augusta National, where Rory McIlroy has begun his title defence and Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Reed have made encouraging starts. Carlos Ortiz has …
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Our editors highlight their favourite sporting images from the past week, ranging from dramatic moments to powerful scenes and a touch of fun.
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Politics
Trump renews attack on Nato ahead of Rutte speech as reports point to Hormuz demands
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanDonald Trump has again criticised Nato on Truth Social, saying the alliance and others only understand pressure, while reports suggest he has asked for quick commitments from members to help …
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Abu Dhabi oil chief says Strait of Hormuz is not open as crude prices climb
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanThe chief executive of Abu Dhabi’s state-owned oil company said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite the US-Iran ceasefire, as Brent crude moved closer to $100 a barrel amid …
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Middle East crisis live: Israel orders people to flee as it warns of further strikes on Lebanon
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanIsrael says its operations in south Beirut are continuing as tensions rise over whether Lebanon can be included in a proposed US-Iran ceasefire. The UK foreign minister says Lebanon must …
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Sports
The Masters 2026: first-round updates from Augusta National as Carlos Ortiz struggles early
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanDay one at Augusta National brought a difficult start for Carlos Ortiz, while the opening round also marked the 30th anniversary of one of the Masters’ memorable moments. Live updates …
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Four in 10 UK parents struggle to afford essentials for newborns, study says
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanA survey of 2,000 parents by Barnardo’s suggests many families are finding it difficult to pay for basic newborn items, while almost half say cost has limited their child’s chances …
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Sports
The Masters 2026 day one: early leaderboard sees veterans set the pace at Augusta National
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanThe opening round of the 2026 Masters began with a familiar name at the top of the leaderboard as José María Olazábal, a two-time champion, made an early move at …
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Sports
David Squires on the shocks and flops from the FA Cup quarter-finals
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanThe Guardian’s cartoonist takes on the FA Cup quarter-finals, focusing on humiliating exits for Arsenal and Liverpool, low-hanging fruit and Hugo Ekitike’s shirt swap.
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Politics
Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanAs attention turns to a ceasefire in the Middle East, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is again pressing the case for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. But diplomacy has stalled, talks have frozen …
