Week 10, 2026 Review: Iran Conflict, UK Politics and Global Affairs

Starmer may be right not to wade into Trump’s war in Iran – but has proven to be a prisoner of his own MPs Independent • UK Politics 'Shameful' pitch invasion by Celtic and Rangers fans condemned by police BBC • Crime & Justice Carrots aren’t the only food for better vision: 4 others that may help protect your eyes Fox News • Health & Safety Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say NY Times • Crime & Justice Iran continues to hit Gulf countries as Israeli strikes intensify; Tehran says new leader appointed CNBC • International ‘Hoppers’ Ends Pixar’s Box Office Cold Streak for Originals NY Times Business • Entertainment Texas primaries raise GOP alarm about Latino voters Washington Post • US Politics Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time in four years? Independent Business • Breaking News Photos: Scenes from Jesse Jackson's homegoing services NPR • Health & Safety Rangers and Celtic fans clash on pitch after cup tie Sky News • Other Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu BBC Business • Cost of Living Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran US media agency, voiding mass layoffs Guardian Business • Brexit Trump set a target of 1 million apprenticeships. Here's how that's going NPR Business • US Politics Princess Eugenie steps down as patron of anti-slavery charity Independent • Brexit Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been terrorism, Norway police say BBC • Weather & Disasters Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval Fox News • Business Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets. NY Times • US Politics Here are the 4 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead CNBC • Business 24 Hours With Nike’s C.E.O. as He Races to Win Back the Sports World NY Times Business • International Trump is betting that bigger income tax refunds will boost the GOP Washington Post • US Politics Restaurant group changes name after bid to buys pubs across the UK Independent Business • Other Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister NPR • International Health agency investigating London Legionnaires' disease cluster Sky News • Health & Safety 'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil' BBC Business • Other White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran Guardian Business • International Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after U.S. jobs report NPR Business • Crime & Justice Labour MPs urge Starmer to ‘stick to what we believe is right’ in face of Trump fury over Iran Independent • UK Politics 'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie' BBC • Other Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’ Fox News • Entertainment ICE Detention of Teen Musicians Roils Texas Mariachi Community NY Times • Immigration Energy prices will fall when U.S. destroys Iran's ability to attack tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Wright CNBC • Cost of Living A Wink, a Nod or a Duck: The Secrets Behind Car Owners’ Secret Handshakes NY Times Business • Business Tim Walz talks about the ‘generational trauma’ his state has faced Washington Post • Immigration Stock markets tumble as oil prices surge in biggest weekly gain since 2020 Independent Business • Business Police investigate an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo NPR • Crime & Justice Call for King's US state visit to be cancelled over Iran war Sky News • Other Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London BBC Business • UK Politics Tech oligarchs reshape humanity while billionaires of old seem quaint Guardian Business • International No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs NPR Business • Crime & Justice Ian Huntley’s daughter says murderer’s ashes ‘should be flushed down the toilet’ Independent • Health & Safety Bottom of the league, magic in the cup - Port Vale's 'incredible' run BBC • UK Politics Air Force veteran warns 'cartels don’t collapse — they fracture' after notorious drug lord killed Fox News • Health & Safety Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84 NY Times • Other Online age-verification tools spread across U.S. for child safety, but adults are being surveilled CNBC • Health & Safety A Crypto Coin Is Gobbling Up U.S. Treasuries NY Times Business • Health & Safety For Israel’s Netanyahu, Trump grants wishes, but his support carries risks Washington Post • International FTSE 100 extends slide as Brent crude tops 90 dollars a barrel Independent Business • Business Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom NPR • International Bitter break-up for Trump and Starmer - but polling suggests PM on side of public opinion Sky News • UK Politics Council considers extending food voucher scheme BBC Business • Other