US news | The Guardian3h ago
‘Project Freedom’ marks a classic Trump flip from warmonger to humanitarian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/project-freedom-marks-a-classic-trump-flip-from-warmonger-to-humanitarian #DonaldTrump #UsisraelWarOnIran #UsNews #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica
‘Project Freedom’ marks a classic Trump flip from warmonger to humanitarian

After banging the war drum, the US president has moved to Nobel Peace Prize mode, promising to free marooned ships

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US news | The Guardian5h ago
Shipping firms question safety in strait of Hormuz despite Trump plan https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/04/strait-of-hormuz-donald-trump-us-navy-iran-shipping #ShippingIndustry #Business #UsisraelWarOnIran #UkNews #DonaldTrump #WorldNews #UsNews
Shipping firms question safety in strait of Hormuz despite Trump plan

President says US navy will ‘guide’ stranded ships out of waterway but report says warship was hit by Iran

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World news | The Guardian7h ago
First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/first-thing-trump-says-us-navy-will-guide-trapped-ships-through-strait-of-hormuz #UsisraelWarOnIran #JamesComey #DebtRelief #UsNews #WorldNews
First Thing: Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships through strait of Hormuz

US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’. Plus, could Santa Marta climate talks mark ground zero in push to ditch fossil fuels?

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World news | The Guardian8h ago
France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/france-jean-luc-melenchon-president-bid-2027 #France #Europe #JeanlucMlenchon #UsisraelWarOnIran #MarineLePen #WorldNews #EmmanuelMacron
France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside

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US news | The Guardian9h ago
Shipping bosses nervous over Trump plan to guide vessels from strait of Hormuz https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/shipping-bosses-nervous-trump-plan-to-guide-vessels-strait-of-hormuz-iran #UsisraelWarOnIran #StraitOfHormuz #WorldNews #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #UsPolitics #UsNews #Iran
Shipping bosses nervous over Trump plan to guide vessels from strait of Hormuz

US president gave no details on how operation would work as Iran says it will attack any armed force entering waterway

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US news | The Guardian10h ago
‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/ohio-senate-race-sherrod-brown-jon-husted #Ohio #UsSenate #Democrats #Republicans #TrumpAdministration #DonaldTrump #UsisraelWarOnIran #Gas #Inflation #UsCongress #UsPolitics #UsNews
‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust

Trump’s war in Iran and gas prices dominate messaging as state prepares for special election to fill Senate seat

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Opinion | The Guardian US10h ago
Democrats are counting on Trump’s unpopularity to save them. It won’t | Osita Nwanevu https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/04/democrats-trump-election-voter-poll #UsPolitics #UsNews #WorldNews #UsMidtermElections2026 #Democrats #Republicans #DonaldTrump #TrumpAdministration #UsCongress #UsisraelWarOnIran #AiArtificialIntelligence
Democrats are counting on Trump’s unpopularity to save them. It won’t

Yes, Trump might carry them to victory in the midterms. But he can’t carry them much longer – especially not in the 2028 elections

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Climate crisis | The Guardian11h ago
Fixing mega-leaks of methane would hugely boost energy stock amid crisis, report says https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/04/fixing-mega-leaks-of-methane-would-hugely-boost-energy-stock-amid-crisis-report-says #GreenhouseGasEmissions #Environment #ClimateCrisis #Energy #EnergyIndustry #UsisraelWarOnIran
Fixing methane mega-leaks could boost energy stock amid crisis, report says

International Energy Agency analysis shows methane leaks remained at near-record highs in 2025

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World news | The Guardian14h ago
Middle East crisis live: tanker hit by ‘projectiles’ in strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ‘guide’ stranded ships https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/04/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-us-operation-tanker-strikes #UsisraelWarOnIran #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #TrumpAdministration #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #DonaldTrump #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will attack US forces if they enter strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ‘guide’ stranded ships

Iranian military says it will ‘respond harshly’ to any threat after Trump warns that interference with US operation in Hormuz will be ‘dealt with forcefully’

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Climate crisis | The Guardian14h ago
Monday briefing: ​Will a new alliance of nations be able to guide the world towards a post-fossil fuel future? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/monday-briefing-will-a-new-alliance-of-nations-be-able-to-guide-the-world-towards-a-post-fossil-fuel-future #DonaldTrump #ClimateCrisis #UsisraelWarOnIran #Oil #FossilFuels #Energy
Monday briefing: ​Will a new alliance of nations be able to guide the world towards a post-fossil fuel future?

In today’s newsletter: As oil prices spike and geopolitical tensions rise​, a diverse group of governments is attempting to build momentum ​and rewrite the global energy script

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