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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 23.04.2026.
It displays 83 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.04.2026 ⇢ The Day Trump Ordered Shoot-to-Kill at Hormuz
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The day began with Iran claiming to have received a shipping toll for the Strait of Hormuz, while the Pentagon reportedly said clearing mines could take six months. By early afternoon, Trump escalated dramatically, ordering the navy to 'shoot and kill' any boats laying mines, after US forces seized an Iranian oil ship. Iran retaliated by seizing two container ships, prompting Trump to claim total US control over the strait. The Mandelson security clearance row continued, with a civil servant telling MPs there was a 'presumption' he did not need vetting, and Starmer accusing critics of a smear campaign. Evening coverage also noted Trump extending the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks.
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The Economist
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BBC
US says 'no time frame' on ending war with Iran, as Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not possible'
The White House says Donald Trump is "satisfied" with the blockade of Iran's ports, which Tehran's top negotiator calls a violation of the ceasefire.
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BBC
US says 'no time frame' on ending war, as Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not possible'
The White House says Donald Trump is "satisfied" with the blockade of Iran's ports, which Tehran's top negotiator calls a violation of the ceasefire.
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BBC
US says 'no time frame' for ending war, as Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not possible'
The White House says Donald Trump is "satisfied" with the blockade of Iran's ports, which Tehran's top negotiator calls a violation of the ceasefire.
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New Statesman
The Green leader on his journey from Lib Dem centrist to Corbyn’s heir
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UK | Barney Davis
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BBC
US says no time frame for ending war, as Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not possible'
The White House says Donald Trump is "satisfied" with the blockade of Iran's ports, which Tehran's top negotiator calls a violation of the ceasefire.
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08:09⇢Hormuz Strait's Impossible Reopening
⌨The newspapers report on escalating US-Iran tensions as Iran says reopening the Strait of Hormuz is 'not possible' and the US gives no time frame for ending the war, with multiple outlets covering the separate blockades and ceasefire breaches (BBC News, The Guardian, The Mirror, Spiked). Coverage continues on pressure over Keir Starmer's leadership regarding the Mandelson security clearance row (The Independent, HuffPost UK, Channel 4 News, Morning Star Online).
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The Guardian
Iran says two seized ships transferred to its coast; US navy secretary exiting post ‘effective immediately’, says Pentagon
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UK | Luke Alsford
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European Union ambassadors in Brussels agreed on Wednesday to approve a 90 billion-euro loan to Ukraine and a further round of sanctions against Russia, after outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lifted his threat of a veto.
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Leaked assessment says clearing mines could take half a year; US navy secretary leaves office ‘immediately’
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Novara Media
A linguistic analysis of mainstream media coverage of Israel’s genocide in Gaza reveals a clear pro-Israel bias across a number of metrics. Harriet Williamson reports.
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HuffPost UK
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BBC
Iran has received first Strait of Hormuz shipping toll, deputy speaker says
The Iranian official did not say who paid the toll, or how much it was. President Trump has previously said the US would target ships if they pay Iran to use the strait.
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The Economist
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11:37⇢Hormuz Toll and Minefield
⌨The newspapers report on escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming to have received a shipping toll and the Pentagon reportedly saying clearing mines could take six months (BBC News, The Guardian, The Mirror). Meanwhile, the Mandelson security clearance row continues, with a civil servant telling MPs there was a 'presumption' he did not need vetting (The Independent).
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BBC
US boards ship carrying Iranian oil, as Iran MP says first Strait of Hormuz toll paid
The US said its forces boarded "the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X" in the Indian Ocean.
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US | Sarah Hooper
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The Guardian
US president says forces can ‘shoot and kill any boat’ laying mines in a post on Truth Social
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US president says forces can ‘shoot and kill’ any boat laying mines in a post on Truth Social
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BBC
US boards ship carrying Iranian oil, as Trump orders navy to shoot any boat laying mines in strait
The US said its forces boarded "the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X" in the Indian Ocean.
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In taking on the ayatollahs and the trans activists, The Donald has done far more for women than his woke opponents.
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14:51⇢Trump's Shoot-to-Kill Order at Hormuz
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's 'shoot and kill' order in the Strait of Hormuz after US forces seized an Iranian oil ship, escalating tensions amid an unraveling ceasefire (Daily Mail, BBC News, Metro, The Guardian). The Mandelson security clearance row continues with a civil servant claiming Olly Robbins refused to hand over vetting documents (The Independent).
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On Wednesday night’s Novara Live, Zarah Sultana and host Steven Methven discussed how the Your Party MP used parliamentary privilege to circumvent reporting restrictions and expose a ‘dystopian’ court order that keeps jurors – and the British public – in the dark.
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PM paradoxically used patron saint to insist “unity” is key while ranting about Englishmen he feels betray the multicultural project.
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HuffPost UK
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UK | Brooke Davies
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World | Luke Alsford
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Showbiz | Pierra Willix
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The Guardian
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
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18:40⇢Hormuz Strait's American Grip
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's claim of total US control over the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two container ships, with the Pentagon reportedly briefing mine clearance may take six months (The Guardian). Meanwhile, the Mandelson security clearance row continues with a civil servant claiming pressure from No 10 (Channel 4 News).
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UK | Barney Davis
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BBC
Trump to greet Lebanon and Israel negotiators at White House for peace talks
Meanwhile, top Iranian figures speak of "iron unity" after Trump's claims that the country's leadership is embroiled in infighting.
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With Donald Trump’s latest threat against Iranian ships, the standoff between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz shows no sign of de-escalating.
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Justin Taylor on the ‘impossible’ battle for Hormuz and why the war cannot be won through military means alone.
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BBC
Trump says he won't 'rush' Iran deal ahead of Lebanon and Israel White House talks
Meanwhile, top Iranian figures speak of "iron unity" after Trump's claims that the country's leadership is embroiled in infighting.
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BBC
Trump says he won't 'rush' Iran deal as he announces three-week extension to Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
Meanwhile, top Iranian figures speak of "iron unity" after Trump's claims that the country's leadership is embroiled in infighting.
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US president says meeting between Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States went ‘very well’
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