Investors welcomed the deal on Wednesday morning after a volatile six weeks for the financial markets since the conflict first began.
US, Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire as Donald Trump pulls back on threats
But questions have emerged over what appear to be contradictory proposals to halt the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Keir Starmer welcomes Iran war ceasefire as he heads to Gulf to meet regional leaders – UK politics live
PM to meet partners in region to discuss effort to ‘support and sustain ceasefire’ and reopening the strait of HormuzJames Cleverly, the shadow housing secretary, claimed on GB News this morning that Keir Starmer has lost credibility through his respon…
Family pay tribute to British teenager killed in motorcycle crash in Vietnam
Orla Wates, 19, who died after incident on popular Ha Giang loop, described as ‘beautiful, independent and very funny’The family of a British teenager have paid tribute to their daughter who died after a motorcycle crash on a popular route in Vietnam.T…
Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Wisconsin elects liberal judge to Supreme Court in major win for abortion rights
Chris Taylor’s win guarantees a liberal majority on the court until at least 2030
JD Vance continues Hungary visit after accusing EU of election interference – Europe live
US vice-president has repeatedly endorsed Viktor Orbán ahead of key election on Sundayin MadridIn one particularly punchy response to the Middle East ceasefire news, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, who has been perhaps the most outspok…
Strictly Come Dancing star to face no charges after rape arrest
The man, whose identity is not known, was arrested in October last year in connection with an alleged incident in 2024.
Thousands of Indigenous people march in Brasilia for land rights
Around 7,000 Indigenous people rallied in Brasilia against land grabs, mining and logging, pressing Lula to honour rights and protect the Amazon.
What we know about the two-week truce between the US and Iran
Pakistan’s prime minister said the ceasefire would start immediately, and his country would host American and Iranian delegates for talks due to begin on Friday (Apr 10).