Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
BBC NewsApr 13, 2026
Nigel Farage defends Richard Tice over allegations his firm broke law by failing to pay tax – UK politics live
Reform UK leader says ‘he is statisfied’ with his deputy after he was accused of failing to pay tax Keir Starmer has confirmed that he wants to stop children being exposed to addictive scrolling featu
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Spring flowers bloom in England after heatwave and cold snap create ideal conditions
Record temperatures led to colourful displays of tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils as gardeners prepare for shows Colourful tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils have made a remarkable dis
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán - Europe live
The Tisza leader said the electorate voted ‘not just for a change of government but for a change of the regime’ in Brussels The EU will start work with the new Hungarian government “as soon as possibl
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Southport attack: report shows ‘systemic failure of the state’ to prevent atrocity, says home secretary – live updates
Shabana Mahmood calls Axel Rudakubana a ‘vile and sickening indiviudal’ and pays tribute to the ‘immense bravery’ of families of the three girls who died and the survivors Attack blamed on agencies’ f
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’
Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May elections UK politics live – latest updates Anas Sarwar has appealed to voters to give Labo
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Oil price tops $100 a barrel after peace talks fail and Trump orders blockade
US Navy to impose blockade today in bid to choke off flow of Iranian oil Explainer: strait of Hormuz blockade Business live – latest updates Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel and global stock
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.
BBC NewsApr 13, 2026
Middle East crisis live: US launches blockade of Iran’s ports as Pope Leo says he has ‘no intention to debate’ Trump over war
Centcom says blockade in the strait of Hormuz to begin at 10am ET Full report: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: U
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
‘Blasphemy’: outrage after Trump posts AI image of himself as Christ-like figure
The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’ Just months after signing legislation that will pull nearly 12 million Americans off health
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry
Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The bosses of resources giants includ
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Rory McIlroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph
Golfer puts spotlight on Rosie and Gerry McIlroy’s sacrifices to support his dream in emotional victory speech In a sport filled with pushy parents the McIlroys do things differently: Rory McIlroy had
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco
Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.
BBC NewsApr 13, 2026
Five killed in strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, US military says
Attacks on Saturday bring number of people killed in boat strikes by US military to at least 168 The US military said that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean,
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
BBC NewsApr 13, 2026
Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
BBC NewsApr 13, 2026
Brazil’s Lula, 80, livestreams workouts before election against rival half his age
President contrasts his health with challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, who fainted during a TV debate The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking to lunge and leg press his way to a histo
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?
Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny UK politics live – latest updates Ministers in Britain are planning a new bill that wou
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Tourists to Australia would have social media accounts vetted under Trumpian Coalition plan
In hardline rhetoric, leader Angus Taylor also says ‘many’ prospective migrants would be a ‘net drain’ on the country Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Coalition governmen
World news | The GuardianApr 13, 2026
Ghanaian winger Dominic Frimpong killed at age of 20 in attack on team bus
Armed men fired at Berekum Chelsea bus on Sunday Frimpong dies of wounds at hospital Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong was killed in an armed robbery on his team’s bus as they returned from a ma