Israel tells Iranians their lives are at risk if they use trains as Trump deadline looms | First Thing 07. April 2026 (12:57) The US president has threatened to bomb power plants and bridges unless Iran reopens the strait of Hormuz. Plus, the US origins of Mexico’s toxic waste problemDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Israel has told Iranians their lives will be at risk if they use the country’s railways on Tuesday, after Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants unless a deal is reached by Tuesday evening.How are negotiations to end the war going? They appeared to be faltering. Iran, which has submitted its own 10-point peace plan, said it wanted a permanent end to the war, not a ceasefire.What is the latest on oil prices? Oil traded at more than $110 a barrel on Tuesday.This is a developing story. Follow our liveblog for updates. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Government caps student loan interest rates at 6% 07. April 2026 (12:45) The Government said the move would help deliver stability and protections for graduates amid the prospect of increased financial pressures due to the Middle East war(London News)
US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says 07. April 2026 (12:00) Marcos Orellana, a special rapporteur, found lax environmental standards and lack of oversight allowed pollution to accumulateMexico is facing a “toxic crisis” and has become a “garbage sink” for the US, exposing Mexican communities to dangerous pollution, a UN expert has warned.In an interview with the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab, an investigative outlet, Marcos Orellana, an environmental specialist, said pollutants ranging from imported waste to dangerous pesticides are affecting people’s right to live healthy lives. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
