Sports
Latest on the Iran War
In recent news on the Iran war, the ceasefire agreed between America and Iran has been put under pressure after Israel attacked Lebanon. This seems to be an act independent of American approval, but Iran is calling the attack a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The Iran-backed terrorist group, Hezbollah, is active in Lebanon. Further pressure was put on the deal after the White House found out that Iran was charging tolls on ships passing through the Strait. In a vexatious post on Truth Social, the President posted “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!” and “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz – They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now! President DONALD J. TRUMP”. Trump previously stated on Easter Monday that should Iran not agree to open the Strait, key infrastructure such as bridges and power stations would be attacked by America. Destruction of this infrastructure would not just cause short term damage, but maim Iran for the long term, and there are questions of the effect on civilians. However, the Trump administration needs the Strait open as it presents a pressure point in global markets. For example, since February 28th, the FTSE 250 stock price dropped severely by roughly £2000 reflecting dependence of wider UK industry on oil prices. Similarly, the S&P 500 dropped by roughly $500. This reflects greater resistance to energy costs than Britain because America can supply their own oil, but a significant drop nevertheless that would put pressure on the President. Increases in cost of fuel for American motorists is also a political pressure point for the President’s approval. Naturally, Iran is using its proximity to the Strait as its only real political leverage. They can disrupt the Strait with nothing more than a few trucks containing missile launchers - ships passing through will be unwilling at even the slightest risk. To ensure the deal is maintained, diplomatic delegations are being mediated by the US between Lebanon and Israel to de-escalate Lebanon. Lebanon is home to the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. The delegation comes after what seems to be confusion about whether Lebanon was included in the deal struck.
Apr 8, 2026
Arts
The Return of Fury
On Saturday, Tyson Fury will return to the ring to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Fury is now 37, and has a history of returning from retirement. He previously held the title of world champion, but lost it to current heavyweight Usyk on points, Usyk proving himself to be one of the most skillful boxers in history. Usyk has proved a match to Fury’s unconventional but brilliant style. He uses his boxing skill to win victories on points. But can the now 37 year old Fury take on Arslanbek Makhmudov? His manager Spencer Brown seems confident that he can. He has called the fight on Saturday a warm-up for the fight long-awaited and anticipated by fans across Britain and the globe, between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, two titans of British boxing. The fight would be more plausible if Joshua can also land a warm-up fight. In his previous fight, he beat YouTuber Jake Paul, breaking his jaw. He is now recovering from a car accident in Nigeria, in which Joshua’s long-time strength coach Sina Ghami and close friend Latif Ayodele were sadly killed. Were he to take on a warm-up fight, he may then be ready to fight the Fury fight which we all want to see. This all depends on Fury’s bout against Makhmudov on Saturday. Tyson’s manager Spencer Brown says, ‘It’s a very, very hard fight this. It’s a guy who can punch, a guy who can knock you out and he’s proved that. He’s got a great amateur record, he’s strong, he wrestles, he wrestles bears,” Brown said. Should Fury win, the Fury-Joshua fight becomes more likely. Uysk and Joshua are both likely to attend the bout on Saturday.
Apr 7, 2026