# Ceasefire falters as tensions escalate in The Strait of Hormuz, Labour anxiety as Local Elections loom, Beyonce lights up the Met Gala

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Podcast: [The Smart 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:22:31+00:00
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