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17:45 Trump sends markets wild with promise for 'fair' trade deal with China

Markets rose Wednesday as Trump and his Treasury secretary spoke of the potential of a deal with China amid a trade war, plus the president saying he didn't plan to fire the head of the Fed.

17:45 Democrat senator announces retirement prompting a succession scramble

The Democrat has announced he will not run for re-election.

17:42 Scottish Greens table amendment to scrap king’s stamp duty exemption

Changes to housing bill would require Charles to pay same tax as everyone else on property he buys in Scotland

17:42 Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois says he won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026 and knows “it’s time to pass the torch.”

17:34 'I watched Badenoch humiliate Starmer in PMQs - his reaction shows it stung'

The Tory leader said the Prime Minister "doesn't have the balls" to express his views on gender.

17:34 Ukraine peace talks 'critical' as Donald Trump threatens to 'walk away'

US President is said to be demanding Ukraine gives up territory to Russia

17:32 MP caught staring daggers at Keir Starmer during PMQs clash

The former Labour MP shook her head as the Prime Minister refused calls to apologise to her.

17:22 Driving test chaos to continue for months with learners paying £300

The Government admitted it will miss a target to clear a huge backlog of driving tests

16:54 Why your phone's blowing up with scam job offers

Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.

16:40 Treasury Sec. Bessent says China, U.S. have 'opportunity for a big deal' on trade

Bessent named-checked Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, who recently express fears of sharp fallout from President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

16:32 From the heart of American universities, Jewish voices refuse to protect Trump

While the American campus passes in one of its deeper crises, voices escalate from within the Jewish society itself, rejecting policies in which it sees a threat to freedom of expression and the independence of academic institutions.

16:22 Federal judge accuses White House of ‘bad faith’ in Kilmar Ábrego García case

Judge gives Trump administration deadline to support its claims it doesn’t have to return man to the US

16:22 Trans musician Bells Larsen was forced to cancel his US tour: ‘My livelihood has been robbed’

The Canadian singer-songwriter is releasing an album about his transition. Trump’s ‘dehumanizing’ new passport rules mean he won’t perform it for US fans

16:00 Watch live: Treasury Sec. Bessent outlines plan to restore 'equilibrium' to world financial system

"China needs to change," Treasury Department chief Scott Bessent told the Institute of International Finance in Washington, D.C.

15:50 Ed Miliband bows to pressure with ban on solar panels linked to Chinese slavery

Energy secretary to force Great British Energy to ensure there is no slavery or human trafficking in its supply chain

15:50 A surprising number of Americans want climate action. But why aren’t there more?

Support for climate action is growing in the US, but partisan divides and fossil fuel interests hold sway

15:41 The European Commission fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros. Bloomberg writes that this is a little: the EU does not want to provoke Trump to new duties -

The European Commission (EC) fined the American companies Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. For 500 million euros and 200 million euros, respectively, for violation of the requirements of the law on digital markets (Digital Markets Act (DMA), the regulator’s press release says.

15:37 Keir Starmer mocked for calling himself 'patriotic true Englishman'

The Prime Minister said Labour is now 'the patriotic party'

15:37 The State Duma was offered to ban the advertisement of witches, palmists and even nutritionists - but not psychics - Meduza

On April 23, a group of State Duma deputies introduced a bill on the prohibition of advertising “esoteric and energy services, spiritual practices” for consideration by the parliament, follows from the database of the Russian parliament.

15:24 'Brexit betrayal' fury as fisherman rages at Labour over 'final nail in coffin'

An angry fisherman said the industry "is dead and forgotten" after Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to give Brussels a larger share of UK waters.

15:24 'Keir Starmer shows he's a coward to his core and cataclysmically terrible PM'

Keir Starmer just can't stop himself dropping massive, clanging clues to the British people that he's in the wrong job.

14:54 Trump reveals whether he will raise taxes on rich in secret message

It came after reports Trump is considering hiking taxes on those who earn more than $1 million a year.

14:52 Prime Minister salutes Pope Francis as 'extraordinary man'

Sir Keir Starmer praised the 'courage and leadership' of the late Pope

14:52 Nigel Farage gives Keir Starmer new reason to fear him in poll bombshell

A quarter of the population now say they would vote Reform UK in a general election - and Labour talking-up the possibility of a Conservative-Reform pact

14:51 A battle looms over rule of law as some courts start to flex their muscles against Trump

Whether federal courts can force Trump to comply with their orders is an essential question for US democracy

14:51 Richard Branson accuses Trump of ‘doing so much damage’ to the world

Virgin Atlantic founder says ‘erratic’ decisions from US president have been ‘awful for everyone’

14:49 Fears grow that Signal leaks make Pete Hegseth top espionage target

Experts say Pentagon chief has endangered secrets of US defense department and given assistance to foreign spies

14:49 Keir Starmer urges MPs to ‘lower the temperature’ in debate on gender ruling

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pushes PM on what she says is a change of stance over definition of a woman

14:31 Will a new war erupt between Pakistan and India?

The British Economist magazine warned of a war between the two nuclear neighbors, Pakistan and India, after an attack that lasted tourists in the Jamo and Kashmir region, behind the dead and dozens of wounded.

14:31 A plan to build 1900 settlement units on the territory of Jerusalem

The Planning and Building Committee in the Israeli occupation municipality in Jerusalem is discussing a new plan for settlement expansion on the lands of Beit Jala, which includes the construction of 1900 new housing units over the lands of the Palestinians.

14:22 'Rachel Reeves ready to lower drawbridge to Europe's youth'

The EU is demanding a youth mobility scheme as the price of a closer relationship with the bloc

14:22 JD Vance 'knows surest way to Trump's approval' as 'salient quality' emerges

JD Vance has tried to engage in international diplomacy in recent weeks as he looks to rebuild a semblance of stable relations between the USA and Europe

14:22 Kemi demands PM apologises for abuse suffered in trans debate

Kemi Badenoch challenged Sir Keir Starmer to apologise for the abuse she and ex-Labour MP Rosie Duffield suffered

13:58 Government: Apply for President El -Sisi's directives to provide an investment climate - the seventh day

Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly meeting of the government at its headquarters in the new administrative capital; This is to discuss a number of topics and files.

13:58 Maariv: The army in Gaza is like someone trying to empty the sea from the water with a spoon

International newspapers and sites focused on the impasse facing the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip and its inability to dismantle the capabilities of the resistance, and the continued suffering of the displaced, especially in light of Israel stopping talking about safe areas.

13:58 On the day the Syrians forced Balfour to escape from Damascus, hidden 100 years ago

Balfour was surprised, when the train that the Syrian border erupted through the protests from the people of the villages that passed on, and chants confirming the Arabism of Palestine, and then the scene of his visit to Damascus soon developed dramatically, which led him to escape in a hurry.

13:27 'Rachel Reeves digs own £20bn black hole as mind-blowing incompetence laid bare'

Express assistant news editor and Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles has her say on the bombshell economic figures out today

13:27 'Identify as a traffic bollard for all I care, but don't expect me to agree'

Protests over the weekend have proven that sections of the Left are incapable of grasping basic reality.

13:24 An expected visit to Macron .. Iraq wants to hold the Iraqi -French Business Forum in Baghdad

Alsumaria News - A policy of Prime Minister Mohamed Shi'a Al -Sudani, today, Wednesday, welcomed the upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Iraq, between Iraq’s desire to hold the Iraqi -French Business Forum in the capital, Baghdad.

13:24 In conjunction with the political war in Iraq, an Iranian media adopts a statement by the Sudanese against visitors

Alsumaria News-Policy that has been widely addressed to Iranian media, strange statements attributed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shi'a Al-Sudani, in which he accused him of attacked Iranian visitors, expressing his annoyance that they eat and drink for free and do not spend anything in Iraq, and they search in the garbage for things they may sell and benefit from, but an Iranian facts script have a

13:18 How the anti-abortion movement embraced fringe ‘abolitionists’ and became more punitive

A movement that believes abortion should be treated as homicide has grown alongside a Republican penchant for punishment

13:08 DWP update on new PIP changes that could affect 3.7 million claimants

If the proposals are accepted, millions of Brits will see the changes come into force in 2026.

13:00 Boeing to seek FAA approval to increase 737 Max production as losses narrow

Boeing's first quarter loss narrowed to $31 million in the first quarter and it burned less cash than analysts estimated.

12:45 Lee Anderson fires seven-word verdict in feisty exchange over trans ruling

Statues in Parliament Square were also vandalised during trans rights demonstrations this weekend.

12:45 Sir Keir Starmer warned he has 'weeks' to save thousands of UK carmaking jobs

Donald Trump's tariffs threaten jobs across the UK, say manufacturers.

12:30 Jay Di Vance: The United States will get out of negotiations on the completion of the Russian-Ukrainian war if Moscow and Kyiv reject Washington's plan-Meduza

The United States has developed specific proposals for the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Washington will come out of negotiations if Moscow and Kyiv do not agree with this plan, US Vice President Jay Di Wance said during a visit to India.

12:29 British Government to Release Data on Migrant Crime Rates, Sparking Meltdown on the Left

The British government will release statistics on the crime rates of different migrant groups living in the country.

12:26 What did Pope Francis think of JD Vance? His view was more than clear | Jan-Werner Mueller

Francis was as outspoken as could be without naming names, when he criticized Vance in his February letter to US bishops

12:22 IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency

The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. The agency has churned through acting directors and is preparing to lose tens of thousands of workers to layoffs and voluntary retirements.

12:11 What does Israel get the postponement of the genocide case 6 months?

The Jerusalem Post said that Israel's victory in the International Court of Justice last week, by obtaining a 6 -month delay in the genocide case, is a temporary, but it is very important.

12:11 Does the African cruise have an effect on choosing the new Vatican Pope

With the appointment of 17 Cardinana Africa, most of them are eligible to elect the next Pope, the late Pope Francesco has restructured the balance of power within the Carradley Council for the African continent.

12:11 The Supreme Court of Israel has kept some of the Shin Bets of the Shin Bet, folding the secrecy

Retired Israeli officer, Tsafi Barail, wrote an article, in the Haaretz newspaper, which included a reading in the written statement presented by Ronin Bar to the Supreme Court, in which he refutes the motives that limited Bintaho to dismiss him from his post.

12:10 Democratic lawmakers question Justice Department over warning to fired official

Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday pressed the U.S. Justice Department to explain its decision to dispatch armed agents to deliver a letter warning a fired employee about her planned testimony before members of Congress.

11:54 'President JD Vance would be even bigger disaster for Europe than Donald Trump'

The President's deputy would have to prove himself to the MAGA faithful as a true convert.

11:54 Moment Labour minister is skewered in fiery Sky News trans row

Dame Diana Johnson was grilled by Sky News anchor Wilfred Frost.

11:54 Chancellor 'piling up £14bn debt' with Brits forced to foot the bill

Follow our live blog for the latest updates on taxes and the cost of living

11:40 Donald Trump caves to China with 'substantial' tariffs cut after dollar plunges

The US President appeared to suggest at a major u-turn in his trade war with Beijing was in the offing.

11:40 Home Office Minister Diana Johnson to raise 'only good TERF' sign with police

The sign said 'The only good TERF is a _ _ _ _ TERF' following the Supreme Court ruling

11:40 'Nigel Farage could be Prime Minister by 2029 – biggest clue yet in polling'

Reform UK seem unstoppable and utterly unfazed by the trials their rivals hoped would be their downfall.

11:31 Earth is headed toward several catastrophic climate 'tipping points,' study warns

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

11:11 The Ukrainian delegation for peace negotiations arrived in London. But the British Foreign Ministry canceled them - Meduza

The delegation of the Ukrainian authorities arrived in London to participate in peace negotiations, said the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrei Yermak. In addition to him, the delegation included ministers of defense and foreign affairs of Ukraine Rustem Umarov and Andrei Sibiga.

11:01 Pentagon window for F-35s in Turkey-messages arriving in Athens

The possibility of opening Turkey's return window to the F-35 program has left the American Pentagon in recent high-level contact with Greek officials.

10:31 Former Director Igor Talkov in absentia sentenced to 13 years in a colony in the case of the murder of the singer - Meduza

The Petrograd District Court of St. Petersburg found former director Igor Talkov Valery Shlyafman guilty of the murder of the singer in 1991, the United press service of the vessels of St. Petersburg said on April 23.

10:21 Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper again flames Donald Trump for historic economic bungle

Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper again flames Donald Trump for historic economic bungle - Then he tried to make it worse with threats to fire Federal Reserve chairman, which sent the market spiraling

10:09 Robert Jenrick vows to ‘bring coalition together’ to prevent Tory-Reform fight

Shadow justice secretary says he wants parties to avoid competing against each other at next election, but sources deny pact

10:09 Badenoch under pressure to sack Jenrick over Reform coalition remarks – UK politics live

Shadow justice secretary told students ‘life becomes a lot harder’ if ‘the right is not united’, according to Sky

10:02 Rachel Reeves 'at odds with Yvette Cooper' as she plots EU 'reset'

Brussels is pushing for a youth mobility scheme as part of a 'reset' in relations between the EU and Britain.

10:02 David Lammy humiliated as US top brass pull out of London Ukraine peace talks

David Lammy has now pulled out of his own summit after a humiliating snub by the Americans.

09:25 Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald rules out Presidential bid

Former tánaiste Frances Ftizgerald has said she will not be contesting the upcoming Presidential election as she ruled herself out of seeking the Fine Gael nomination.

09:18 Robert Jenrick vows to strike Reform-Tory deal in leaked recording

The top Tory, who is believed to still harbour leadership ambitions, has suggested the Tories and Reform cannot split the right-wing vote at the election.

08:31 Rachel Reeves' latest £20bn blunder laid bare in damning chart - you'll pay!

The Chancellor has been slammed after the ONS revealed new shocking debt figures for the UK economy last year.

08:01 Trump’s tariffs driving thousands of layoffs at US manufacturing plants

Trump’s tariffs driving thousands of layoffs at US manufacturing plants - Trump said the plan was to increase manufacturing jobs

07:52 Surprising group backing Albo

Young Australian men are bucking a world trend and are more likely to vote for Anthony Albanese.

07:41 Pete Hegseth did share classified information with wife and brother despite White House’s claims, report says

Pete Hegseth did share classified information with wife and brother despite White House’s claims, report says - Defense secretary accuses media of trying ‘to slash and burn people and ruin their reputations’

07:38 Nigel Farage thinks net zero is the new Brexit. Starmer can prove him wrong | Rafael Behr

Labour must deliver the green transition voters want, leaving Reform and the Tories on the side of economic decline and dictators, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

07:38 Government pauses plans to ease slot machine rules across Great Britain

Fast-growing AGC sector ‘frustrated’ by decision to shelve relaxation of ‘80/20’ regulations

07:26 Rachel Reeves warned she can’t blame Trump as IMF slashes UK growth forecast

The United States is understood to be drawing up terms for trade talks with the United Kingdom, including a cut to the UK's 10% automotive tariff.

07:01 Auto industry tells Trump that tariffs on car parts will mean 'layoffs and bankruptcy'

A coalition of auto industry groups, including manufacturers and dealers, say in a letter that car parts tariffs will cripple industry.

07:01 ‘I don’t know what the party is’: 2028 frontrunner Gavin Newsom admits Democrats are missing a message

‘I don’t know what the party is’: 2028 frontrunner Gavin Newsom admits Democrats are missing a message - Governor Gavin Newsom is leaving office in 2026. Many anticipate he’ll launch a White House bid

07:01 Trump admits China’s tariffs will drop ‘but it won’t be zero’

Trump admits China’s tariffs will drop ‘but it won’t be zero’ - Trump’s massive import taxes have roiled stock markets since he announced them on April 1

06:49 Cory Bowman, Vice President JD Vance's half-brother, runs for Cincinnati mayor

Vice President JD Vance's half-brother Cory Bowman is running for Cincinnati mayor. The 36-year-old pastor and coffee shop owner faces Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, an up-and-comer and former special assistant U.S. attorney who ran for Congress, and procurement professional Brian Frank.

06:49 Law firms fighting Trump to ask judges to permanently block executive orders

Two major law firms are set to ask separate judges to permanently block President Donald Trump's executive orders that were designed to punish them and cripple their business operations.

06:31 What do you know about the "Tran de Aragua" gang that Trump is fiercely attacked?

Upon arriving at the White House, US President Donald Trump launched a wide campaign on a Venezuelan gang called "Tran de Aragoa", meaning Spanish "Aragoa Train". What is the story of that gang? And why does Trump attack her?

06:05 Treasurer, contender face off in debate

Australia’s next Treasurer will be tasked with guiding the nation through a “pivotal moment”, as two key issues inflame an increasingly uncertain global environment, the Business Council of Australia boss has declared.

05:43 Elon Musk says his time working for Donald Trump will 'drop significantly'

Elon Musk has said he will spend less time working with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from next month - and he will focus more on Tesla

04:11 Sarah Palin Loses Defamation Suit Retrial Against New York Times

Former Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has lost her defamation suit retrial against the New York Times.

04:03 Steve Hilton, former David Cameron adviser, to run for California governor

Ex-advertising executive, who hosted a Fox News show and has criticised Kamala Harris, will stand as a Republican

04:03 Trump news at a glance: president will be ‘very nice’ to China; Musk to step back from Doge

Donald Trump says tariffs on China will be dropped “substantially” as IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from tariffs – key US politics stories from 22 April

03:43 US Justice Department reassigns about a dozen civil rights attorneys amid shakeup, say sources

The U.S. Justice Department is reassigning about a dozen senior career attorneys from its civil rights unit, four people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump's administration steers the division away from its historic priorities.

03:32 President Trump says tariffs on China will 'come down substantially'

President Trump said 145% tariffs on Chinese imports will "come down substantially" as his administration expressed optimism about a trade deal.

03:31 Three prosecutors in Eric Adams case quit, claiming they were being pressured to admit ‘regret and wrongdoing’

Three prosecutors in Eric Adams case quit, claiming they were being pressured to admit ‘regret and wrongdoing’ - Prosecutors join a litany of other prosecutors and people who have resigned in refusing to comply with the dismissal of Eric Adams’s bribery case

03:27 Judge castigates Trump administration for 'bad faith' in Abrego Garcia's deportation case

A federal judge says the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to provide information about the steps they have taken, if any, to free a mistakenly deported man from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S.

03:01 Duke University warns international students not to leave US even during summer break

Duke University warns international students not to leave US even during summer break - ‘We are advising members of the Duke international community to avoid international travel unless essential,’ read a Duke announcement Friday

03:01 EXCLUSIVE: Poll reveals if Canadians would rather be the '51st state' or rejoin the British

Canadians by a four-to-one margin would prefer rejoining the British Empire to becoming the 51st U.S. state, in the latest sign of national rejection of Donald Trump's pressure campaign.

02:56 Exclusive: Pam Bondi Issues Memo to Prevent Mutilation of Children

Attorney General Pam Bondi issue a memorandum aimed at preventing the mutilation of children in the United States.

02:41 Pauline Hanson changes tune on preferencing Coalition after 30 years

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation and the Liberal National Coalition have buddied up, breaking a 30-year stand off.

02:07 What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S..

01:52 Trump Treasury Sanctions Iranian Petroleum Magnate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Department sanctioned Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network.

01:34 Here's what Elon Musk said about tariffs and their potential effect on Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the tariff issue on his company's earnings call on Tuesday, making it clear that President Trump is calling the shots.

01:00 Trump Has No Plans to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Trump has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, whom he called a "major loser" in a Truth Social post on Monday.

00:31 Lula marks the arrival of the Portuguese 525 years ago and recalls “submission” to the colonizers

The Brazilian president, Lula da Silva, today pointed out the day of the arrival of the Portuguese to Brazil precisely 525 years ago, but recalled a legacy of "submission" to the colonizers.

00:25 Florida faces anger over Musk DOGE cuts

Billionaire Elon Musk's drive to slash federal programs and the size of the federal workforce came under attack at a town hall meeting held by Representative Byron Donalds, as Republicans in the U.S. Congress find themselves increasingly having to defend President Donald Trump's agenda.

00:22 Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.

00:21 President Bukele Trolls Democrat Rep. Frost in El Salvador for 'Gang' Post

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele took to X roast Rep. Maxwell Frost, one of the Democrat lawmakers advocating for illegal migrants. 

00:21 Veterans affairs agency orders staff to report each other for ‘anti-Christian bias’

New taskforce demands names in rooting out ‘policies, procedures … or understandings hostile to Christian views’

00:11 Trump has 'no intention of firing' Fed chair Jerome Powell

Despite tearing into the Fed chair for days, President Trump told reporters he has 'no intention' of firing Jerome Powell. He still made another appeal for Powell to cut interest rates.

23:56 US judge blocks Trump's shutdown of government-funded news broadcasts

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Tuesday to halt efforts to shut down Voice of America, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks, whose news broadcasts are funded by the government to export U.S. values to the world.

23:52 Sec. of the Navy Announces Kristina Wong as Director of Comms

Secretary of the U.S. Navy John C. Phelan announced that Breitbart News's Kristina Wong would serve as his Director of Communications.

23:43 Tesla CEO Musk says time he spends on DOGE will drop 'significantly' next month

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on his company's earnings call on Tuesday that he'll spend much less time with DOGE starting in May.

23:32 Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump said he has "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term leading the central bank expires next year.

23:21 Karoline Leavitt warns 5 million student loan defaulters the Biden giveaway ends in days

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday warned that Joe Biden's 'illegal student loan bailout' program is ending and those in default must pay back their loans.

23:09 U.S. Rep. Barr enters competitive race to succeed Sen. McConnell in Kentucky

Republican Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate. In doing so the congressman is giving up a seemingly secure House seat next year.

22:55 US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

Change to requirements to serve in combat roles expected to drastically cut number of women

22:49 JK Rowling launches blistering attack on 'coward' Keir Starmer over trans U-turn

Harry Potter author hits out at the Labour Prime Minister over his comments on Supreme Court ruling

22:48 Stock market skyrockets as White House hypes promising trade deals

The stock market is rallying as the White House talks up the potential for trade deals with over 100 countries that could settle escalating tariff wars.

22:48 Elizabeth Warren squirms defending Joe Biden's mental state

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren was left squirming as a podcaster probed her about former President Joe Biden's mental decline.

22:41 Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight are Trump’s ambassadors to Hollywood. No one knows what they are doing

Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight are Trump’s ambassadors to Hollywood. No one knows what they are doing - ‘I haven’t heard of anyone having any outreach from anyone from that group,’ L.A. Democratic representative says

22:35 Al -Jazeera Net monitors the living conditions in southern Lebanon

After months of hundreds of families returning to their villages in southern Lebanon, interventions are still to restore the ingredients of life from electricity and private water, very weak, while the people complain of the absence of the state and humanitarian institutions.

22:35 General of the Russian Guard, heading the Department of Digital Development and Protection, was arrested in the fraud case - Meduza

The court in Moscow arrested the head of the Department of Digital Development and Protection of the Russian Guard, Major General Mikhail Varentsov, in the fraud case (part 4 of Article 159 of the Criminal Code), Kommersant and RBC reported with reference to sources.

22:35 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America

A federal judge has agreed to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress. U.S.

22:27 Democrat Rep. Ansari Calls on More Lawmakers to Travel to El Salvador

Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) has called on other lawmakers to travel to El Salvador to advocate for migrants who are "illegally imprisoned."

22:13 White House: 18 Countries Have Made Formal Trade Proposals to U.S.

The White House has received official trade offers from 18 countries, and its negotiation team has meetings scheduled with 34 this week.

22:05 Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll due to general election betting charges

Russell George, who is among 15 people under investigation, says he wants to focus on clearing his name

22:00 Albanese, Dutton return to campaign trail after pause to mark Pope’s death

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton return to full campaigning for the May 3 election, after pausing on Tuesday morning to mark the death of Pope Francis.

21:59 Russia ‘may be willing to drop claims to parts of Ukraine it does not occupy’

David Lammy to host US and European negotiators for ceasefire talks in London amid encouraging speculation

21:59 Auto groups lobby Trump administration against parts tariffs in rare unified message

The group – representing franchised dealers, suppliers and nearly all major automakers – say the upcoming levies could jeopardize U.S. automotive production.

21:54 CBS News' '60 Minutes' producer Bill Owens to step down

Bill Owens, the long-time executive producer of CBS News' "60 Minutes", is stepping down due to concerns about editorial independence, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

21:53 Jury finds NY Times not liable in Sarah Palin defamation case  

A federal jury in Manhattan on Tuesday found the New York Times not liable for allegedly defaming Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial about gun control, dealing the former Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate a second loss at trial.

21:53 UK ministers face questions over supreme court gender ruling repercussions

Labour backbenchers demand clarity on practical impact of transgender people’s use of toilets and hospital wards

21:44 Comedics Glory Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov was deprived of Russian citizenship "on the initiative of the FSB." They are forbidden to enter Russia - Meduza

The stand-up comics Vyacheslav Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov are deprived of Russian citizenship on the initiative of the FSB, according to the press release on the website of the department. They are also prohibited from entering Russia.

21:31 Poll: Californians Overwhelmingly Oppose Trans Athletes in Female Sports

A strong majority of Californians oppose transgender-identifying males competing in female sports, despite state Democrats relentlessly shilling for "gender identity" over biological reality.

21:31 Exclusive – Kurdistan’s Deputy PM to Trump: ‘We Want to Work with You'

The Kurds look at Trump’s return to the White House as an opportunity for deeper economic ties between the U.S. and Kurdistan, as well Iraq.

21:30 Keir Starmer torn apart for 'shameless fiction' by furious Kemi Badenoch

Tory leader hits out at Labour in row over Supreme Court's ruling on definition of a woman

21:15 U.S. public schools brace for ‘fiscal cliff’ after surge in hiring meets budget shortfalls

Federal pandemic-era funding masked budget gaps tied to enrollment loss. With that money gone, many U.S. schools are making deep cuts to stay afloat.

21:01 Chinese experience by detonating a nuclear hydrogen bomb

The Italian "Xinari Economi" website published a report on China's experience of detonating a non -nuclear hydrogen bomb based on "magnesium hydraide", describing the bombing as strong.

20:55 Hairdressers could face the chop after Rachel Reeves puts them on the brink

Chancellor accused of 'shattering women-led businesses' with her Budget policies, such as raising employers' National Insurance

20:52 Donald Trump Jr. rips into ex-Pete Hegseth staffer 'exiled' from MAGA

Donald Trump Jr. torched former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot who warned that the department of defense is in 'chaos' in a Politico op-ed released Sunday.

20:49 Trump Oversees 99.99% Drop in 'Catch and Release' of Migrants at Border

President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration has resulted in a 99.99 percent drop in the catch and release of migrants at the border.

20:44 Report: Trump Admin Muses Incentives, Including $5K Baby Bonus

The Trump administration is reportedly considering several different ways to increase U.S. birth rates after historic declines.

20:41 JD Vance warns of 'very dark time for all of humanity' in 21st Century after death of Pope Francis

Vice President JD Vance warned of a dark future for the world if large countries like India and the United States were unable to work together, just days after Pope France died in Rome.

20:41 The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate

The infighting and backstabbing that plagued Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed out top advisers and faces fresh controversy over shari...

20:31 Soros Groups Behind Democrat Plan to Decriminalize Illegal Immigration

NGOs, funded in part by Alex and George Soros, convinced Democrats to adopt a platform that sought to decriminalize illegal immigration.

20:28 The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Donald Trump could cost the world a trillion dollars | Editorial

Editorial: The US president’s economic agenda collides with fragile financial systems, triggering market fears, investor flight and developing nation chaos

20:28 The pope’s last sacrifice in a lifetime of sacrifice: granting an audience to JD Vance | John Crace

Imagine spending your remaining hours on Earth with the US vice-president – or, as Queen Elizabeth did, with Liz Truss

20:28 Scottish government abandons plans on gender recognition after court ruling

Social justice secretary says Holyrood ‘fully accepts’ supreme court ruling and would amend guidance

20:25 Trump says 'there is a chance' tariff revenue could replace the income tax. Economists are skeptical

President Donald Trump said "there is a chance" that tariff revenue could replace the federal income tax. Here's what economists say.

20:23 What does Türkiye not include the European Union list for safe countries?

Observers believe that the issue of the European Union's classification of Turkey as a safe country cannot be separated from the political context that governs relations between them, especially since its use as an activated pressure card in files such as the re -refugees arrangements.

20:19 US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

20:08 Trump stands 'strongly behind' Hegseth, White House says

Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny again, after the Defense Secretary reportedly discussed highly sensitive military plans in a Signal chat with his family.

20:02 Divided Supreme Court finds some deadline flexibility for immigrants who agree to leave U.S.

A divided Supreme Court ruled that immigrants who agree to leave the country are allowed some deadline flexibility in a case that was argued before President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

19:48 At least 20 feared killed in militant attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir, security sources say

At least 20 people were feared killed after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory on Tuesday, three security sources said, the worst attack on civilians in the troubled Himalayan region for years.

19:44 Robert Garcia: Dems are 'Organizing in El Salvador' to Free Accused MS-13 Gang Member

Rep. Robert Garcia says Democrats are "organizing here in El Salvador" to ensure the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

19:41 Beyond the occupation continuing the implementation of assassinations in Lebanon?

With its assassination, the leader of the Islamic Group, Hussein Atwi, south of Beirut, Israel continues the assassination policy despite the ceasefire agreement, which analysts see messages confirming that the war continues, but in a different form.

19:41 By infographics .. water scarcity pushes Gaza to the brink of the disaster

Gaza has been suffering for years from a continuous crisis in water resources, but the recent Israeli war has exacerbated the situation to unprecedented levels, and pushed the residents of the besieged and destroyed sector to the brink of a health and humanitarian catastrophe.

19:39 How a former killer for a major crime family became a New Jersey councilman

John Alite, who has served time in prison in connection with multiple murders and shootings, is serving as a town councilman in New Jersey.

19:35 The ridiculous notion of ‘illegitimate’ children lingered for too long | Brief letters

Brief letters: Registering babies | Farage’s pub crawl | Medics in crisis | Weeding out thieves | Weighing up the cost of papers

19:24 Rubio Announces State Dept. Reforms, Slashing 'Decades of Bloat'

The State Department is slashing "decades of bloat and bureaucracy" with the termination of dozens of agency offices and more.

19:20 Democrat Claims Trump 'Illegally Abducted' Accused MS-13 Gang Member Deported to El Salvador

Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR) is claiming President Donald Trump "illegally abducted" 29-year-old Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal alien accused of being an MS-13 gang member as well as domestic abuse and human trafficking, after he was deported to his native El Salvador.

19:18 America’s National Parks Are in Some Very Serious Trouble

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum just handed the country’s public lands over to a DOGE staffer and former oil exec.

19:17 Bessent says he expects 'de-escalation' in U.S.-China tariff fight in the 'very near future'

Stocks, already recovering from the prior day's sell off, soared higher on news of the remarks from Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

19:05 Trump administration proposes shake-up of US State Department

The Trump administration is proposing an overhaul of the U.S. State Department that would eliminate more than 100 offices including some working on war crimes and rights advocacy to ensure Washington's premier diplomatic agency is in line with President Donald Trump's "America First" priorities.

19:05 Pentagon says leak probe may lead to U.S. prosecutions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Tuesday of possible prosecutions of former senior advisors who were fired during a probe into leaks of Pentagon information to the media, saying evidence would be handed over to the Department of Justice once the investigation is completed.

22/04 Kemi Badenoch vows to reverse heartless family farms tax if Labour won’t u-turn

The Tory leader delivered fresh remarks while visiting a farm in Sevenoaks today.

22/04 Zelensky announced readiness for negotiations with Russia in any format

Ukraine is ready for negotiations with Russia in any format after the ceasefire. This was stated by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, UNIAN reports. He excluded the legal recognition of Crimea ...

22/04 Three higher Portuguese state figures in the funeral

The President of the Republic announced today that he goes to Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, and that the presence of the President of the Assembly of the Republic and the Prime Minister - the three highest figures in the Portuguese State are also foreseen.

22/04 US State Department unveils massive overhaul of agency with reduction of staff and bureaus

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department. The plans revealed Tuesday would eventually reduce staff in the U.S. by 15% while closing and consolidating more than 100 bureaus worldwide as part of the Trump administration’s “America First” mandate.

22/04 What student loan borrowers need to know about 'involuntary collections'

The Education Dept. is restarting "involuntary" repayment of federal student loans in default. Here's what borrowers who are behind on their bills need to know.

22/04 DC weighs layoffs and other cuts as House Republicans leave the city budget in limbo

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District of Columbia Council are scrambling to address a financial crisis created when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives recessed without voting to fix a hole in the city budget.

22/04 Mahmoud Khalil misses first child's birth after ICE denies his release from detention

Emails show an official denied the request for student activist's release in less than an hour, after his wife went into labor.

22/04 Trump ally booed offstage during townhall for supporting DOGE

A Trump ally was viciously booed for supporting Elon Musk and DOGE during a recent town hall, a scene that has become familiar for Republican lawmakers.

22/04 ‘Moral panic’ about new media’s influence on young voters underplays their interest in politics, creators say

Young Australians want to change the world – they just aren’t relying on traditional media to help them do it

22/04 Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of US state department

Secretary of state says shakeup of department will close a number of overseas missions and reduce staff

22/04 Yes, I’m a half-Palestinian lesbian, but I dream of being a Republican congresswoman. Here’s my six-point plan | Arwa Mahdawi

Anything is possible with Trump ripping up all the rules – and I’m going to take full advantage, writes Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi

22/04 British Steel halts redundancy plans after government rescue

Union welcomes announcement company is closing consultation on laying off up to 2,700 Scunthorpe workers

22/04 Putin gave Trump a portrait of Trump. Its author was Nikas Safronov - Meduza

The author of the portrait of Donald Trump, who was presented to the American president by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was the artist Nikas Safronov. The artist told CNN about this.

22/04 The director of the Chief Special Service of Israel accused the Prime Minister of trying to use it to suppress protests Netanyahu suspect with?

The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu was accused of attempts to use the country's most powerful special service-the general security service (Shabak)-as a political tool against their opponents. Moreover, not anyone accused, but director Shabak Ronen Bar. Israel was on the verge of a constitutional crisis.

22/04 Prison officers get tasers following attack by Manchester Arena plotter

Three prison officers suffered horrific injuries after terrorist attacked them with hot oil and homemade weapons

22/04 Brexiteer savages Keir Starmer as he warns of huge 'capitulation' to EU

Former Brexit Party MEP warns of "a capitulation of the highest order".

22/04 Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?

The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can keep up with its competitors. #EuDecoded

22/04 Piers Morgan erupts at Keir Starmer in huge gender row - 'Extraordinary'

Broadcaster says it is "extraordinary" that PM "needed a court to tell him what a woman is".

22/04 The Little Girl's Words Stamped the April 23 session in the Turkish Grand National Assembly

April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day due to the Parliament was left to the children. A girl speaking at the private session, emphasizing science, art and production, "sovereignty is unconditional, unconditional nation" completed the speech. The speech, which received great applause in the hall, reflected the spirit of the feast.

22/04 The court arrested a Muscovite in the case of a repeated demonstration of prohibited symbols. Previously, she was judged several times due to tattoos with emblem?

The Tver District Court of Moscow arrested the Muscovite Svetlana Kudryashova in a criminal case of a repeated demonstration of prohibited symbols (part 1 of Article 282.4 of the Criminal Code), said “Caution, News” and “Mediazone”.

22/04 An explosion occurred in the Vladimir region. The inhabitants of the village are evacuated, where the military unit is located - Meduza

An explosion occurred in the Kirzhach district of the Vladimir region, said the regional governor Alexander Avdeev. He did not reveal the details of what happened, noting that "responsible services work on the spot."

22/04 The war is one thousand one hundred and fifty -fourth day. The Kremlin stated that he was ready to discuss Zelensky’s proposal about the temporary end of the GR strokes?

Medusa from February 24, 2022 lives on the Russian-Ukrainian war on the air. In our daily materials, we publish your letters, because we are sure: we must continue to talk about the war. What feelings do you experience because of the ongoing war? How does it affect you personally right now? How has your attitude to what is happening, towards Russia, Ukraine, to the world changed over these three y

22/04 Hegseth blames ousted officials for leaks in latest Signal chat scandal

Trump’s defense chief vows to fight critics, insisting he was hired ‘to bring war fighting back to the Pentagon’

22/04 Al Gore compares Trump second term with Nazi Germany in scathing speech

Former VP said the administration was creating its ‘own preferred reality’ and slammed it for green energy U-turn

22/04 IMF warns Trump tariffs are putting global financial system under strain

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lenders

22/04 How did Russia use Easter truce? And will the United States come out of negotiations, since the parties cannot agree on the world in any way? Explains Ale

On Saturday, April 19, Vladimir Putin unexpectedly announced a 30-hour Easter truce, which Ukraine soon supported. However, it is difficult to say that the truce took place: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of numerous violations. But why then did the Kremlin need all this? Explains the senior researcher at the Carnegie Berlin Center for the Study of Russia and Eurasia, Alexander Baunov.

22/04 RTX, GE Aerospace expect more than $1 billion tariff impact

Aerospace suppliers are grappling with higher prices for parts from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

22/04 UK economic growth downgraded in another humiliating blow for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor is facing fresh humiliation over her disastrous handling of the economy

22/04 U.S. still Europe's most trusted ally despite tariff threat, Polish finance minister says

Poland's finance minister said it was crucial for the EU to find ways to increase trade with the U.S., with defense a possible area for increased cooperation.

22/04 Pope Francis is dead. The Church must now confront an uncomfortable truth.

The political balancing act at the heart of the new conclave.

22/04 L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Cuts 400 Police Department Jobs in 'State of the City'

Mayor Karen Bass tried to strike an upbeat tone as she delivered the bad news Monday in her "State of the City" speech.

22/04 Italian football championship matches were postponed due to the funeral of the pope

Saturday matches of the series and will not take place due to the fact that the funeral of the pontiff will be held on this day. On this day, the meetings of Komo - “Jenoa”, “Inter” - “Roma” and “Lazio” - “Parma” were planned

22/04 Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor; Overcomes 'Moderate' Democrat Challenge

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) has won the special election for Oakland mayor over "moderate" Loren Taylor, who led on Election Night.

22/04 Make Russia Medieval Again! How Putin is seeking to remold society, with a little help from Ivan the Terrible

A new textbook soon to be taught in Russian schools leans on the works of a 16th-century monk. It fits a pattern of ‘political neomedievalism’ by the Kremlin.

22/04 Gold tops $3,500 an ounce as Trump attack on Fed shakes confidence in U.S.

Investors are buying gold as President Donald Trump's trade policies and threats against the Fed have shaken confidence in the U.S. economy.

22/04 ‘Extinction-level event’: Tories fear voters turning to Reform in Lincolnshire

Conservatives face tough fight in mayoral and council elections as Farage’s anti-net zero message cuts through

22/04 Coalition announces increase in defence funding

The Coalition has vowed to dramatically increase Australia’s spending on defence by $21bn over the next five years, having accused Labor of leaving the nation “less safe and less secure”.

22/04 TV presenter Marianna Maksimovskaya was appointed general director of VK Video - Meduza

Journalist and TV presenter Marianna Maksimovskaya became the general director of VK Video. This was reported on the website VK.

22/04 In 2025, Unarmia will receive a billion rubles from the state budget - this is a maximum from the beginning of a full -scale war. The movement is engaged in military prp

In 2025, the UNARMIA military-patriotic movement will receive one billion rubles from the state budget, it follows from the financial documents of the organization that the publication “can explain” the publication.

22/04 What role did the Pope Francis play? And what will happen to the new pontiff? - Meduza

On April 21, the Vatican press service announced the death of Pope Francis. He was 88 years old. The cause of death was a stroke.

22/04 The Force That Holds Trump’s Coalition Together

Traditional Republican elites tolerate the authoritarianism because they want the tax cuts.

22/04 Robert Jenrick's 'victory' on campaign to reveal truth about migrant criminals

The top Tory has secured a win as the Home Office says it will finally publish migrant league tables of foreign criminals.

22/04 The term did not submit to Jesus

Saudi Arabia Pro League 29 week Fatih Terim coach Al Shabab, away with Al Hilal 2-2 draws away.

22/04 Supreme Court takes up religious rights dispute over LGBTQ books in Maryland schools

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over the religious rights of parents in Maryland to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

22/04 Trump to give commencement speeches at two prominent schools amid nationwide pressure campaign on universities

Trump to give commencement speeches at two prominent schools amid nationwide pressure campaign on universities - Despite putting multiple colleges and universities under pressure since taking office, President Donald Trump has selected two schools to speak at next month

22/04 The troops of the Russian Federation attacked Kharkov drones. There are wounded - Meduza

The Russian army delivered a massive blow to Kharkov on April 22, said the mayor of the city Igor Terekhov.

22/04 The leading developer Grapheneos - the safest in the world of the operating system for smartphones - was forcibly mobilized and sent to B?

Grapheneos is an open source mobile operating system (OS). It is based on Android Open Source Project and was originally created with an emphasis on the safety and privacy of users. The OS can be installed exclusively on the Google Pixel line phones and tablets. So far, only these devices meet the requirements of Grapheneos developers to hardware and quickly receive corrections of identified vulne

22/04 Australians cast ballots in early voting ahead of May general election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.

22/04 Lluís Prenfeta dies, the prince in the shadow of 'pujolism'

Lluís Prenfeta, right hand of the former president of the Generalitat Jordi Pujol, has died today at age 86. The former general secretary of the presidency of the Catalan government ...

22/04 George Clooney: ‘I don’t care’ if Trump calls me a ‘fake movie actor’

The double Oscar-winner was responding to the president’s criticism of his New York Times op-ed last summer urging Joe Biden to step down for re-election, saying it was his ‘civic duty’

22/04 As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another

Members of President Donald Trump’s administration are increasingly feuding as they face an escalating series of controversies.

22/04 What JD Vance said to Pope Francis in meeting hours before his death

The Pope was critical of the Trump administration's cuts to international aid and tough stance on immigration.

22/04 [Breaking News] Petrol price reduced by 10 yen per liter, Prime Minister Ishiba announces from May 22nd

Prime Minister Ishiba announced that he will reduce gasoline and diesel oil by 10 yen per liter from May 22nd to combat high prices. Heavy oil and kerosene will also be reduced by 5 yen. In addition, as a measure against the summer heat, they announced that they will provide support for electricity and gas fees for three months from July to September, and the specific details will be decided by Ma

22/04 Pro baseball player Tarik El-Abour is everything RFK Jr says he can’t be

The US health and human services secretary dismissed autistic people in recent comments. It’s not hard to disprove his theories

22/04 Don’t believe the doubters: protest still has power | Jan-Werner Müller

Demonstrations rarely lead to immediate policy change. But they are essential to building community and long-term resistance

22/04 How Trump moved swiftly to punish perceived foes in his first 100 days

Hours after swearing an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution on January 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his attorney general to scour the Justice Department and other agencies for evidence of political "weaponization."

22/04 For US Catholics, Pope Francis' tenure defined by growing divisions

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him, lifting hopes that the U.S. church was about to enter a new, vibrant era.

22/04 Keir Starmer finally breaks silence on Supreme Court trans ruling

The Prime Minister was previously accused of ignoring women's concerns

22/04 Labour voters name the politician they want to replace Keir Starmer

One in three people who voted Labour in 2024 now say they have little or no confidence in Sir Keir Starmer

22/04 Ed Miliband issued warning as new plan could cost Brits £3bn

The energy secretary is considering charging more for people who don't live near wind farms or solar panel stations

22/04 Starmer says he is ‘really pleased’ supreme court has given ‘much-needed clarity’ on definition of ‘woman’ in equalities law – UK politics live

Prime minister says he thinks court’s decision has given a ‘much clearer position for those drawing up guidance’

22/04 Antisemitic incidents hit all-time high for 4th year in a row last year

The number of overall incidents of antisemitism increased for a fourth year in a row to hit an all-time high according to an annual study from the ADL.

22/04 Labour MP pushing for Pakistan airport blasted over bizarre new attack

Birmingham MP Tahir Ali has claimed right-wing opponents of his new campaign are being backed by shady foreign interests.

22/04 Equalities minister welcomes UK supreme court’s gender ruling

Bridget Phillipson says definition of ‘woman’ provides clarity for spaces such as hospital wards and women’s refuges

22/04 Rachel Reeves in Washington for crisis economy talks - live updates

The Chancellor is to meet finance ministers in Washington as global economy crashes

22/04 Home Office to publish nationalities of foreign criminals in UK

Government wants public to be better informed about foreign criminals but critics say it could reinforce prejudices

22/04 Recession ‘absolutely’ will happen if Trump’s tariffs remain, top financial expert says

Recession ‘absolutely’ will happen if Trump’s tariffs remain, top financial expert says - ‘We will have bankruptcies of retailers of very significant magnitudes if this is allowed to continue,’ Torsten Slok says

22/04 This is a first! The world talks about the sentence Putin has spent

Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who made statements to journalists in the capital Moscow, announced that he could take a step in the direction of direct meeting with Zelenski in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Zelenski'den Putin response to the jet response, "Ukraine civilian targets to end the proposal to end the attacks, we are waiting for the response of Russia," he said.

22/04 The funeral of the Pope Francis will be held on April 26 - Meduza

The funeral of the Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 (11:00 Moscow time). It is reported by BBC News with reference to the Vatican.

22/04 LDP appointed Nishimura branch chief; former Abe faction exonerates silence money

On the 22nd, the LDP appointed former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi, a former Abe faction minister who was suspended for a year in relation to the factional slumber crime, to be the branch chief of Hyogo 9th ward who will be the candidate for the next House of Representatives election. The disposal period expired on the 3rd day. Officials have revealed this. Nishimura

22/04 Southeast Asians in L.A. region are being detained, deported at routine ICE check-ins

A growing number of Southeast Asian immigrants whose deportation orders have been on indefinite hold are being detained, and in some cases, deported after showing up for routine check-ins with immigration authorities.

22/04 Kemi Badenoch takes savage swipe at Nigel Farage in explosive interview

The Tory leader secured the prime Today Programme interview slot this morning as she set out her case ahead of the local elections.

22/04 Rachel Reeves jets to US to beg Donald Trump to end tariff chaos

The Chancellor will be attending the International Monetary Fund's spring meeting in Washington DC.

22/04 Pledge to end ‘weaponised’ act against women

Labor will push to end financial abuse perpetrated by domestic and family violence abusers by reforming loopholes in the tax, social security and superannuation systems.

22/04 Rachel Reeves drops huge tax bomb on 8.3m Brits - check if you're hit

8.3 million more individuals will be affected by "fiscal drag" as their wages increase. Some describe this as a "stealth tax".

22/04 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce ban on artificial food dyes

Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on the two industries.

22/04 Nationalities of 19k criminals awaiting deportation from UK to be revealed

The Tories say mass migration is "fuelling crime across our country".

22/04 Three reasons the fight for common sense women's rights isn't over yet

As Labour ministers are caught criticising the law as determined by the Supreme Court, why campaigners must not rest on their laurels or risk their hard-won efforts being overturned.

22/04 Action needed: social housing providers must be made accountable for the treatment of their tenants | Steve Bundred

Angela Rayner’s renters’ rights bill won’t help those living in substandard accommodation, says former Audit Commission chief Steve Bundred

22/04 Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed

22/04 ‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?

Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do not

22/04 World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab steps down

Klaus Schwab has led the WEF — the organization behind the prestigious Davos conference — for over 50 years. But many see Schwab's life work as a symbol of the elites' detachment from the reality of ordinary people.

22/04 Explainer: What's known about whether Trump can fire Powell from the Fed

President Donald Trump on Monday kept up his verbal assault on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the Fed's refusal for now to further cut interest rates, rattling financial markets growing ever more fearful that Trump may ultimately try to fire the U.S. central bank chief over the matter.

22/04 Albo, Dutton pause ends with leaders’ debate

Peter Dutton has won the toss and kicked off “The Great Debate” on Nine.

22/04 Over 100 US university presidents sign letter decrying Trump administration

Statement signed by Harvard, Princeton and Brown leaders denounces White House’s ‘undue government intrusion’

22/04 When the pope met the president: Francis' meetings with Obama, Biden and Trump

Pope Francis met three American presidents – Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden – even though he didn't always agree with their policies.

22/04 US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies

Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement on Tuesday opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions, coming together to speak out after Harvard University said the administration was threatening its independence.

22/04 Restoration is requested to review the subsidy of "360 billion yen for foreigners" but "Free education costs are also eligible for foreigners" and personal convenience and taxes are being paid to deceive citizens

Regarding measures to combat high prices, the LDP has expressed its intention to refrain from a new supplementary budget proposal. The proposal to provide a flat rate of 100,000 yen per person, which has made the public a huge hit, has also been postponed. What on earth was this incident? This is an explanation by former editor-in-chief of economic magazine president and author Ogura Kenichi. Reco