Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
Last year was hot. Next year will be even hotter. – politico.eu
- Last year was hot. Next year will be even hotter. politico.eu
- Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds The Guardian
- 'Dangerously high' temperatures as Europe named world's fastest warming continent Sky News
- Europe named ‘fastest-warming continent’ in latest climate change report Al Jazeera
- Greenland ice sheet and Europe’s glaciers shrink further, scientists say Financial Times
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.
Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high – CNBC
- Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high CNBC
- AUD/USD Outlook: Inflation shifts RBA bets, but tech earnings drive the Aussie FOREX.com
- ASX falls for seventh day after CPI spike firms May rate rise bets AFR
- Inflation jumps to 4.6% in Australia as Iran war fuel shock begins to bite The Guardian
- Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Kim Jong Un praises troops who ‘self-blasted’ to avoid capture by Ukraine
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon – The Guardian
- Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon The Guardian
- Lebanon’s PM slams Israel’s ‘war crimes’ as attack kills 3 rescue workers Al Jazeera
- Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold The New York Times
- Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire BBC
- Opinion | Israel’s new “buffer zone” in Lebanon is a huge gift to Hezbollah MS NOW
Israeli contractor killed, son wounded by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon – The Times of Israel
- Israeli contractor killed, son wounded by Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel
- IDF: Engineering contractor killed by Hezbollah drone explosion in south Lebanon Haaretz
- Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon The Jerusalem Post
- Weaker than a spider’s web: Hezbollah’s fiber thread traps the Merkava thecradle.co
- IDF races to counter Hezbollah's growing drone threat www.israelhayom.com
Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull – CNN
- Indian billionaire heir offers to save 80 of Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from Colombian cull CNN
- Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo The Guardian
- Colombia To Kill Dozens of Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’—Here’s Why Yahoo
- I’ll save Escobar’s ‘narco-hippos’ from execution, says billionaire’s son The Times
- Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos BBC
Trump’s face to feature on commemorative US passports
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India’s glass hub
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago – U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Joint Statement in Support of Panama’s Sovereignty Between the United States of America, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- US, Latin America countries criticise China’s retaliation over Panama Canal Al Jazeera
- US, allies release joint statement supporting Panama's sovereignty Reuters
- US, regional allies condemn pressure on Panama, cite concerns over China’s actions Anadolu Ajansı
- Nations back Panama in port dispute with China The Copenhagen Post
Is China’s military as strong as it looks? – Brookings
Putin says there are ‘no serious threats’ from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refinery as oil spills into city street – Meduza
- Putin says there are ‘no serious threats’ from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refinery as oil spills into city street Meduza
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 28, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again The Guardian
- Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia Reuters
- Third Ukraine strike on Tuapse hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations BBC
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China’s EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine’s frontline
The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K. – The New York Times
- Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K. The New York Times
- Iranian embassies recruit fighters for 'sacrifice' campaign The Jerusalem Post
- Iran’s UK ambassador summoned to Foreign Office over embassy’s ‘unacceptable’ social media post The Independent
- Report: Iranian embassy in London urging locals to join ‘martyrdom’ program The Times of Israel
- UK summons Iranian ambassador over embassy's 'unacceptable' comments on social media Reuters
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall – The New York Times
- Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall The New York Times
- Canada's deficit lower than expected thanks to higher oil prices BBC
- Liberals on better-than-expected ground, plan to spend billions on skilled trades in economic update CBC
- Mark Carney shares blueprint for domestic strength amid global chaos Politico
- Opinion: This ‘New Government’ has no interest in arresting our economic decline The Globe and Mail
NY hospital head explains rising costs to Congress: Blame basically everything – Gothamist
- NY hospital head explains rising costs to Congress: Blame basically everything Gothamist
- Jason Smith slams hospital CEOs for the affordability crisis Politico
- Hospital CEOs defend charging patients more at facilities NBC News
- The Hospital Cost Crisis: How Government Policies Drive Consolidation, Undermine Competition, and Fuel Soaring Prices Paragon Health Institute
- Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 27, 2026 [Podcast] The National Law Review
Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing – Al Jazeera
- Northern Ireland makes arrest linked to suspected New IRA car bombing Al Jazeera
- New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah Fox News
- Dunmurry: Car bomb attack 'reckless and stupid', says police chief BBC
- New IRA suspected over car explosion outside Belfast police station | Northern Ireland The Guardian
- Man arrested over car bomb attack outside police station in Northern Ireland Sky News
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected – AP News
- Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected AP News
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:05 a.m. EDT The Joplin Globe
- Pro-tariff groups up the ante on 301s Politico
- Some Groups Ask US Trade Agency for New Duties, Import Bans to Fight Forced Labor U.S. News & World Report
- The Iconic Red Wagon Faces Tariffs Under Trump’s Next Wave Bloomberg.com