The Latest Breaking News from America

Kid Rock flies on US military helicopter ‘joyride’ with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth who calls him a ‘patriot’

Officials claimed the flight was part of preparations for America’s 250th birthday this July but did not say whether taxpayer money was used

The Independent UK · Apr 27

The View co-host calls out conspiracy theories over White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: ‘Where are we in America?’

Navarro says ‘misinformation’ and ‘polarization’ have made Americans distrustful of their government

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Watch: Queen Camilla gives special nod to UK-US relationship as monarch arrive in America

Queen Camilla gave a special nod to US-UK relationship as the monarch arrived in America for their much-anticipated state visit on Monday (27 April).

The Independent UK · Apr 27

‘She’s a very talkative cow’: the curious history of America’s animal mayors

Small towns across the US have elected animals to the pinnacle of civic leadership – and it seems to work for them

The Guardian - US · Apr 27

Donald Trump praises 'brave' King Charles

Donald Trump has praised "brave" King Charles for pressing on with his state visit to America, despite the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the weekend.

BANG Premier · Apr 27

‘He didn’t enjoy it that much’: what happened when Prince Charles went to a baseball game in 1970

With the king expected to visit the US, here’s a look back at when he didn’t quite understand America’s favorite pastime

The Guardian - US · Apr 27

Lost for 200 years: Virginia dig uncovers hidden barracks of America’s first soldiers

The long-lost Revolutionary War Barracks have finally been uncovered by archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, giving a close-up, personal view of day-to-day life for Continental Army soldiers in that time period. The barracks were constructed in August 1776 at the order of the Commonwealth of Virginia to accommodate up to…

The Times of India · Apr 27

'Not a suitable mediator': Iran accuses Pakistan of bias towards US, says it 'went back on its word'

An Iranian MP has questioned Pakistan's impartiality as a mediator in US-Iran talks, citing Islamabad's perceived alignment with American interests. This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister visited Pakistan and Oman to advance diplomatic efforts, though US President Trump indicated Iran could initiate contact for negotiations.

The Times of India · Apr 27

From shock to 'staged': Conspiracy theories hit the ground running after White House press dinner shooting

TOI correspondent from Washington: Within minutes of gunfire erupting outside a Washington media dinner attended by President Trump, conspiracy theories flooded social media, reflecting the polarised environment in America in which even violent incidents are instantly refracted through partisan suspicion.

The Times of India · Apr 26

Voices: The King’s visit to the US will underline that with this shooting both countries can and must unite

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: While it might be unreasonable to expect the King and Queen to singlehandedly restore the transatlantic alliance, the relationship between Britain and America has weathered far more disagreeable backdrops

The Independent UK · Apr 26