Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday. The Independent UK · May 1
Israel's 'Death by Hanging' Law: UN Warns of Racial Retrogression and 'Grave' Human Rights Blow The UN Committee criticises Israel's new death penalty law, claiming it discriminates against Palestinians and violates human rights. The committee urges Israel to repeal the law immediately. International Business Times UK · May 1
Hostilities with Iran ‘terminated,’ Trump says in War Powers letter The White House is arguing to lawmakers that President Donald Trump does not need to disengage troops from the conflict with Iran in order to comply with the War Powers Act because an extended ceasefire has effectively ended military hostilities. The Trump administration faced a Friday deadline under the 1973… Roll Call · May 1
Trump Removes Scotch Whisky Tariffs After King Charles State Visit To Washington The U.S has lifted tariffs on Scotch whisky following a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with President Donald Trump announcing the decision as a gesture tied to the visit. International Business Times · May 1
Trump approval rating so low on inflation he ‘broke the scale,’ pollster says President’s numbers remain dismally low, sparking concerns about whether Republicans will lose the House of Representatives in November The Independent UK · May 1
Dollar Falls on Lower Crude Prices and a Weak ISM Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33%. The dollar added to Thursday's sharp losses today, falling to a 2-week low. The strength in other G-10 currencies is weighing on the dollar today, with the euro climbing to a 1.5-week high and the yen jumping to a 2-month... Barchart · May 1
Donald Trump Backs Prince William as King, Says Meghan Markle Has 'Done' Something to Prince Harry Donald Trump has praised Prince William as a future King while questioning Meghan Markle's influence on Prince Harry during a White House exchange. International Business Times UK · May 1
Error in Medicare database exposes US healthcare providers Social Security numbers – Trump administration directory designed to modernize Medicare encounters another setback A Trump administration directory designed to help seniors find healthcare inadvertently exposed Social Security numbers. TechRadar · May 1
Oil Prices Drop After Iran Submits Response To Proposal To End The War Oil prices are dropping after Iran said it sent its latest response to the proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel. International Business Times · May 1
The Boys creator says season 5's latest death was on the cards since the character was first introduced: "We felt that was the right punishment" Eric Kripke says it's a cautionary tale Total Film · May 1
Joe Biden Jumps Back Into Politics With High-Stakes Georgia Endorsement Former president Joe Biden is stepping back into electoral politics, endorsing the ex-Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms for Georgia governor in one of his most direct political moves since leaving the White House. Latin Times · May 1
Diplomatic blunder on last day of King Charles’ U.S. visit during ceremony at Arlington Cemetery The King has won praise for his trip to the U.S. as he walked a diplomatic tight rope with Donald Trump - but the last day of the trip saw an unintentional mistake The Independent UK · May 1
China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1 A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect The Independent UK · May 1
Sky-High Airfares Become 'New Normal' As Jet Fuel Crisis Reshapes Travel Fuel prices are rising due to US-Iran tensions, affecting travel costs and airline operations. The UK government is monitoring the situation, while experts predict prolonged elevated costs. International Business Times UK · May 1
The Independent UK · May 1 Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 17 people including two children despite ceasefire A ceasefire agreed in Washington appears to have barely held as the death toll in Lebanon has risen to over 2,500 people
International Business Times UK · May 1 Kai Trump Claims Half the World Dislikes Her as She Details Public Confrontations Over Her Famous 'Worst President's' Last Name Kai Trump, granddaughter of Donald Trump, discusses public perception challenges due to her surname and her aspirations in golf, distancing herself from politics.
International Business Times UK · May 1 'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.
Latin Times · May 1 New Poll Shows Iran War Reaching Iraq And Vietnam-Era Disapproval Most Americans now say the United States made the wrong decision by using military force against Iran, a sharp warning sign for President Donald Trump as the war's economic and political costs deepen at home.
International Business Times · May 1 Iran Reportedly Gives U.S. Response To Document Seeking To End The War Iran gave the U.S. its response to the latest version of the document seeking to end the war, according to a new report.
We Got This Covered · May 1 Marjorie Taylor Greene says the Republican being propped up as a MAGA star privately ‘hates’ Donald Trump "Bought and paid for."
Axios · May 1 Iran offers new response on draft peace deal, Trump "not satisfied" Diplomacy isn't entirely dead.
International Business Times UK · May 1 Queen Camilla Reportedly The Reason King Charles Refused To Meet Prince Harry During US State Visit Queen Camilla has reportedly urged King Charles III not to meet Prince Harry during the monarch's upcoming US state visit, deepening a long‑running family rift.
International Business Times · May 1 Most Americans Say Iran War Was A Mistake As Economic Worries Grow, Poll Finds Most Americans believe the U.S. made the wrong decision in using military force against Iran, while financial pressures and rising costs continue to shape public anxiety, according to a new poll.
International Business Times · May 1 Trump Says He Doesn't Care If Jerome Powell Stays In The Fed As Governor President Donald Trump said he doesn't care whether Jerome Powell remains as governor of the Federal Reserve if Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the body's next chair.