Spain's 'humane migration policy' is 'model for Europe', minister says Spain's Migration Minister defended the country’s migration approach in an interview with Euronews amid criticism from EU leaders on plans to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants. Euronews · Apr 30
Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agencies The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Active-duty US soldiers to receive MDMA therapy for PTSD next year Hope that multiple sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy could help soldiers fight longer by helping them process trauma The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Has Gina Rinehart ‘bought’ One Nation? Pauline Hanson has the billionaire’s backing – and she’s super happy From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price? The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Louisiana to suspend early voting after Supreme Court ruled its election maps unconstitutional MAGA’s Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has seized upon the Supreme Court ruling to suspend voting in the imminent primary elections, which critics said was ‘legally shaky at best’ The Independent UK · Apr 30
Dollar Falls as the Yen Rallies on Intervention Talk The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to support the yen. Also, lower... Barchart · Apr 30
Pam Bondi To Testify In House Epstein Probe After Contempt Threat Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month in its investigation into the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, after Democrats moved to hold her in contempt for failing to appear under subpoena. Latin Times · Apr 30
Donald Trump Claims He Would Have No Trouble Making It as an Astronaut, Citing His 'Very Good Physical Condition' During a White House event honoring NASA's Artemis II crew, Trump joked about qualifying as an astronaut, overshadowing the crew's achievements International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Trump again calls for ‘seriously unfunny’ Kimmel to be fired by ABC in early-morning rant IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 30
Donald Trump still pockets up to $1M a year from ‘The Apprentice.’ Now Amazon wants to keep that money in the family Prime-time nepotism. We Got This Covered · Apr 30
Trump points out Nasa chief’s ‘beautiful ears’ in awkward interaction with Artemis crew Donald Trump complimented the Nasa chief’s “beautiful ears” in a strange interaction with the Artemis crew. The Independent UK · Apr 30
Seth Meyers on Trump’s ballroom push: ‘How is this their biggest priority?’ Late-night hosts discussed the funding of Trump’s $400m ballroom and King Charles’s light roasts of the president The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins The Guardian - US · Apr 30
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Strait of Trump? President shares AI map rebranding the Middle East IN FULL
The Times of India · Apr 30 King Charles wraps up 4-day historic US visit with White House farewell, Virginia stop King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to conclude their four-day state visit to the United States on Thursday, with a farewell ceremony at the White House, hosted by Donald Trump, followed by a short trip to Virginia for a celebratory event, marking the end of a high-profile diplomatic…
Salon · Apr 30 Haitian leaders grapple with legal limbo A looming Supreme Court ruling on protected status concerns leaders of community impacts
The Independent UK · Apr 30 FedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money back The first of the government’s payments are expected in early May, but it will likely take longer for companies to get refunds
Evening Standard · Apr 30 Queen hails US visit as ‘wonderful’ as royal tour ends Camilla spoke about her experience of America saying the past few days had been ‘a whistlestop’ but ‘really good fun’.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 MTG outs MAGA rep who secretly ‘hates’ the president Former congresswoman accuses Republican of changing his tune on Donald Trump after he became their party’s nominee in 2024
Roll Call · Apr 30 Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 King Charles Health Update: Cancer-Stricken Monarch Made A Surprisingly Blunt Comment About His Own Mortality King Charles, during a New York event, made a candid remark about his future, highlighting his ongoing battle with cancer and emphasizing the importance of supporting the next generation.
International Business Times · Apr 30 Trump Says Pentagon Is Considering Withdrawing Troops From Germany Amid Spat With Chancellor President Donald Trump said the Pentagon is considering withdrawing some troops from Germany amid a spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
We Got This Covered · Apr 30 After obliterating an elementary school, Pete Hegseth insists ‘there is no country on Earth that takes more measures to minimize civilian harm than us’ That stack of dead kids says otherwise, Pete.
Latin Times · Apr 30 The Quiet Policy Changes That Are Reshaping Immigration in the U.S. From fast-track deportations to data-sharing, a series of under-the-radar shifts is redefining how enforcement works