With no end in sight, Trump considers new options in Iran war—including the ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic missile Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Apr 30
Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump and Melania are ‘closer than ever’ because of him Late Night Show host Jimmy Kimmel joked Donald Trump and Melania are 'closer than ever' because of him, following his public spat with the couple. The Independent UK · Apr 30
Global press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Reporters Without Borders report shows In its latest report, RSF has warned that press freedom is at a 25-year low, with over half the world in “difficult” or “very serious” status and few “good” countries. Euronews · Apr 30
Jimmy Kimmel’s quip about Melania Trump is protected speech, and Disney must stand tall Americans don’t want the government to decide what TV comics can and can’t say The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner. The Texas Tribune · Apr 30
High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets, fueling inflation The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April. The Texas Tribune · Apr 30
New video shows accused gunman trying to storm White House press dinner as gunfire erupts – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 30
Who Is Lorna Hajdini? Inside the Explosive JPMorgan Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault, Drugging, and Racial Abuse JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini is accused of sexual assault, drugging, and racial abuse in a New York lawsuit, with claims of company retaliation after the victim reported the misconduct. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing The Independent UK · Apr 30
Erika Kirk Faces Backlash Over All-Black 'Assassin' Outfit, as Critics Draw Comparisons to Tyler Robinson Erika Kirk's all-black outfit on a TPUSA podcast has sparked online criticism, with comparisons to an 'assassin style' look, amid ongoing scrutiny of her public image. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Trump DOJ Hit With Explosive Grand Jury Scandal as SPLC Demands Secret Tapes Over Alleged Misconduct The Southern Poverty Law Center accuses the DOJ of grand jury misconduct, seeking to unseal transcripts in a controversial wire fraud case, alleging misleading claims and political influence. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Mystery of pop-up Iran-linked ‘terror group’ that claimed responsibility for Golders Green attacks A group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya has made unsubstantiated claims of responsibility for several attacks targeting Jewish people and businesses The Independent UK · Apr 30
Epstein Files Unveil David Blaine Agreed to Help Secure US Visa for Unknown Woman Unsealed DOJ files show David Blaine agreed to write a US visa reference for an unidentified woman at Jeffrey Epstein's request in 2015. The files also reveal social ties to celebrities like Woody Allen and David Copperfield. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Leaks Claim FBI Delay Blocked ICE From Investigating Agent in Renee Good Shooting Internal leaks reveal FBI delays have stalled ICE's investigation into a federal shooting, sparking political outrage and concerns over accountability. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
The Independent UK · Apr 30 US-Venezuela flights to resume after seven years as tensions ease The first direct commercial flight between US and Venezuela is scheduled to land in Caracas
International Business Times UK · Apr 30 JPMorgan Female Exec Allegedly Turned Male Employee Into Office Sex Slave: The Lurid Details Revealed A JPMorgan Chase executive faces serious allegations of abuse and coercion, while the bank denies wrongdoing and says claims lack supporting evidence.
Newslaundry · Apr 30 Palestine freer for journalists than India: It’s the Press Freedom Index again Every year, on or around World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) releases its World Press Freedom Index and India does what India always does: calls the methodology opaque and moves on. The 2026 edition, released today, offers India even less to be comfortable about.
The Conversation · Apr 30 Is Trump losing the support of his Maga base? In an interview with NBC News in January 2026, Donald Trump said: “Maga is me. Maga loves everything I do.” Until recently, this statement was true. But over the past several months, cracks have begun to appear in the loyalty of the US president’s “Make America Great Again” base.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’ President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Trump launches fresh attack on Merz after threatening US troop reduction in Germany – as it happened US president uses social media post to criticise chancellor over Ukraine, immigration and ‘interfering’ in Iran conflict
Whats Hot · Apr 30 Zohran Mamdani’s Kohinoor Remark at King Charles III Meeting Sparks Online Debate During King Charles III’s visit to the United States from April 27 to April 30, discussions around US–UK relations and historical ties gained unexpected attention after a comment by Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani went viral online.
Digital Camera World · Apr 30 From Trump’s controversial Chelsea moment to high-jump heroics, the world’s best sports photographers gather for Sports Journalists’ Association gala A first-time Canon Sports Photographer of the Year winner is announced alongside image highlights including Donald Trump and a high-flying Yaroslava Mahuchikh
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Trump says Iran will ‘have to cry uncle’ to open ‘genius’ blockade of Strait of Hormuz President Trump told reporters on Wednesday (29 April) that Iran “will have to cry uncle” to reopen the blockade of Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 Trump administration urges countries to help citizens stuck in Syria as Australia maintains hardline stance Syrian officials say a group Australians ‘awaiting a solution’ as Albanese government refuses to repatriate them
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Iran war briefing: Oil prices rise as Trump sends message to Tehran over Strait of Hormuz deadlock Oil prices surged after reports indicated Donald Trump was considering military action against Iran to resolve the deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump urged Tehran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal, and claimed “Iran can’t get their act together” in a social media post. The US…