US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament The Independent UK · Apr 24
Donald Trump hits back after Harry’s impassioned Ukraine speech The Duke of Sussex delivered a speech at the Kyiv Security Forum as ‘a soldier who understands service’. Evening Standard · Apr 24
Justice Dept Targets Hundreds in New Denaturalization Effort; 384 Foreign-Born Americans Face Loss of Citizenship The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to revoke citizenship obtained through fraud, targeting 384 individuals as part of a broader immigration crackdown. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Starmer stands firm against Trump’s criticism on immigration and North Sea oil Sir Keir Starmer has stood firm against Donald Trump’s criticism of UK immigration and the North Sea. The Independent UK · Apr 24
Trump faces diplomatic backlash after sharing ‘hellhole’ remark about India and China Delhi calls comment ‘inappropriate’ as critics warn it could deepen fears among immigrants The Independent UK · Apr 24
Why Donald Trump’s '600% saving' claim on drug prices doesn’t add up President Trump asserted drug prices dropped over 100%, a mathematically impossible claim, defending a "different way" of calculating reductions. He cited hypothetical scenarios of massive price hikes and subsequent drops to justify his administration's claims, drawing criticism for flawed math. Other disputed statements on Iran and inauguration crowds were also… The Times of India · Apr 24
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update The Independent UK · Apr 24
Gannon Ken Van Dyke: The Controversial Soldier at the Centre of the Maduro Raid Arrest US soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly turned classified military secrets from a Venezuelan operation into a $400,000 profit on digital prediction markets, igniting a groundbreaking legal case on data misuse. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
The US protected ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz in the ‘80s. Could it again? The U.S. Navy has long been familiar with the small boat tactics deployed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard The Independent UK · Apr 24
American Airlines CEO calls United merger a ‘nonstarter’: ‘No way to view that as anything but anticompetitive’ American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says a United merger would be bad for the airline. Fortune · Apr 24
‘How’s his wife?’: Trump takes swipe at Prince Harry after Duke of Sussex’s plea to support Ukraine Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry for urging the US to throw support behind Ukraine. The Independent UK · Apr 24
Rightwing populism is littered with broken promises. Its opponents need to make those failures count As Trump lurches from tariffs to wars and Farage makes unrealistic pledges about immigration, their impunity needs to end, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
CCTV captures chaos at Iran hospitals amid strikes; patients and staff seen scrambling Surveillance footage reveals chaotic scenes in Tehran hospitals during air strikes, with medical staff urgently evacuating patients, including newborns carried in fruit baskets. The ongoing Iran conflict, sparked by Operation Epic Fury, has escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf, disrupting oil shipments and leading to naval confrontations. The Times of India · Apr 24
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Mondi cautions over Iran war cost hikes as it shuts plants across Europe The group has recently announced six factories will close across its European operations.
Euronews · Apr 24 Newsletter: At first summit without Orbán, Zelenskyy rejects 'symbolic' EU membership Also in this newsletter: EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto.
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Farage admits he hasn’t spoken to Trump for months as Reform leader questions president’s judgement The Reform UK leader previously suggested the US president had been badly advised ahead of military action
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Simple ‘metabolic reset’ found to prevent weight rebound after discontinuing GLP-1 drugs Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure may offer ‘lasting weight loss maintenance’, scientists say
Evening Standard · Apr 24 UK retail sales rebound as motorists stock up on fuel The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, rose by 0.7% in March.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24 Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early April
Euronews · Apr 24 Russian soldiers should be banned from Schengen ‘for life’, Estonian PM tells Euronews Most of the Russian soldiers are "criminals" and should be kept out of the Schengen area for good, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews. "Do you want these guys near your home? No, you don't."
Roll Call · Apr 24 Lutnick urges boost for trade enforcement at BIS The Commerce Department says it needs additional funds in fiscal 2027 to enforce export controls and prevent the diversion of semiconductors to China and other foreign adversaries. Testifying Thursday before the House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Subcommittee, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said investment in new law enforcement agents at the Bureau of…
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Trump Faces Fury Over Dramatic Plea To Iran: Release Eight Women Facing Execution Or Face Consequences President Trump's plea to Iran to release eight women facing execution has sparked debate, with critics questioning its timing and effectiveness amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations
The Independent UK · Apr 24 Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi hit with red liquid while walking down street Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid in Berlin on Thursday, 23 April, after he left a news briefing during which he criticized the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Newslaundry · Apr 24 What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under a new roof: Paramount.