Former Brexit boss says Britain should rejoin EU after failed ‘heady promises’ Philip Rycroft said the British public was ‘falling out of love’ with Brexit The Independent UK · Apr 23
Trump warns of ‘big tariff’ if UK does not drop digital services tax The levy imposes a 2 per cent charge on the revenues of several major US tech firms The Independent UK · Apr 23
'They better be careful': Trump issues new tariff warning to UK over digital tax on US tech giants ‘If they don’t drop the tax, we’ll probably put a big tariff on the UK’ - Donald Trump Evening Standard · Apr 23
Trump mocked dyslexia. Here’s why he is wrong: ‘It’s not a weakness, it’s a strength’ A new animation starring Jeremy Irons and Liv Tyler is being released in a bid to tackle negative attitudes towards dyslexia The Independent UK · Apr 23
Black and ethnic minority employees facing ‘appalling’ levels of racism in the workplace The TUC said its study revealed a “shocking increase” in explicit racism at work over the past six years The Independent UK · Apr 23
'How Many Years Was Vietnam?' Trump Fires Back at Question on How Long the Iran War Will Last President Trump rebuked a reporter over the Iran war timeline, comparing it to Vietnam, highlighting the political sensitivity of military duration. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says Iran has claimed Israeli attacks in Lebanon constitute a violation of its truce with the U.S. Axios · Apr 23
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race The Independent UK · Apr 23
How a Donald Trump Healthcare Gaffe Just Validated Karoline Leavitt's Worst Blunder Donald Trump's quip about having his 'name on medication' has reignited scrutiny of his health. It has also dragged Karoline Leavitt's earlier 'serious mental illness' caption blunder back into the spotlight. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Prince Andrew Fallout Lingers as King Charles Declines Meeting With Epstein Victim's Brother, With Palace Offering No Comment King Charles III's refusal to meet Virginia Giuffre's brother during his US visit underscores the monarchy's ongoing struggle with the fallout from Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Even those who support Trump’s immigration agenda are wary of his birthright citizenship order Birthright citizenship has been extended to all people born in the country since 1898 The Independent UK · Apr 23
Donald Trump's Border Czar Issues Direct Challenge to Pope Leo XIV Over 'Inhumane' Policies Claims Tom Homan, Trump's 'border czar', invites Pope Leo XIV to join an ICE ride-along, amid tensions over US immigration policies criticized by the Vatican. International Business Times UK · Apr 23
Trump says Prince Harry ‘is not speaking for the UK’ after Duke of Sussex plea to support Ukraine In a rare input on global matters, Harry urged the “American leadership” to “honour its international treaty obligations” in its “enduring role in global security” The Independent UK · Apr 23
The Texas Tribune · Apr 23 ICE deported man who says he’s a U.S. citizen after traffic stop in Central Texas Brian José Morales García has a birth certificate showing he was born in Denver. ICE agents accused him of lying and says he entered the country illegally.
Reason · Apr 23 The FBI's Alleged Probe of a Reporter for 'Stalking' Breaks New Ground in Criminalizing Journalism The bureau reportedly investigated the author of a New York Times story that made FBI Director Kash Patel look bad.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Top Republican says ‘a lot of people’ on Epstein probe panel open to Maxwell pardon IN FULL
The Mary Sue · Apr 23 Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden anti-Trump pivot has Joy Behar gushing but the rest of her The View co-hosts aren’t buying it Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest public shift away from Trump has Joy Behar practically gushing on The View, but the rest of the show’s co-hosts aren’t nearly as convinced. During the April 22 broadcast, Behar couldn’t resist giving Greene another glowing shoutout, this time while celebrating Virginia’s new redistricting map, which…
The Independent UK · Apr 23 2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members Authorities have arrested two young people in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue
The Conversation · Apr 23 Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’ This is the text from The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up here to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
The Mary Sue · Apr 23 ‘Can I just have my money back’: The Supreme Court may have killed Trump’s tariffs but regular Americans have nothing to gain from the move The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs may have handed businesses a $166 billion refund windfall, but regular Americans are learning the hard way that they won’t see a dime of it. U.S. Customs just launched its online refund portal, and the first wave of businesses rushed to claim…
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Trump considering increase in refugee admissions to bring in more white South Africans, official says Administration official says South Africa is a ‘DEI regime par excellence’ as the White House radically overhauls refugee admission program