‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizing President Donald Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a week The Independent UK · Apr 21
UK hosting countries for talks on Strait of Hormuz mission It comes as the rise in fuel costs has led to many in the UK changing their behaviour The Independent UK · Apr 21
Iran Did Not Request Ceasefire Extension; Seen as Just a 'Ploy to Buy Time', Says Adviser Iran refuses to cooperate with Trump's ceasefire extension, viewing it as a strategic ploy. Tehran maintains its stance, warning of a potential military response if provoked. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Donald Trump Admits He Grips Railings To Avoid 'Biggest' Embarrassment After Being Caught 'Snoozing' On Air President Trump admits to taking stairs 'nice and easy,' sparking renewed scrutiny over his age, fitness, and past mobility incidents, while critics and supporters debate the implications. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Migrant caravan leaves southern Mexican city but many are no longer aiming for the US border Hundreds of migrants, most of them from Haiti, left the southern Mexican city of Tapachula on foot in an effort to seek better living conditions elsewhere in Mexico The Independent UK · Apr 21
Appeals court keeps 'Alligator Alcatraz' open, rejecting need for federal environmental review An appeals court has decided that an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” will remain open The Independent UK · Apr 21
Navy weighing future of its Ford-class warships after repeated Trump complaints The Navy has three other Ford-class carriers under construction The Independent UK · Apr 21
Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues ‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 21
'Asked to hold attack': Trump extends ceasefire, cites Pak request; Tehran says 'losing sides can't dictate terms' US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire against Iran, citing a request from Pakistan. Trump's announcement of delaying a planned attack on Iran came hours before the earlier ceasefire deadline was to end. The Times of India · Apr 21
Is Donald Trump Showing Signs of Cognitive Decline? POTUS Claims Iran 'Surrender' as Tehran Dismisses It as 'Fantasy' Donald Trump's confused claims about an Iran ceasefire and Pakistan peace talks are fuelling concerns over 'unbridled chaos' in his handling of war and foreign policy. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
The Least Psychedelic President in History Supports Psychedelic Research More Than Any of His Predecessors Donald Trump is an unlikely but powerful champion of drug reform. Reason · Apr 21
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing "fractured" Iranian government The ceasefire will last "until such time as their proposal is submitted," Trump said. Axios · Apr 21
Trump’s approval rating on economy drops amid inflation and Iran conflict Even within his own party, confidence in his leadership appears to be waning The Independent UK · Apr 21
Is Donnyland the answer to ending the Ukraine-Russia war? A couple officials reportedly think so IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 21
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges related to its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Who Is Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick? Democrat Resigns as DOJ Charges Detail Alleged $5M FEMA Scheme Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid allegations of misusing federal relief funds and ethics violations, sparking a special election in her heavily Democratic district.
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Eight GOP Bills to Honour Trump Fuel Rushmore Plan as Backlash Grows Over Cost and National Priorities Republican lawmakers propose bills to honor Trump, including a Mount Rushmore carving, sparking debates over costs, symbolism, and national priorities amid political divisions.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21 Morning Mail: Trump says US extending Iran ceasefire, Coalition’s byelection blitz, The Deb defies doom US president gives update in social media post; One Nation targeted by negative ads
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Iran, Russia and China behind most major cyberattacks targeting UK, security chief warns Businesses must be prepared to defend themselves against cyber attacks, Dr Horne is expected to warn
International Business Times · Apr 21 Trump Signals Possible Pentagon Deal With Anthropic After White House Talks on AI Use President Donald Trump said that the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is "shaping up" for a "possible" deal to allow the Pentagon to use the company's AI technology.
Roll Call · Apr 21 Virginia voters approve new Democrat-drawn congressional map Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to redraw the commonwealth’s congressional map, giving Democrats an opportunity to pick up as many as four additional House seats in this fall’s midterm elections. The pro-redistricting “yes” side was leading with just over 50 percent of the vote when The Associated…
The Independent UK · Apr 21 MAGA governor reportedly ‘begging’ Trump for job as term comes to an end IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 21 Trump 'Flat Out' Told Pam Bondi to Withhold Epstein Files to Protect 'Mar-a-Lago Friends,' MTG Claims Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump blocked the release of Epstein files, alleging political influence and raising transparency concerns. The claims remain unverified, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the case.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Could a judge soon force Trump to testify about Jan 6? Judge won’t let the president avoid a long-running lawsuit from police and Democratic members of Congress over violence at the Capitol
Fortune · Apr 21 Trump extends Iran ceasefire after insisting he wouldn’t hours earlier, citing a ‘seriously fractured’ Iran The president promised a “great deal” before the opening bell and extended the ceasefire after the closing one.