Trump dismisses gas price concerns saying he’s happy oil is ‘only’ at $92 a barrel after spike from Iran war Gas prices remain at highest levels in years amid ongoing war with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 15
Hunter Biden weighs in on reports the Trump family is profiting from his presidency: ‘Their hypocrisy knows no bounds’ ‘I will be surprised when they leave the White House if they have not taken the copper pipes out of the walls,’ says son of former president Joe Biden The Independent UK · Apr 15
Trump launches new attack against Pope Leo over Iran: ‘Someone tell him they killed 42,000 protesters’ The Pope vowed to continue speaking out against war despite Donald Trump’s public and ongoing criticism The Independent UK · Apr 15
A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone. Click here to learn more Two decades after Steve Jobs premiered the iPhone, a small but intensely passionate movement is rebelling against the omnipresent screen The Independent UK · Apr 15
"You betrayed Charlie": Candace Owens claims the President betrayed Charlie Kirk as she unleashes explosive criticism in viral rant Candace Owens launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump during a livestream, accusing him of betraying allies and abandoning his promises. Her remarks, filled with personal and ideological criticism, highlight growing tensions within conservative media circles. The episode reflects a broader fracture among right-wing voices as disagreements over leadership and… The Times of India · Apr 15
First Thing: US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says A Pakistani official said he expected talks to restart soon, but it may take longer than Trump suggested. Plus: how to stop catastrophizing? Here’s what experts say The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
‘Psychological torture’: outcry over conditions at ICE desert detention camp Detainees tell of abuse at sprawling Texas facility whose giant generators gobble energy and fuel climate crisis The Guardian - US · Apr 15
Cubans self-medicate as crisis takes toll on mental health: ‘There is no idea to hold on to’ Many people are turning to prescription drugs – and some to herbal remedies and even hard drugs – amid an outlook that feels bleaker than the collapse of the Soviet Union The Guardian - US · Apr 15
With global oil supplies weeks away from systemic shortages, Trump teases an end to the war Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. Fortune · Apr 15
Is the Iran war really ‘very close’ to being over as Trump claims? IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 15
Karoline Leavitt says Trump-as-Christ image was ‘doctored’, Trump likely confused, stupid, thought was told to say he’s ‘a doctor’ Don't underestimate how dumb he is. We Got This Covered · Apr 15
Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of control The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Trump is right: He is MAGA’s Jesus The president's blasphemy exposes the truth about the Christian right Salon · Apr 15
Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Caixin Global · Apr 15 Business Brief (April 15): China Warns of Countermeasures as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms Yuan hits multi-year high, IMF cuts global growth outlook
Salon · Apr 15 Tax refunds are up. Tariffs erased gains Prices rose all year due to tariffs, quietly offsetting any boost Americans saw at tax time
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance The president’s attack on the head of the Catholic church and the AI depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure have not gone down well with one of the largest groups of swing voters in the US, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Independent UK · Apr 15 This is what the historic Israel-Lebanon talks in the US actually achieved ANALYSIS: Every way you try to force the pieces of this apocalyptic puzzle of the US, Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the wider Middle East together, they simply do not fit – and everything is at stake, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Labour MP wants to bring sex toys to parliament as she calls for ‘summer of sex’ Samantha Niblett says she wants to encourage open discussion about what happens between the sheets
The Texas Tribune · Apr 15 Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 Hungary’s strongman lost. His ideas live on in the White House The United States tolerates Trump’s behavior because of our warped definition of strength
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 ‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality
The Guardian - US · Apr 15 Tax day: US taxpayers spend hundreds more on military as Trump pushes for vast increase As Americans race to file their federal taxes before Wednesday’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes
Evening Standard · Apr 15 Donald Trump says he's reopening Strait of Hormuz 'permanently' as Britain slams his war as a folly Iran has blocked attempts by the US president to prize open the key strait in the Gulf