Why the right is so obsessed with Rome From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous Salon · Apr 14
JD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ in Strait of Hormuz and threatens ‘two can play that game’ Vice president said negotiations with Tehran ‘didn’t move far enough’ in Islamabad The Independent UK · Apr 14
Starmer and Macron to lead bid to reopen blockaded Strait of Hormuz IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Texas Republican Rep whose staffer died after setting herself on fire announces retirement, but nobody’s letting him go quietly Trump insisted this guy "WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” We Got This Covered · Apr 14
Catholic JD Vance tells Pope Leo to stick to ‘matters of morality’ amid Trump row IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Eric Swalwell officially resigns from House; Los Angeles county sheriff investigating rape allegation against him –as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Apr 14
White House releases bizarre Pixar-inspired AI video of food delivery drivers The White House has released a bizarre AI-generated video depicting a range of food delivery drivers at work. The Independent UK · Apr 14
Trump's war and rhetoric are drowning out the IMF's growth agenda Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Apr 14
Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin The Independent UK · Apr 14
Trump slams New York Times as ‘fake news’ after his mental health is questioned IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Starmer chairs new committee to respond to Iran crisis The formation of a new Cabinet committee is a signal the situation in the Middle East will have a prolonged impact on the UK. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Catholic JD Vance weighs in on Trump’s ‘Jesus doctor’ photo and his feud with Pope Leo Vice President JD Vance said that, in some cases, it ‘would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality’ The Independent UK · Apr 14
GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much On the horizon: AI agents interacting with voters by phone to persuade them to back GOP candidates. Axios · Apr 14
Trump's incredible shrinking tent Trump is methodically torching the eclectic coalition that made him president. Axios · Apr 14
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Take heart, Keir Starmer – Australia’s PM faced similarly dim prospects, and he triumphed The Labour party could benefit from Reform’s association with an unpopular US president – but only if it learns to connect again with voters, says Tim Soutphommasane, professor in political theory at the University of Oxford
Euronews · Apr 14 Hormuz standoff turns into a cautious waiting game as US blockade begins Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. But China announces its own shipping transit agreement with Iran, warning the US…
Euronews · Apr 14 Celebrities speak out against Donald Trump’s AI image of himself as Jesus It’s the now-deleted AI image that has sparked heated criticism and accusations of blasphemy, with Jon Stewart calling out Trump for the explanation behind the image, and Jack White slamming Christians who continue to support Trump – dubbing him the “worst American of all time.”
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Trump may have to watch Wall St Journal reporters win an award for their Epstein birthday letter story President Donald Trump will appear at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a decade-long boycott but may have to see newspaper he attempted to sue win prize for Jeffrey Epstein reporting
The Independent UK · Apr 14 A timeline of Trump and Pope Leo’s escalating feud over Iran war A feud has escalated between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran.
The Times of India · Apr 14 How much will Iran lose? The cost of Trump’s Hormuz blockade Following failed talks, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially costing Iran $435 million daily in economic damage, primarily from lost oil and petrochemical exports. This move, aimed at pressuring Iran, could also impact China's energy imports and requires significant US naval…
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Trump's Jesus AI Image: Is He Showing Messiah Syndrome in 2026? – Experts Weigh In Donald Trump posted and deleted an AI-generated image depicting himself in a Jesus-like role, sparking backlash across political and religious circles.
The Times of India · Apr 14 Mark Carney clinches decisive mandate as Trump’s rhetoric rallies Canadian voters Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government after a decisive performance in Monday’s by-elections, according to projections by CBC News and other major Canadian media outlets.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous review – a candid return to her most revealing celebrity interviews Archive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald Trump
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 'I Have No Fear of the Trump Administration' – Pope Leo XIV Responds Firmly to Trump's Attack on the Gospel & Peace Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, said he has no fear of Trump's criticism and reiterated that his peace efforts are rooted in the Gospel, emphasizing the church's role in promoting peace.
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as US blockade takes effect The standoff between the United States and Iran is deepening as the U.S. has declared it has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has threatened to strike targets across the region, and Pakistan says it is racing to bring the sides together for more talks