Trump slams ‘weak’ Pope, indicates he would do a better job as leader of Catholic Church Time to pick a side Catholics! Your Pope or the President. We Got This Covered · Apr 13
‘The perception is Carney is a wartime leader’: why Canada’s PM could secure a majority As Trump’s actions spark a desire for stability, analysts say Carney is in effect assembling a union government The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Texas’ GOP attorney general candidates want to challenge decades-old Supreme Court rulings Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students. The Texas Tribune · Apr 13
US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher. Euronews · Apr 13
Trump Shares AI-Generated Image of Himself as Christ After Labelling Pope Francis a 'Liberal' Donald Trump ignites controversy by sharing AI-generated images of himself as Jesus, criticizing Pope Leo XIV. Explore the backlash and political implications of this unusual social media move. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Trump Posted an AI Image of Himself as Jesus Healing a Man Who 'Looks Exactly Like' a Young Jeffrey Epstein Donald Trump shares an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, igniting controversy and criticism from religious leaders. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
'Don't fear him': Pope Leo pushes back against Trump, says he won't back down on war criticism Pope Leo has responded to US President Donald Trump's criticism. The Pope stated he will continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran. He defended the Vatican's appeals for peace as rooted in Christian teaching. Trump had called the Pope weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy.. The Times of India · Apr 13
Oil back above $100 a barrel amid Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 13
‘Sorry, WHAT!?’: Piers Morgan completely baffled by Donald Trump’s Hormuz blockade The never-ending tantrum cycle of Hormuz. We Got This Covered · Apr 13
US blows up two alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific leaving five dead IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 13
Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says The Met Police’s deputy commissioner said tech firms can go ‘further and faster’ to protect children The Independent UK · Apr 13
‘The less the world knows’: Trump’s team demands end to annoying ballroom questions, insists national security on the line Who even created this security problem? We Got This Covered · Apr 13
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud with Catholic Church leader over Iran war The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church. Euronews · Apr 13
What Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli right really mean when they invoke ‘Greater Israel’ The concept is about much more than acquiring territory, it is also about Netanyahu’s desire for Israel to become a regional superpower, says Daniel Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Starmer confirms UK will not support Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 13 President Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism, Calls First American Pontiff 'Weak' The clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the US-Iran conflict highlights political and theological tensions between the White House and the Vatican, affecting American Catholics and global diplomacy.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13 Tony Abbott labels Viktor Orbán ‘Trump with brains’ as future of Budapest thinktank linked to former PM in doubt Former Australian PM, who has been associated with pro-Orbán Danube Institute since 2023, praises ousted Hungarian leader
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz Stock markets have not reacted as fiercely as they did at the start of the conflict amid belief US-Iran talks may resume
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Viktor Orbán is gone. What does his fall mean for Europe? Our panel responds Hungary’s return to democracy will be hard. But the impact of Péter Magyar’s decisive victory could be profound, inside the country and beyond
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Sánchez returns to China as Spain seeks deeper ties amid Iran war tensions Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
The Independent UK · Apr 13 JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’ Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsement
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Rory McIlroy’s Masters win gets Donald Trump seal of approval McIlroy joined an elite group of players to have won back-to-back green jackets.
The Independent UK · Apr 13 What is happening with oil prices after Trump vows to block Strait of Hormuz IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Apr 13 US Flight Cancellations and Delays Surge as Storms and Staffing Shortages Leave Passengers Trapped in Airports Flight cancellations and delays spread across the US, leaving passengers stranded amid weather disruption and operational pressure
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – as it happened The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’