Starmer and Trump hold fresh talks over Strait of Hormuz – here’s what to know IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians A federal judge from Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians The Independent UK · Apr 9
Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, Trump demands Iran stop tolls The normal functioning of the strait is vital to the global economy. Axios · Apr 9
Venezuelan lawmakers approve sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill to regulate the country’s mining as it seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups believed to have ties to the government The Independent UK · Apr 9
After ceasefire, negotiating a lasting deal with Iran would require overcoming regional rivalries and strategic incoherence President Donald Trump’s rapid and dramatic turn from threatening to kill “an entire civilization” in Iran on the morning of April 7, 2026, to announcing a two-week ceasefire later that day left many observers with a sense of whiplash. The Conversation · Apr 9
The world's 500 richest people made more than a quarter trillion yesterday as volatile markets react to fragile Iran war ceasefire Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gained the most and added $12.8 billion to his net worth after Meta shares rose 6.5%. Fortune · Apr 9
Trump issues lengthy rant against former MAGA faithfuls he calls ‘losers’ but insists: ‘I no longer care about that stuff’ The president name-dropped MAGA figures Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, who have all criticized his war with Iran The Independent UK · Apr 9
Once MAGA stalwart Marjorie Taylor Greene says it’s time for the Republican Party to ‘burn to the ground’ Greene called for a new age for the Republican Party, claiming Trump had created a ‘cult’ The Independent UK · Apr 9
Can the Middle East ceasefire hold? 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 Conversation · Apr 9
Starmer and Trump have discussed need for ‘practical plan’ in reopening Strait of Homuz A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the Prime Minister's conversation with President Trump from Qatar this evening The Independent UK · Apr 9
How Rich Is Joel Osteen? Pastor Claims He Never Took Salary From Church, Denies Owning 'Yachts And Jets' Joel Osteen has told Logan Paul's Impaulsive podcast he has 'never taken a salary' from Lakewood Church, insisting his wealth comes from books and media rather than tithes. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Why Melania Trump Chose to Speak About the Epstein Files After Michael Wolff's Claim First Lady Melania Trump forcefully denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein following explosive allegations by journalist Michael Wolff, returning the controversial scandal to immediate public attention today. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
Starmer and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region. Evening Standard · Apr 9
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Prediction markets are back the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Photos from Iran's roadside, from Tehran to the Turkish border After five days on assignment in Tehran, the AP team set out by road toward the Turkish border. For nearly 12 hours, scenes unfolded through the car window, everyday moments shaped by distance and movement.
International Business Times UK · Apr 9 Melania Trump Breaks Silence On Epstein Scandal In Dramatic Speech That Sparks Fresh Debate Melania Trump breaks silence on the Epstein scandal, issuing a firm denial during a rare public address as renewed scrutiny surrounds the case and its high-profile connections.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 ‘Trump Jr. sits on the board’: Suspiciously timed Iran ceasefire bets on ‘prediction markets’ raise war profiteering concerns War shouldn’t be something some people die over while others profit from it.
Latin Times · Apr 9 Melania Trump Breaks Silence on Epstein Files and Denies Ties: The Internet React Posting Photos of Them Together First Lady Melania Trump stepped to a White House podium on Thursday, April 9, and tried to draw a hard line under one of the most toxic stories in Washington, publicly denying any meaningful relationship with Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell just as new polling showed her standing with Americans…
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 Turning 18? You’ll be automatically added to the draft under new rule The proposal was submitted during the height of the Iran war.
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it A clash of power and piety.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 What could have prompted Melania Trump’s sudden and unexpected statement on Epstein? ANALYSIS: In a rare and extraordinary speech from the White House, the First Lady denied being Epstein’s friend or victim. The timing couldn’t have been worse for her husband — and the reasoning couldn’t have been more opaque, reports Holly Baxter