Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of ‘reconciliation and renewal’ Monarch will nod to recent transatlantic disagreements over the Iran war in address to policymakers The Independent UK · Apr 27
UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war Shop prices overall are now 1 per cent higher than last April The Independent UK · Apr 27
Starmer issues warning about Iran war impact on UK despite attempts to reassure public IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 27
Starmer says Iran war could impact shopping habits and holiday plans – but tells Brits, ‘Don’t panic’ The Prime Minister, who will lead a meeting of the ministerial Iran crisis committee on Tuesday, said “at the moment” the government was confident about supply chains The Independent UK · Apr 27
The Shooter's Manifesto Was Uncomfortably Normal Plus: Mamdani’s city-run grocery plan, the Trump administration considers a Spirit Airlines bailout, and Iran peace talks drift without a clear endgame Reason · Apr 27
French FM says Iran must make 'major concessions' to end crisis France said Monday that Iran must be ready to make "major concessions" to end a crisis, as countries piled pressure on Tehran at a UN session on its control of the key Strait of Hormuz. Radio France Internationale · Apr 27
Middle East crisis: Iran’s foreign ministry condemns US seizure of Iranian-linked tankers as ‘piracy and armed robbery’ – as it happened Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says actions of the United States ‘strike at the heart of international law’ as blockade continues in strait of Hormuz The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
Morning Mail: Trump shooting suspect charged, Aboriginal woman ‘failed’ by system, Port Arthur 30 years on Man accused of trying to assassinate president; German leader says US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations The Independent UK · Apr 27
April Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary The April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet. Kiplinger · Apr 27
Tech Earnings Optimism Powers Stocks Higher The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 27
Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging Electric vehicle purchases in Australia have surged amid the ongoing war in Iran, as drivers worry about rising fuel costs. The Conversation · Apr 27
Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true Over the last two months, nations have scrambled to shore up oil supplies as the Iran war prevented oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. The Conversation · Apr 27
Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as Trump weighs Tehran’s latest peace proposal Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday that Trump only wanted to talk because he had failed all his objectives The Independent UK · Apr 27
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Vance's Bid to Distance Himself from Iran Quietly Blew Up in His Face Vice President JD Vance's efforts to oppose the Iran war through anonymous leaks have backfired, entangling him deeper in the conflict and jeopardizing his political ambitions.
Barchart · Apr 27 Dollar Slips on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high on Monday and finished lower after Axios reported that Iran has offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The dollar initially moved higher in overnight trade after President Trump canceled...
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 Iran’s ‘much bigger deal’ Trump was hinting at just surfaced, and it asks the U.S. to give up its leverage before the main issue is even on the table Trump's team is meeting on Monday.
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 After having started the Iran war, and then announced a ceasefire, Trump now cancels his envoys trip because ‘we hold all the cards’ We all live by Trump’s whims.
Barchart · Apr 27 Strait of Hormuz Closure Limits Energy Supplies and Supports Crude Oil Prices June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +1.97 (+2.09%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0372 (+1.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb as stalled peace talks between the US...
The Mary Sue · Apr 27 Hegseth skips real questions to let TMZ ask if he gets a ‘power trip’ ordering strikes, then floats giving the US military a Nobel Peace Prize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth let TMZ reporters ask two consecutive questions at a Pentagon press briefing about Operation Epic Fury, and the exchange quickly spiraled into a bizarre mix of tabloid-style curiosity and unfiltered military bravado. The April 24, 2026, briefing was supposed to update reporters on the U.S. military’s…
AAP · Apr 27 Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.
Capital & Main · Apr 27 As the U.S. Spends Billions Fighting Iran, War-Driven Inflation Hits Working Families Hard The rising cost of gas and higher utility rates are hurting farmers, ride-sharing workers and consumers from coast to coast.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Iran to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Reports Say Tehran Offered to End Chokehold if US Lifts Blockade and Ends the War Iran proposes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. Learn more about this geopolitical shift and its impact on global oil trade.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Starmer warns Iran war could put holidays and food shopping habits under threat Sir Keir Starmer told Britons not to panic over the economic impact of the Iran war