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US Army National Guard Train for War
Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies
US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Musk OpenAI Trial
Elon Musk accuses lawyer of trying to trick him in high-stakes trial
'Your questions are not simple. They're designed to trick me'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Families of school shooting victims sue ChatGPT maker OpenAI and founder Sam Altman
Families of school shooting victims sue ChatGPT maker OpenAI and founder Sam Altman
AI firm accused of failing to alert police to the attacker’s alarming interactions with the chatbot

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Investitures at Windsor Castle
Stephen Fry suing companies for up to £100,000 after 2m fall from stage
After concluding presentation and while exiting the stage backstage area, the claimant fell approximately 2m from the stage to the concrete floor below, court documents state

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Prime Minister's Questions
Arson attacks on Starmer property allegedly plotted by Russian-speaking ‘El Money’
The prosecution’s case is that man 'must have intended to endanger — to risk — the lives of the people living inside those houses'

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

House Armed Services
Iran war has cost €25bn so far, US defence secretary Hegseth tells Congress
Sceptical Democrats have confronted US defence secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time since the went to war with , bringing tense exchanges over a costly conflict that has been waged without congressional approval.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Trump Correspondents
Man accused of trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel – authorities
The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and is accused of trying to kill US President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, equipped with an ammunition bag, ...

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Golders Green stabbing incident
Two Jewish men in hospital after being stabbed in apparent antisemitic attack
Man arrested after he was seen ‘attempting to stab Jewish members of the public’, says security group Shomrim

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Germany Whale Rescue
Barge carrying humpback whale journeys to North Sea
A barge carrying a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March has begun its journey towards the North Sea, authorities said.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Russia Victory Day Parade Rehearsal
Russia to hold Victory Parade without military equipment for first time in years
Russia’s traditional parade marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War this year will take place without tanks, missiles and other military equipment, the Russian defence ministry has said.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

State visit to the US - Day Two
Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 28) recalled his late mother's admiration for the British royal family during remarks at the White House, saying she had been "glued to the television" whenever the late Queen Elizabeth appeared in ...

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Trump White House Correspondents Dinner
Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
The four-day poll completed on Monday showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Trump Passports
Donald Trump to appear on commemorative US passports
Between 25,000 and 30,000 of the new passports will be available to applicants at the Washington DC passport office beginning shortly before July 4

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Justice Department Comey
Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over Instagram post showing seashells
Case centers on a photo prosecutors allege was a threat to Donald Trump, while Comey says he is ‘still innocent’

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Musk OpenAI Trial
Musk and Altman arrive for opening of trial that could reshape AI’s future
OpenAI co-founders Elon Musk and Sam Altman have arrived for Tuesday’s opening statements in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between the former friends that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

View from the sea port and containers (port in Haifa, Israel).
Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Delta Flight-Birth
Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before flight lands
A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta in the US gave birth to a healthy 5.5lb girl just before the Boeing 737 landed at Portland International Airport in Oregon on Friday

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Austria Taylor Swift Trial
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austrian media reported.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Greece Shooting
Several wounded as gunman, 89, opens fire in Greek capital
Police in Greece’s capital were searching for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on Tuesday in a social security office and a court in central Athens, wounding at least four people.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal
Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin
The former civil servant gave evidence to the influential cross-party committee of MPs

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Austria Taylor Swift Trial
Austrian man accused of plotting to attack Taylor Swift concert goes on trial
The trial of a man accused of pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna has begun in Austria.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

One World Broadcast 2020
Jimmy Kimmel says Melania Trump widow joke was not ‘a call to assassination’
Donald Trump said he should be 'immediately fired'

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Britain's King Charles meets Trump at White House
Britain's King Charles meets Trump at White House
Royals pose for photographs with president and first lady at start of state visit before heading inside for private tea

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Two Colored Lobster
Rare two-coloured lobster given to science centre and saved from the pot
A seafood company has donated a rare, two-coloured lobster to a science centre, sparing the creature from the pan because of its remarkable coloration.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Trump White House Correspondents Dinner
Man charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court to face charges over a chaotic encounter that resulted in shots being fired, Mr Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking for cover

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Iran War
Iran offers to reopen Strait if US lifts blockade and war ends, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme, two regional officials said.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Melania Trump accuses Jimmy Kimmel of 'hateful and violent' rhetoric
Melania Trump accuses Jimmy Kimmel of 'hateful and violent' rhetoric
The talk show host referred to Melania Trump as an "expectant widow"

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer speech at Usdaw conference
Starmer could face parliament sleaze inquiry over Mandelson
Commons will vote on Tuesday whether to refer Starmer to the privileges committee to consider if he misled the House over the way  Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US was handled

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Trump White House Correspondents Dinner
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power
"When you're impactful, ​they go after you," Donald Trump told journalists in Washington

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Michael Jackson biopic shatters opening weekend records
Michael Jackson biopic shatters opening weekend records
The film is co-produced by the Jackson estate and stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Pre-dawn Russian drone strike hits Ukraine’s Odesa, wounding 14
A Russian drone attack before dawn on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa wounded 14 people, including two children, authorities said on Monday.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

A yellow storm warning sign with storm clouds behind
Two dead after tornadoes hit northern Texas
A tornado-producing thunderstorm has left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

North Sea oil and gas projects
Oil prices rise to near-three week highs as US-Iran peace talks falter
Donald Trump said on Sunday: “If they want, we can talk but we’re not sending people.”

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Iran War
Iran offers to end Strait of Hormuz chokehold and asks US to end blockade
Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear programme, official said.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began
Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began
The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeks

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Starmer facing another bruising week over Mandelson vetting scandal
On Tuesday a British parliament committee is due to hear from Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, Cork native Morgan McSweeney

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Trump Netanyahu
Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision
Benjamin Netanyahu's legal troubles have polarised Israelis and shaken national politics

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Trump White House Correspondents Dinner
Donald Trump ‘not worried’ during attack by gunman at Washington black-tie dinner
Guests took cover under tables in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton after shots were fired 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
Washington shooting suspect called himself ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’
Investigators are treating the writings, along with a trail of social media posts and interviews, as some of the clearest evidence yet of the suspect’s mindset and motives

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Timeline: How the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded
Timeline: How the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner unfolded
A sole gunman rushed a Secret Service checkpoint ​in the lobby of the Washington Hilton

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Russia Ukraine War Chernobyl
Residents of Ukrainian city mark 40 years since Chornobyl disaster
Residents of Slavutych show up for the vigil each year despite current wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia’s war on Ukraine

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Pakistan US Iran
Iranian foreign minister leaves Pakistan without meeting US envoys
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan on Saturday evening as officials in Islamabad attempted to facilitate a second round of talks between the United States and Iran.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Climate impact of AI vastly underestimated amid warning over data centres
Climate impact of AI vastly underestimated amid warning over data centres
Energy use by AI data centres in the UK could cause the emission of up to 123m tonnes of carbon dioxide —about as much as generated by 2.7m people — over the next 10 years

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Russian attacks kill three and wound more than 20 in Ukraine
Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least three people and wounded 21, local authorities said on Saturday.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Iran War
US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
Trump unilaterally ​extended a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday ​to allow more time to reconvene ⁠the negotiators

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

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