Iraq Apr 27, 2026 Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate. Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate. See more
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 28, 2026 The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source. The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 28, 2026 Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings. Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings. Share
Powell Apr 28, 2026 Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair. Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 28, 2026 Trump’s Top Child Care Official Wants a ‘Bonfire of Regulations’ As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares. Trump’s Top Child Care Official Wants a ‘Bonfire of Regulations’ As Americans face soaring child care costs, Alex Adams wants to loosen rules and tighten spending. Critics say that will harm children and shutter day cares. Share
Colleges and Universities Apr 28, 2026 Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing. Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing. Share
Heritage Apr 28, 2026 ‘Protected for another century’: experts lift 15-tonne foremast from HMS Victory In latest stage of £42m restoration project, 30-strong team remove mast from Nelson’s Battle of Trafalgar flagshipThere is only one correct way to extricate... ‘Protected for another century’: experts lift 15-tonne foremast from HMS Victory In latest stage of £42m restoration project, 30-strong team remove mast from Nelson’s Battle of Trafalgar flagshipThere is only one correct way to extricate... Share
Social media ban Apr 28, 2026 Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says Education secretary says children will face restrictions and government will consider range of views on their formChildren in the UK will face restrictions o... Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says Education secretary says children will face restrictions and government will consider range of views on their formChildren in the UK will face restrictions o... Share
France Apr 28, 2026 Macron expected to back Andorra’s moves to decriminalise abortion during visit - Europe live France’s president, who is also co-prince of the micro-state, expected to speak frankly about issue in country with some of strictest abortion laws in Europe... Macron expected to back Andorra’s moves to decriminalise abortion during visit - Europe live France’s president, who is also co-prince of the micro-state, expected to speak frankly about issue in country with some of strictest abortion laws in Europe... Share
Adelaide writers' week Apr 28, 2026 Adelaide writers’ week sacrificed to save city’s prestigious arts festival, documents show Briefings obtained by freedom of information warned a ‘cascade of withdrawals’ could lead to collapse of 2026 South Australian festivalGet our breaking news... Adelaide writers’ week sacrificed to save city’s prestigious arts festival, documents show Briefings obtained by freedom of information warned a ‘cascade of withdrawals’ could lead to collapse of 2026 South Australian festivalGet our breaking news... Share
Mexico Apr 28, 2026 Mexican special forces arrest top commander of powerful cartel Audias Flores, known as ‘El Jardinero’, of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, captured in western state of NayaritMexican special forces have arrested one of... Mexican special forces arrest top commander of powerful cartel Audias Flores, known as ‘El Jardinero’, of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, captured in western state of NayaritMexican special forces have arrested one of... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 28, 2026 Oil Prices Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Talks Appear Deadlocked Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Talks Appear Deadlocked Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Share
US politics Apr 28, 2026 Decoding America: Is the US’s political violence the worst it has ever been? – podcast In the wake of the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, Donald Trump and the White House machine have come out fighting – blaming the press an... Decoding America: Is the US’s political violence the worst it has ever been? – podcast In the wake of the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, Donald Trump and the White House machine have come out fighting – blaming the press an... Share
