Iraq Apr 28, 2026 Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq. Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq. See more
Energy Apr 28, 2026 Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign Prime minister says the middle of a global fuel crisis is ‘the worst possible time to jeopardise’ Australia’s partnerships with Asian trading partnersFollow... Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign Prime minister says the middle of a global fuel crisis is ‘the worst possible time to jeopardise’ Australia’s partnerships with Asian trading partnersFollow... Share
Kempthorne Apr 28, 2026 Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74 A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74 A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Share
Oakland (Calif) Apr 28, 2026 Oakland’s Airport Can Use ‘San Francisco’ in Its Name Under Settlement The agreement ends a two-year dispute between the Bay Area cities over the smaller airport’s rebranding. Oakland’s Airport Can Use ‘San Francisco’ in Its Name Under Settlement The agreement ends a two-year dispute between the Bay Area cities over the smaller airport’s rebranding. Share
Human Rights and Human Rights Violations Apr 28, 2026 Acid Attack in Indonesia Evokes Brutality of Suharto Era The victim had protested against the widening role of the military, which activists say is reminiscent of the country’s decades-long dictatorship. Acid Attack in Indonesia Evokes Brutality of Suharto Era The victim had protested against the widening role of the military, which activists say is reminiscent of the country’s decades-long dictatorship. Share
Trump administration Apr 28, 2026 Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again) New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories... Trump news at a glance: president’s justice department sets sights on James Comey (again) New indictment marks latest instance in which Trump’s justice department has used its power to target president’s political enemies – key US politics stories... Share
New Zealand Apr 28, 2026 ‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win Politicians, children and M?ori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national birdW... ‘Coming home’: kiwi enter parliament for first time as New Zealand marks conservation win Politicians, children and M?ori groups gathered in the Wellington banquet hall to see in the flesh the success of efforts to protect country’s national birdW... Share
Women's football Apr 28, 2026 Afghanistan women’s refugee players allowed to compete as official national team Fifa will not require squad to get approval of TalibanAfghan Women United was formed after 2021 takeoverFifa has given permission for Afghan Women United, a... Afghanistan women’s refugee players allowed to compete as official national team Fifa will not require squad to get approval of TalibanAfghan Women United was formed after 2021 takeoverFifa has given permission for Afghan Women United, a... Share
Ukraine Apr 28, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526A U... Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526A U... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 28, 2026 White House Urges House To Quickly Fund D.H.S. The call amounted to a rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson, who has delayed action on a homeland security spending bill and suggested this week that it needed cha... White House Urges House To Quickly Fund D.H.S. The call amounted to a rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson, who has delayed action on a homeland security spending bill and suggested this week that it needed cha... Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 28, 2026 Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla Six members of the Supreme Court were invited to the dinner, alongside top administration officials, billionaires and Republican lawmakers. Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Charles and Camilla Six members of the Supreme Court were invited to the dinner, alongside top administration officials, billionaires and Republican lawmakers. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 28, 2026 See the Menu for the British Royal State Dinner Spring-herbed ravioli and Dover sole meunière are among the dishes at the dinner honoring King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla. See the Menu for the British Royal State Dinner Spring-herbed ravioli and Dover sole meunière are among the dishes at the dinner honoring King Charles III of Britain and Queen Camilla. Share
Evolution Apr 28, 2026 Dogs’ brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago, study finds Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolvesIt has long been known that dogs... Dogs’ brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago, study finds Research offers insights into domestication of dogs but it remains unclear why they ended up with smaller brains than wolvesIt has long been known that dogs... Share
