United States Politics and Government Apr 29, 2026 Congressional Republicans Struggle to Do the Basics as Chambers Clash House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers scramble to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill. Congressional Republicans Struggle to Do the Basics as Chambers Clash House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers scramble to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill. See more
Mexico Apr 29, 2026 US charges Sinaloa governor and other Mexican officials with drug trafficking offences Indictment accuses high-level officials in Sinaloa of offences such as drug trafficking, weapons offences and kidnapping The US justice department has charge... US charges Sinaloa governor and other Mexican officials with drug trafficking offences Indictment accuses high-level officials in Sinaloa of offences such as drug trafficking, weapons offences and kidnapping The US justice department has charge... Share
Whales Apr 29, 2026 Blobs of fat and the smell of rotting garbage: at an idyllic Sydney beach, a 25-tonne sperm whale slowly disintegrates Authorities are yet to decide how they will move the body of the massive creature, which is attracting humans, eagles – and plenty of sharksFollow our Austra... Blobs of fat and the smell of rotting garbage: at an idyllic Sydney beach, a 25-tonne sperm whale slowly disintegrates Authorities are yet to decide how they will move the body of the massive creature, which is attracting humans, eagles – and plenty of sharksFollow our Austra... Share
New Orleans Apr 29, 2026 New Orleans sheriff indicted on 30 counts just days before term ends Susan Hutson accused of malfeasance and other crimes that enabled 2025 mass escape from Louisiana jailThe sheriff of New Orleans was hit on Wednesday with a... New Orleans sheriff indicted on 30 counts just days before term ends Susan Hutson accused of malfeasance and other crimes that enabled 2025 mass escape from Louisiana jailThe sheriff of New Orleans was hit on Wednesday with a... Share
US crime Apr 29, 2026 Prosecutors release detailed description of how D4vd allegedly killed teen girl New court document made public in case of singer charged with murder and sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas HernandezProsecutors described in a new court document... Prosecutors release detailed description of how D4vd allegedly killed teen girl New court document made public in case of singer charged with murder and sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas HernandezProsecutors described in a new court document... Share
Florida Apr 29, 2026 Florida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midterms Vote comes on same day the US supreme court rolls back a key provision of the Voting Rights ActThe Florida legislature approved a new congressional map inten... Florida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midterms Vote comes on same day the US supreme court rolls back a key provision of the Voting Rights ActThe Florida legislature approved a new congressional map inten... Share
US military Apr 29, 2026 World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment USS Gerald R Ford to sail home after 10-month spell including role in Maduro capture and Middle East warThe world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald... World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment USS Gerald R Ford to sail home after 10-month spell including role in Maduro capture and Middle East warThe world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald... Share
Germany Apr 29, 2026 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 IranThe US may reduce its number o... 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 IranThe US may reduce its number o... Share
Australian universities Apr 29, 2026 Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry Human rights commissioner says alleged jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app o... Student’s alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy protests sparks calls for inquiry Human rights commissioner says alleged jailing highlights the ‘growing risks of transnational repression’ in AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app o... Share
Merz Apr 29, 2026 Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany as He Lashes Out at Merz The comments came after the German chancellor said that Iran has “humiliated” the United States. Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany as He Lashes Out at Merz The comments came after the German chancellor said that Iran has “humiliated” the United States. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 29, 2026 Trump Administration Announces Moves to Sharply Curtail Gun Regulations The changes are in keeping with the administration’s pledge to cut back on gun restrictions. Trump Administration Announces Moves to Sharply Curtail Gun Regulations The changes are in keeping with the administration’s pledge to cut back on gun restrictions. Share
Prison Escapes Apr 29, 2026 Sheriff of New Orleans Jail Where 10 Inmates Escaped Is Indicted Susan Hutson, the sheriff of Orleans Parish, faces 30 counts, and the jail’s chief financial officer was also indicted. Sheriff of New Orleans Jail Where 10 Inmates Escaped Is Indicted Susan Hutson, the sheriff of Orleans Parish, faces 30 counts, and the jail’s chief financial officer was also indicted. Share
Endometriosis Apr 29, 2026 Trial of non-invasive endometriosis scan boosts hopes for quicker diagnosis Results suggest radiotracer maraciclatide can ‘light up’ condition on scan and reduce need for investigative surgeryA non-invasive scan for endometriosis has... Trial of non-invasive endometriosis scan boosts hopes for quicker diagnosis Results suggest radiotracer maraciclatide can ‘light up’ condition on scan and reduce need for investigative surgeryA non-invasive scan for endometriosis has... Share
