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
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
Health Apr 29, 2026 Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say Report calls for tough action to combat ‘escalating and unsustainable burden’ of liver-related problems in EuropeGovernments in Europe should impose much hig... Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say Report calls for tough action to combat ‘escalating and unsustainable burden’ of liver-related problems in EuropeGovernments in Europe should impose much hig... Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 29, 2026 Hegseth Cites Falsehood to Defend His Firing of Senior Officers The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false. Hegseth Cites Falsehood to Defend His Firing of Senior Officers The defense secretary said at a House hearing that President Barack Obama had fired 197 generals, a figure that the Pentagon previously acknowledged was false. Share
Royal Families Apr 29, 2026 What the Royal State Dinner Guest List Says About Trump’s America There were at least 10 American billionaires, six Fox News hosts, assorted presidential pals, no Democratic politicians and not so many British. What the Royal State Dinner Guest List Says About Trump’s America There were at least 10 American billionaires, six Fox News hosts, assorted presidential pals, no Democratic politicians and not so many British. Share
