Europe Apr 30, 2026 Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was. Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage. Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was. Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage. See more
UK news Apr 30, 2026 Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starme... Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack The prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’Golders Green attack – latest updatesKeir Starme... Share
Press freedom Apr 30, 2026 Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowe... Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years amid growing authoritarian pressure The World Press Freedom Index, which assessed 180 countries, finds established journalism is ‘being asphyxiated’Press freedom around the world is at its lowe... Share
Art Apr 30, 2026 German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88 Prominent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and... German artist Georg Baselitz dies aged 88 Prominent contemporary visual artist explored range of techniques across six decades of workThe German artist Georg Baselitz, whose expressive paintings and... Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 30, 2026 Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act. Chief Justice Roberts Played the Long Game on Voting Rights Since his early days as a lawyer and in his first years on the bench, the chief justice has worked to limit the force of the Voting Rights Act. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 30, 2026 Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making. Trump Administration Casts Host of Policies Under Biden as Anti-Christian A new report is the latest effort by the Justice Department to argue that it is removing political bias from prosecutorial decision-making. Share
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations Apr 30, 2026 Man Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt To Stay in Jail For Now Cole Tomas Allen’s lawyers said he was in 24-hour lockdown and asked for him to be placed in less restrictive conditions. Allen is due back in court on May 11. Man Charged in Trump Assassination Attempt To Stay in Jail For Now Cole Tomas Allen’s lawyers said he was in 24-hour lockdown and asked for him to be placed in less restrictive conditions. Allen is due back in court on May 11. Share
United States Politics and Government Apr 30, 2026 How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation. How the Voting Rights Decision May Block the Rise of Young Black Leaders Black Democrats in the South already face steep challenges when seeking political office. But the Supreme Court’s ruling could be felt for a generation. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it... How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 30, 2026 Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would reta... Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would reta... Share
Art Apr 30, 2026 Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity. Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity. Share
Palantir Apr 30, 2026 Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agenciesGet our breaking news email, free app or d... Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’ Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agenciesGet our breaking news email, free app or d... Share
Michael Apr 30, 2026 ‘A profound depiction’: Michael Jackson fans support divisive biopic as film smashes records The long-delayed film has fans dancing in the aisles and has taken more than $200m at the box officeOn Wednesday evening, revelers gathered in the lobby of N... ‘A profound depiction’: Michael Jackson fans support divisive biopic as film smashes records The long-delayed film has fans dancing in the aisles and has taken more than $200m at the box officeOn Wednesday evening, revelers gathered in the lobby of N... Share
