International Trade and World Market May 1, 2026 Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries. See more
Smartphones May 1, 2026 Parents already have controls over smartphones – they should use them | Letters Nick Price points out the features on Apple and Android phones that can help parents keep their children safeA crucial facility seems to be missing from the... Parents already have controls over smartphones – they should use them | Letters Nick Price points out the features on Apple and Android phones that can help parents keep their children safeA crucial facility seems to be missing from the... Share
World news May 1, 2026 Why has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? - The Latest Six months after a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, more than 800 civilians have been killed and living conditions remain “absolutely horrendous”. Meanwhile,... Why has the world lost sight of the suffering of Palestinians? - The Latest Six months after a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, more than 800 civilians have been killed and living conditions remain “absolutely horrendous”. Meanwhile,... Share
US-Israel war on Iran May 1, 2026 Pro-Trump commentator snaps and drops F-bomb on CNN when asked to justify Iran war Scott Jennings was questioned by Adam Mockler about political concessions gained by the US in its war on IranScott Jennings, CNN’s most prominent pro-Trump c... Pro-Trump commentator snaps and drops F-bomb on CNN when asked to justify Iran war Scott Jennings was questioned by Adam Mockler about political concessions gained by the US in its war on IranScott Jennings, CNN’s most prominent pro-Trump c... Share
Zayn Malik May 1, 2026 Zayn Malik cancels all US dates of upcoming tour following illness Former One Direction member cancelled US shows after recent hospitalization for an unspecified illnessZayn Malik, the musician formerly in One Direction, has... Zayn Malik cancels all US dates of upcoming tour following illness Former One Direction member cancelled US shows after recent hospitalization for an unspecified illnessZayn Malik, the musician formerly in One Direction, has... Share
Antisemitism May 1, 2026 ‘What’s our red line?’ British Jews question their safety As antisemitic incidents rise, some Jewish people are asking if it’s time to leave – and where they might go nextFor many Jews sitting down with family and f... ‘What’s our red line?’ British Jews question their safety As antisemitic incidents rise, some Jewish people are asking if it’s time to leave – and where they might go nextFor many Jews sitting down with family and f... Share
Teaching May 1, 2026 Ofsted inspections pushing headteachers to ‘point of destruction’, union chief says NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoringSchool leaders are being pressurised “to th... Ofsted inspections pushing headteachers to ‘point of destruction’, union chief says NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoringSchool leaders are being pressurised “to th... Share
Israel May 1, 2026 Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation Israeli foreign ministry denounce ‘shameful act’ after footage shows man pushing woman to the ground and kicking herA video of an attack on a French Catholic... Video of attack on French nun in Jerusalem causes widespread condemnation Israeli foreign ministry denounce ‘shameful act’ after footage shows man pushing woman to the ground and kicking herA video of an attack on a French Catholic... Share
Global development May 1, 2026 Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in EldoretHugged, cheered and adorned with garla... Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in EldoretHugged, cheered and adorned with garla... Share
May 1, 2026 Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week. Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week. Share
Demonstrations May 1, 2026 May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S. Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy. May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S. Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy. Share
Cooking and Cookbooks May 1, 2026 The Lasting Influence of Edna Lewis’s ‘Taste of Country Cooking’ Fifty years since its publication, the Virginia chef and writer’s pioneering cookbook continues to hold sway. The Lasting Influence of Edna Lewis’s ‘Taste of Country Cooking’ Fifty years since its publication, the Virginia chef and writer’s pioneering cookbook continues to hold sway. Share
Sex Crimes May 1, 2026 Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022. Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022. Share
