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Rachel Reeves says she is confident over UK fuel supplies
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
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US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC
The proposed 250-foot arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
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Top Foreign Office official Olly Robbins to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
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Private credit worries, daytime heist, rare Titanic artifact: Catch up on the day’s stories | CNN
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Asian Stocks May Fall on Concern War Will Drag On: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia looked set to open lower Friday as investors weighed a barrage of headlines on the Middle East conflict, including warnings the US-Iran war may drag on for months.
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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
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Trump Officials Urge Oil Industry to Boost Output Amid War
Trump administration officials urged US oil producers to boost output, driving home a message to the industry that’s become more urgent amid the war in Iran.
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Trump Says Mamdani ‘Destroying’ NY as Mayor Vows to Tax the Rich
President Donald Trump assailed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, warning that his push to ramp up taxes on the wealthy would be destructive to the nation’s largest city.
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US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’
Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people ‘across our hemisphere’ who allegedly undermined US.
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Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
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First Brands Left With Lawsuits as Major Asset After Bankruptcy
After bankrupt auto-parts maker First Brands Group sells its remaining operations and liquidates shuttered factories, its primary assets will be lawsuits designed to collect money for creditors, the company said in court Thursday.
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Europe Looks to Contain Trump’s Fury as It Hosts Hormuz Summit
The UK and France will host a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Europe seeks to rebut US claims that it’s not doing enough to secure the waterway.
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US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke
Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
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Two Goldman Sachs Investment Bankers to Depart, Adding to String of Exits in Asia
Two senior bankers plan to leave Goldman Sachs Group Inc. after seven years in the firm’s Asia business, adding to a string of recent exits that underscore the challenges facing the US lender in the region, according to people familiar with the matter.
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What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?
Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.
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Treasury’s Cash Pile Jumps Most Since September on Tax Day
Tax‑day inflows jolted the US Treasury’s cash balance on Wednesday, lifting it by the most since September, a shift that briefly pulled liquidity out of the financial system even as pressures remained contained.
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Kone Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire TK Elevator
Kone Oyj is in advanced talks to acquire TK Elevator in what’s set to be one of Europe’s biggest takeovers this year, people familiar with the matter said.
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FAA Orders O’Hare Flight Cuts Amid American, United Turf War
The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to slash flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport this summer to prevent overscheduling and flight disruptions, further complicating a turf war between United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American A…
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Asia Relying on US Crude to Replace Middle East Supply
Asian refiners have grown increasingly reliant on US crude as oil-starved fuel makers scour the globe to replace Middle Eastern supply and stave off shortages that could ripple through the broader economy.
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Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel
Rights advocates hail ‘historic’ shift as 40 out of 47 Democratic senators vote to block military bulldozers to Israel.
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Trump put Vance in charge of Iran peace talks. He’s now quizzing people on his vice president’s performance
With Vice President JD Vance, a one-time Iran war skeptic, now tasked with brokering a deal to end it, President Donald Trump has been monitoring his progress closely and inquiring with various friends and advisers how they’d rank his performance, according t…
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Trump picks Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead CDC
President Donald Trump is nominating a former Coast Guard officer and public health official to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Murderer Glyn Razzell who killed his wife Linda gets parole
Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.
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US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump’s power to wage Iran war
Nearly all Democrats voted in favour, a day after a similar resolution failed in the US Senate along party lines.
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Diving off ‘a skyscraper backwards’: Artemis II astronauts describe their historic mission
The Artemis II crew, fresh off a bold and risky mission that captured the hearts of a nation in tumult, are set to take questions Thursday for the first time since their return.
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Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City of London
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".
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‘Whose is he?’: A Gaza father’s fight for a child who might not be his
Mohammed Lubbad’s wife Amal was pregnant when she died in Israeli air strikes. Then he was told she had given birth.
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No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan’s prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
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Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll strongly praised an Army chief who was fired earlier this month by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but conceded that civilian leadership of the military gets “to pick the leaders that they want.”
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Gen. Caine shows how US blockade against Iran began | CNN Politics
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine explains how the US blockade of Iran began at a Pentagon press briefing.
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Victoria Beckham says she and Sir David have 'always tried to be best parents' amid Brooklyn row
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.
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Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK
No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
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Benjamin Field's Maids Moreton murder conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
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‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies
“You must report immediately in case of any security incident,” read a text message sent to phones in the United Arab Emirates from “MOI” during the Iran war. But the country’s Ministry of Interior never sent such an alert. It later cautioned residents agains…
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UK preparing for food shortages in worst case Iran scenario
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.
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US warns Iran to make a deal or else fighting will resume
The Trump administration feels “good about prospects of a deal” with Iran, the White House said, noting that a potential second round of talks would likely be held in Pakistan. Follow along for live updates.
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Iran war live: Pakistan in push for new round of US-Iran peace negotiations
At least 2,167 people have been killed and more than 7,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2.
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Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace
Fans of “The Pitt” are watching different versions of the show. A small but vocal group of them blame Noah Wyle, the Emmy-winning star, for creative decisions they disagree with. Cue the backlash to the backlash.
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Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection
CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.
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