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All Amazon Prime members eligible to claim free gifts worth £330
Cliff Notes – All Amazon Prime members eligible to claim free gifts worth £330 Amazon Prime members can claim free games valued at over £335 throughout April, with new titles released weekly. The initial offerings include popular games like Minecraft Legends and Mafia III: Definitive Edition, with additional titles becoming available later in the month. To access these free games, members simply need to have an Amazon Prime subscription and download them via Prime Gaming. Amazon Prime members eligible to claim free gifts Amazon Prime members are eligible for free gifts this month or so the company claim. Amazon Prime members are eligible for free gifts more than £335 – and this is not an April Fools’ joke. The service reveals freebies are available for those paying for Prime membership each month, giving them greater value for their money. Included in this month’s batch are a bunch of free games, with the full list below, including Minecraft Legends and Mafia III: Definitive Edition. The releases will be staggered throughout the month, with more unlocked every
JD Vance ‘power move’ marks him out as favourite to be presidential candidate
JD Vance’s appointment as finance chair of the Republican National Committee positions him as a strong contender for the 2028 presidential nomination, according to former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Vice President – JD Vance Republican
Vice President – JD Vance Republican elected on Donald Trump’s ticket in the 2023 November elections. Vice President – JD Vance Republican James David Vance aka JD Vance is a Senator from Ohio and a Vice President of the United States. He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 2022 and served from January 3, 2023, until January 10, 2025, when he resigned to become Vice President, following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. News from the VP office
Global stock markets react to tariffs - Trillions wiped off markets
Tariff turmoil wipes trillions of dollars off global stock markets – reaction
The story that is dominating every news site – in print and online – today is, of course, the ongoing chaos facing the global stock markets following Donald Trump’s latest US tariffs.
Global stock markets experienced significant declines following President Trump‘s announcement of sweeping tariffs, including a
Asian stocks slid after Wall Street surrendered to a hit by Trump’s tariffs
Asian markets witnessed significant declines following a drastic sell-off on Wall Street, driven by the announcement of new tariffs by the Trump administration.
Stock markets suffer sharp drops after Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs
Global stock markets experienced significant declines following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs, including a 10% tax on imports from the UK.
Rumours swirl Musk could be fired by Trump
White House disputes report on timing of Musk’s departure
Reports indicate that President Trump has informed his inner circle of Elon Musk’s anticipated reduced involvement in government, conflicting with Musk’s ongoing role leading efforts to cut US government spending.
Elon Musk to step back from government role ‘in coming months’
Donald Trump indicated that Elon Musk would leave his government position as a special employee by the end of May, although it remains uncertain if this will occur as scheduled.
Trump announces 'Liberation Day' for US
Trump announces fresh wave of US tariffs as UK hit with 10%
Trump announces fresh wave of US tariffs – Almost all of Thursday’s headlines are dissecting the tariffs announced by the US president yesterday. The UK was hit with a baseline 10% tariff, whilst the EU (who are preparing to retaliate) were hit with a 20% levy – some countries fared
Trump unveils 10% tariff on UK imports and 20% on EU
Trump is now holding up a large chart showing a table titled “Reciprocal Tariffs”, which compares tariffs imposed by other countries on the US versus Washington’s own levies.
Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on EU goods heightens fears over trade war
Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on EU goods heightens fears over trade war The FT reports Donald Trump has threatened to slap 25 per cent tariffs on imports from the EU, as he lashed out at the bloc, saying it “was formed to screw the United States”. The remarks came
The latest US tariffs - Trump promises Golden Age for Americans
Sir Keir Starmer says US-UK trade talks ‘well advanced’ and rejects ‘knee-jerk’ response to Donald Trump tariffs
Sir Keir Starmer confirmed that US-UK trade discussions are “well advanced” but anticipated incoming tariffs from Donald Trump, asserting the need for a careful response rather than immediate action.
Global stock markets fall heavily on Monday
The US President suggested his next round of tariff announcements, expected on Wednesday, will hit all countries, rather than just those who sell more goods to the US than they buy.
Trump considers seeking third term
Donald Trump plans for a third term despite the law
Donald Trump’s recent interviews in which he expressed he might seek a third term as president, despite US law limiting presidents to two terms in office, is dominating news everywhere – not just the United States.
His plans have been met with widespread criticism
Prince Harry’s charity row – Trump outburst at Putin – Trump plans for a third term
Monday’s headlines reflect a variety of domestic and international stories, with Prince Harry’s charity scandal and the latest from Donald Trump’s administration dominating many news sites and newspapers.
There is, of course, widespread coverage of the devastation across Myanmar as the United Nations appeals for more
Ruben Amorim: ‘Crazy’ to think Man United can win Premier League
Ruben Amorim said he would be “crazy” to think Manchester United can win the Premier League next season. United are languishing 13th in the table and will kick off against neighbours Manchester City on Sunday 36 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Bosnian Serbs declare German official persona non grata
Cliff Notes – Bosnian Serbs declare German official persona non grata German Secretary of State for European Affairs, Anna Lührmann, was expelled from Republika Srpska after meeting with opposition groups, amidst threats from RS leader Milorad Dodik’s representatives. The Bosnian
Onlookers ‘strike gold’ after seeing Ed Sheeran gig outside King’s Cross station
Cliff Notes Ed Sheeran performed an impromptu street gig outside King’s Cross station, showcasing new track "Azizam" and popular hits like "Perfect" and "Bad Habits". Spectators described the atmosphere as "amazing", with some feeling fortunate to see Sheeran perform in
US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
Cliff Notes – US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island A 24-year-old American man was arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island, home to the isolated Sentinelese tribe, obnoxiously carrying a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as
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