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US and Ukraine sign minerals deal after intense talks Ukraine’s deputy prime minister has revealed key details of the ‘historic’ minerals deal which was reached on Wednesday, following months of sometimes fraught negotiations. Yulia Svyrydenko, who signed the agreement alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, says the agreement would have knock-on effects for Ukraine. This morning’s front page of The Independent today 01-05-2025: Kyiv minister reveals key details in ‘historic’ Trump mineral deal King Charles opens up about ‘daunting and frightening’ experience of cancer in personal message Tony Blair backs down on criticism of Government’s net-zero policy

US downturn amid Trump tariffs triggers fears of global slowdown The US economy shrank in the first three months of the year, according to official data, triggering fears of an American recession and a global economic slowdown. Donald Trump, who returned to the White House promising to “make America great again”, sought to blame Joe Biden for the figure. However, economists said it was largely driven by an unprecedented surge in imports, as consumers and companies braced for the president to impose his controversial wave of tariffs. The front page of The Guardian this morning 01-0-2025: US economy shrinks in first…

Cliff Notes – English FA to ban trans players from women’s football next season The English Football Association will implement a ban on transgender players from women’s football starting June 1, 2025, following a Supreme Court ruling defining women biologically. The decision has sparked concern among trans supporters but has been welcomed by the government for providing clarity on the issue. The Scottish FA has also announced a similar ban, reflecting a broader shift in policy regarding transgender participation in women’s sports. English FA to ban trans players from women’s football next season The English Football Association (FA) has said…

The Football Association will ban transgender women from participating in women’s football in England starting from June 1, 2025, following a UK Supreme Court ruling defining women based on biological sex.

US and Ukraine sign mineral deal and the US economy shrinks – two of the international stories you’ll find on the UK newspaper front pages this morning – and you may be wondering why, especially when we have our own local elections taking place.

US political news always has an impact globally but the England local elections won’t be on the front pages of the newspapers today due to rules around media print before election polls open – don’t worry the results will be plastered all over the front pages tomorrow morning until then let’s look at what US political stories are making the UK front pages.

Josh Hazlewood has made a strong comeback in the IPL, leading with 18 wickets in ten matches, raising concerns for Scott Boland’s selection for the World Test Championship final.

King Charles opens up about cancer battle in a deeply personal and rare insight into the monarch’s health.

Charles sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients in a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities. The King opened up about the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones.

The UK is set for the hottest day of the year (so far) today — and the sun is already shining across the capital. With temperatures soaring, it’s not just the weather that’s heating up — the news cycle is packed, too. 

Thursday could be the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest start to May on record.

Macy Gray reflects on the enduring impact of her debut album, On How Life Is, which launched her career 25 years ago and remains a significant part of her identity as an artist.