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Cliff Notes A military flypast celebrating 80 years since VE Day is scheduled for 5 May, featuring the RAF’s Red Arrows and various military aircraft, including Typhoons and F-35s. The event will commence with a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace, involving over 1,300 members of the UK Armed Forces. Spectators outside London can also view the flypast, as it will cover areas including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Buckinghamshire, with specific time slots for…

Politics dominates, of course, as the US economy officially shrunk in the first quarter of Trump 2.0 amid sweeping tariffs.

US and Ukraine sign a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources.

There are reports Tesla are looking to replace Elon Musk as CEO – although this has since been rejected by the car company.

What’s dominating the USA news headlines? Politics, politics, politics! Protests are sweeping the US – as are measles – with anti-Trump and anti-Musk protests expected in Florida today, there’s coverage of the US economy as fears of a recession start to climb and perhaps the biggest story for the US today is news that the US and Ukraine sign minerals deal in major breakthrough.

NASA’s Lucy mission has achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing the first detailed images of a massive, peanut-shaped asteroid named Dinkinesh.

King’s gratitude for community of care defying cancer In his most personal message since he was diagnosed with cancer last February, the King has said that “the darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion”. Charles, 76, has said that his own experience with the disease has given him a greater appreciation of the work that organisations and individuals do for those the 390,000 people who are diagnosed with cancer in the…

King’s cancer message of hope King Charles has said his cancer experience, as ‘frightening’ as it is, has brought into ‘sharp focus the very best of humanity’. The monarch, 76, was diagnosed with the disease less than 18 months after beginning his reign. He receives weekly treatment. Charles and palace officials alike have said, time and time again, that the king is on the road to recovery – and probably working a tad too much,…

Take risks love deeply is the King’s message of hope to cancer patients The King has spoken of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” of receiving a cancer diagnosis, in the most personal reflection of his own battle with the disease. Ahead of hosting a special reception for cancer charities at Buckingham Palace this evening, in a written message Charles told of his appreciation for the “profound impact of human connection”, observing how “the…

Charles’ cancer message – King: My rebellious hope KING Charles says cancer diagnosis is “daunting and at times frightening” but the “darkest moments of illness can be illuminated by the greatest compassion” as he hails health heroes. Charles, who has been treated for cancer every week for more than a year, penned an optimistic message saying “cancer diagnosis need never mean facing the future without hope and support”. The front page of The Sun this…

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…

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…

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.

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.

Erin Patterson, 50, faces charges of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms and attempted murder of another, claiming the incident was a “terrible accident.”

Tesla’s board is actively seeking a successor for Elon Musk, having approached executive search firms about a month ago.

The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.

The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).

Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.

The US Treasury has established an American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund, intended to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Tony Blair’s recent comments on net zero have sparked headlines interpreting them as critical of Labour’s climate strategy, particularly ahead of local elections.

Miriam Haley, a key witness in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, described her feelings during the alleged 2006 assault, stating she felt “the unthinkable was happening.”

The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.

Donald Trump’s assertion of having “ended inflation” contradicts official data, which recorded a rise to 2.4% in March, indicating that inflation had begun to decline prior to his second term.