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.
On the 100th day of Donald Trump’s second term, correspondents reflect on significant events, including deportations and trade tariffs.
Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been eventful, to say the least. The US President has threatened to turn the US’s closest ally (Canada) into the 51st state, he’s started a trade war with just about everyone (only to back down), deported US citizens to an El Salvador mega-prison and given Elon Musk and an ungodly amount of power.
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts and possession of bladed articles after attempting to access the Israeli embassy in London armed with two knives.
Gerry Adams legal case against BBC due before Dublin court Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams’s court case against the BBC over allegations about the murder of an MI5 spy is due to begin. Claims were made in a BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight programme in 2016 over who sanctioned the killing of British spy Denis Donaldson. Mr Donaldson, 55, was shot dead at a cottage near Glenties in Co Donegal in April 2006 after having…
Bayoh probe turmoil amid police union fairness fear The long-running public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father-of-two in police custody has been plunged into uncertainty amid allegations against its chair and legal action by the organisation representing rank-and-file police officers. The inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh has scheduled a hearing later this summer regarding the conduct of Lord Bracadale. The former High Court judge has helmed the inquiry since…
Blair blows hole in labour’s net zero plan Sir Tony Blair has warned that plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by stopping the use of fossil fuels are “doomed to fail”. The former prime minister urged countries around the world to focus instead on using new technology to expand the availability of green energy. He also argued that voters in developed countries were rejecting climate change policies because of the cost to their pocket and lifestyle. The front…
Net zero is doomed Blair tells Starmer Sir Tony Blair has attacked Sir Keir Starmer’s net zero policies. The former prime minister said it was wrong that people were “being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know that their impact on global emissions is minimal”. In a significant intervention, Sir Tony said politicians must face “inconvenient facts” that “present policy solutions are inadequate”. His language echoes that of Kemi Badenoch,…
Mark Carney vows ‘Trump will never break us’ after historic election win The White House has taunted Mark Carney over Donald Trump’s desire to turn Canada into America’s 51st state, saying a remarkable election result does not change that plan – even as Mr Trump himself congratulated the Canadian prime minister on his victory. Mr Carney’s Liberal Party won following a campaign dominated by the US president’s trade war, but short of gaining an outright…
Trump makes trade deal with UK second-order priority, officials say Donald Trump has made a trade deal with the UK a second-order priority, sources have told the Guardian, hampering British attempts to meet their mid-May deadline. US officials have decided to split their negotiations with more than a dozen other countries into three phases, with the UK being placed in either phase two or three, according to people who have been briefed on the talks.…
