Donald Trump’s Middle East tour gains significance amid potential peace talks in Gaza and Ukraine, with a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin on the horizon.
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Hamas has announced the impending release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier and American citizen, as part of ceasefire negotiations with Israel.
A group of 49 white South Africans has begun their relocation to the United States, having been granted refugee status under a programme announced by the Trump administration in February.
The first white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, have been granted refugee status and departed for the US, following a program initiated by President Trump aimed at alleged persecution in South Africa.
President Trump commences a significant Middle East tour, with talks initiated between the U.S. and Hamas for a potential ceasefire in Gaza, following hopes for a hostage release.
Pope Leo, elected less than 24 hours prior, led his first holy mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasising the Church’s role in guiding “the dark nights of this world.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will “defend ourselves alone” against the Houthis after Donald Trump struck a surprise deal with the Iran-backed group.
The prime minister is facing a rebellion from his MPs over planned cuts to welfare that some have warned are “impossible to support” without a “change of direction.”
US-born Robert Prevost, who holds citizenship in both the US and Peru, has been chosen to be the next Pope – following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
Leaders from both countries praised the move as a positive step, but many analysts say it doesn’t significantly change the overall trade relationship.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, holds dual citizenship with Peru, where he served as a missionary for decades.
India’s high commissioner stated that India will respond to any escalation from Pakistan “proportionally and in exactly the same light,” following recent missile strikes on alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan after an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, likely lowering them from 4.5% to 4.25%. This would be the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%, and the second in 2025, as the Bank aims to stimulate borrowing and ease financial pressure on households and businesses.
India and Pakistan’s deadly strikes have left tensions high in the region as the leaders of both countries decide what their next move should be.
A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced.
President Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, a wellness influencer with ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his choice for U.S. Surgeon General, following the withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat.
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from near the eastern port city of Monsanto, reaching distances of up to 800 kilometres before landing in the sea.
Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal with the UK today, following reports from the New York Times.
Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted of all charges, including murder, following the death of Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
During their meeting, Trump praised Carney as “talented” while expressing a desire for Canada to consider joining the US, prompting Carney to assert that Canada “won’t be for sale, ever.”
India has announced it carried out missile strikes targeting nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
President Donald Trump is set to announce a shift in terminology, stating that the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia during his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s security Cabinet has approved an escalated military plan, termed “Gideon’s Chariots,” aimed at the comprehensive control and occupation of Gaza, including the drafting of tens of thousands of reservists.
The new Victims and Courts Bill will impose additional jail time or loss of privileges for criminals who fail to attend sentencing hearings in England and Wales.