Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:53:53 GMT
There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:46 GMT
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:54:08 GMT
No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.
A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:17:58 GMT
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.
Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:47:41 GMT
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
Trump's face to feature on commemorative US passports
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:41:00 GMT
The passports will be released as part of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Reform is not racist, Welsh leader says in heated election debate
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:07:25 GMT
Wales' big six parties clashed in the TV debate less than two weeks before the Senedd election.
America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:21 GMT
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.
US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:48:49 GMT
The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
Face serum advert banned over 'five years younger' claim
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:02:15 GMT
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.
