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BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Oil price jumps to $117 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 29, 2026
King Charles delivers pointed message on U.S. visit amid rising tensions with Trump
A toast, a bell and a few well-placed punchlines

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 29, 2026
U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of Iran War Reverberate
The national average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.23, following oil prices upward as supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.

ABC NewsApr 29, 2026
WATCH: King Charles, Trump share quips, tout US-UK relationship at state dinner
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday evening for a state dinner in the East Room.

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At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump (Int'l Herald Tribune)

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 29, 2026
Trump warns Iran 'better get smart soon' as he weighs military options over Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned Iran "better get smart soon" Wednesday, as he weighed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with peace talks at an impasse.

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Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started (ABC News)

NPR Topics: NewsApr 29, 2026
UAE OPEC
The UAE says it will leave OPEC, amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the chaos of the Iran war.

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UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedent. Who could be next? (CNBC World News)
It's Not Just War That's Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC (NYT Middle East)

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
The diplomacy at play behind the King's speeches
How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 29, 2026
King Charles argues for stronger cooperation in speech to a joint meeting of Congress
In an address before a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, King Charles III sought to highlight the importance of the transatlantic relationship between the United States and Great Britain.

CBC Top StoriesApr 29, 2026
Trump's move to deport Haitian, Syrian immigrants goes to Supreme Court, with possible wider implications
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in Washington over the legality of a move by Donald Trump's administration to revoke temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents from Haiti and Syria, but a ruling could potentially impact even more immigrants.



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The Supreme Court Should Stop ICE From Racially Profiling (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 29, 2026
New York City Wants to Redesign Park Avenue. Here's How It Might Look.
The city plans to widen the median on an 11-block stretch of the boulevard, removing two traffic lanes, to provide space where people can stroll or linger.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 29, 2026
Counterterrorism Police Investigating Stabbing in Jewish Area in London
Two men who were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday were reported in stable condition, the police said. One man was arrested.

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine
Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

Washington Post World NewsApr 29, 2026
Starmer condemns wave of attacks on Jewish targets after 2 stabbed in London
The stabbing in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London followed Britain's summoning of the Iranian ambassador over "unacceptable and inflammatory comments."

NPR Topics: NewsApr 29, 2026
SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.

ABC NewsApr 29, 2026
Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine's drone reach
A new long-range drone attack has reportedly set an oil facility in Russia's Perm region on fire

NYTimes GlobalApr 29, 2026
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC's Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
Major data center company pauses investment decisions in Middle East amid Iran war, CEO tells CNBC
Regional uncertainty hangs over the previously booming AI infrastructure and data center sector in the region.

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote
Current Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced a barrage of criticism from Trump over his refusal to slash interest rates as much as the president wants.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
PM defends record as Badenoch says he squandered election win
The prime minister and Conservative leader argue over welfare and defence spending ahead of May elections.

ABC NewsApr 29, 2026
Fed to announce what may be the final rate decision under Powell
The announcement may be the final rate move under Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
Treasury yields tick higher as investors await Fed decision
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of what could be Jerome Powell's final policy meeting as Fed chair.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?
As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 29, 2026
Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year
U.S. gas prices have hit a fresh record since the start of the war with Iran, according to the motor club AAA.

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
Jet fuel bidding war breaks out as airlines confront ‘global stress test' over shortages and cancellations
The continent must "fight for every cargo" in what analysts have dubbed a "global stress test" for the airline industry.

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Spirit Airlines Should Die. Why Is Trump Trying to Save It? (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
King Charles gets ovation for Congress speech warning of volatile world
He tells US lawmakers his address comes the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever "in times of great uncertainty".

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears
The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

CBC Top StoriesApr 29, 2026
Families of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victims suing OpenAI in California
The families of the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history are taking OpenAI to court in California "to pursue landmark damage awards," according to firm Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott.



BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group
Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

BBC Front PageApr 29, 2026
Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
The lawsuits, filed in California, accuse OpenAI and Sam Altman of negligence and abetting a mass shooting by failing to flag the suspect's ChatGPT activity.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
'Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight'
The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up bout, says promoter Frank Warren.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge
A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 29, 2026
Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

ABC NewsApr 29, 2026
Iran live updates: Trump says 'no more Mr. Nice Guy' if Iran refuses nuclear deal
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 28, 2026
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world's oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 28, 2026
OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company's Early Years
In the trial's first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that's nonsense.

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Musk and Altman to face off over the future of OpenAI in trial (NPR Headline News)

CNBC World NewsApr 28, 2026
U.S. oil hovers near $100 on report Trump dissatisfied with Iran's proposal to open Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over a potential de-escalation keeping markets on edge.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 28, 2026
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.

CNBC World NewsApr 28, 2026
Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday
In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair, he and his fellow policymakers are likely to continue their cautious approach.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 28, 2026
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
The Gulf government has long complained about the group's quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC's influence.

CNBC World NewsApr 28, 2026
U.S. warns banks of sanctions risk over China ‘teapot' refineries handling Iranian oil
The alert said China purchases approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapot refineries accounting for the majority of these imports.

ABC NewsApr 28, 2026
How does Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ?
A review of some cases cited by acting AG Todd Blanche as being similar to the indictment against James Comey suggests the Comey case could face a steeper hurdle.

BBC Front PageApr 28, 2026
Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
The charge stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

BBC Front PageApr 28, 2026
White House wants Department of Homeland Security to reopen for World Cup
White House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 28, 2026
DOJ Secures New James Comey Indictment Over Alleged Threat Against Trump
The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 28, 2026
Britain Summons Iran's Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran's embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland' campaign.

CBC Top StoriesApr 28, 2026
Former FBI director James Comey indicted again — this time over '86 47' seashell post
Former FBI director James Comey was indicted again on Tuesday, this time in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against U.S. President Donald Trump.



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Grand jury indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time (NPR Topics: News)

NPR Topics: NewsApr 28, 2026
As trial against OpenAI begins, Elon Musk seeks Sam Altman's ouster
If Musk gets what he's asking for, it would radically re-shape one of the world's leading AI companies.

NYTimes GlobalApr 28, 2026
After Another Attempt on Trump's Life, Is Political Violence on the Rise in the U.S.?
A conversation with Sean Westwood, a professor at Dartmouth who tracks political violence and Americans' perceptions of it.

Washington Post World NewsApr 28, 2026
U.S. weighs Iranian proposal that would open Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks
Iranian negotiators are seeking separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.

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Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts (NPR Topics: News)
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