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Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
How Trump's Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn't as Scary as It Once Was.
Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.

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Trump said his blockade would cause Iran's oil industry to 'explode' this week. Why that won't happen (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Last on King Charles's U.S. Tour: A Potluck and a Win for Scottish Whisky
King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a ceremonial farewell at the White House before attending a block party in Front Royal, Va.

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Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsApr 30, 2026
Hegseth doubles down on attacking dissenters on Iran war as 'biggest adversary'
Hegseth criticizes "defeatists from the cheap seats" in Congress in hearing.

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Maker of Dove soap, Axe deodorant warns of small, 'frequent' price hikes due to war in Iran (CBC Top Stories)
Oil Price Hits Wartime High Above $120 a Barrel as Iran War Standoff Continues (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
The Homeland Security Shutdown Ends
Also, Maine's governor bows out of a crucial Senate race. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London
The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.

CBC Top StoriesApr 30, 2026
New Banksy statue appears in London
Banksy's artwork has yet again appeared in London.



BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
US House votes to end partial government shutdown after 76 days
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 30, 2026
Zohran Mamdani would ask King Charles to return Kohinoor Diamond — but return it where?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to serve rest of prison term under house arrest (CBC Top Stories)
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says (BBC News Front Page | World)

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green after the latest attack
There is shock and anger among the Jewish community in Golders Green after the latest attack.

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U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people (NPR Topics: News)

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.

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UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel New Era of Redistricting Wars
The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics.

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
California gas prices hit $6 per gallon as fuel costs jump nearly 30 cents in a week across the U.S.
Fuel costs are rising after it gas became clear that Iran is not reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil export corridors in the world.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
After Supreme Court Decision, Louisiana Weighs Redrawing House Maps
It was not immediately clear whether Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, would postpone the May 16 primary election for House races after the court ruled the state's congressional districts unconstitutional.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
What to Know About the Stabbing Attack Against 2 Jewish Men in London
The British police said the attack on Wednesday was being treated as terrorism, and they warned of rising antisemitic hate crimes.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices
Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period that included the first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran
The U.S. economy revved up in the first three months of the year, despite a spike in energy prices caused by the war with Iran.

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
Apple revenue guidance tops estimates on booming iPhone, Mac demand
Apple reported 17% revenue growth, topping estimates, even as iPhone sales came up short.

NPR Headline NewsApr 30, 2026
Taxpayers might pay millions more to fight wildfires as jet fuel skyrockets
The Iran war has nearly doubled jet fuel prices in the United States. That means the bill for firefighting aircraft operations this summer will likely rise by tens of millions of dollars.

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

CBC Top StoriesApr 30, 2026
Britney Spears charged in California with driving under the influence
The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanour count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.



BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

NYTimes GlobalApr 30, 2026
Britney Spears Is Charged With D.U.I. Involving Drugs and Alcohol
Officers in California observed the pop star driving fast and erratically in March. After she was arrested, she checked herself into a treatment facility.

ABC NewsApr 30, 2026
Trump administration pitches others to join new coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The "Maritime Freedom Construct" would coordinate diplomatic efforts.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval
The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight.

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
Apple execs to talk China and tariffs, but will avoid discussing foldable iPhone, per traders on Kalshi
Apple is set to report earnings after the bell on Thursday, with its conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish "new legal frameworks" for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.

ABC NewsApr 30, 2026
King Charles III visit live updates: Charles, Camilla say goodbye to Trumps
Follow along for live updates as King Charles and Camilla embark on their state visit to the United States

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
Bank of England faces the 'most difficult combination,' says governor Bailey as energy prices soar
Bank of England policymakers must contend with the "most difficult combination" of economic effects, according to governor Andrew Bailey

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Rising Fuel Prices Force Policymakers to Weigh Excruciating Choices
The Bank of England and European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as officials search for signs of possible longer-term damage and warn of the impact of a prolonged energy shock.

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
Brent crude hits 4-year high, soaring past $126, as U.S. military to reportedly brief Trump on action against Iran
Brent crude has surged to its highest levels since mid-2022, LSEG data shows, as the Middle East conflict chokes supplies.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisApr 30, 2026
UAExit adds momentum to the Opec doom loop
The Emirates' departure reflects the cartel's declining market share and the ongoing energy transition

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 30, 2026
Penalty king Wood 'last piece of puzzle' for Forest
Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back - and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 30, 2026
'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's remarkable VAR rant
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
For Many in Maine, No Tears Over Mills's Exit From Senate Race
Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, relieved — to see her exit.

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills says she's suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate (NPR Headline News)

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semis
John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling
Louisiana suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander."

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

ABC NewsApr 30, 2026
LIV Golf to lose investment from Saudi Arabia, fund says
LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed men's professional golf league, has lost funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

NYTimes GlobalApr 30, 2026
Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, Suspends Senate Campaign
Her withdrawal reflected the strength of her primary opponent, Graham Platner, as well as the mixed recruitment record of Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, as his party tries to reclaim the Senate.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act
The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfare
Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 30, 2026
Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
New York's mayor made the comments hours before meeting King Charles, but it's unclear if he brought up the diamond.

BBC News Front Page | WorldApr 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

NYTimes GlobalApr 29, 2026
What the Royal State Dinner Guest List Says About Trump's America
There were at least 10 American billionaires, six Fox News hosts, assorted presidential pals, no Democratic politicians and not so many British.

NPR Headline NewsApr 29, 2026
DOD officials say Iran war has cost $25 billion so far during Congressional grilling
The Pentagon says that the cost of the war with Iran is estimated to be some $25 billion. Defense officials were appearing on the Hill for budget discussions.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisApr 29, 2026
The twilight of Opec
UAE's departure leaves Saudi Arabia trying to hold together a fractious cartel

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedent. Who could be next?
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is reverberating across global energy markets, sparking questions on who else could follow.

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.

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 29, 2026
Trump warns Iran 'better get smart' as he weighs military options over Strait of 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.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisApr 29, 2026
Opec without the UAE
Plus, gilts hit rough water

NYTimes GlobalApr 29, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map, Another Blow to Voting Rights Act
The court struck down the voting map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander in a move that could make it harder for lawmakers to create majority-minority voting districts.

Washington Post World NewsApr 29, 2026
U.K. investigates attacks on Jewish targets for possible links to Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks after two men were stabbed in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London.
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