Iran supreme leader issues defiant statement on strait of Hormuz
Mojtaba Khamenei says Tehran will eliminate ‘enemy’s abuses of the waterway’ and guard its nuclear and missile programmesUS politics live – latest updatesIran’s supreme leader has broken his recent silence with a defiant statement hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes.“Today, two months after the largest military deployment and aggression by the world’s bullies in the region, and the United States’ disgracefu...
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Politics Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner to win Democratic nomination By Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full Bio Caroline Linton Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 9:26 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Th...
Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation
Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraudUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has called on Robert Jenrick to give up almost £40,000 donated to his campaign to be Conservative leader in 2024 following allegations that the sum came from an impermissible foreign donor now convicted of fraud.The party called for Jenrick to make a donation to charity after the Guardian revealed the Electoral Commission has been investigatin...
Jimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Iran war picture with sunglasses and gun: ‘Fat John Wick’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJimmy Kimmel trolls Trump over Iran war picture with sunglasses and gun: ‘Fat John Wick’Late night host Jimmy Kimmel mocks President Donald Trump over latest Iran meme: ‘He looks like Rambo and Dumbo at the same time’Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 13:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remo...
Revealed: UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027
NewsUKUK PoliticsRevealed: UK education and health aid to plummet by up to 72% into 2027Funds for country-to-country help face precipitous drop – with a recovery by 2029 still leaving aid down 20 per cent in cash terms compared to 2024/25Rachel Hagan & Chris StevensonThursday 30 April 2026 13:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Tories are party of aspiration, says Findlay in warning over ‘politics of envy’
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Japan's 'Final Warning' on Yen as US Rate Gap, Iran Tensions Bite | The Pulse 4/30
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Sören Radde, Point72, Head of European Economic Research; Iain Stealey, JPMorgan Asset Management, Fixed Income International CIO; Nive Bhagat, Capgemini CFO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTucker Carlson accuses Trump of failing the country: ‘You’d rather run the world’The former Trump ally-turned-critic claimed the president did not care about everyday Americans and his war on Iran “hasn’t worked”Owen Scott Thursday 30 April 2026 12:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Trump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social post
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump elevates QAnon conspiracy theory in late-night Truth Social postPresident Donald Trump posts reminder of the claim that the ‘shadowy cabal that runs the world’ will be overthrown Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 11:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":tru...
Mexico’s cartel crackdown hits top ranks – but will it fuel Jalisco violence?
Arrest of potential next leader found hiding in drainage pipe highlights renewed tactics – and fears of cartel infightingUS politics live – latest updatesThe golden coffin of “El Mencho”, the late leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel (CJNG), had barely been lowered into the ground when the Mexican military dealt a second blow to the very top of the organisation this week.As special forces descended on a ranch in the state of Nayarit, grainy drone footage showed El Mencho’s possible succes...
Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
Exclusive Politics Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as DHS shutdown halts pay in May, cuts power, strains missions overseas By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga April 30, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The U.S. Coast Guard cannot pay its bills. The military branch...
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
Politics As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices on next steps By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek April 30, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington &md...
Hegseth faces further grilling over Iran war strategy and costs – US politics live
Defense secretary to be quizzed by lawmakers on Senate armed services committee after bad-tempered session in House yesterdaySign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to our US politics coverage as Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war.The defense secretary battled with Democrats - and some Republicans - yesterday during a n...
The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran warThe war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearingStephen Groves Thursday 30 April 2026 10:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookm...
After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho
Politics After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho April 30, 20265:00 AM ET Saige Miller People stand in line outside the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena at the University of Idaho on April 28 for the last stop on Turning Point USA's This is the Turning Point Tour of college campuses. Saige Miller/NPR hide caption toggle caption Saige Miller/NPR Chloe Moes and Marissa Aten drove more than 500 miles to see conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Mi...
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Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 09:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live
Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections. Keir Starmer had been planning a big speech today, but he, and other political leaders, are today focusing on their response to the Golders Green stabbing and the antisemitism threat facing Britain’s Jewish community – described by as “national security emergency” by...
Fed's Hawkish Tilt, Iran Concerns Weigh on Markets | The China Show 4/30/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jack Lowden Plays a Right-Wing, Anti-Immigration Politician in ‘Vote Gavin Lyle,’ Aneil Karia’s Satirical Short About U.K. Politics (EXCLUSIVE)
Having played British spies, lords, WWII fighters pilots and even wrestlers, Jack Lowden has now taken on his most contemporary role to date. In the satirical short “Vote Gavin Lyle” — from WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer — the Emmy nominee portrays a middle-England family man and aspiring right-wing politician. Released on YouTube and WePresent […]
Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans 3,800 job cuts under five-year overhaul
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