Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump administration, according to BBC.
Politics
Trump Says US Forces Are ‘Like Pirates’ Taking Iranian Oil
Former US President Donald Trump has compared US forces to 'pirates' for seizing Iranian oil and ships near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a recent report.
Trump Claims Other Presidents Flouted War Powers Law
President Donald Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorisation to continue the war with Iran, arguing that past US commanders-in-chief didn't seek such approval, according to BBC.
US Court Limits Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone
A US court has significantly restricted mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, according to the BBC.
Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner? Court questions remain
A U.S. government court filing on April 30 raised questions about whether the suspect actually shot a Secret Service officer during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, where President Donald Trump was present.
US to cut 5,000 troops in Germany amid Trump-Merz spat
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of around 5,000 American troops stationed in Germany, the Pentagon said on Friday. The drawdown comes amid heightened tensions between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Pope Appoints Former Undocumented Immigrant as Bishop
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a former undocumented immigrant as the new bishop of West Virginia, according to OSV News.
Trump Tells Congress Ceasefire Ends Iran War Authorization
President Donald Trump has informed Congress that US hostilities with Iran have terminated due to a ceasefire, stating he no longer needs their approval for the conflict, according to the BBC.
Brazil Congress Approves Plan to Cut Bolsonaro’s Jail Term
Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would drastically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the last election, according to the BBC.
Trump to Remove Whisky Tariffs After King’s Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of whisky tariffs on Thursday, citing the recent state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla as a key factor. The decision aims to restore trade relations between the U.S. and the U.K., particularly benefiting the Scotch and bourbon industries.
Merz insists on Vertrauensfrage over Scholz ahead of Trump engagement
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to initiate a confidence vote to pave the way for snap elections, according to Spiegel and DIE ZEIT.
King Charles playfully reminds Trump of Canada’s head of state role
King Charles playfully reminded U.S. President Donald Trump of his role as Canada’s head of state during a speech at the White House. According to Radio-Canada, the remarks were made during an official state banquet in Washington.
FCC probes ‘The View’ amid Trump-era controversy
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC's 'The View' following complaints by President Donald Trump, according to Spiegel. The probe centers on whether the show violated the Equal Time Rule during a recent guest appearance by a Democratic candidate.
Supreme Court Limits Race in Electoral Maps
The US Supreme Court limited the ability of lawmakers to consider race when drawing voting maps, in a 6-3 decision that could reshape politics in the American south, according to the BBC.
New Images Show Suspect Taking Selfies Before Washington Press Dinner Shooting
New images submitted by the US government show Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in last weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner shooting, posing with weapons in a hotel room. Prosecutors included these photos in a motion to keep him detained pending trial.