International

Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 23:01 UTC
Days before King Charles's state visit, Trump says it could help mend ties with London

US President Donald Trump said the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, which begins on Monday, could help repair relations with the United Kingdom, strained by weeks of tension over the Iran war and other bilateral disputes. The remarks came in a telephone interview with the BBC broadcast on Thursday.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 11:51 UTC
Iran attacks ships in Hormuz as Trump extends ceasefire without conditions and faces domestic backlash

$Trump justified the extension by citing the need to give Iran's government, which he described as “seriously fractured,” time to submit a unified proposal.$

US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday without setting a deadline, hours before his own two-week truce was set to expire without a deal. The decision came as Iran attacked two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, with the White House declining to characterise the strikes as a ceasefire violation on the grounds that neither vessel was American or Israeli.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 11:35 UTC
Tech magnate Peter Thiel meets Milei after a week of private contacts with the Argentine government

Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir and PayPal and one of the most influential figures in the global technology sector, met with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada on Thursday, official sources confirmed. The meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., was the culmination of a week of reserved activity in Buenos Aires that included high-level contacts with key members of the Argentine government.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 03:25 UTC
European airlines cut flights and raise fares as Iran conflict fuels jet fuel crisis

Lufthansa Group announced on Tuesday the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October, the most significant measure taken so far by a European airline in response to soaring jet fuel prices driven by the conflict in Iran. The decision is part of a broader trend reshaping European aviation ahead of the peak travel season.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 13:46 UTC
Zero net migration would shrink UK GDP by 15% by 2060, Oxford Economics warns

A long-term scenario of zero net migration would reduce the United Kingdom's economy by 15% by 2060 and limit GDP growth to an annual average of 0.9%, according to a report published on Wednesday by consultancy Oxford Economics. The study, which examines the impact of migration on British GDP and public finances, comes amid intense political polarisation over immigration controls.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 11:16 UTC
Earth Day turns 55 with climate challenges still unresolved

This April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a date formally designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009 but rooted in 1970, when the environmental movement began to gain political traction in the United States and Europe. Half a century on, the global climate agenda has accumulated significant institutional advances, though commitments made continue to be debated in terms of their scope and implementation.
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 - 00:51 UTC
Global Chargeback Growth in E-Commerce: Why Online Businesses Are Facing Heavy Losses and How to Stop It

The global economy is going digital faster than ever. Retailers enjoy higher profits, but this shift also brings new risks. One of the biggest problems between 2024 and 2026 is the sharp rise in chargebacks. According to recent market research, the volume of disputes in the e-commerce and SaaS segments is increasing by 20–30% annually.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 23:11 UTC
Trump extends Iran truce, demands “unified proposal” from Tehran to negotiate

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the two-week truce was set to expire, but maintained the naval blockade on Iranian ports and conditioned any diplomatic progress on Tehran presenting a “unified proposal” to resume negotiations.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 22:08 UTC
Sacking former Royal Navy chief demonstrates challenge facing the Armed Forces

The First Sea Lord says the sacking of the former head of the Royal Navy for inappropriate behavior demonstrates the challenge facing the Armed Forces, according to a report from Forces.net.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 21:59 UTC
British Army spring recruiting season in Nepal for future Gurkha soldiers

Each Spring in Nepal, something extraordinary happens: the search begins for the next intake of Gurkha soldiers, young Nepalese men, many still teenagers, all with an ambition to join the British Army.