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NYT Middle EastMay 01, 2026
Iran Sends New Proposal for Peace Talks with U.S., State Media Says
The details of the latest plan were unclear. President Trump had expressed dissatisfaction over a previous Iranian proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices fall after Iran sends updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan (CNBC World News)
Stocks and Oil Prices Sent Conflicting Signals in April Amid Havoc of Iran War (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsMay 01, 2026
Japan risks Trump's ire as Iran war fallout sparks currency intervention
"FX intervention will only get them so far," one strategist said after the yen surged.

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From pickleball to protests: How a Trump visit is stirring up world's largest retirement community (BBC Front Page)

MSNBC Int'l NewsMay 01, 2026
Gas prices hit $4.39 per gallon in biggest one-day jump since Iran ceasefire announced
The national average gas price rose to $4.39 per gallon, in its biggest one-day jump since a ceasefire with Iran was announced on April 7.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.

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Israeli police release video showing the moment a French nun was attacked in Jerusalem (MSNBC Int'l News)

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men
Essa Suleiman, 45, is also accused of attempting to murder a third man on the same day.

NYT Middle EastMay 01, 2026
Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World's Energy Gap
American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 01, 2026
What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out
The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.

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What We Know About New York's Proposed Tax Increases (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NPR Topics: NewsMay 01, 2026
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia's participation and the panel's decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 01, 2026
Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination
People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

CNBC World NewsMay 01, 2026
The Tech Download: Chip stocks surge in ‘historic' month as investors' AI buildout concerns ease
March saw many chip stocks drop amid concerns over the AI buildout, but their fortunes have reversed in April.

NPR Topics: NewsMay 01, 2026
Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide
Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

NYTimes GlobalMay 01, 2026
As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 01, 2026
Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Polanski apologises for sharing post criticising officers who arrested Golders Green suspect
Green Party leader sorry for sharing post condemning actions of police officers who arrested suspect in Golders Green attack.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Superdry co-founder guilty of rape
James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.

NYTimes GlobalMay 01, 2026
Data Centers: The Issue Uniting Liberals and Conservatives
Americans have soured on data centers, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 01, 2026
Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth
A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.

CNBC World NewsMay 01, 2026
Pentagon tech chief says Anthropic is still blacklisted, but Mythos is a separate issue
The DOD announced it has entered into agreements with seven other AI companies.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Zack Polanski faces criticism over knife attack comments
It comes after the Green leader shared a post condemning police officers who arrested the suspect in the Golders Green attack.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said the Academy Award was safely in its care in Frankfurt and was arranging its return.

NYTimes GlobalMay 01, 2026
Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work
The agreements with six technology companies come amid the Defense Department's dispute with Anthropic.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 01, 2026
Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
But Alex Davies-Jones says further restrictions must be balanced against the "fundamental right" to protest.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMay 01, 2026
Small boat migrant guilty of attempting knife attack on Israeli embassy
Abdullah Albadri was arrested in April last year as he tried to climb over the railings of the embassy in London.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 01, 2026
The Voting Rights Act
We explain the significance of the Supreme Court's decision.

BBC Front PageMay 01, 2026
How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?
The sculpture depicts a suited man walking forward off a plinth while carrying a flag that covers his face.

CNBC World NewsMay 01, 2026
Trump scraps Scotch whisky tariffs ‘in honor' of King Charles
The move is expected to recoup millions of dollars a month for Scotland's economy.

NYTimes GlobalMay 01, 2026
What the End of Saudi Arabia's Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

Int'l Herald TribuneMay 01, 2026
The 60-Day Deadline for the War in Iran, and an End to the D.H.S. Shutdown
Plus, your Friday news quiz.

NYTimes GlobalMay 01, 2026
Why Mayor Mamdani Didn't Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Royals
Zohran Mamdani studiously avoided the type of red-carpet welcome most mayors would prepare for a royal visit, reflecting his upbringing but also drawing some criticism.

CBC Top StoriesMay 01, 2026
How the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act may give Trump's GOP a possible lifeline
The conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively neutralized a hugely significant piece of voting rights legislation designed to ensure African-American representation in Washington, and the resulting consequences could be wide-reaching and election-changing.



NPR Headline NewsApr 30, 2026
The economy is growing - but soaring energy prices could put a damper on that
The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 2% in the first three months of the year. That's an improvement from the previous quarter. But soaring energy prices could put a damper on growth.

NYTimes GlobalApr 30, 2026
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
The jury of the world's most important art exhibition had said it wouldn't consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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
Even Mainers Who Love Janet Mills Are Relieved to See Her Leave Race
Voters who watched Gov. Janet Mills struggle to gain traction in the Democratic Senate primary said they were unsurprised — and in many cases, ready — to see her exit.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
Schumer and Platner Talk After Mills Suspends Her Campaign
The top Senate Democrat and the Maine contender had what was described as a cordial conversation despite Schumer's backing of his primary opponent.

NYTimes GlobalApr 30, 2026
Trump's Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

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.

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King Charles set to return home with a quiet sense of mission accomplished (MSNBC Int'l News)

ABC NewsApr 30, 2026
Iran live updates: Khamenei says Iran will 'guard' nuclear, missile technologies
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has to "cry uncle" and say, "We give up," when asked how long he is prepared to maintain the naval blockade.

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South Korea's Kospi clocks best month in 28 years as tech optimism triumphs over Iran war worries (CNBC World News)

BBC Front PageApr 30, 2026
Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

CNBC World NewsApr 30, 2026
Australia and Japan markets climb, looking past Iran war escalation fears
This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.

Int'l Herald TribuneApr 30, 2026
6 Are Injured in Stabbing at a High School in Washington State
Five students were injured, four of them critically, after an altercation at Foss High School in Tacoma, Wash., the authorities said. A security guard was also injured.

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5 injured in reported stabbing at high school, suspect in custody: Police (ABC 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.

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.

NYTimes GlobalApr 30, 2026
Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani ‘Concentration Camp,' Group Says
Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.

NYTimes GlobalApr 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.

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.

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.

NPR Topics: NewsApr 30, 2026
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pick
President Trump says he's nominating former Fox News Channel contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means' path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines.

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Trump Picks Nicole Saphier for Surgeon General After Withdrawing Casey Means Nomination (NYTimes Global)

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
Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 3.75% as Iran war shakes outlook
The Bank of England voted to keep its key interest rate on hold at 3.75% on Thursday

MSNBC Int'l NewsApr 30, 2026
Trump briefed on options for Iran as energy prices soar to 4-year high
Iran warned President Donald Trump's naval blockade was "doomed to fail" as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy.

CNBC World NewsApr 29, 2026
Meta looks to report fastest revenue growth since 2021
In Meta's earnings report after the bell, investors will be monitoring the company's hefty AI spending and whether the war in Iran is having an impact.
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