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Hormuz, Lebanon, Giuliani and the Met Gala May 04, 2026

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President Donald Trump says the United States will start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. A tense ceasefire with Israel frays in Lebanon. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized. Plus, the fashion world gears up for the Met Gala – as protesters object to Jeff Bezos’ involvement.

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Trump’s Iran threat, stranded Spirit passengers and Timmy the whale May 03, 2026

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President Donald Trump says the U.S. could restart strikes on Iran if Tehran “misbehaves.” Europe reckons with the withdrawal of thousands of U.S. troops. Airlines work to help stranded Spirit passengers after the budget carrier collapses. Robotic legs help Hong Kong fire survivors climb to retrieve their possessions from the damaged residential towers. Plus, Timmy the whale is transported from near Germany’s coast to the open ocean.

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U.S. troop withdrawal, EU auto tariffs, Spirit collapses and Banksy May 02, 2026

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The Pentagon says its pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, while the White House is fast-tracking $8.6 billion in weapons sales to Israel and Middle East allies, bypassing Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump is raising tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25%. Al Qaeda-linked insurgents have seized territory in Mali, threatening Russia's influence in West Africa. Spirit Airlines is shutting down following the economic shock of the Iran war. Plus, a new Banksy statue appears in London.

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Iran deadline, shutdown over and Australia Indigenous clashes May 01, 2026

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The White House says the U.S.-Iran war is “terminated” for the purposes of an approaching congressional war powers deadline, even as President Donald Trump huddles with military leaders over potential new strikes. Oil briefly spiked past $126 a barrel, pushing U.S. inflation to its highest year-on-year rise since May 2023. Trump signs an end to the 11-week partial government shutdown, restoring funding to most of Homeland Security. And in Australia hundreds clash with police demanding retribution for the murder of a five-year-old Indigenous girl.

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Powell’s plan, Iran war cost, Voting Rights Act and cheap Chinese EVs Apr 30, 2026

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s last act: holding rates and a pledge to stick around as a governor. The Pentagon puts a $25 billion price tag on the Iran war so far. The U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, in a move that could reshape voting across the South. And for the average price of a car in the U.S., you could buy five brand new Chinese EVs. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Comey charged, Trump approval and Jimmy Kimmel Apr 29, 2026

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Former FBI Director James Comey faces charges over a deleted Instagram post showing the numbers "86 47" arranged in seashells. U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating drops to its lowest point this term. King Charles makes a speech to Congress. And the FCC orders a review of Disney’s ABC station licenses as the White House turns up the heat on late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke about Melania Trump. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Update - UAE leaves OPEC, Musk vs. OpenAI and attempted assassination Apr 28, 2026

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The United Arab Emirates says it is quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups. Opening arguments begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, accusing him of betraying their founding mission to keep the company a non-profit. Cole Tomas Allen is charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. And two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals join forces to try and oust his government.
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Manifesto, Charles and marathon history Apr 27, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump calls the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect a “pretty sick guy,” while using the attack to tout his presidency’s impact. A manifesto written by the suspect raises questions about Trump’s security arrangements. King Charles pushes ahead with his U.S. visit as the UK looks to repair strained ties with Washington. China’s new legal and economic tools punish companies that shift supply chains away from Beijing. Iran diplomacy stalls as Trump tells Tehran to pick up the phone. And Kenya's Sabastian Sawe shatters the two-hour marathon mark in London. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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Shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner, U.S.-Iran, and condom prices surge Apr 26, 2026

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A gunman charges through security and fires shots at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington D.C., sending U.S. President Donald Trump and hundreds of guests diving for cover. Iran is demanding the United States lift its blockade on Iranian ports before any new talks can begin, as hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough begin to fade. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends condom prices soaring, going viral in China. Plus, how the protein-maxxing trend is throwing a lifeline to some American farmers.

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Iran talks, Jerome Powell and the White House Correspondents' Dinner Apr 25, 2026

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President Trump cancels a planned trip by US envoys to Islamabad for Iran peace talks. The Justice Department drops its criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation. SpaceX's IPO filing reveals Musk's compensation is tied to colonizing Mars. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time.

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