Trump may not be a fan of clean energy but Iran war is accelerating global shift from oil and gas | Heather Stewart
Unintended consequence of US president’s actions will be boon for China, the leading renewables manufacturer
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American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on
· Orange Wang
Are US Air Force C-17s flying cars into Beijing for Trump’s China trip?
American military cargo planes have been spotted at the Chinese capital’s main airport, suggesting that the high-stakes visit is still on
· Orange Wang
A weak dollar can help but also harm
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· Matt Sedensky
TNS student senate cuts Hillel ties over Israel trips, university says decision lacks 'authority'
The New School University's student government voted on Friday to suspend funding and collaboration with the New York City academic institution's Hillel branch, though TNS said on Saturday that the student government lacked the authority to make such decisions.
· MICHAEL STARR
Iran ready for 'renewed' hostilities as Trump cools on peace proposal
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised a decision by the Pentagon to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying it risked undermining deterrence and would send the wrong signal to Russia.
· Robert Greenall
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
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· Jodesz Gavilan
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
ROME — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.
· Agence France-Presse
Nationals host the Brewers on home losing streak
Milwaukee Brewers (18-14, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (15-19, third in the NL East)
· The Associated Press
US to cut troop presence in Germany ‘a lot further than 5,000,’ Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the Pentagon's withdrawal of American troops from Germany would be much larger than indicated just two days ago.
· Jones Hayden
Iran war: What’s happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?
United States President Donald Trump says he will review the latest Iranian proposal to end the war but has expressed doubt that the new plan will lead to a deal as the two sides have escalated their rhetoric.
· Al Jazeera
Elizabeth Warren blasted for cheering blocking of merger that might have saved Spirit Airlines
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is under fire after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down, with critics citing her claim that blocking a merger that could have saved the troubled carrier was “a Biden win for flyers.”
· Fox Business
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, Trump promises to cut 'a lot further'
A planned drawdown of 5,000 US troops from Germany should spur Europe to strengthen its own defenses, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, but two top US Republican lawmakers expressed concern, saying the troops should not leave Europe.
· REUTERS
Attempted White House dinner assassin seeks to downgrade from prison suicide precautions
Attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala last weekend asked a judge on Saturday to remove him from suicide precautions while in jail in Washington.
· REUTERS
Trump casts doubt on Iran’s new peace proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he received a new Iranian proposal to end the war, but he expressed doubt over its prospects.
· Jones Hayden
Trump warns of war if Iran 'misbehaves' as Tehran submits 14-point plan | The National
US President Donald Trump warned that strikes on Iran could resume if Tehran "misbehaves", even as he said he had been briefed on the concept of a potential deal and was awaiting its exact wording.
· The National
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
WEST PALM BEACH — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato
Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin
· Bloomberg
Trump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato
Two US lawmakers said the move ‘risks undermining deterrence and sending the wrong signal’ to Russia’s Putin
· Bloomberg
‘Not FIFA’s job’: Norway soccer chief calls to scrap FIFA Peace Prize after Trump award
Norway’s top soccer official, Lise Klaveness, called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize in a press briefing on Monday, saying that the international sports governing body shouldn’t award world leaders.
· LEO FEIERBERG BETTER
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Cantore has two goals in the Spirits' 402 victory over the Orlando Pride
Washington Spirit forward Sofia Cantore plays during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the Portland Thorns FC, March 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
· Phuoc Nguyen
Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal
Iran says the ‘ball is in the United States’ court’ as Trump says he is likely to reject new proposal from Tehran
· Guardian staff and agencies
Unruly man nabbed by Secret Service at Trump’s Florida golf course a week after Correspondents’ shooting
An unruly man was hauled into custody by the Secret Service at President Trump’s Florida golf course Saturday afternoon – just one week after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
· Anna Young
Motorcycle taxi riders push bill granting franchises to individuals, not platforms
MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle taxi riders’ group urged Congress to pass the long-delayed Motorcycle Taxi Bill, calling for a framework that would grant franchises directly to riders rather than to digital platforms.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Trump reviews Iranian peace proposal, warns strikes could resume
United States President Donald Trump has said he is reviewing Iran’s 14-point proposal to end his war on the country, while warning that Washington could restart air strikes if Tehran “misbehaves”.
· Heba Habib
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000
WEST PALM BEACH— President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America's commitment to European security.
· Associated Press
Troop withdrawal announcement adds to friction between Europe and Trump
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister on Saturday appeared to take in stride a Pentagon announcement that the US plans to pull some 5,000 troops out of the country, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to reduce America's commitment to European security.
· Yonhap
DOJ Releases Report Alleging Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden
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· Tyler Durden
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
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· Supuni Kulasinghe
Drugmaker asks US Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access
WASHINGTON, United States — A key manufacturer of the United States' most widely used abortion pill asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to restore access to the drug, a day after a lower court halted mail delivery of the medication.
· Agence France-Presse
President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal.
· Associated Press
Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal.
· AP
Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany
Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance
· Guardian staff
Trump says he’s reviewing latest Iran proposal: ‘Can’t imagine it would be acceptable’
President Trump said late Saturday that he is reviewing Iran’s latest proposal for ending the war as tensions with the Islamic Republic continue to mount.
· David Spector
Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable
The cease-fire between the United States and Iran remained in limbo after President Trump said Saturday evening on social media that he was reviewing Iran’s latest proposal but “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”
· Ashley Ahn
The U.S. Wants To Ban Chinese Cars, But They're Already At The Gate
Efforts in Washington to block Chinese-made cars often sound like a future problem - but in practice, those vehicles are already within reach of American consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
· Tyler Durden
King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says
King Charles III's speech to the US Congress last week was a "high stakes" moment, a senior royal aide has said, but one that stayed true to the monarch's personal "conscience".
· Sean Coughlan
Kyle Harrison tiene otra sólida apertura y Cerveceros vencen 4-1 a los Nacionales
El lanzador abridor de los Cerveceros de Milwaukee, Kyle Harrison, lanza contra los Nacionales de Washington durante la primera entrada de un partido de béisbol, el sábado 2 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jess Rapfogel)
Trump to review Iran's new proposal, warns of renewed US strike
Trump said that "it’s a possibility that" strikes on Iran "could happen" again. Source: Getty / Roberto Schmidt
· Sbsaustralia
Trump reviewing deal with Iran, says they 'have not yet paid a big enough price'
US President Donald Trump had been told about the "concept of the deal" with Iran, and will soon be reviewing the exact wording, the president told reporters at West Palm Beach in Florida on Saturday.
· TZVI JASPER
Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
Donald Trump once predicted the US-Israeli war in Iran would last no longer than six weeks. It has now entered its third month.
· Archie Mitchell
Trump says resuming strikes in Iran 'a possibility'
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Dannielle Maguire
Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit, Beijing Tells Chinese Firms To Ignore U.S. Sanctions On "Teapot" Refineries
President Donald Trump is set to travel to Beijing in mid-May for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in eight years, and a meeting already delayed once by the Iran war.
· Tyler Durden