Trump seeks to redefine who gets to be an American with birthright citizenship case 01. April 2026 (21:49) Most Americans support the rule that anyone born in the US is a US citizen, and a majority of supreme court justices are skeptical of Trump’s efforts to restrict itIt was a surreal morning at the US supreme court.For more than two hours, the nation’s highest court considered arguments over whether Donald Trump – via an executive order – could tear down an idea that has been fundamental to the story and trajectory of the United States: that almost anyone born on US soil is an US citizen. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
DeSantis signs proof of citizenship for voting as Trump’s Save Act flounders 01. April 2026 (21:01) Florida is third state to pass proof-of-citizenship voting laws this year as red states enact provisions of federal billGovernor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed legislation on Wednesday to require documented proof of citizenship to register to vote and to begin a process that will eventually unenroll voters who have not provided citizenship documentation.Florida is now the third state to pass proof-of-citizenship laws for voting this year, after South Dakota and Utah’s governors each signed proof of citizenship bills into law in March. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Israel hits Iran in waves of attacks and says it killed senior Hezbollah commander 01. April 2026 (21:01) War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefireIsrael unleashed two waves of attacks on Tehran and said it had killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Wednesday with little sign of the war easing up despite Donald Trump repeating a claim that Iran’s leadership was seeking a ceasefire.The US president, writing on social media, said that Iran’s president had “just asked” for a ceasefire, and that American troops would be “out of Iran pretty quickly”, as he sought to extricate the US from the war. However, he confused the picture by incorrectly describing the president as a “new regime” leader. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute 01. April 2026 (20:56) British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to axe posts makes strike action more likelyResident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the prospects of a deal to end their pay and jobs dispute by threatening to axe 1,000 new jobs for medics in the NHS.The claim from the British Medical Association leaders came just before the Thursday deadline given by the prime minister for the union to accept the government’s final offer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US approves new oral weight-loss pill developed by Eli Lilly 01. April 2026 (20:54) Called Foundayo, the tablet becomes the second one to receive FDA’s green light after Novo Nordisk’s WegovyThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light on Wednesday to a new oral weight-loss medication developed by the Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.Known as orforglipron or brand name Foundayo, the once-daily tablet becomes the second GLP-1 drug in pill form to hit the market in a short span of time, arriving after Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill received approval in December. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar rocket in more than half a century, prepares for launch – watch and follow live 01. April 2026 (20:48) Follow latest updates, including how to watch the launch, as four astronauts prepare to set off on a 10-day, 685,000-mile journey with millions watchingThe Artemis II launchpad stack comprises Nasa’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the Orion crew capsule, a five-meter diameter craft with the interior volume similar to that of a small camper van.The height of the rocket assembly is 322ft (98m), slightly higher than the Statue of Liberty (305ft), and London’s Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at 316ft. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Swedish PM offers deal that could see far-right allowed into government 01. April 2026 (20:29) Party, which has neo-Nazi roots, will hold ‘important ministerial posts within immigration’ if four-party coalition wins in SeptemberThe Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has said that he will allow the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) into government for the first time – and give its members key ministerial posts – if his coalition wins the next general election.Despite becoming Sweden’s second biggest political party after the Social Democrats in the last election, SD currently plays only a supporting role in the minority-run coalition. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
CPS advising UK police on investigation into Andrew and Mandelson links to Epstein 01. April 2026 (19:47) Crown Prosecution Service confirms support on inquiries after arrests on suspicion of misconduct in public officePolice are receiving advice from prosecutors as part of their inquiries into Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.The former duke of York and the former UK ambassador to the US were both arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office over their connections with the late financier. They have since been released under investigation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
