UK: Essa Suleiman, 45, born in Somalia, who arrived in the UK legally as a child in the 1990s, charged with attempted murder in connection with Golders Green stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men. On Thursday, the UK's terrorism threat level was raised to "severe" by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, indicating an attack is considered highly likely — 1 May 2026 (LINK)

US: House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown — 30 April 2026 (LINK)

Oil price tops $120 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’ — 30 April 2026 (LINK)

King Charles and Queen Camilla wrap up state visit to the US: a formal farewell from President Donald Trump, and a block party in Virginia before heading to the airport — 30 April 2026 (LINK)