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Newspaper headlines: 'King's historic Congress address' and 'Starmer sees off rebellion'

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

The King's historic address to the US Congress features on the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

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Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research

NPR Apr 28, 2026

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants.

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Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cuts

NPR Apr 28, 2026

In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.

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Zhao fights back to tie Murphy heading into final session

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

Defending champion Zhao Xintong fights back against Shaun Murphy to leave their World Championship quarter-final delicately poised at 8-8 heading into Wednesday's concluding session.

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The BBC Wales Senedd election debate fact-checked

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the Senedd election campaign are checked.

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White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

White House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup urge the Department of Homeland Security to reopen after an attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump.

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Starmer sees off inquiry call - but he doesn't escape unscathed

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

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Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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King gets ovation for speech hailing importance of UK and US partnership

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

He tells US Congress his address comes "in times of great uncertainty" and says the two nations' relationship is "more important" than ever.

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With no radical footprint, what drove suspect to try and assassinate Trump?

NPR Apr 28, 2026

An attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday has, again, highlighted the climate of political violence in the U.S. But there are still many questions about the motive.

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Government defends Palestine Action ban after High Court ruled it unlawful

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

The government says overturning the ban would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

BBC Business Apr 28, 2026

The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

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US regulator to review Disney broadcast licences after Jimmy Kimmel joke about Melania Trump

BBC Entertainment Apr 28, 2026

The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".

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Musk says basis of charitable giving at stake in OpenAI lawsuit

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

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Man accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester airport 'feared for life'

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad deny assaulting a police officer causing actual bodily harm.

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Players who cover mouths face red card at World Cup

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.

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Federal officers raid 22 businesses, many Somali-linked, in Minneapolis

Washington Post Apr 28, 2026

Allegations that more than a dozen Minnesota safety net programs, including child care and housing services, misused federal funds have roiled the city in recent months.

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US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal pleads not guilty to fraud charges

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

The Army officer has been accused of using classified information to win $400,000 on an online prediction market.

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Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'

BBC Front page Apr 28, 2026

With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer?

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