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• L’American Heart Association a publié un avis présidentiel le 30 avril 2026, déclarant que l’accessibilité financière des soins de santé aux États-Unis a atteint un point de crise en raison de l’augmentation des coûts liée aux maladies chroniques. • Les coûts contraignent les Américains à retarder ou à renoncer aux soins, ce qui aggrave les résultats en matière de santé et augmente la dette médicale ; un sondage Gallup montre une inquiétude généralisée concernant l'accès à des soins abordables. • Un sondage de McLaughlin & Associates a révélé que 51 % des électeurs citent l’assurance maladie comme leur principale préoccupation, suivie par les factures d’hôpital (11 %) et le coût des médicaments (10 %).

• Exclusif : le gouvernement devrait soutenir les projets qui privilégient les énergies renouvelables afin de protéger les consommateurs contre les chocs de prix persistants, affirment-ils • Recevez nos alertes infos par e-mail, notre application gratuite ou notre podcast d'actualité quotidien • D'anciens dirigeants de l'industrie pétrolière et gazière, y compris des cadres supérieurs de BP et Shell, avertissent le gouvernement Albanese que les Australiens risquent des chocs de prix continus et des coûts plus élevés s'il donne la priorité au développement des combustibles fossiles en réponse à la crise énergétique mondiale.

Robert Hayward prédit que Reform sera le grand gagnant, prenant des sièges à la fois au Labour et aux Conservatives. Bonjour. Nous entamons maintenant la dernière semaine de campagne pour le Scottish parliament, le Welsh Senedd et les élections locales en Angleterre. Keir Starmer avait prévu un grand discours aujourd'hui, mais lui et d'autres dirigeants politiques se concentrent aujourd'hui sur leur réponse à l'attaque au couteau de Golders Green et à la menace d'antisémitisme pesant sur la communauté juive de Grande-Bretagne – qualifiée d'« urgence de sécurité nationale » par Jonathan Hall KC, l'examinateur indépendant du gouvernement sur la législation antiterroriste. Voici notre article de la nuit. Et voici notre blog en direct par Taz Ali. Taz couvrira l'essentiel des réactions politiques à cette affaire, ce n'est donc pas un sujet que je traiterai ici. (Et parce que des procédures pénales sont en cours, les commentaires relatifs à l'attaque ne seront pas autorisés en dessous de l'article, j'en ai bien peur.) Continuer la lecture...

• Les marchés pétroliers sont alarmés alors que Donald Trump semble disposé à maintenir le blocus de l'US Navy et que l'Iran maintient le strait of Hormuz pratiquement fermé • Le prix du Brent oil a grimpé au-dessus de 126 $ le baril mercredi, son niveau le plus élevé depuis 2022, après que Donald Trump a averti que le blocus américain des ports iraniens pourrait durer des mois et que les pourparlers de paix restaient au point mort. • En hausse de plus de 13 % en 24 heures, le Brent crude a atteint un prix record depuis que la guerre a commencé le 28 février. Le Brent n'avait pas dépassé les 120 $ depuis l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie en 2022, le prix ayant alors culminé à 139 $. Continue reading...

Ursula von der Leyen doit rencontrer plus tard le nouveau dirigeant hongrois, qui cherche à débloquer les fonds de l'UE en échange de réformes Von der Leyen affirme que « chaque État membre a un mix énergétique différent », et qu'une solution unique de l'UE ne pourrait donc pas fonctionner. Mais elle appelle à une plus grande coordination, non seulement sur les achats communs, mais aussi sur les réserves de carburant, « en particulier le kérosène et le diesel, où les marchés se tendent ». « Utilisons cela pour passer à l'électricité – pas seulement dans les transports, mais aussi dans l'industrie et le chauffage. Ce n'est pas seulement une question d'abordabilité et de compétitivité ; c'est aussi une question de sécurité économique. Ainsi, en parlant d'indépendance européenne, c'est le moment d'électrifier l'Europe ». « C'est la deuxième crise énergétique en quatre ans, et la leçon devrait être très claire. Notre dépendance excessive aux combustibles fossiles importés nous rend vulnérables. … Nous devons réduire notre dépendance excessive aux combustibles fossiles importés et stimuler notre propre production d'énergie propre et abordable. Des énergies renouvelables au nucléaire, dans le plein respect de la neutralité technologique. » Lire la suite...

• Le Niesr affirme que même dans le meilleur des scénarios, l'économie croîtra à un rythme plus lent en 2026 et 2027 en raison du conflit • Le Royaume-Uni fait face à un impact économique de 35 milliards de livres et au risque d'une récession cette année, alors que les retombées de la guerre en Iran accentuent la pression sur le gouvernement de Keir Starmer, a averti un important groupe de réflexion. • Le National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) a déclaré que, même dans le meilleur des scénarios, l'économie britannique croîtrait à un rythme beaucoup plus lent cette année et l'année prochaine en raison du conflit au Moyen-Orient. Lire la suite...

Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave ‌seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities.

Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy say criticising Israeli government is not disloyalty but a Jewish obligationThe UK’s most senior progressive rabbis have warned that Israel’s current political direction risks becoming “incompatible with Jewish values”, while insisting that criticism of the country’s government is “a Jewish obligation” rather than an act of disloyalty.Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, co-leads of Progressive Judaism – the newly formed movement representing around a third of synagogues in the UK – said Israel’s trajectory could pose an “existential threat” not just to the country itself but to Judaism. Continue reading...

Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines, but report finds ‘cracks are already beginning to show’ “Cracks are already beginning to show” in the UK’s funding for the Aukus agreement that could derail the ambitious nuclear submarine plan, a British parliamentary inquiry has found, highlighting a threat to Australia’s security.UK shipbuilding has been under-funded for decades and the country’s submarine availability is “critically low”, the House of Commons defence committee’s report found. Continue reading...

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was not aware of US participation until four officials were killed in car crashClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Monday that her government told the United States, in a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of US officials at an anti-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua should not be repeated.The incident came to light after two US officials, along with two Mexican officials, were killed in a car crash on 19 April after the operation. Sheinbaum has said the federal government was not aware of the participation of the US officials, who were widely reported to be CIA officers. Continue reading...

• Russia's Mikhail Ulyanov stated in Vienna that US tactics of strength, blackmail, ultimatums, and deadlines fail against Iran and undermine talks. • Hours before Araghchi's Moscow meeting with Putin, Ulyanov criticized Washington's approach amid broader Eurasian conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran. • The remarks align with Iran's regional tour, including Pakistan and Russia, as Tehran coordinates with allies against US pressure.

Experts say counterfeits lack UV filters, increasing the risk of eye damage, and urge shoppers to check for safety marksWhile many will be enjoying the spring sunshine, experts have cautioned against wearing fake designer sunglasses, warning they could do more harm than good.As the College of Optometrists notes, sunglasses not only protect the eyes against glare on sunny days, but can also shield them from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. Continue reading...

Case centers on glyphosate, pesticide used in Roundup and other products that has been linked to cancer in some studiesThe US supreme court will hear arguments in a key pesticide regulation case on Monday, setting the stage for a ruling that could weaken the ability of consumers to sue companies for failing to warn of product risks.The case centers on glyphosate – a weed-killing chemical used in the popular Roundup brand and numerous other herbicide products. The chemical has been scientifically linked to cancer in multiple studies, and was classified a probable human carcinogen by an arm of the World Health Organization in 2015. Continue reading...

Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices, while Malcolm Turnbull points to some progress in USGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd has described Donald Trump’s cuts to support for green industries as “unfortunate”, warning that Australians would conclude the clean transition was “bullshit” if it did not offer tangible benefits to their lives.But – in some of his first comments since finishing his term as Australia’s ambassador to the US – the former prime minister said climate policies would have staying power if they delivered affordable prices, a reliable energy supply and new job opportunities. Continue reading...

Secondhand car buyers urged to carefully inspect vehicles, while owners told to beware tests that are suspiciously quickRise of the ‘ghost owner’: 18,000 UK vehicles in use without proper recordsYou have just bought a secondhand car. It was older than you wanted, but were reassured because it had recently passed its MOT.Within a few days, you notice a problem with the steering and take it into a garage to be checked. As well as that issue, they find the tread depth of the tyres is so low it should not have passed the test. Continue reading...

• The United Nations has issued an urgent warning that Haiti faces a full-scale humanitarian catastrophe as gang violence has displaced over 300,000 people in the past two months alone. • The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies; gang-controlled areas now cover approximately 60% of Port-au-Prince. • The US has deployed additional Coast Guard vessels to monitor the situation and assist with refugee operations, while discussions continue about potential military intervention or expanded peacekeeping measures.

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says Gambling addiction is spiraling “out of control” in the US, a leading campaigner for stricter guardrails has warned, as experts from around the world are set to gather in Boston to push for more regulation of the industry.The rapid expansion of online gambling, prediction markets and sports betting platforms, “demands a public health response”, according to Harry Levant, director of gambling policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), urging policymakers to intervene. Continue reading...

• U.S. lawmakers and foreign policy analysts have reached bipartisan consensus that Russia and Iran have formed a "transformational" military alliance that extends far beyond diplomatic convenience, fundamentally reshaping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. • The alliance involves weapons transfers, intelligence sharing, and sanctions-evasion tactics, with experts describing the relationship's trajectory as shifting "from turbulent to transactional to transformational" following Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. • Senator Tom Tillis emphasized the lethal implications for American personnel, stating that intelligence and satellite data sharing between Moscow and Tehran directly endangers U.S. service members deployed globally.

Seven-day-old Poppy Hope Lomas died after complications during home birth encouraged by midwives at Barnet hospitalA mother who lost her baby a week after an “unsafe” home birth that went against medical advice was failed by the NHS, an inquest has found.Poppy Hope Lomas was seven days old when she died at University College hospital in London on 26 October 2022 after complications during a home birth that, according to her mother, was encouraged by midwives at Barnet hospital. Continue reading...

The merger will still require governmental approval and could be delayed by a lawsuit seeking to block itShareholders of Warner Bros Discovery voted “overwhelmingly” to approve the company’s $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance, the parent company of CBS News, on Thursday.But shareholders voted against generous proposed compensation packages for WBD executives, including a $550m payout to the outgoing chief executive, David Zaslav. Continue reading...

Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacksBusiness live – latest updatesBritish businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent attempts by Beijing-backed groups to hack equipment such as wifi routers to launch cyber-attacks. Continue reading...

• The United Nations reported that renewed fighting in South Sudan has displaced over 500,000 people in the past month, creating a humanitarian emergency affecting food security across the region. • The World Food Programme warned that without immediate intervention, famine conditions could emerge within 60 days, affecting approximately 8 million people across South Sudan and neighboring countries. • The US has committed an additional $150 million in humanitarian assistance, but aid organizations stress that security challenges continue to impede delivery of food and medical supplies to affected populations.

Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesA trio of political polls indicate public approval of Donald Trump’s management of the US economy, immigration and the Iran conflict is slipping, flashing warning lights for Trump-aligned Republican candidates with six months to go until the US midterm elections.Polls by Reuters-Ipsos poll, Strength in Numbers-Verasight and AP-NORC had the president’s approval rating hovering in the mid-30s, at 36%, 35% and 33% respectively, which are near his lowest numbers. Continue reading...

Unwanted vessels left to decay release fibreglass shards into the water, harming marine life. Steve Green – with his trusty van Cecil – is determined to clean things upSteve Green, a boat engineer from Cornwall, was pulled over by the police just before Christmas. He was driving a decrepit-looking VW campervan and towing an even more dilapidated yacht up to Truro. He hadn’t broken any laws, but he admits that Cecil the campervan, which runs on donated chip oil from local pubs and has a crane and a winch on the front, “wasn’t quite what VW intended”.Green (and Cecil) are on a mission to rid the beautiful hidden creeks of Cornwall’s Helford and Fal rivers of 166 abandoned fibreglass yachts, which are leaking plastic and toxins into the predominantly marine waters. Marine biologists have likened the thousands of shards of fibreglass they have found embedded in the flesh of sea-creatures in areas with wrecks such as these to asbestos, a substance known to have a noxious effect on humans.Green uses a detachable crane system at the front of his van to move around bags of plastic after they have been weighed. Cecil is upholstered in recycled denim Continue reading...

American Lung Association report comes amid Trump EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump’s expansive rollback of protections will make the situation worse.The 27th annual air quality report from the American Lung Association (ALA) released on Wednesday evaluates pollution across the country by grading levels of ground-level ozone – also known as smog – as well as year-round and short-term spikes in particle pollution, commonly referred to as soot. The report analyzed quality-assured data collected between 2022 and 2024. Continue reading...

Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budgetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNational disability insurance scheme service providers will be required to undergo mandatory character checks and eligibility rules will be tightened further for children under 18, as Labor moves to curb growth in the $50bn program.But the health minister, Mark Butler, faces a backlash from state counterparts as he announces major changes on Wednesday, with Queensland accusing federal Labor of walking away from responsibilities to families dependent on long-term care. Continue reading...

• President Trump delivered an emergency announcement from the Oval Office, placing the US on high alert over unspecified national security threats. • The speech called for public vigilance and federal coordination based on credible intelligence, stunning observers. • Reactions poured in from Congress, the Pentagon, and global markets amid a developing situation.

ABF, which owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, to demerge fashion chain to maximise shareholder returnsBusiness live – latest updatesPrimark is to break free from its sister food company, which owns Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak’s, next year despite warning that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to hit consumer spending.The fashion chain’s owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), confirmed the plan to split off Primark from the rest of the group, first mooted last year. Continue reading...

Iranian parliamentary speaker also says passage through waterway will depend on Iranian authorisation and accuses Donald Trump of multiple falsehoodsIran says strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels as oil prices fallBritain will make “a wide-ranging military contribution” to an international mission to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz trade waterway, the UK ambassador to the US has said.Christian Turner’s commitment comes amid long-running concerns over the state of Britain’s armed forces and warnings of under-funding. Continue reading...