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• अमेरिकन हार्ट एसोसिएशन ने 30 अप्रैल, 2026 को एक Presidential Advisory जारी की, जिसमें पुरानी बीमारियों के कारण बढ़ती लागत की वजह से अमेरिकी स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की सामर्थ्यता को संकट के बिंदु पर घोषित किया गया है। • लागतों के कारण अमेरिकी इलाज में देरी करने या उससे बचने के लिए मजबूर हो रहे हैं, जिससे स्वास्थ्य परिणाम खराब हो रहे हैं और चिकित्सा ऋण बढ़ रहा है; एक Gallup सर्वेक्षण सस्ती देखभाल तक पहुँच के बारे में व्यापक चिंता को दर्शाता है। • McLaughlin & Associates के एक सर्वेक्षण में पाया गया कि 51% मतदाता स्वास्थ्य बीमा को अपनी शीर्ष चिंता बताते हैं, इसके बाद अस्पताल के बिल (11%) और दवाओं की लागत (10%) का स्थान है।

• Exclusive: सरकार को उन परियोजनाओं का समर्थन करना चाहिए जो उपभोक्ताओं को निरंतर कीमतों के झटकों से बचाने के लिए renewables को प्राथमिकता देती हैं, उनका कहना है • हमारा breaking news email, free app या daily news podcast प्राप्त करें • BP और Shell के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों सहित तेल और गैस उद्योग के पूर्व नेता Albanese सरकार को चेतावनी दे रहे हैं कि वैश्विक ऊर्जा संकट के जवाब में यदि वह fossil fuel विकास को प्राथमिकता देती है, तो ऑस्ट्रेलियाई नागरिकों को निरंतर कीमतों के झटकों और उच्च लागतों का जोखिम है

Robert Hayward ने भविष्यवाणी की है कि Reform बड़ी विजेता होगी, जो Labour और Conservatives दोनों से सीटें छीनेगी। शुभ प्रभात। अब हम Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd और English स्थानीय चुनावों के प्रचार के अंतिम सप्ताह में हैं। Keir Starmer आज एक बड़ा भाषण देने की योजना बना रहे थे, लेकिन वे और अन्य राजनीतिक नेता आज Golders Green stabbing और ब्रिटेन के यहूदी समुदाय के सामने मौजूद antisemitism खतरे पर अपनी प्रतिक्रिया पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर रहे हैं – जिसे सरकार के आतंकवाद कानून के स्वतंत्र समीक्षक Jonathan Hall KC ने एक “national security emergency” बताया है। यहाँ हमारी रातों-रात की स्टोरी है। और यहाँ Taz Ali द्वारा हमारा live blog है। Taz उस स्टोरी पर अधिकांश राजनीतिक प्रतिक्रियाओं को कवर करेंगे, इसलिए मैं उसे यहाँ कवर नहीं करूँगा। (और क्योंकि आपराधिक कार्यवाही सक्रिय है, मुझे डर है कि हमले से संबंधित टिप्पणियों की अनुमति नीचे नहीं दी जाएगी।) पढ़ना जारी रखें...

Oil markets में घबराहट देखी गई क्योंकि Donald Trump अमेरिकी US Navy blockade को बनाए रखने के लिए इच्छुक दिख रहे हैं और Iran ने Strait of Hormuz को लगभग पूरी तरह बंद कर रखा है। बुधवार को Brent oil की कीमत उछलकर $126 a barrel के पार पहुंच गई, जो 2022 के बाद इसका उच्चतम स्तर है। यह Donald Trump की इस चेतावनी के बाद हुआ कि Iranian ports की US blockade महीनों तक चल सकती है और peace talks ठप पड़ी हैं। 24 घंटों में 13% से अधिक की वृद्धि के साथ, Brent crude ने 28 February को युद्ध शुरू होने के बाद से रिकॉर्ड कीमत दर्ज की। 2022 में Russia के Ukraine पर आक्रमण के बाद से Brent $120 के पार नहीं गया था, जब इसकी कीमत $139 के शिखर पर पहुंच गई थी। Continue reading...

• Ursula von der Leyen बाद में नए Hungarian नेता से मिलने वाली हैं जो सुधारों के बदले EU फंड अनलॉक करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं • Von der Leyen कहती हैं कि “प्रत्येक सदस्य देश का energy mix अलग है,” इसलिए कोई व्यापक EU समाधान काम नहीं करेगा। • लेकिन वह न केवल common procurement पर, बल्कि ईंधन भंडार, “विशेष रूप से jet fuel और diesel, जहां बाजार तंग हो रहे हैं,” पर भी अधिक समन्वय का आह्वान करती हैं।

Niesr का कहना है कि सबसे बेहतर scenario में भी, conflict के कारण 2026 और 2027 में अर्थव्यवस्था धीमी गति से बढ़ेगी। Britain को इस साल £35bn के आर्थिक झटके और recession के जोखिम का सामना करना पड़ रहा है क्योंकि Iran war के प्रभाव Keir Starmer की सरकार पर दबाव बढ़ा रहे हैं, एक प्रमुख thinktank ने चेतावनी दी है। National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) ने कहा कि सबसे बेहतर scenario में भी Middle East conflict के कारण इस साल और अगले साल UK की अर्थव्यवस्था बहुत धीमी गति से बढ़ेगी। Continue reading...

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...