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2026-04-252026-06-21
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  1. May 2026

  2. Capital News

    … President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States. …

    Trump to remove tariffs on Scottish whisky

  3. Citizen Digital

    Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles By AFP May 01, 2026 08:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter HUSSEIN / POOL / AFP US President Donald Trump points toward Britain's King Charl …

    Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles
  4. April 2026

  5. Citizen Digital

    … Definitely," Infantino told Britain's Sky News. "This ban has not achieved anything, it has just created more frustration and hatred."

    Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

  6. The Standard

    … Britain and other Commonwealth countries feature on their currency the likeness of King Charles III, who is the head of state without direct involvement in politics. …

    Trump to put his picture in US passports

  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeUS President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave to the crowd during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026. …

    King Charles to stress UK-US cultural, trade ties in New York

  8. The Standard

    … The visit came amid a widening rift, with Trump repeatedly criticising Britain's decision to stay out of U.S. …

    Can royal diplomacy steady UK-US ties?

  9. Citizen Digital

    … Nigeria has seen several military takeovers in its history and spent much of the 20th century under junta rule after its independence from Britain in 1960. …

    Nigeria sets up court martial for 36 officers accused in 2025 coup plot
World & Region

US and Iran sign ceasefire deal; Trump threatens resumed attacks

The News

The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.

18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. US and Iran sign ceasefire deal; Trump threatens resumed attacks

    The U.S. and Iran have signed an interim agreement to end their war, with President Trump warning he will "bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement" and threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if commitments are not honoured. Trump said he hopes the agreement, with permanent negotiations to follow within 60 days, will bring Middle East peace and lower oil prices.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. G7 leaders unite on pressuring Russia over Ukraine war

    G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to take time normalizing

    The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Italian mother sues Meta, TikTok over daughter's suicide

    After her 12-year-old daughter died by suicide in 2024, Irene Roggero Ugues discovered the girl had been exposed to self-harm content on social media platforms, including a secret Instagram profile, and is now taking legal action against Meta and TikTok.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Young activists call on G7 to regulate AI for child safety

    Young people from 19 countries gathered ahead of a G7 meeting in France to urge world leaders to protect children's education, mental health and social well-being from generative artificial intelligence. The campaigners, organized by the International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child, argue that AI safeguards cannot be left solely to companies or adults unfamiliar with the technology.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ghana's Partey denied Canada entry for World Cup match

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. G7 leaders welcome Iran deal, pledge Ukraine military support

    G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 15 June

  1. UK PM pledges strict action on social media for children

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children, reportedly proposing measures including a total ban for those under 16 and restrictions on late-night use for older teenagers — stricter than Australia's December 2024 under-16 ban.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Thousands protest G7 summit in Geneva, clashes with police

    Demonstrators in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, during protests against the G7 summit set to begin Monday in nearby Evian, France. Thousands from a coalition of over 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups turned out to protest against the gathering of top world leaders.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Anti-G7 protests planned in Geneva ahead of summit

    Thousands of protesters from a coalition of more than 60 associations, unions, and left-wing groups are expected to rally in Geneva on Sunday to denounce "fascism and imperialism" ahead of the Group of Seven leaders' three-day meeting in nearby Evian, France. Swiss authorities are deploying heavy police presence, wary of repeating 2003 violence when anti-G7 riots caused millions of dollars in damage.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Three women candidates debate next UN secretary-general

    Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. UN nuclear watchdog demands Iran provide uranium stockpile data

    The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency governing board approved a resolution demanding Iran immediately provide complete information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities, after Iran suspended inspector access to its nuclear sites. The resolution passed 21 to 3 with 10 abstentions; the IAEA estimates Iran holds 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 percent, unseen by inspectors since June 10 last year.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ruto promotes Africa financial architecture to reduce borrowing costs

    President William Ruto has pushed for fair access to capital rather than aid, proposing the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) as a coordination mechanism to reduce African countries' borrowing costs by addressing the "Africa Premium"—the higher interest rates (around 10%) African nations pay compared to developed economies (around 3%).

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. US VP Vance links British student's murder to migrant immigration

    US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Russian drone strikes kill two civilians in Ukraine

    Russian drone strikes killed a 56-year-old minibus driver in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and a 59-year-old man in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, as world leaders met in London to discuss pressure on Moscow over its four-year war. Ukrainian President Zelensky is meeting leaders of France, Germany and Britain to discuss the way forward.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. France arrests Russian captain of seized Moscow-linked tanker

    French authorities have arrested the Russian captain of the Tagor, a seized oil tanker believed to be part of Moscow's shadow fleet, who faces up to one year in prison and a 150,000-euro fine. The French navy detained the ship on Sunday in international waters on suspicion it was flying a false flag and suspected of carrying Russian or Iranian oil despite international sanctions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner marry in London

    Pop star Dua Lipa and Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner married in London on Sunday in a civil ceremony with a handful of family and friends, according to media reports. The couple reportedly plans a three-day celebration in Sicily.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Yemen's former president Hadi dies in Saudi Arabia

    Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Yemen's former president who fled Houthi house arrest and spent his final years in Saudi Arabia, has died following a sudden health crisis. The Yemeni presidency declared three days of mourning and praised his leadership during a period marked by Houthi seizure of territory, civil war, and humanitarian crises.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. Iran war energy shock dents eurozone growth, drives up prices

    An energy shock from the Iran war is weighing on European growth and pushing prices higher, with eurozone activity shrinking at its sharpest rate in over two-and-a-half years in May as a surge in living costs hammered demand and pushed input price inflation to its highest in three-and-a-half years.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. UK extends fuel duty cut through year end amid Iran conflict

    Britain will extend a 5 pence per litre cut in motor fuel duty until the end of the year to ease cost-of-living pressures following the Middle East conflict and rising global oil prices. The government also announced a 12-month road tax holiday for hauliers and a cut to red diesel duty.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Somalia enters transition period as presidential term ends

    Somalia's government declared the country in a "transition period" after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Talks between government and opposition, facilitated by British and U.S. diplomats, failed to reach a compromise.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Thirty-six countries approve special tribunal for Ukraine

    Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica, and the EU expressed intention to join a special tribunal to prosecute Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in 2022.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ten countries qualify for Eurovision Song Contest grand final

    Ten countries advanced from the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, with five countries eliminated following viewer and national jury votes. Ten more countries will compete in Thursday's second semi-final, with another 10 qualifying for Saturday's grand final alongside guaranteed spots for Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and hosts Austria.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Oil prices rise, stocks fall amid US-Iran peace talks stall

    Oil prices rallied and stock markets fell as talks stalled on ending the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rising crude futures pushed up government bond rates globally, including in Britain where political uncertainty also weighed on markets.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. UK PM Starmer refuses calls to resign after election defeat

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would continue governing despite mounting pressure to set a timetable for his departure following poor results in local elections. Starmer, who took office less than two years ago, told his cabinet that he takes responsibility for Labour's losses but sees no official move to trigger a leadership contest.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

  1. WHO recommends six-week quarantine for hantavirus cruise ship evacuees

    A deadly hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius has prompted WHO to recommend quarantining and isolating nearly 150 people classified as "high-risk" contacts for six weeks to limit transmission of the rare virus, for which there is no vaccine or treatment.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, Tehran warns of retaliation

    US President Trump branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," prompting Tehran to warn it would retaliate against new US strikes and restrict foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff sent oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude rising 4.65 percent and WTI surging over 4 percent as investors feared further supply disruptions.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Eurovision Song Contest 2026 opens in Vienna with celebrations

    The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in Vienna on Sunday with thousands of fans attending events and an opening ceremony welcoming 35 participating delegations, ahead of the grand final on May 16. The contest has faced renewed calls for a boycott over Israel's participation.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands

    The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, carrying nearly 150 people and hit by a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three passengers, is expected to reach the Canary Islands, where most aboard will be evacuated and flown home. The Andes virus, the only hantavirus type that can transmit person-to-person, has been confirmed among those who tested positive.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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