Thursday
The people of 30 April
6 people in 7 stories, 29 deaths recorded, 2026
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
The bill is signed by U.S. president Donald Trump, officially bringing an end to the shutdown.
Politics · 30 Apr
United States president Donald Trump announces that he will lift tariffs on all whisky products, including Scotch whisky.
Business · 30 Apr
Min Aung Hlaing
Leader of Myanmar since 2021
Myanmar's president Min Aung Hlaing orders the remaining prison sentence of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be served under house arrest and announces a one-sixth reduction of sentences for all prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Crime & Justice · 30 Apr · with Aung San Suu Kyi
Gaston Browne
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda since 2014
Antiguans and Barbudans vote to elect 17 members of the House of Representatives. Incumbent prime minister and Labour leader Gaston Browne, who is running for a fourth term, is being challenged by United Progressive leader Jamale Pringle.
Politics · 30 Apr · with Jamale Pringle
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President of Brazil (2003–2011; since 2023)
The Brazilian National Congress overrides a veto by president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reduce the sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro for a coup-related conviction.
Politics · 30 Apr · with Jair Bolsonaro
Gitanas Nausėda
President of Lithuania since 2019
Lithuanian president Gitanas Nausėda says that his country may consider joining a U.S. campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, he also states that it will need approval by the government and parliament.
Conflict · 30 Apr
Gianni Infantino
Swiss football administrator (born 1970)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms that Iran's football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including matches in the United States, despite the Iran war.
Sport · 30 Apr
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