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US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves, but higher gasoline prices still a worry

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in April amid a rally in share prices following a ceasefire in the war with Iran and improved perceptions of the labor market, helping to ease households' financial worries for now. 
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Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap

Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West
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House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting
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Top defense official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date

Top defense official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date

The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion
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Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House

Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House

The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere
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Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington
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US stocks drift as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise

US stocks drift as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is slowing after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war
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US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is stalling after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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US stocks edge back from their records as oil prices rise

US stocks edge back from their records as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is flagging after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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US stocks edge up to more records, while oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

US stocks edge up to more records, while oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties

King Charles III to meet Trump and address Congress in bid to spotlight UK-US ties

King Charles III is set to address the U.S. Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991