## King Charles praises Nato and urges defence of Ukraine in key speech during Trump visit

Authored by theguardian.com

King Charles has extolled the importance of Britain’s “special relationship” with the US in a speech to Congress that made pointed reference to the importance of Nato, the defence of Ukraine and the climate crisis.

And he urged “unyielding resolve” in the cause of “Ukraine and her most courageous people” in order to “secure a truly just and lasting peace”.

1:44 'Our nations' alliance is truly unique': King Charles calls for unity in US speech – video.

He also underlined the importance of trade between the two nations at a time when Trump has threatened to impose further tariffs on Britain.

Charles also backed Aukus, the trilateral agreement with Australia, which he called “the most ambitious submarine programme in history”.

In a speech later in the day at a lavish White House state dinner hosted by Trump, Charles said “tonight we are here to renew an indispensable alliance.”.

And should you ever need to get hold of us, well, just give us a ring,” the king said to applause. »

### ‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Says He’s Now Cancer-Free After Chemo Stopped Working: ‘It Looked Like I Was on the Way Out’

Authored by variety.com

“Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has said he is cancer-free after almost five years of battling stage-three blood cancer.

At one point, after the chemotherapy stopped working, “I was at a loss and it looked like I was on the way out, which wasn’t ideal obviously,” he continued.

After undergoing a cutting edge treatment, which genetically modifies blood cells, Neill said he is now free of cancer. »

### Zelenskyy accuses Israel of 'purchasing stolen goods' when it imported Russian grain

Authored by fortune.com

Israel claimed that the vessel had not entered the port and had not yet submitted its documents.

“We will also coordinate with European partners to ensure that the relevant individuals are included in European sanctions regimes,” he said.

Kyiv described the issue as systemic rather than isolated, and urged Israel to halt imports it says involve stolen Ukrainian grain, warning the situation risks undermining bilateral relations. »

### Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands

Authored by apnews.com

A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta gave birth to a healthy 5-1/2 pound (2.5-kilogram) girl just before the Boeing 737 landed at Portland International Airport in Oregon on Friday night.

Two paramedics who happened to be on the flight assisted, borrowing blankets from other passengers and using a shoelace to tie off the umbilical cord.

Baby Brielle Renee Blair came in about two weeks ahead of schedule; the plane, about 20 minutes. »

### UAE leaves OPEC in blow to global oil producers' group

Authored by yahoo.com

It could also free the UAE to increase output once exports via the Gulf resume as it would no longer be governed by OPEC quotas.

He also said the world would demand more energy, implying the UAE would be positioned to meet that need.

Oil prices on international markets trimmed gains on Tuesday following ‌the UAE's announcement it would on May 1 leave OPEC ⁠and OPEC+, which brings together OPEC and allied producers. »

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