Sheffield City Council is working to reduce long waits for callers to its council tax helpline, which has been plagued by delays of up to an hour. Councillor Mohammed Mahroof reported that some callers have given up after being on the phone for 45 minutes or more before the line drops out. The council acknowledged that improving the service is a key priority and promised that improvements will start to be seen later this year.

President Donald Trump declared war on Jeff Bezos after Amazon announced it would include the cost of tariffs on the price tag for products, calling the move "a hostile and political act" against America. The White House publicly slammed the retailer's decision, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that President Trump's message was clear: this is a hostile and political act by Amazon.

On April 28, 2025, Spain was hit by major disruptions as widespread power outages swept across the country and neighboring Portugal, cutting electricity, mobile communications, and internet access in cities like Madrid and Lisbon. Transportation networks were halted, businesses closed, and residents flooded social media with reports of abrupt service interruptions, though the cause of the blackout remains unknown. Adding to the turmoil, Spain announced the cancellation of a €6.6 million ammunition contract with Israeli company IMI Systems, which had been set to supply over 15 million 9mm rounds for the Guardia Civil. The decision followed intense political pressure from junior coalition partner Sumar, who argued the deal contradicted Spain’s condemnation of Israeli military actions in Gaza. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, reinforcing his government's pro-Palestinian stance, ordered the termination to maintain coalition unity, sparking sharp criticism from Israeli officials.

Canadians will vote in a pivotal election on Monday, which has been transformed by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the "51st state." The Conservatives initially appeared certain to win, but Trump's actions have injected life into the Liberal Party. The final polls suggest the Liberals are slightly ahead, although the race is tightening. The election has been dominated by discussions of Trump's impact on Canada, with many viewing it as a referendum on how Canada should approach the US president.