A federal judge released a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, which his former cellmate claimed to have found after Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt in July 2019. The handwritten note, which includes the line 'Time to say goodbye,' was unsealed in connection with the cellmate's case.
Ted Turner, the pioneering media mogul who founded CNN and built a vast media empire including TBS and TNT, has died at the age of 87. Tributes poured in for Turner, who revolutionized TV news with the launch of the 24-hour Cable News Network in 1980.
A federal judge has ruled that the Justice Department can retain 2020 election ballots and other materials seized from Georgia's Fulton County in January. This decision denies a request from Fulton County officials to force the FBI to return the ballots, which were taken in connection with President Donald Trump's vote probe.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit but remains hospitalized, continuing his recovery from severe breathing issues after being placed on a ventilator for pneumonia. His spokesperson confirmed he is 'winning this fight' and is no longer in the ICU.
President Trump stated that the war with Iran would be 'over quickly' as Tehran reviews a US proposal for a peace deal, which includes a one-page memorandum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the American blockade on Iranian ports. Despite reports of diplomatic progress, Trump also threatened 'higher level' strikes if a deal is not accepted.
Russia has warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv to evacuate, stating that a 'retaliatory strike' would be inevitable if Ukraine disrupts World War II commemorations in Moscow. This comes as attacks from both sides continue, with Russia threatening mass strikes if Ukraine targets Russian territory during the Victory Day events.
Oil prices are rising, with Brent crude hovering around $100, as the Iran war continues to boost profits for energy giants like Shell, which reported $6.92 billion in the first quarter. The conflict is also driving up oil and gas prices, increasing market volatility, and impacting eurozone bond yields and inflation-linked bonds.