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By Nasteho Said

April 29, 2026 at 6:29 AM UTC

Good morning. King Charles III urged Congress to preserve the US-UK alliance. Washington looks to ramp up economic pressure on Iran. UBS reports blowout earnings. And Apple readies a photo-editing overhaul. Listen to the day’s top stories.

— Nasteho Said