Trump is most vulnerable on cost of living and other economic issues; US to ‘guide’ trapped ships from Gulf, president says – key US politics stories from Sunday 3 May Donald Trump’s approval rating has hit its worst level during his two terms in office, with more than six in 10 Americans...

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

Chris Mason: Elections this week a smorgasbord of competitiveness The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

Budget airline left thousands stranded on Saturday after ceasing operations amid financial troubles Spirit Airlines shutdown: how to get home and get refunds Political blame game begins and passengers left adrift after Spirit ceases operations Spirit Airlines has almost finished refunding customers...

Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says Hantaviruses are usually spread by exposure to urine, saliva or feces from infected rodents, such as rats or mice. Hantavirus infections are rare but can cause deadly respiratory infections.