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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make a parliamentary statement after fresh disclosure that Peter Mandelson, a prominent Labour figure appointed as U.S. ambassador, failed a pre-appointment security vetting process. Mandelson was removed from the post in September last year following revelations about his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The unfolding con…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Europe needs an independent anti-ballistic missile defence capability and that Ukraine is already engaged in talks with several countries about creating one. He described the goal of fielding such a system within a year as difficult but achievable. Separately, a Ukrainian defence firm has said it is in d…
Exit polling by Sofia-based Alpha Research indicates that the party aligned with former President Rumen Radev led the parliamentary ballot with 37.5%, far ahead of the GERB party on 16.2%. Radev resigned the presidency in January to contest the vote, campaigning on promises to tackle corruption and end a pattern of short-lived governments. Despite …
In a video message to Canadians, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada’s historically strong economic connection to the United States has shifted into a liability. Holding a small toy soldier representing General Isaac Brock, Carney said Ottawa cannot control disruptions emanating from its southern neighbour and pledged regular updates on measures…
The Israeli military released a map detailing a new deployment line inside southern Lebanon that places dozens of largely deserted villages under Israeli control. The map shows forces positioned 5-10 km from the border in a zone Israel calls a buffer, days after a U.S.-backed ceasefire with Hezbollah came into force. Lebanese authorities, Hezbollah…
London police have launched a counter-terrorism investigation into multiple arson attacks on Jewish targets, including a late-night attack at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow. A pro-Iranian group has claimed responsibility and British security officials are exploring potential links to Iran while community leaders warn of mounting intimidation.
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a deadly crackdown on January protesters, many Iranians are attempting to resume everyday routines while confronting a crippled economy, widespread infrastructure damage and anxiety that a post-conflict settlement could bring increased repression by the ruling theocracy. Fragile truce talks between Teh…
Eight people, including one child, remain in hospital following a mass shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district that killed six people. Officials say a Russian-born man opened fire on passersby with an automatic rifle, then took hostages in a supermarket where he was killed by police after failed negotiations. Authorities are investigating the inci…
European diplomats with prior Iran experience say an inexperienced U.S. negotiating team appears intent on securing a quick framework agreement with Tehran that could be light on technical detail and heavy on political risk. They warn a skeletal deal focused on headline trade-offs - nuclear limits for sanctions relief - risks creating downstream di…
A Mass led by Pope Leo in a field in Kilamba, near Angola’s capital Luanda, drew thousands in hot, humid conditions as the pontiff continued a four-nation Africa tour marked by direct criticism of leaders who exploit natural resources and neglect broad public welfare. Vatican estimates suggested up to 200,000 people could attend. The visit highligh…
A sample taken from a 190-gram jar of HiPP "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food has tested positive for rat poison, Austrian police in Burgenland said. The finding follows a precautionary recall of HiPP jars from SPAR stores in Austria and laboratory tests on similar jars seized in neighboring countries. HiPP and SPAR have urged consumers not to eat th…
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he would be willing to meet U.S. President Donald Trump once a broad agreement between Minsk and Washington has been prepared. In an interview with Russian state broadcaster RT, Lukashenko said the arrangement must address more than just sanctions relief and should be finalized at a lower diplomatic le…
Ben Roberts-Smith, once held as Australia’s most decorated soldier, has publicly denied five war crime charges tied to alleged killings of unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012. Speaking on Queensland’s Gold Coast after being granted bail, the former Special Air Service corporal said he is proud of his service and intends to clear his name…
A fire in a coastal water village in Sabah's Sandakan district destroyed roughly 200 houses in the early hours of April 19, displacing about 445 people registered at a temporary relief centre. Authorities cited strong winds, tightly packed wooden stilt homes and low tide hampering access to open water as key factors in the blaze's rapid spread. The…
South Korea and Japan reported that North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast near Sinpo at about 6:10 a.m. The launches mark Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile test this year and its fourth in April, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul and raising concerns ahead of a planned U.S.-China summit…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that 17 people died while in its custody between January 2026 and early April 2026. The tally follows 31 deaths in 2025, which the agency said was a two-decade high. ICE released a facility-by-facility account of each death, noting a mix of medical emergencies, apparent suicides, and incidents…
Turkey's foreign minister says talks are underway on how to manage or mitigate a potential partial U.S. withdrawal from the European security architecture, warning that an uncoordinated pullback could be "destructive" for Europe. He urged allies to use an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara to recalibrate relations with Washington while preparing for re…
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said no date has been fixed for the next round of talks with the United States, signaling that negotiations will not resume until a mutually agreed framework of understanding is finalised. The comments follow the highest-level U.S.-Iran discussions since 1979, which concluded without agreement in Islamabad. Tehran als…
FC Basel has cancelled a proposed concert by Kanye West at its St. Jakob-Park venue after reviewing a request for the artist to perform. The decision, made in line with the club's stated values, comes amid a wider wave of postponed or cancelled dates for the artist across Europe and recent travel restrictions and postponements.
Pope Leo landed in Luanda on Saturday as the third stop of a four-nation Africa tour, arriving from Cameroon where he delivered pointed criticisms of global tyrants. In Angola he is expected to press leaders on the exploitation of natural resources and address national political figures after meeting President João Lourenço. The trip has seen the U…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro told Spanish newspaper El Pais that continued U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders, including the use of sanctions, risks provoking a regional backlash. He characterized U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control measures as political tools and warned they could produce a 'rebellion' similar to hi…
After weeks of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a brutal domestic crackdown in January, Iranians are attempting to return to routine life even as economic damage, destroyed infrastructure and widespread internet restrictions deepen anxiety. While shops, parks and offices remain open amid discussions to extend a truce, many people fear that a negotia…
New Zealand defended a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A patrol flight near China after Beijing said the mission undermined its security interests and disrupted civil aviation. Wellington says the aircraft was monitoring alleged North Korean sanctions evasion at sea under UN Security Council resolutions, and maintains the crew acted professionally a…
Seven weeks into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, economic disruption - especially in global energy markets - has become a decisive factor shaping U.S. policy. Escalating fuel prices, higher consumer costs and financial market volatility have pushed the administration toward diplomacy, even as military pressure on Iran conti…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there had been "some pretty good news about Iran," expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations while warning a temporary ceasefire could lapse unless a broader deal is reached by Wednesday. Iran briefly allowed commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under terms of a 10-day truce tied to a separ…
