Iran executes Amirali Mirjafari for allegedly plotting to burn a Tehran mosque and collaborating with Israel and the US, as rights groups decry rising executions.
Downie calls for pension reform to fund defence
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has said the debate around defence funding risks placing disproportionate burden on younger people while avoiding more politically difficult choices.
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Cabinet Office suggested Mandelson did not even need security vetting, Robbins tells MPs – UK politics live
Olly Robbins was forced out as Foreign Office permanent secretary over the Peter Mandelson security vetting revelations in the GuardianThe hearing has started.Emily Thornberry, the chair, started by saying that Robbins did not tell the whole truth abou…
Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Quarkslab in France
Paris, April 21, 2026. Airbus has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the French cyber-security company Quarkslab. This planned investment is another step of Airbus’ strategy to reinforce its position as a trusted, sovereign partner for Fr…
EU foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East – Europe live
Representatives from EU countries are meeting in Luxembourg todayThe EU’s top court has ruled that a Hungarian law banning content about LGBTQ+ people from schools and primetime TV violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.In its ruling, th…
My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came
The bombs have stopped falling for now. But the damage is done, and my life has been wrecked.
US-Iran ceasefire on brink of collapse as talks stall and Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Washington and Tehran have both expressed readiness to resume hostilities as Pakistan peace talks remain in limbo after Iran pulled out of the second round of negotiations.
Rebel Wilson labelled ‘nuts’ by PR team she allegedly hired to attack colleague, court hears
Wilson is being sued for defamation by actor Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts alleging a sexual harassment complaintGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson was labelled “nuts” by a PR team she allegedly hired t…
The War in Ukraine: As Russian Losses Mount, Signing Bonuses for Recruits Are Skyrocketing
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russian officials to meet the recruitment quotas set by Moscow. In response, bonuses are rising and standards are plummeting, as DER SPIEGEL has learned.
India and South Korea Forge Futuristic Partnership, set USD 50 Billion Trade Goal
By R Anil Kumar New Delhi, April 20, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 20, welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his maiden state visit to India, describing his life as an inspiring example of struggle and dedication. The two leade…