A comedian would have struggled to script the prime minister’s earnest pitch to parliament about the scandalous mistake that might cost him his job.
US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
Optimism over renewed US-Iran talks lifts oil and markets, but disputes over sanctions, naval incidents and nuclear demands may affect the prospects for a deal before the ceasefire expires.
US spending on ‘reckless’ Iran war could have saved 87m lives, says UN Humanitarian Chief
By R Anil Kumar London/ Bengaluru, April 20, 2026. The $2bn (£1.5bn) a week that Donald Trump is spending on his reckless war in Iran could have funded saving more than 87 million lives, the head of the UN’s humanitarian agency, Tom Fletcher, said on M…
Middle East crisis live: Iran weighs Pakistan talks with US, and claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’
Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe UN security council has condemned the killing …
NBA: Victor Wembanyama named first unanimous defensive player of the year
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history, and the first to win the award unanimously.
NBA: Victor Wembanyama named first unanimous defensive player of the year
Victor Wembanyama is the youngest Defensive Player of the Year in NBA history, and the first to win the award unanimously.
Oil prices fall and Asian stocks rise on hopes US-Iran talks will resume before ceasefire expires
Iran yet to commit to fresh talks even as truce expires on Wednesday evening Washington time
US veterans arrested in Capitol during protest against the war on Iran
US veterans were arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in opposition to the war on Iran.
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico – NPR
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico NPRCanadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramids BBCGunman kills tourist and wounds 6 others on Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramid YahooGunm…
US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump administration after allegations of misconduct
Trump’s labour secretary becomes the third cabinet member to leave the administration in less than two months. Earlier in March, the US president fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and soon after dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi.