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The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:01
Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from confirmation hearing of Trump's Fed chair pick

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:59
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

Trump to participate in marathon Bible reading

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:49
Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump will share a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.

Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:48
England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:45
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:45
Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:17
A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 17:00
Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.

Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:57
Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.

O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:52
Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Migrant first to be convicted under new crossing law

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:43
Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.

Teacher 'had dark thoughts about abused baby'

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:23
Jamie Varley is accused of the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who he adopted.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:13
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:05
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:00
Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a challenge system of VAR for the 2026-27 season.

Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:42
The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.

Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:41
A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:29
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:26
John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.

Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:20
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

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