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UK PM Starmer accused of ‘blatant dishonesty’ over Epstein-linked envoy
The prime minister has refused to step down, claiming he was unaware Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting
Apr 17, 2026 15:28
Trump tells ‘useless’ NATO to ‘stay away’ from Hormuz
The US president again slammed the military bloc for not aiding Washington during the war on Iran
Apr 17, 2026 15:24
UK Telegraph’s new German owner imposes pro-Israel bias – journalist
The Jewish state’s “right to exist” is now the paper’s No.2 core editorial policy, Owen Jones has reported, citing a source
Apr 17, 2026 11:34
Europe has ‘six weeks’ of jet fuel left – IEA chief
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger flight cancelations and higher energy costs, Fatih Birol has told the AP
Apr 17, 2026 11:23
MAGA vs Catholicism: The Republican believers backing Trump over spat with Pope
While many GOP players have rallied behind his attacks on the Vatican, a handful have shunned the president
Apr 17, 2026 09:49
War on Iran likely to delay US arms deliveries to Europe – Reuters
Baltic and Scandinavian countries could be among those affected, sources have told the agency
Apr 17, 2026 09:24
‘No better teammate than Israel’ – US CENTCOM chief
Admiral Brad Cooper says the allies have “exceeded” their military objectives in the war with Iran
Apr 17, 2026 05:00
Lebanon truce could give ‘lifeline’ to Hezbollah – US senator
Lindsey Graham says the American-brokered ceasefire should not undermine Israel’s ability to fight the militants
Apr 17, 2026 03:16
The myth of ‘Ukrainian’ drones: What’s really behind the production chain ANALYSIS
A dispersed European industry is powering long-range attacks – and reshaping the nature of the war
Apr 16, 2026 20:42
War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founder
Disruption of fertilizer flows through the Strait of Hormuz could slash harvests, Jose Andres of World Central Kitchen has warned
Apr 16, 2026 19:57
Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump
The US president earlier announced a ten-day truce has been agreed between Israel and Lebanon
Apr 16, 2026 18:49
‘You’re killing children!’: Vance heckled at key MAGA event (VIDEOS)
The US VP had to defend President Trump’s Gaza policy at a rally on a Georgia college campus
Apr 16, 2026 16:38
There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan question ANALYSIS
During a moment of rising tensions, the opposition turns to rapprochement with mainland China – the only viable path forward
Apr 16, 2026 16:35
Pentagon taps US carmakers for weapons production – WSJ
Washington has reportedly approached General Motors and Ford as it seeks to expand military output amid ongoing conflicts
Apr 16, 2026 16:27
Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump
A ten-day truce will begin at 5 PM EST (22:00 GMT) on Thursday following talks between the sides, the US president has announced
Apr 16, 2026 16:10
Dozens taken hostage in Italian bank heist (VIDEO)
Armed robbers seized around 25 people inside a Naples bank branch; the hostages were freed in a police raid
Apr 16, 2026 16:05
US senators fail to halt Trump’s arms sales to Israel
Resolutions blocking two deals with West Jerusalem have been rejected by the chamber despite wide support from the Democrats
Apr 16, 2026 12:44
Hegseth faces impeachment calls over Iran war
House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against the US secretary of war accusing him of abuse of power, war crimes, and other wrongdoing
Apr 16, 2026 11:39
EU spied on Orban for years – former Slovak minister
The Brussels-backed intelligence operation will happen again, Vladimir Palko has warned
Apr 16, 2026 11:35
Incoming Hungarian PM pledges crackdown on critical media
Peter Magyar claims his party’s election win has “liberated” the state broadcaster from airing “propaganda”
Apr 16, 2026 11:04
Pakistan-mediated US-Iran talks nearing breakthrough – media
The likelihood of a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program has improved significantly, Al Jazeera has reported
Apr 16, 2026 10:17
‘Hunger Games’ at the BBC: State broadcaster to shed 10% of workers
The long-forecasted crisis has been worsened by a recent lawsuit from Donald Trump claiming editorial bias in the organisation
Apr 16, 2026 10:07
Trump wants to ‘rewire’ global oil away from Hormuz – expert (VIDEO) Exclusive
Output drops of around 25% are expected as the US aims to shift energy flows, Tom Luongo has said
Apr 16, 2026 09:53
Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready for dialogue, but won’t let Washington impose its terms
Apr 16, 2026 08:43

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