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UK Prime Minister Faces Questions Over Security Vetting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied being aware of a security lapse in the vetting process for Peter Mandelson's appointment as envoy to the US. Sources differ on the extent of Starmer's knowledge, with Reuters reporti...
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UK Bill Bans Tobacco Sales for Those Born After 2008
The UK Parliament has backed a law that prohibits anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco. The move aims to reduce youth smoking....
UK's No 10 Showed Dismissive Attitude to Mandelson's Vetting
A former senior British Foreign Office official claims he was under pressure from the Prime Minister's office to speed up Peter Mandelson's ambassador appointment. Olly Robbins testified that Number 10 showed a 'dismissi...
UK Moves to Ban Smoking for All Born After 2008
A draft law in the UK aims to create a smoke-free generation by banning smoking for those born after 2008. The bill has cleared both houses of parliament and awaits the king's signature. No further details on implementat...
UK Police Make Eight Further Arrests After Arson Attacks
British counter-terrorism officers have made a total of 23 arrests over arson attacks targeting Jewish sites and an Iran-critical media outlet in London. Reuters reports that the police are investigating whether Iran pai...
Boy Charged Over Arson Attack on Harrow Synagogue
A boy has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a synagogue in Harrow, north London. A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown through the window of the synagogue....
MAGA Lawmaker Defends FBI Director Kash Patel Over Excessive Drinking Allegations
Republican Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia dismissed allegations of excessive drinking against FBI Director Kash Patel, saying he had 'seen a lot of guys drink and have fun.' McCormick added he would be comforta...
Archaeologists Find Copy of Homer's Iliad Inside Ancient Egyptian Mummy
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery after finding a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad inside an ancient Egyptian mummy. The mummy was buried in a Roman-era tomb approximately 1,600 years ago....
Supermarket Yoghurt Recalled Over Undeclared Gluten Warning
A supermarket yoghurt has been recalled after it was found to contain undeclared gluten. Customers with a gluten allergy, intolerance, or coeliac disease have been urged not to consume the product....
Palestinians in Jerusalem Forced to Demolish Their Own Homes to Avoid Israeli Fines
A growing number of Palestinians in Jerusalem are being compelled to carry out 'self-demolitions' of their own homes. The practice is driven by a need to avoid the high enforcement costs imposed by Israeli authorities wh...
Mandelson Vetting Scandal: Sacked Official Says He Felt Political Pressure From No 10
Former senior civil servant Sir Olly Robbins gave evidence to MPs on 21 April, saying he felt political pressure to rush through Peter Mandelson's security vetting for the US ambassador role despite concerns. Robbins acc...
Florida Man Set to Be Executed for Setting Neighbour on Fire During Burglary
A man who set his neighbour on fire during a home burglary is scheduled to be executed in Florida. This would be Florida's fifth execution in 2026, following a record 19 executions carried out in the state last year....
Royal Mail Announces £500m Investment Plan to Overhaul Delivery Times
Royal Mail has unveiled a £500 million investment plan aimed at improving delivery times. Changes to letter deliveries are set to begin rolling out next month, with second-class post on Saturdays being scrapped as part ...
Millions More Savers Could Receive Nationwide's £100 Bonus Payment
Over three million additional customers could soon become eligible for Nationwide Building Society's £100 bonus payment, significantly expanding the scheme's reach....
BBC Proms Boss Says Audiences Should Be More Relaxed About Mobile Phone Use
The head of the BBC Proms has argued that audiences should adopt a more relaxed attitude towards smartphone use at live performances. The comments follow Olivier Award-winning actress Lesley Manville's assertion that pho...
UK Unemployment Falls to 4.9% in Surprise Boost for Labour
UK unemployment has dropped sharply from 5.2% to 4.9% in the three months to February, falling below 5% for the first time in a surprise positive development for the Labour government....
Iran Warns of 'New Cards to Play' as US-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Hormuz
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran has 'new cards to play on the battlefield' as tensions with the United States remained high. Trump declined to end the Hormuz blockade, and Ghalib...
Government Vows to 'Double Down' on Clean Energy Amid Gas Price Spike
The UK government has pledged to intensify its clean energy agenda rather than retreat in the face of rising gas prices. A central element of the plan is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices to insulate c...
Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy Honoured on What Would Have Been Her 100th Birthday
King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her birth, saying she would have been deeply troubled by current world events but believed 'goodness will always prevail'. The G...