Reeves hits out at ‘folly’ of US going to war without clear exit plan
Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at decision to attack Iran ‘without being clear what the objectives are’UK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesRachel Reeves has hit out at the “folly” of Donald Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran without a clear exit plan.Speaking to the Mirror before a trip to Washington for the International Monetary Fund spring meeting, the UK chancellor renewed her criticism of the war, which has pushed up oil prices and threatens a new ju...
Is Trump OK? Experts warn his ‘narcissism’ and ‘insecurity’ are showing in vulgar Iran threats and Pope attack
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsIN FOCUSIs Trump OK? Experts warn his ‘narcissism’ and ‘insecurity’ are showing in vulgar Iran threats and Pope attackConcern over Trump’s mental fitness has reached new heights amid the war in Iran, with his critics loudly calling to invoke the 25th Amendment, reports Rhian LubinTuesday 14 April 2026 14:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy l...
Meadows seeks reimbursement from DOJ for legal fees from Trump-related probes
Politics Ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows seeks reimbursement from DOJ for legal fees incurred in Trump-related probes By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch April 14, 2026 / 9:36 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is asking the Justice Department to reimburse him for legal fees he...
Newsom uses White House’s DoorDash stunt to point out Trump can be president - but likely can’t work for the app
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNewsom uses White House’s DoorDash stunt to point out Trump can be president - but likely can’t work for the appGavin Newsom’s press office team mocked Trump for the publicity stunt where DoorDash ‘grandma’ Sharon Simmons greeted him with two large bags of McDonald’sRhian Lubin in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 14:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLin...
MTG forced to answer for previously comparing Trump to Jesus during awkward CNN interview
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMTG forced to answer for previously comparing Trump to Jesus during awkward CNN interviewCNN anchor Kaitlan Collins played a clip of Greene likening Trump’s 2023 arrest to the prosecution of JesusBrendan Rascius in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 14:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Riley Gaines comes to Trump’s defense after he rips her criticism of AI-generated Jesus post
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRiley Gaines comes to Trump’s defense after he rips her criticism of AI-generated Jesus postPresident Donald Trump denied being influenced by Fox host’s post protesting his meme, saying he was ‘not a fan’ of hers, eliciting a surprisingly generous response Joe Sommerlad Tuesday 14 April 2026 13:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
Trump admin agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at Stonewall monument
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump admin agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at Stonewall monumentUnder the agreement, within a week, the park service will hang three flags on its flagpole at the monumentJennifer Peltz & Michael R. SisakTuesday 14 April 2026 13:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showB...
I was at Ambedkar's birthday bash in Noida, saw biryani, bikes edge out politics
I was at Ambedkars birthday bash in Noida saw biryani bikes edge out politics
Eric Swalwell accuser slams disgraced Dem’s decision to run for governor: ‘The receipts were out there’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEric Swalwell accuser slams disgraced Dem’s decision to run for governor: ‘The receipts were out there’California representative resigning from Congress over sexual assault allegations but has insisted they are untrue and pledged to ‘fight them with everything that I have’Joe Sommerlad Tuesday 14 April 2026 13:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"...
Congress Shifts 100 Candidates To Safe House Ahead Of Gujarat Civic Polls
Following a wave of uncontested victories for the BJP across several seats, the Congress has officially triggered "resort politics," shifting over 100 of its candidates to an undisclosed safe location to prevent potential poaching and "horse-trading.
US, Iran Weigh Further Truce Talks With Trump Blockade Underway | The Pulse 4/14
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Paul Skinner, Investment Director at Wellington Management, Matteo Del Fante, Chief Executive of Poste Italiane & Emile Hoyakem, Director of Regional Security and Senior Fellow for Middle East Security at the Internati...
Abodi hits back at outgoing FIGC President Gravina: ‘Always because of politics’
Italian Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi has hit back at the outgoing FIGC President Gabriele Gravina, who previously hinted that the football association did not receive sufficient backing from the government, and says that: ‘When things go wrong, it’s always because of politics’. Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News and Content – Free Trial – Click Here Abodi responds to Gravina: ‘It’s always because of politics’Gravina confirmed that he will be leaving his role as Pre...
JD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ in Strait of Hormuz and threatens ‘two can play that game’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ in Strait of Hormuz and threatens ‘two can play that game’Vice president said negotiations with Tehran ‘didn’t move far enough’ in IslamabadJames C. Reynolds Tuesday 14 April 2026 11:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments"...
2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward
Exclusive Politics 2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward: "He thought he was untouchable" By Nancy Cordes Nancy Cordes Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes is CBS News' chief White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Cordes has won numerous awards for her reporting, including multiple Emmys, Edward R. Murrow awards, and an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. Read Full Bio Nancy Cordes April 14, 2026 / 6:19 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...
Catholic JD Vance weighs in after Trump removes Truth Social post with image appearing to show himself as Jesus
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCatholic JD Vance weighs in after Trump removes Truth Social post with image appearing to show himself as JesusVice President JD Vance said that, in some cases, it ‘would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality’Owen Scott Tuesday 14 April 2026 10:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources say
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUnited Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger to Trump, sources sayA combination of two of the largest US network carriers would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decadeDavid Shepardson & Rajesh Kumar SinghTuesday 14 April 2026 09:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
Hong Kong must go beyond its intermediary role to become a global anchor
The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategies. For Hong Kong, this “great change unseen in a century” is not an abstraction. It is a pressing...
From 24-year-old magistrate to judge hearing Arvind Kejriwal’s recusal plea: Meet Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma
Before Arvind Kejriwal's recusal plea, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma was just one of the 60 judges of the Delhi High Court, but the case of Delhi excise policy has put Justice Sharma's name in the chatters of politics.
Hegseth right to mock Royal Navy, says ex-army chief as he backs claims over military underfunding – UK politics live
Richard Barrons backs George Robertson and says UK forces ‘too small and undernourished for the world that we now live in’Good morning. When Keir Starmer gave evidence to the Commons liaison committee before the Easter recess, and when he made a statement to MPs yesterday on the first day after it was over, he was repeatedly asked when the government will publish its defence investment plan (DIP). On both occasions, he could not give a timetable and would just say it would be published as soon a...
Former Nato chief aims broadside at Government over defence funding
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