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Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats
Former President Barack Obama is urging Virginians to vote in favor of a congressional redistricting ballot measure that if passed, could give Democrats a big boost in this year's midterm elections."By voting yes, you have the chance to do something important — not just for the Commonwealth, but for our entire country," Obama said in the video. "By voting yes, you can push back against the Republicans trying to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterms."The video by the former presiden...
US, Israeli commercial ships still banned from passing through Strait of Hormuz — agency
Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that following the enforcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for the passage of commercial vessels
Starmer was kept in dark about Mandelson’s vetting by two other top civil servants
Exclusive: Officials have spent weeks debating whether or not to release highly sensitive information about the affairKeir Starmer was kept in the dark about sensitive information relating to Peter Mandelson’s security vetting by two other top civil servants, including the head of the civil service, the Guardian can reveal.The prime minister said on Friday that it was “unforgivable” and “staggering” that senior officials did not tell him that Mandelson failed a security vetting process weeks bef...
South African opposition party accused of ‘white supremacy’ over Gaza stance
A religious leader has questioned Democratic Alliance figure Helen Zille about the party’s failure to condemn Israel’s military actions in the Palestinian enclave South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) has been accused of white supremacy and double standards over its alleged failure to label Israel’s military actions in Gaza as genocide. Speaking at a DA event in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Pastor Nigel Branken, an activist, voiced his dislike for the party. “I&rsq...
What could possibly have made Lord Mandelson fail his security vetting? REBECCA CAMBER investigates
What could possibly have made Lord Mandelson fail his security vetting? REBECCA CAMBER investigatesBy REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 18:36, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 18:37, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz
France and Britain said on Friday that they would lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely defensive and only deployed once lasting peace in the region was agreed. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the force was being set up as they co-chaired international talks in Paris focused on ensuring free-flowing trade through the critical shipping corridor. The...
Why is UK PM Starmer facing fresh calls to quit?
InternationalWhy is UK PM Starmer facing fresh calls to quit?By Reuters -Apr 17, 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls to resign over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S. after the government said he failed security vetting and was still allowed to take up the job. Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey...
Israel Plans First City in Occupied Golan Settlement
The Israeli government announced on April 17 that it had approved a five-year plan, 2026 to 2030, to strengthen settlement activity in the occupied Golan Heights, with a budget of about $334 million, according to The Times of Israel. The plan aims to develop settlements in the occupied Golan, chiefly by turning the settlement of Katzrin into the first city in the area, alongside attracting thousands of new settlers over the coming years. Finance Minister Ze’ev Elkin said the plan includes turnin...
Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame outfielder, dies at 53
Sports Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels Hall of Fame outfielder, dies at 53 Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 1:30 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who became the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader and led the team to its only World Series title, has died. He was 53.The Angels posted about Anderson's death Friday morning on X, without immediately disclosing the cause or location.Anderson reached the majors with the then-California Angels in 1...
بقائی: اگر محاصره دریایی ادامه یابد، بدون تعدیل پاسخ میدهیم
سخنگوی وزارت خارجه جمهوری اسلامی در واکنش به اظهارات دونالد ترامپ درباره بازگشایی تنگه هرمز گفت این مسیر همچنان تحت نظارت جمهوری اسلامی است. او افزود: «اگر محاصره دریایی ادامه یابد، بدون شک اقدامات لازم را انجام خواهیم داد و هیچگونه تعدیلی در این زمینه صورت نخواهد گرفت.»
India fails to pass bill to boost women’s representation after delimitation row
Opposition accuses Narendra Modi government of using quotas as cover for redrawing electoral mapThe Indian government has failed to pass a bill to increase female representation in parliament after being accused of using the plan as a guise to redraw the country’s electoral map.It was the first time in 12 years in power that a constitutional amendment proposed by Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) government was not passed by parliament. Continue reading...
Democrat demands RFK Jr. insist on Trump mental fitness test, invoke 25th amendment
Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about President Trump’s mental fitness on Friday, pressing him about some of Trump’s recent social media posts. During a Friday hearing in the House Education and Workforce Committee about the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services, Takano presented blown-up posters of…
Outrage as embattled Arizona sheriff makes VERY unfortunate 'Nancy' tweet as hunt for Savannah's mother continues
Outrage as embattled Arizona sheriff makes VERY unfortunate 'Nancy' tweet as hunt for Savannah's mother continuesBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:25, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 18:25, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Turkish grad student who co-authored anti-Israel op-ed at Tufts self-deports after legal battle with DHS
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University medical graduate student from Turkey whose charges were dropped after DHS detained her for allegedly "[engaging] in activities in support of Hamas," has self-deported to Turkey, according to sources familiar with the matter. Ozturk self-deported from the U.S. late Thursday night on a flight to Istanbul, Turkey, according to sources familiar.Ozturk was detained by ICE in Somerville, Massachusetts, in March 2025, sparking a battle between the Trump administration...
Trump schedules controversial drilling auction in Alaska wildlife refuge
The Trump administration has officially scheduled an auction for the rights to drill in a controversial spot: a wildlife refuge in Alaska. The auction, in which companies will be able to bid for the right to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, is set for June 5. The Trump administration declined to immediately say…
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people
Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of his four-nation Africa tour, with roughly 120,000 people flocking to a mass he led in the port city of Douala. Amid heavy security, some believers had made their way on Thursday to the city’s Japoma Stadium, venue of the mass, and slept overnight outside on mats to hear Friday’s address from the pontiff, who has become outspoken on war and inequality and...
Anger swells as Swalwell's 'open secret' with women went unreported for years
Numerous reports from journalists and political operatives that the alleged sexual misconduct of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was an open secret that long went unreported have prompted consternation and anger.Swalwell, who until earlier this month was a top candidate for governor of California, saw his career fall apart in the span of a week after a flood of sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of rape and sexual assault. He suspended his campaign, resigned from Congress and a...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchaseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterReutersDoug Ford's office said the plane will be used to support the premier's "extensive travel", including to the US to help fight Donald Trump's tariffs.Doug Ford, the leader of the Canadian province of Ontario, has been criticised for his government's purchase of a pre-owned C$28.9m ($21m; £15.5m) private jet, with oppos...
NDA slams 'anti-women' mindset while Opposition cheers quota bill defeat
NDA slams antiwomen mindset while Opposition cheers quota bill defeat
Sarwar: I am not surprised people did not back my calls for Starmer to resign
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