Decisions on fuel costs must come from Westminster, not Stormont, O’Neill says
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Confidence vote in government ‘big test’ for independents – People Before Profit
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Boris Johnson visits Ukraine 'kill zone' as former PM hits out at Western 'timidity'
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What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?
Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters in Britain are planning a new bill, which would bring into force a food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe. That will allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parli...
As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future
In Beijing, strategic elites have started to see world politics as sliding from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States era. However, if China believes the old order is falling apart, its future will depend less on economic power and more on presenting a reliable political vision. For much of the past decade, the dominant framework for understanding China-US relations has been the Thucydides Trap. Since Graham Allison popularised the term, the relationship has been cast as an...
SNP has ignored pothole problem while wasting billions elsewhere – Findlay
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‘The 25th Amendment was written with Donald Trumps in mind,’ ex-CIA director says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘The 25th Amendment was written with Donald Trumps in mind,’ ex-CIA director saysJohn Brennan joins calls for president’s removal and says: ‘We really are in very, very troubling times’Joe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 13:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,...
Tory defectors to Reform could be hauled in front of ‘Boriswave’ migration probe
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Pope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’The pontiff says he is not afraid of the Trump administration and “refuses to get into a debate” with the presidentKanishka Singh Monday 13 April 2026 12:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCommen...
Iran War: Trump Vows to Blockade Hormuz & Hungary's Orban Concedes Defeat | The Pulse 4/13
"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: Dan Scott, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi Asset at Vontobel Asset Management, Sherrill Stroschein, Politics Professor at University College London & Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. (...
What is the Chagos Islands deal? Proposals fall apart at the eleventh hour
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'Confusing' ballot paper to be redesigned as Sadiq Khan hints at standing for fourth term in 2028
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Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapse
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapseNegotiations are at an impasse as both sides disagree on Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programmeHarry Cockburn Monday 13 April 2026 11:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
Fewer non-criminal ICE arrests drives decline in detention population
Politics ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows By Julia Ingram Julia Ingram Data Journalist Julia Ingram is a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed. She uses data analysis and computation to cover misinformation, AI and social media. Read Full Bio Julia Ingram April 13, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody declined by 12% from a record-h...
Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules
PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes lawUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war.Speaking to the BBC after the Guardian revealed that ministers were planning to use so-called Henry VII...
JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsementJoe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade straitGood morning. The parliamentary recess is over, the Iran war disaster isn’t, campaigning is ramping up because the May elections are less than four weeks to go, and there will be plenty for MPs to discuss as they meet in the Commons this afternoon. The full timetable, as usual, is down below.Keir Starmer is in Greater Manchester this morning, on a visit linked to the English local elections. But...
PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war
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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sick
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sickPresident Trump claimed that Pope Leo XIV was only chosen because ‘they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump’Owen Scott Monday 13 April 2026 08:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Starmer ignites 'Henry VIII powers' row with move to adopt EU single market rules without MPs' support
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