No more 'anting-anting' politics: Why the Philippines urgently needs a Whistleblower Protection Law
MANILA: In Philippine folklore, the agimat or anting-anting is a talisman believed to make its bearer bulletproof, invisible to enemies — or mysteriously protected from harm. In modern Philippine politics, some officials seem to wear a different kind of anting-anting: impunity.Flood control scam: Fugitive Filipino ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co arrested in Prague Philippines moves to extradite himDespite exposés, Senate hearings, Commission on Audit (COA) reports, and even convictions, a number of politi...
UK and France to ‘lead multinational mission’ to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz
NewsUKUK PoliticsTrump tells ‘useless’ Nato to stay away after UK and France vow to protect Strait of Hormuz shippingThe US president lashed out at UK offers to help after the Strait of Hormuz was declared ‘completely open’ by Iran on FridayAthena Stavrou Friday 17 April 2026 15:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bo...
Trump team won’t let Kilmar Abrego Garcia self deport. They hope to force him to an African nation he’s never visited
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump team won’t let Kilmar Abrego Garcia self deport. They hope to force him to an African nation he’s never visitedICE is finalizing plans to send the Salvadoran immigrant at the center of the president’s mass deportation campaign to LiberiaAlex Woodward in New York Friday 17 April 2026 15:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...
Top Democrat killed dentist wife then himself as deadline for him to move out of $1m home they shared with their two children approached
Top Democrat killed dentist wife then himself as deadline for him to move out of $1m home they shared with their two children approachedSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or actions, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 988 By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:50, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 14:58, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer thinks Trump will pardon her for Epstein-related crimes: ‘There’s a good chance’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGhislaine Maxwell’s lawyer thinks Trump will pardon her for Epstein-related crimes: ‘There’s a good chance’Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney described her as ‘a scapegoat’ who deserves reprieve Brendan Rascius in New York Friday 17 April 2026 14:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Politics Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was pushed out as acting leader nearly a year ago By Nicole Sganga Nicole Sganga Homeland Security and Justice Correspondent Nicole Sganga is CBS News' homeland security and justice correspondent. She is based in Washington, D.C., and reports for all shows and platforms. Read Full Bio Nicole Sganga Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 9:43 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump intends to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run...
More than half of Britons support rejoining EU 10 years on from Brexit vote
But Labour’s ‘halfway house’ approach risks losing support from progressives and ‘red wall’ voters, experts sayUK politics live – latest updatesSupport for rejoining the EU rather than simply rejoining the single market is growing among British voters, with more than 80% of Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green party supporters favouring this option, research mapping voter attitudes 10 years after the Brexit referendum shows.But Labour’s “muted” approach means it now risks losing support among prog...
Trump cheers as oil prices PLUNGE after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open': 'Ready for full passage'
Trump cheers as oil prices PLUNGE after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open': 'Ready for full passage'Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics...and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 14:15, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 14:19, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti sets up website in attempt to find work after prison release
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsStormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti sets up website in attempt to find work after prison releaseDisgraced attorney who once positioned himself as an arch Trump critic is looking to revive his career ahead to his expected release from federal custody in September 2028Joe Sommerlad Friday 17 April 2026 13:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"...
Foreign aid is key to defending democratic values, says Norway’s development minister
Exclusive: Surviving a mass shooting 2011, during Norway’s worst terror attack, left Åsmund Aukrust with a firm belief in using politics to do good in the world. Now the country’s development minister, he tells Nick Ferris why Norway has kept foreign aid at one per cent of national spending, even as other countries have slashed their aid budgets while wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine
Retired high court judge to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process
Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system after Foreign Office controversyUK politics live – latest updatesA retired high court judge is expected to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process and the wider national security vetting system.The review, commissioned by Downing Street, comes after a Guardian investigation revealing that security officials decided Mandelson should not receive developed vetting clearance, but were overruled by the Foreign Office...
Trump Hopeful of Iran Peace Deal & New Crisis for UK PM Starmer | The Pulse 04/17/2026
"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: Vasiliki Pachatouridi, BlackRock, iShares Fixed Income Product Strategy EMEA Head; Alicia García-Herrero, Natixis, Chief APAC Economist; Libby Cantrill, PIMCO, Head of Public Policy. Correct: Video has been edited at...
Megyn Kelly goes scorched earth on Jimmy Kimmel over his political commentary
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMegyn Kelly goes scorched earth on Jimmy Kimmel over his political commentaryMegyn Kelly claimed that Jimmy Kimmel did not care about the ‘lofty goal’ of making people laugh on her podcastOwen Scott Friday 17 April 2026 12:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,...
Prakash Raj jabs Vijay's 'cinema model' politics: Cannot give actors the country
Prakash Raj jabs Vijays cinema model politics Cannot give actors the country
Steve Bannon rejects JD Vance as MAGA heir during event in DC
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsSteve Bannon rejects JD Vance as MAGA heir during event in DCInfluential podcast host declines to back vice president as movement’s next leader, preferring to insist that President Donald Trump can serve an unprecedented and unconstitutional third termJoe Sommerlad Friday 17 April 2026 12:07 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":...
Sarah Ferguson spotted in Austrian Alps
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Keir Starmer says it is unforgivable he was not told Mandelson failed vetting
PM says he is ‘furious’ and did not know security officials had recommended that Mandelson be denied clearanceUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said it was “unforgivable” that he was not told that Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting before being appointed as ambassador to Washington.The prime minister said he was “furious” about what had happened, as he insisted he had not known that security officials had initially recommended that Mandelson be denied clearance. Cont...
More delay for Isle of Man assisted dying after UK Government requests changes
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Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Hormuz talks
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House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans’ long-term plan – US politics live
The decision to extend a warrantless security law until 30 April came after 20 Republicans worked with House Democrats to defeat attempts to pass five-year and 18-month renewalsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.The House of Representatives voted early on Friday to briefly extend an expiring and controversial law that grants the US government sweeping powers for warrantless surveillance.Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon...