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Iran war not quagmire, shame on you: Pete Hegseth confronts Democrats in Congress
Iran war not quagmire shame on you Pete Hegseth confronts Democrats in Congress
Nigel Farage referred to standards watchdog over undisclosed £5m gift
Rival parties demand investigation as Tory party chair refers Reform UK leader to commissioner over gift from crypto tycoonExclusive: Farage given undisclosed £5m by crypto tyoonAnalysis: Farage’s attempt to get ahead of story raises more questionsNigel Farage has been referred to parliament’s standards watchdog after the Guardian revealed he received an undeclared £5m gift from a party donor.The referral was made by the Conservative party citing rules that require MPs to declare any “personal b...
Family of ailing Iranian Nobel laureate say keeping her in jail is a death sentence
Narges Mohammadi denied medical leave from prison in spite of sharp decline in health and drastic weight loss, say lawyersThe family of the jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi say they fear for her life after a sharp deterioration in her health, suspected heart attack and drop in body weight of almost 20kg (44lb).The 54-year-old human rights activist, who was awarded the 2023 Nobel peace prize while in prison, had been released for health reasons in 2024. She was re-arrested in Decemb...
Bumper voter turnout in Bengal: Could this be good or bad news for Mamata?
Bumper voter turnout in Bengal Could this be good or bad news for Mamata
James Comey surrenders to authorities after DoJ indictment
Former FBI director indicted over social media post from last year of seashells arranged into ‘86 47’US politics live – latest updatesJames Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday at the eastern district of Virginia after the justice department indicted him this week for a second time.The former FBI director was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday because of a post he made on social media last year of seashells arranged into the numbers “86 47” which the Department of Justice has called...
James Comey surrenders to police after being accused of chilling 'threat' on Trump's life as he declares: 'I'm innocent'
James Comey surrenders to police after being accused of chilling 'threat' on Trump's life as he declares: 'I'm innocent'By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 18:09, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 18:22, 29 April 2026 e-mail 8 View comments
Exit polls decoded: Bengal cliffhanger, Cong return in Kerala & status quo in TN, Assam & Puducherry
Exit polls released on Wednesday after the conclusion of voting across four states and one Union Territory (UT) offered an indecisive picture, where entrenched incumbencies, rising challengers and new entrants are simultaneously may shape electoral outcomes if the exit polls numbers hold. With results scheduled for May 4, the projections reflect both continuity and churn across regions, underscoring how state-specific dynamics continue to define voter behaviour.
We can't abolish leasehold outright, minister says
We can't abolish leasehold outright, minister says24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe outright and immediate abolition of the leasehold system in England and Wales would be "almost certainly impossible", the housing minister has said.In Labour's 2024 general election manifesto, the party promised to "finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end".In a speech, Matthew Pennycook said this meant the gover...
US prepares plan for ‘short, powerful’ wave of strikes against Iran — news outlet
According to the report, Washington has effectively rejected Tehran’s proposed three-stage plan, under which Iran is ready to negotiate with the US
US influenced UAE's decision to leave OPEC — expert
Miguel Jaimes argued that the US is actively seeking to undermine the cohesion of OPEC+, a coalition led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, by applying pressure on member countries - including Russia - over the Ukraine conflict
James Comey turns himself in after being indicted for alleged Trump threat over ‘86 47’ post
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJames Comey turns himself in after being indicted for alleged Trump threat over ‘86 47’ post‘This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago, and this won’t be the end of it,’ Comey said in response to the latest chargesBruce Golding Wednesday 29 April 2026 18:09 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"...
GOP mayor took to stage with presenter who compared gay marriage to WILDFIRES... now she has filed huge damages claim against city she used to run
GOP mayor took to stage with presenter who compared gay marriage to WILDFIRES... now she has filed huge damages claim against city she used to runBy ANNA WRIGHT, U.S. REPORTER Published: 18:00, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 18:01, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Kemi Badenoch warns of an 'epidemic of violence' against Jewish people as Tory leader says 'we need to drain the swamp' on visit to scene of Golders Green attack
Kemi Badenoch warns of an 'epidemic of violence' against Jewish people as Tory leader says 'we need to drain the swamp' on visit to scene of Golders Green attackBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 17:55, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 17:56, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments
US supreme court sides with anti-abortion centers in New Jersey case
Justices in unanimous decision revive federal suit brought by anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ in the stateSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US supreme court sided on Wednesday with the operator of Christian faith-based anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” in New Jersey that is trying to impede a state investigation into whether the facilities engage in deceptive practices.The justices, in a unanimous decision, revived a federal lawsuit...
Malala seeks ‘support’ for Afghan women and girls after meeting Swinney
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Hegseth faces questioned on overall Iran war strategy
Politics Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far as Hegseth is questioned by Congress on overall strategy By Eleanor Watson Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 1:00 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed...
Ackman Says It'll Take Weeks, Not Months to Invest IPO Proceeds
Pershing Square founder and CEO Bill Ackman says the company's initial public offering is the "beginning of a journey" during an interview with Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Ackman’s combined IPO for his closed-end fund and alternative asset manager raised $5 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
Pete Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as estimated US cost so far hits $25bn
As his defense secretary testified before House committee, Trump posted AI-generated image of himself with a weapon and a caption saying ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Pete Hegseth has denied that the US-Israel war on Iran is “a quagmire” and claimed critics of the operation posed a greater threat to the US than Iran itself, as he came under pressure to set out Washington’s strategy for the conflict.Appearing before the House armed services committee alongside Gen Dan Caine, chair of the joint chiefs of...
Bengal logs record 91.66% turnout in phase 2, sporadic violence reported across districts
West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.
Arab Barometer: 59% of Moroccans Don’t See Iran’s Political Influence as Critical Threat
Marrakech – A majority of Moroccans do not view Iran’s political influence in the region as a critical threat to their national security. That is the central finding from the latest Arab Barometer Wave IX survey, conducted in fall 2025, which paints a picture of Moroccan public opinion that stands in tension with the kingdom’s official diplomatic posture toward Tehran. Only 41% of Moroccans described Iran’s political influence as a critical threat. That figure places Morocco second-to-last...