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US supreme court to hear case that could weaken consumers’ ability to sue for failure to warn of product risks

Case centers on glyphosate, pesticide used in Roundup and other products that has been linked to cancer in some studiesThe US supreme court will hear arguments in a key pesticide regulation case on Monday, setting the stage for a ruling that could weaken the ability of consumers to sue companies for failing to warn of product risks.The case centers on glyphosate – a weed-killing chemical used in the popular Roundup brand and numerous other herbicide products. The chemical has been scientifically...

China Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion AI Deal; DeepSeek Slashes Prices | The Pulse 4/25

"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: Simon Dangoor, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Fixed Income Deputy CIO & Fixed Income Macro Strategies Head; Julie Norman, University College London, Professor; Evie Aspinall, British Foreign Policy Group, Director. (S...

Iran 'to end Strait of Hormuz blockade' if Trump accepts major nuclear weapons concession

Iran is offering to end its restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear programme, two regional officials with knowledge of the proposal said on Monday, as Tehran also calls on the US to lift its blockade of the country

Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM's Mandelson claims

Labour figures criticise calls for inquiry into PM's Mandelson claimsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHouse of CommonsSenior Labour figures have criticised calls for a new parliamentary investigation into whether the prime minister was honest with MPs about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Sir Keir Starmer had misled Parliament "multiple times" on the subject.She urged L...

You're a disgrace: Trump berates journalist for quoting gala dinner shooter's note

Youre a disgrace Trump berates journalist for quoting gala dinner shooters note

Putin is 'secretly hated' by his inner circle and he will be toppled in a coup within a year' it is claimed in bombshell interview by his 'goddaughter'

Putin is 'secretly hated' by his inner circle and he will be toppled in a coup within a year' it is claimed in bombshell interview by his 'goddaughter'By WILL STEWART Published: 12:24, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 12:25, 27 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Opinion: Opinion | Trump's 'Hellhole' Comment Might Just Be A Favour To India

Trump is a symptom, not the system. He has just removed the euphemism, the 'polite' version of the condescension the Empire had so far hid behind. If anything, the question now is what to do with this clarity.

Tanzania Blames Outside Agitators for Deadly Election Violence

Tanzania’s government has blamed unnamed individuals for orchestrating election violence that left at least 518 people dead, in its account of the bloodshed that engulfed the East African nation six months ago.

Secret Service officer's phone stops bullet during White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

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Entire nation humiliated by Iran: German Chancellor's reality-check to US on war

Entire nation humiliated by Iran German Chancellors realitycheck to US on war

BJP will win Bhabanipur, will form government with huge majority: Amit Shah

BJP will win Bhabanipur will form government with huge majority Amit Shah

Russian Pacific Fleet ships detachment docks at Chinese port of Qingdao

As part of the business visit, the Russian navy men are scheduled to attend protocol events and conferences to share experiences with Chinese Navy personnel, city tours, visits to local attractions, and sports events with Chinese sailors

Trump slams conspiracy theories as ‘Staged’ trends after Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump slams conspiracy theories as ‘Staged’ trends after Correspondents’ Dinner shootingPresident Trump said that conspiracy theorists speculating about Saturday’s shooting are ‘more sick than they are con people’Owen Scott Monday 27 April 2026 11:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...

History buffs can buy Second World War bunker with huge plot of surrounding land for £65,000 - but it comes with a catch

History buffs can buy Second World War bunker with huge plot of surrounding land for £65,000 - but it comes with a catchBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:49, 27 April 2026 | Updated: 11:57, 27 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Benkirane Urges Government to Restore MAD 500 Aid as Morocco Nears 2026 Elections

Casablanca – In a widely shared video, Abdelilah Benkirane, leader of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), has urged the government to restore social aid for vulnerable people, citing the case of a woman from Sebt Gzoula. In the video, Benkirane directly addressed Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, referencing the woman’s case and questioning the decision to cut the aid support. According to Benkirane, the woman had been receiving the monthly social aid payment before it was suddenly withdr...

Yogi Adityanath says TMC curbs idol immersion procession, allows namaz on streets

Yogi Adityanath says TMC curbs idol immersion procession allows namaz on streets

UAV attacks on Russian regions, Putin-Trump contacts: remarks by Kremlin spokesman

As for reports that UAVs may have been launched from Kazakhstan, determining the source and geography of potential drone attacks on Russia is the responsibility of the special services, primarily the military, Dmitry Peskov said

Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

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Europe turns into fortress besieged from all sides — politician

Viktor Medvedchuk noted that the IMF had already cut its economic growth forecast for 21 eurozone countries in 2026, and had sharply lowered its growth projection for the United Kingdom