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US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees

Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro's rights were violated following US abduction.

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Labour set to lose 'God-given right' in Birmingham heartlands: Starmer faces wipeout in local elections as support for pro-Palestine candidates soars

Labour set to lose 'God-given right' in Birmingham heartlands: Starmer faces wipeout in local elections as support for pro-Palestine candidates soarsBy ELIZABETH IVENS Published: 17:09, 25 April 2026 | Updated: 17:09, 25 April 2026 e-mail View comments

EU Leaders Convene in Cyprus Amid Iran War

European countries need to step up strategically in the Middle East, strike deals with partners across the region and try to bring an end to the Iran war, Cyprus’ foreign minister said Friday. Bloomberg News Chief Europe Correspondent Oliver Crook joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

No more 18-hour flights for Iran talks: Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip

No more hour flights for Iran talks Trump cancels envoys Pakistan trip

Security vetting stepped up after MP is given bodyguard with far-right links

Extra social media checks brought in amid growing threat to politicians from extremistsThe security company that provides bodyguards for MPs has tightened its vetting processes after it sent a bodyguard with far-right links to protect a politician who was under threat from extremists.Mitie, which has a £31m contract for the work, is updating its CPO (Close Protection Operative) vetting processes to include regular social media checks. There will also be random checks on the social media activity...

Government on ‘dangerous path’ over Legacy Bill changes, says John Finucane

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Supreme Court to hear case on phone location warrants used to catch bank robber

NewsWorldAmericasSupreme Court to hear case on phone location warrants used to catch bank robberThe high court will decide whether geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment's ban on unreasonable searchesMark Sherman Saturday 25 April 2026 16:56 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...

'Humiliating defeat': Iran reminds US of 46-yr-old failure - what was Op Eagle Claw?

Iran's judiciary chief warned the US of repeating "Isfahan and Tabas" incidents if tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf. This warning coincides with the 46th anniversary of the failed US Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, a mission to rescue American hostages in Tehran that ended in disaster and casualties.

US State Department orders global warning about alleged AI theft by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms

The US State Department has ordered a global push to bring attention to what it says are widespread efforts by Chinese companies, including AI startup DeepSeek, to steal intellectual property from US artificial intelligence labs, according to a diplomatic cable seen by Reuters. The cable, dated Friday and sent to diplomatic and consular posts around the world, instructs diplomatic staff to speak to their foreign counterparts about “concerns over adversaries’ extraction and distillation of US AI...

Watch: AAP workers write 'Gaddar' outside Rajinder Gupta's house after he joins BJP

Aam Aadmi Party workers protested outside Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta's Ludhiana residence, defacing walls and burning his effigy after he joined the BJP. This follows AAP MP Raghav Chadha's announcement of a split, citing the party's deviation from principles. Chadha claimed over two-thirds of AAP MPs supported the move, marking a significant setback for the party.

Triumphal Arch: How Trump is Leaving His Mark on DC

Twice the size of the Lincoln Memorial, taller than almost all structures in Washington DC, and the winged figure atop rising some 60 feet high, the equivalent of a six-story building: President Donald Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch.” Bloomberg CityLab writer Kriston Capps joins Christina Ruffini in Washington DC to discuss the impact Trump is having on the architecture of the nation's capital. (Source: Bloomberg)

Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool

Met says AI software unearthed rule-breaking ranging from work from home violations to suspected corruptionThe Metropolitan police have launched investigations into hundreds of officers after using an AI tool built by the controversial tech company Palantir to root out rogue cops.The software was deployed by the Met over the course of a week, snooping on staff members using data the force has ready access to, unearthing rule-breaking ranging from work from home violations to suspected corruption...

King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations

U.S. King Charles' U.S. visit to start Monday amid strained U.S.-U.K. relations By Holly Williams Holly Williams Senior Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams is a CBS News senior foreign correspondent based in the network's CBS London bureau. Williams joined CBS News in July 2012, and has more than 25 years of experience covering major news events and international conflicts across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Read Full Bio Holly Williams April 25, 2026 / 11:27 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News...

How Barack Obama's huge U-turn has opened up a 'new front' for Democrats... and it's set to have a massive impact on midterm elections

The former president has shifted his perspective on redistricting, campaigning for referendums in Virginia and California that could potentially hand Democrats more congressional seats.

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Rep. McCaul: US-Iran Talks Unlikely to Reach Breakthrough

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the US-Iranian talks that were meant to end the conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)

‘Trump hates women he can’t control’: MTG claps back over president’s latest ‘low IQ’ attack on Candace Owens

NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Trump hates women he can’t control’: MTG claps back over president’s latest ‘low IQ’ attack on Candace OwensGreene said Trump has pushed out or sidelined several women in his administration, naming Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi and Lori Chavez-DeRemerErin Keller In Ohio Saturday 25 April 2026 16:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark"...

FBI Chief Kash Patel Was Arrested For Public Drinking, Urination: Report

FBI Director Kash Patel was celebrating with his friends that night and further wrote in the letter that "we attempted to relieve our bladders while walking home". Patel added that before they could continue the act, a police cruiser stopped them, after which they were arrested for public urination.

'Torn pants to Rs 100 cr house': Swati Maliwal's 'traitor' jibe at Kejriwal after AAP exit

Former Arvind Kejriwal aide Swati Maliwal has accused the former Delhi chief minister. She claims Kejriwal began his political journey in torn pants and with limited resources. Maliwal alleges that after coming to power, he constructed a house valued at one hundred crore rupees. She also criticized the AAP's governance in Punjab. The remarks follow a significant party exodus.