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Virginia Democrats ripped by Washington Post for 'power grab' gerrymandering effort

The Washington Post editorial board accused Democrats of a gerrymandering "power grab" in Virginia with a scathing opinion on Tuesday. Democrats scored a major victory Tuesday when Virginia voters narrowly passed a congressional redistricting referendum that could give the party a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House of Representatives majority in this year's midterm elections, according to the Associated Press. The ballot measure gives the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature...

Iran war: Trump sanctions waiver or not - why India continues to buy Russian oil

In March, with the US sanctions waiver in effect, India has aggressively procured Russian crude, picking up millions of barrels. India has never officially said that it will stop buying Russian crude, and even when levels dropped after sanctions, Russia was still the biggest contributor.

Remaining survival instincts tell EU to show more balanced approach — Dmitriev

The Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries said that Europe needs Russian energy to survive

Navy weighing future of its Ford-class warships after repeated Trump complaints

NewsWorldAmericasNavy weighing future of its Ford-class warships after repeated Trump complaintsThe Navy has three other Ford-class carriers under constructionKonstantin Toropin Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:39 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2962268To1","articleMeta":{"ur...

Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack is pushing back after backlash over remarks seen as equating Israel with Hezbollah, insisting his comments reflect "realism" and not a change in U.S. policy.Barrack appeared to equate America’s closest ally in the Middle East with a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, suggested Turkey should soon regain access to the F-35 program despite its purchase of Russia’s S-400 system, and argued that only "powerful leadership regimes" have succeeded in the regio...

Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion

MoneyWatch Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read Full Bio Aim...

Pope Leo criticises inequality and injustice during whirlwind final day of Africa tour

NewsWorldAfricaPope Leo criticises inequality and injustice during whirlwind final day of Africa tourThe 70-year-old pontiff was flying about 700 km across Equatorial Guinea to visit three citiesJoshua McElwee Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark"...

House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHouse Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse testHouse Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to CongressAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remo...

Ministers speak out in cabinet meeting over Keir Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins

Sources say cabinet ministers warned PM against alienating civil service after firing of official over Mandelson scandalUK politics live – latest updatesCabinet ministers have expressed concern about Keir’s Starmer’s decision to sack Olly Robbins as the Foreign Office’s top official over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal as they warned him not to alienate the civil service, sources have told the Guardian.Several ministers spoke out about the decision to sack Robbins during a gloomy cabinet mee...

Security Coordination Dominates Syria, EU Talks

Syria’s Interior Ministry and the European Union mission to Syria discussed ways to support security sector reform, focusing on developing the civil security system, improving police training programs, and strengthening border management and protection. The ministry said on Tuesday, April 21, that the talks aim to keep pace with the requirements of the transitional phase and reinforce stability and the rule of law in line with international best practices. The meeting also addressed ways to stre...

Calcutta HC pauses poll body's move to identify 800 TMC workers for arrest

Calcutta HC pauses poll bodys move to identify TMC workers for arrest

Latest news as Iran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announces ceasefire extension

Tensions are mounting in the Strait of Hormuz as questions linger about diplomacy to end the war with Iran. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Aaron Navarro report. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins with more insight.

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterGetty ImagesThe prime minister's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will give evidence to MPs on the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday about his role in the security vetting of Lord Mandelson.McSweeney, who advised the prime minister to appoint Lord Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US, is likely to face questions about whether he...

Woke Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud by DoJ as anti-racism nonprofit is accused of secretly giving cash to white supremacists including KKK members

Woke Southern Poverty Law Center charged with fraud by DoJ as anti-racism nonprofit is accused of secretly giving cash to white supremacists including KKK membersBy LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:22, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 15:30, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments

'Mamata's Tolabazi has digital address': Amit Malviya jibes CM with 'PAY2TMC' post

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, using '#PAY2TMC' and 'Tolabazi' to accuse the party of cash-for-service politics and widespread corruption. He cited wall posters in Kolkata and alleged irregularities in recruitment and public distribution systems, claiming the state's youth and poor have been 'robbed blind' ahead of the assembly polls.

Trump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: report

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump could send 1,100 Afghans who helped in the War on Terror to African nation: reportThe administration has been accused of trying to ‘wash their hands of these folks’ with the reported plansAriana Baio Wednesday 22 April 2026 15:19 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...

'Betrayal of homeland': UAE council condemns terrorist plot targeting country's security

The Federal National Council (FNC) strongly condemned the terrorist plot that was recently uncovered by authorities, which sought to undermine national unity and destabilise the country. The terrorist organisation responsible for planning it was apprehended, the UAE's State Security announced on April 20, while revealing the identities of 27 individuals along with their photographs.The council affirmed that the group harbored ill intentions toward the nation and aimed to undermine its security a...

How Olly Robbins’ knightly charm glossed over burning questions on Mandelson vetting

Mandelson received two ‘clearance denied’ red ticks yet top Foreign Office civil servant says he did not have access to file – which he later readUK politics live – latest updatesThe verdict on Olly Robbins’ parliamentary testimony, among fellow knights of the civil service realm at least, was unanimous. Lord Sedwill, a former Cabinet secretary, called on the prime minister to “retract his accusations against Olly Robbins and reinstate him”.Simon McDonald, who once held Robbins’ job as top civil...

Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz under PCB investigation after positive drug test

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a reported positive test for recreational drug use, according to ESPNcricinfo.The test was carried out during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup held in India and Sri Lanka earlier this year. The ICC has since informed the PCB, which has begun formal proceedings into the matter.A PCB spokesperson confirmed that the process is underway and said the findings will be shared with the ICC once completed.Get...

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