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Arab Barghouti says rights groups must do more for Palestinian prisoners

Marwan Barghouti's son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.

Americans challenge Italy’s new law restricting citizenship by descent

NewsWorldEuropeAmericans challenge Italy’s new law restricting citizenship by descentOne case would clarify the citizenship rights of the descendants of some 14 million ItaliansColleen Barry & Silvia StellacciWednesday 15 April 2026 19:42 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...

Europe Turning into Direct Sponsor of State Terrorism – Defense Analyst

European capitals have finally cast off their 'peacemaker' masks, military expert Boris Rozhin says, commenting on Russia's Ministry of Defense statement exposing European plans to ramp up drone production for Ukraine to target Russia.

European companies manufacturing drones for Ukrainian army: Defense Ministry report

The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a "creeping transformation" of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base

MPs reject Lords-backed social media ban for a second time

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سخنگوی کاخ سفید: حمایت از کشتیرانی شامل کسانی که به جمهوری اسلامی کمک می‌کنند، نمی‌شود

کارولین لویت گفت نیروهای آمریکایی در منطقه از آزادی کشتیرانی برای کشتی‌هایی که از تنگه عبور می‌کنند و به بنادر غیرایرانی می‌روند یا از آن‌ها بازمی‌گردند، حمایت می‌کنند، اما این حمایت شامل نفتکش‌ها یا کشتی‌هایی که بتوانند در جریان مذاکرات به اقتصاد جمهوری اسلامی کمک کنند نخواهد شد

Searchlight Lands Matt Black and Ryan Polly’s Horror Movie ‘Monitor’ After Buzzy SXSW Debut

Searclight Pictures landed U.S. rights to “Monitor,” from filmmakers Matt Black and Ryan Polly, following the horror movie’s buzzy SXSW debut. The premise of the movie hinges on this question: “What if the worst thing on the internet wasn’t meant to be seen?” The story follows as a demonic entity that stalks social media content […]

Live: Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario if Iran war resumes

Live Netanyahu says Israel ready for any scenario if Iran war resumes

Bush donates $5K to Cornyn Senate reelection bid

Former President George W. Bush contributed $5,000 to Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection bid as the incumbent fights for his political life against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to campaign finance filings released Wednesday.  Bush gave $3,500 for Cornyn’s primary race and $1,500 to use in the general election. Individuals are allowed to give a maximum of $3,500…

What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsWhat is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy programU.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security David Klepper Wednesday 15 April 2026 19:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2958452...

ईरान इस खूबसूरत महिला को देने जा रहा फांसी, सरकार का विरोध करने की सजा!

Orban’s exit through global eyes: Who really gains – and who doesn’t

Europe, Ukraine, the US and Russia all had stakes in Hungary’s election – but the results defy simple narratives After 16 years in power, Viktor Orban is stepping down as Hungary’s prime minister. In Europe, the fact that the veteran politician will finally be replaced by a younger, more pragmatic leader is cause for celebration. Peter Magyar, head of the Tisza party that won Sunday’s elections, is set to become Hungary’s new prime minister. His main campaign sloga...

Watch: Bessent, Loeffler and Leavitt take questions on inflation, Iran and more at briefing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Wednesday about a wide range of issues at the White House press briefing. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak provided analysis following the news conference.

بسنت: از کشورهای منطقه خواستیم دارایی‌های بیشتری از رهبران تهران را مسدود کنند

اسکات بسنت، وزیر خزانه‌داری آمریکا، گفت از کشورهای منطقه خواسته دارایی‌های بیشتری از رهبران سپاه پاسداران و مقام‌های جمهوری اسلامی را مسدود کنند. او افزود اگر کشورها نفت ایران را بخرند یا پول تهران در بانک‌هایشان نگهداری شود، واشینگتن آماده اعمال تحریم‌های ثانویه است.

Congress is facing its own #MeToo moment. It might not be enough to clean out the ‘cesspool’

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAnalysisCongress is facing its own #MeToo moment. It might not be enough to clean out the ‘cesspool’Even with the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, Marjorie Taylor Greene says Congress is ‘still a cesspool.’ History tells us she is probably right, writes Rhian LubinWednesday 15 April 2026 19:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy...

MPs reject social media ban for under 16s as bereaved families issue warning

MPs reject social media ban for under 16s as bereaved families issue warningBereaved parents have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to take urgent action on social media - as MPs voted down a proposal to ban under 16s from accessing platformsCommentsNewsSophie Huskisson Political Correspondent19:13, 15 Apr 2026Updated 19:18, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBereaved families handed in a letter to No10 calling for urgent action on social mediaBereaved parents have piled pressure on Keir Starmer to take urgen...

King Charles, Queen Camilla unveil itinerary for upcoming US visit

The British monarchy on Tuesday released the official itinerary for King Charles’s and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip to the U.S. The royal couple is set to travel to the U.S. at the end of April through early May, and it comes at a particularly tense period between President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

Trump needs a better Iran deal than Obama’s – but faces major hurdles

US president will need to show heavy costs of war were worthwhile while Iran must choose between instant and delayed gratification Middle East crisis – live updatesIf talks between Iran and the US reconvene within the next few days in Islamabad, Donald Trump will have two major political hurdles to overcome – first showing that any deal he secures is better than the one signed by Barack Obama in 2015 and from which he withdraw in 2018, and secondly proving the deal is more favourable than the on...

Tactical voting: Your key to stopping the SNP (even if you DO have to hold your nose!)

Tactical voting: Your key to stopping the SNP (even if you DO have to hold your nose!)Click here for Part 1 - The West of Scotland and Highlands & Islands Click here for Part 2 - North East, Mid Scotland and Fife Click here for Part 3 - Lothian East, Edinburgh and South Scotland By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL and TOM GORDON, DEPUTY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 19:12, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 19:12, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

UAE Lottery announces winning numbers in second Wednesday Lucky Day draw

The UAE Lottery announced the results of its second Lucky Day draw under the new twice-weekly format on Wedneaday. For draw number 260415, the winning numbers were:Days: 1, 14, 17, 18, 22 and 25. Lucky Month: 1.No winners of the Dh30 million jackpot or Dh5 million second-prize were revealed during the draw.A total of 20 players won Dh1,000 each, while 2,466 players took home Dh100 prizes.Lucky Chance winnersThree players also won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature.The winning Luck...