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Los Angeles DA says Swalwell under investigation
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is under investigation in Los Angeles over allegations of sexual misconduct, the county’s district attorney confirmed to The Hill.   Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement that his office has assigned its Sex Crimes Division to work closely with law enforcement partners “as this investigation unfolds.”  “When and if a…
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz explained as peace talks fall apart
Tehran effectively shut down the waterway between Iran and Oman — through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply normally passes — following the February 28 attacks by Israel and the US
ADMIRAL LORD WEST: Trump's bluff has been called. He'll either have to back off - or seize ships
ADMIRAL LORD WEST: Trump's bluff has been called. He'll either have to back off - or seize shipsBy LORD WEST FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 22:48, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 22:50, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Athena Strand’s killer searched ‘missing girl,’ FedEx truck cameras after kidnapping, expert testifies
A former delivery driver who murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand searched "do FedEx truck cameras constantly record" after the killing, an expert testified in week two of the capital murder trial.The second week of Tanner Horner's punishment phase began with Scott Morris, a digital forensic examiner employed by the FBI, who exposed the search history of the FedEx driver's cellphone.He talked about Horner's browser cache and search history on the day of Dec. 1, including the phrases "Paradise missi...
Major European airline cancels hundreds of flights as UK airports impacted
Major European airline cancels hundreds of flights as UK airports impactedFurther strike action has been announced across one of Europe's biggest airline groups, with Lufthansa flight cancellations expected to also impact British passengersCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter22:46, 14 Apr 2026Updated 22:49, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBritish passengers look set to be caught up in more flight disruption (stock)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Fresh disruption is looming for British travellers...
Crockett says Oversights Democrats will move to hold Bondi in contempt
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Tuesday that Democrats will move to hold former Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to appear for a deposition as part of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. “Pam Bondi refused to show up for today’s Oversight deposition — defying our lawful subpoena,” Crockett…
Bianca Jagger warns of impact of gambling on young people as she joins MP opposing new arcade
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United against Hezbollah: Israel, Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades
United against Hezbollah Israel Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades
Homan: Catholic Church should stay out of immigration
White House border czar Tom Homan criticized the Catholic Church on Tuesday, in the aftermath of President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, on social media. “I love the Catholic Church,” Homan told reporters. “I just wish they ‘d stick to fixing the church because there’s issues — I know because…
Trump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s DOJ to toss Jan 6 convictions of Proud Boys and Oath KeepersJeanine Pirro asks to throw out cases against Stewart Rhodes and others convicted of treason-related charges and other crimes Alex Woodward in New York Tuesday 14 April 2026 22:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
DOJ moves to vacate seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys leaders
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of right-wing extremist Proud Boys leaders for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Prosecutors asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to vacate the Proud Boys’ convictions so it can move to…
How Pakistan outmanoeuvred India in Iran war diplomacy with China’s help
After more than 20 hours of high-level negotiations in Islamabad, US Vice-President J.D. Vance confirmed that Washington and Tehran were walking away without a deal. Iran reportedly refused to accept US terms on its nuclear programme, laying bare the deep strategic divides that continue to stall diplomatic solutions to the conflict. However, the venue tells a larger story. India has long been seen as South Asia’s most globally networked actor and has maintained ties with Washington, Tel Aviv,...
STEPHEN DAISLEY: Sarwar turned brutal... an emotional and personal broadside that spoke volumes
STEPHEN DAISLEY: Sarwar turned brutal... an emotional and personal broadside that spoke volumesBy STEPHEN DAISLEY SKETCH FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 22:27, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 22:27, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Another pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to admit guilt in child sexual abuse case
Justice DepartmentAnother pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to admit guilt in child sexual abuse caseDavid Daniel has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardons in the Capitol attack did not apply to child exploitation.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rioters gather outside of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 5:25 PM...
TV debate bombshell as Labour leader accuses Reform hopeful of wanting to deport children - Battle for Holyrood explodes over race hate claim during live TV debate
TV debate bombshell as Labour leader accuses Reform hopeful of wanting to deport children - Battle for Holyrood explodes over race hate claim during live TV debate Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sportBy MICHAEL BLACKLEY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 22:23, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 22:24, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Netanyahu won’t let the Middle East have peace any time soon
Israel is openly considering a new settlement land grab in Lebanon, showing de-escalation is not even an option Israel’s war in Lebanon has entered a stage in which claims of supposedly precise strikes on military infrastructure can no longer be taken seriously. The scale of the operations, the depth of the advance in the south, the destruction of bridges and residential neighborhoods, the massive strikes on Beirut, and the steady expansion of the so-called buffer zone all sho...
U.S. military turned back six ships in first 24 hours of Iranian port blockade
Iran warU.S. military turned back six ships in first 24 hours of Iranian port blockadeThe U.S. military is using more than 100 U.S. fighter and surveillance aircraft to enforce the blockade, as well as more than a dozen ships.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. blocks Iranian ports after failed talks02:03Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 5:23 PM EDTBy Courtney Kube, Mosheh Gains and Gordon LuboldDuring the first 24 hours of t...
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Federal charges filed against man shot by ICE agents during raid
NewsWorldAmericasFederal charges filed against man shot by ICE agents during raidThe encounter was among a string of shootings during the Trump administration’s aggressive push to detain and deport immigrants in the country illegallySophie Austin Tuesday 14 April 2026 22:22 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,...