Pope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo responds after Trump savages him and poses as Jesus Christ: ‘No fear’The pontiff says he is not afraid of the Trump administration and “refuses to get into a debate” with the presidentKanishka Singh Monday 13 April 2026 12:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCommen...
Iran War: Trump Vows to Blockade Hormuz & Hungary's Orban Concedes Defeat | The Pulse 4/13
"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: Dan Scott, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi Asset at Vontobel Asset Management, Sherrill Stroschein, Politics Professor at University College London & Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. (...
What is the Chagos Islands deal? Proposals fall apart at the eleventh hour
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'Confusing' ballot paper to be redesigned as Sadiq Khan hints at standing for fourth term in 2028
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Trump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapse
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says he ‘doesn’t care’ if Iran returns to peace talks after Islamabad negotiations collapseNegotiations are at an impasse as both sides disagree on Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear programmeHarry Cockburn Monday 13 April 2026 11:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"sh...
Fewer non-criminal ICE arrests drives decline in detention population
Politics ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows By Julia Ingram Julia Ingram Data Journalist Julia Ingram is a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed. She uses data analysis and computation to cover misinformation, AI and social media. Read Full Bio Julia Ingram April 13, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody declined by 12% from a record-h...
Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules
PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes lawUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war.Speaking to the BBC after the Guardian revealed that ministers were planning to use so-called Henry VII...
JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsementJoe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade straitGood morning. The parliamentary recess is over, the Iran war disaster isn’t, campaigning is ramping up because the May elections are less than four weeks to go, and there will be plenty for MPs to discuss as they meet in the Commons this afternoon. The full timetable, as usual, is down below.Keir Starmer is in Greater Manchester this morning, on a visit linked to the English local elections. But...
PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war
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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sick
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sickPresident Trump claimed that Pope Leo XIV was only chosen because ‘they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump’Owen Scott Monday 13 April 2026 08:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Starmer ignites 'Henry VIII powers' row with move to adopt EU single market rules without MPs' support
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Traders Run For Cover as US Prepares Hormuz Blockade | The China Show 4/13/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation
UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoe Pike,Politics investigations correspondentandHarry SekulichBloomberg via Getty ImagesNew legislation could see the UK sign up to some EU trade regulationsSir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.The measure is part of a bill aiming to align the UK with new European regulations i...
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Politics Trump takes aim at Pope Leo, calling him "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy." By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 11:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday n...
Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsEric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegationsA former staffer and three other women accused Swalwell of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances Ariana Baio in New York Monday 13 April 2026 02:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Swalwell ends bid for California governor amid sexual assault allegations
Politics Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell ends bid for California governor as he faces sexual assault allegations By Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a politics reporter at CBSNews.com, based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked for the Washington Examiner and The Hill, and was a member of the 2022 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship with the National Press Foundation. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Updated on: April 12, 2026 / 8:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS...
When Pope Leo, American cardinals choose to speak up on U.S. politics
60 Minutes - Newsmakers Pope Leo statements on Iran war and mass deportations inspire American cardinals to speak out .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-60-minutes.jpg'); } By Norah O'Donnell, Norah O'Donnell Senior Correspondent; Contributing Correspondent, 60 Minutes Norah O'Donnell is CBS News' senior correspondent and a 60 Minutes contributing correspondent. O'Donnell is also the host of CBS News 24/7's "Person to Person," where she brings interv...
DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
Politics DHS looking into allegations Rep. Eric Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S. By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman April 12, 2026 / 7:09 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a...
California’s GOP will not endorse Trump favorite Steve Hilton for governor
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCalifornia’s GOP will not endorse Trump favorite Steve Hilton for governorTrump has backed former Fox News host Steve Hilton who won his endorsement a week agoJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Sunday 12 April 2026 22:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBoo...