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GOP-linked group urges Congress to slash red tape on Pentagon acquisitions 

A GOP-linked group is urging Congress to slash red tape on the Pentagon’s defense acquisition process, a restructuring aimed at prioritizing shorter timelines for delivery, expanding the industrial base and boosting capacity.  The new report from Polaris National Security, which was first shared with The Hill, argues that the acquisition process should be predicated on…

What to know about Tuesday’s redistricting referendum in Virginia

Democrats in Virginia are eyeing one last opportunity to pass new congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as the national redistricting war nears its end. Virginia Democrats teed up a Tuesday referendum asking voters if lawmakers can temporarily pass a Democratic-favored 10-1 House map before the 2030 Census. Democrats in the Old Dominion currently hold…

Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law breaches EU rules as court ruling hailed as ‘historic’

EU’s top court ruled on Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation Hungary enacted in 2021 breached the bloc’s rules, including an article which sets out the fundamental values on which the EU is founded. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been billed as the largest human rights case in the bloc’s history. Originally aimed at toughening punishments for child abuse, the law was amended....

UN aid chief calls for renewed solidarity and kindness over ‘cataclysmic’ cuts

NewsWorldEuropeUN aid chief calls for renewed solidarity and kindness over ‘cataclysmic’ cutsTom Fletcher, the UN humanitarian chief, says foreign aid is going down but needs are only rising: “We have to do things differently”Nick Ferris Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...

Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort

Democrats hope gerrymandering Virginia will give them the edge they need to win back the House. But Tuesday’s special election is proving more competitive than they’d like. Tight polling and concerns over voter turnout in an atypical April election have many Democratic party strategists and officials preparing for a close finish. “I always thought this campaign would be close [and] 24 hours out, I believe that to be the case,” Democratic strategist Jared Leopold said on Monday, before the fina...

China endorses Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US–Iran peace talks

Must ReadPakistanChina endorses Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US–Iran peace talksBy Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026China has endorsed Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate US-Iran peace talks as the deadline for ceasefire nearing to its end. According to details, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday. Both the leaders discussed focused on latest regional developments. The ambassador conveyed China’s full support for and appreciation of...

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons. The move aimed at strengthening Japan’s defence industrial base marks another step away from the pacifist restraints that have shaped its postwar security policy. It has been made in tandem with efforts to deepen ties with other nations in Asia to counter China’s growing regional influence. Wars i...

Military-style takeover: Massive central forces meet in Bengal faces TMC fire

Militarystyle takeover Massive central forces meet in Bengal faces TMC fire

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Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row45 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterPA MediaSir Olly Robbins, the former top civil servant at the Foreign Office, is giving evidence to MPs on the foreign affairs committee about his role in vetting Lord Mandelson to be the UK's ambassador to the US. It comes after Sir Olly was effectively sacked last week after it emerged his department had granted the peer security clearance for the...

NFL's custom scouting systems tell the story of the sport's changing technology

In the early 2000s, if Tony Lazzaro wanted to make a film cutup of a draft prospect for a coach, first he’d have to borrow VCR tapes of that player’s games — sometimes from the college — and sit in front of his television with a pen and notebook in hand. He’d write down the time stamps as each play he wanted to highlight began, mark where each ended, and then give a list from all the separate tapes to a video specialist to manually splice together.Advertisement

Back-to-school bugs: UAE doctors warn parents not to ignore these signs

Doctors in the UAE are urging parents to stay alert to common ‘back-to-school bugs’ as students return to classrooms, saying infections often rise in the first few weeks as children mix again in close-contact settings.Pediatricians said common illnesses can range from colds and flu-like infections to stomach bugs, conjunctivitis and, in some cases, hand, foot and mouth disease. They also said changing weather, dust exposure, air-conditioning and dehydration may worsen allergies, asthma and respi...

Marcos Jr's cousin Romualdez barred from leaving Philippines — Ombudsman seeks asset freeze amid flood-control probe

Manila: Interior Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez was barred from leaving the country for a supposed medical check-up in Singapore amid the widening investigation into alleged irregularities in flood-control funds.Remulla said the Office of the Ombudsman has endorsed a complaint against Romualdez to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), a step that precedes a possible freeze order on bank accounts and assets, the local media reported Tuesday."We a...

Donald Trump issues confusing fresh Iran war update over nuclear weapons

Donald Trump issues confusing fresh Iran war update over nuclear weaponsDonald Trump previously claimed Iran was weeks away from making a weapon of mass destruction despite last year claiming nuclear sites in the country had been obliteratedCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter10:42, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDonald Trump issued a bizarre Iran war update (Image: ALLISON ROBBERT/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock)Donald Trump has issued a bizarre and confusing Iran war update claiming the country's nuc...

Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ restrictions breached law, top EU court rules

NewsWorldEuropeHungary’s anti-LGBTQ restrictions breached law, top EU court rulesPride marches were banned under Viktor Orban’s government in 2025Suban Abdulla Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:40 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":"b2961691","articleMeta":{"url":"h...

Fazl says US airbases in Gulf pose risks, urges reassessment of security arrangements

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday urged Gulf states to reassess their security arrangements, arguing that the presence of United States airbases had brought strategic risks rather than protection. Speaking at a special meeting with senior journalists in Lahore, he warned that shifting regional dynamics and intensifying global rivalries could push the world towards a broader conflict. At the same time, domestic political instability and policy inconsistency con...

Foreign Office was asked to find role for senior Starmer aide, says Olly Robbins

Ex-civil servant testifying about Peter Mandelson says there was a ‘creep’ of senior diplomatic roles going to political figuresUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street asked the Foreign Office to find a senior diplomatic role for Keir Starmer’s then communications chief, Matthew Doyle, the department’s former lead civil servant revealed on Tuesday.Testifying to MPs at parliament’s foreign affairs select committee, Olly Robbins said he had had several conversations with No 10 about findin...

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Optical Express accused of 'character assassination' against consumer rights activist who 'helped people unhappy after eye surgery'

Optical Express accused of 'character assassination' against consumer rights activist who 'helped people unhappy after eye surgery'Do YOU have a story? Email Sam.Lawley@dailymail.co.uk By SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:36, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 10:38, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments

National Civil Service Day 2026: History, significance and all you need to know

National Civil Service Day History significance and all you need to know