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Elizabeth Banks Says ‘I Don’t Understand the 53% of White Ladies Who Voted’ for Trump and ‘More of Us’ Should Be Like Effie From ‘Hunger Games’: ‘Become Revolutionaries’ and Oppose Fascism
Elizabeth Banks appeared on Bustle’s “One Nightstand” podcast to promote her new Peacock series “The Miniature Wife” and called out the white women who voted for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. While the actor can’t understand how one could make that decision, she did evoke her “Hunger Games” character Effie […]
Pakistan seeks end to veto power
Reaffirming its consistent policy, Pakistan has called for the abolition or severe restriction of the veto power and strongly opposed any expansion of permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Speaking in a resumed session of the long-running Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) aimed at reforming the 15-member Council, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, said that Islamabad stands for broadening non-permanent seats to counter balance the veto&...
Xi foresees 'constructive role' for China
China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday, Chinese state media said, as a string of leaders of countries impacted by the Middle East war flock to Beijing. Lavrov joins Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vietnam's President To Lam in meeting with Xi this week. The Russian diplomat told a news conference after meeting Xi that Moscow could "compensate" for China's...
Britain may extend bans on gagging orders that cover up workplace abuse
InternationalBritain may extend bans on gagging orders that cover up workplace abuseBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026Britain may widen a planned ban on non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace harassment, discrimination and abuse to include agency workers and the self-employed, as well as permanent staff, the government said on Wednesday. Launching a 12-week consultation, the government wants feedback on whether the planned protections should be extended, the conditions an NDA must m...
Britain may extend bans on gagging orders that cover up workplace abuse
Britain may widen a planned ban on non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace harassment, discrimination and abuse to include agency workers and the self-employed, as well as permanent staff, the government said on Wednesday. Launching a 12-week consultation, the government wants feedback on whether the planned protections should be extended, the conditions an NDA must meet to be valid and which workers should be free to speak to about their experience. “We are committ...
Strength of evidence against man charged with murdering Lyra McKee questioned
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Explained: Impact of proposed women’s reservation Bills on delimitation process
Government sources say it will mention the proportionate increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats for every state with its Bills to allay fears of southern states, but it is unlikely to pacify a restive Opposition. We explain.
Border czar says he wishes Pope would stay out of immigration despite Catholicism’s long history of missions
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBorder czar says he wishes Pope would stay out of immigration despite Catholicism’s long history of missionsTom Homan, a self-described ‘lifelong Catholic,’ becomes latest member of administration to feud with Vatican, accusing the church of having no understanding of the realities of border securityJoe Sommerlad Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments...
نماینده رودبار در مجلس: ادامه مذاکرات منوط به تحقق کامل شروط دهگانه ماست
مهرداد گودرزوند، عضو کمیسیون برنامه و بودجه مجلس، گفت: «آتشبس موقت به معنای پایان جنگ نیست و ادامه مذاکرات منوط به تحقق کامل شروط دهگانه تهران است.» او افزود جمهوری اسلامی تحت هیچ شرایطی حاضر نخواهد بود به بهانه آتشبس، از «حقوق مسلم و دستاوردهای ملی» خود عقبنشینی کند.
Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump
According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy program A 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran is not long enough, US President Donald Trump has claimed. Trump was responding to reports that the US delegation at talks with Iran, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, had proposed a 20-year ban on Tehran pursuing its nuclear program. At the discussions in Islamabad, which finished without any breakthrough, Iran reportedly offered a f...
Donald Trump increasingly ‘cut off from reality’ as US faces ‘civil emergency’
Donald Trump increasingly ‘cut off from reality’ as US faces ‘civil emergency’Michael Wolff, who has written four books about Donald Trump, says the US president seems increasingly 'cut off' from reality as his Truth Social posts become more and more derangedCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead17:09, 15 Apr 2026Updated 17:12, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDonald Trump's Truth Social posts have become increasingly deranged(Image: Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)Donald...
IMF's Georgieva Says Markets Need to Be More Cautious
The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast and warns a prolonged war in Iran could trigger a recession. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says markets need to be more cautious in this era of ongoing uncertainty. She speaks with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua at the group's Spring Meetings in Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump promised to deport 1 million migrants a year. But his administration didn’t come close to that, data shows
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump promised to deport 1 million migrants a year. But his administration didn’t come close to that, data showsICE tells Congress that the agency plans to deport 1 million people a year and hold at least 99,000 people in custody on any given dayAlex Woodward in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","b...
Greenland's prime minister on Trump's threats: 'A lot of people don't feel safe'
In an interview with NBC News, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said President Trump's push for the U.S. to take control of the Danish territory has put "unacceptable pressure" on his people who "don't feel safe" when the threats are posted.
Trump threatens to fire Powell, defends Fed criminal probe
President Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from the central bank board if he does not step down at the end of his term leading the bank. In a Wednesday interview with Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo, the president said he would oust Powell if he does not leave by the May…
Peace activist, 91, walks across Ireland in protest against US military stopovers
Lelia Doolan, who finished 220km trek at parliament gates, says use of Shannon airport violates Irish neutralityA 91-year-old peace activist has crossed Ireland on foot and arrived in Dublin to petition the government to bar US military flights.Lelia Doolan completed a two-week, 220km trek on Wednesday, ending at the gates of parliament accompanied by throngs of supporters. Continue reading...
Ramy Youssef talks new comedy special and why love is his inspiration
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
QUENTIN LETTS: Purple-faced, eyes blazing, Starmer let rip at Sir Lindsay - then whacked his fist on the side of Mr Speaker's throne
QUENTIN LETTS: Purple-faced, eyes blazing, Starmer let rip at Sir Lindsay - then whacked his fist on the side of Mr Speaker's throneBy QUENTIN LETTS, PARLIAMENTARY SKETCHWRITER Published: 15:29, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 17:00, 15 April 2026 e-mail 41 shares
Thune urges Trump administration to ‘wrap up’ investigation of Fed chair
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to “wrap up” its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, arguing that it’s in “everybody’s best interest” to end the Justice Department’s controversial criminal probe. “I think it’s in everybody’s best interest to wrap up the investigation. I’ve said that before, it…
بلومبرگ: واشینگتن و تهران در حال بررسی تمدید آتشبس فعلی هستند
بلومبرگ گزارش داد واشینگتن و تهران در حال بررسی تمدید آتشبس فعلی خود برای دو هفته دیگر هستند. همزمان خبرگزاری رویترز به نقل از یک منبع اعلام کرد که اسرائیل انتظار دارد آتشبس با جمهوری اسلامی تمدید شود.