Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
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Virginia congressional map vote could embolden Florida Republicans to push for boundary changes, says Jeffries – US politics live
House Democratic leader says result should serve as a warning to Ron DeSantis after latest blow to Donald Trump’s redistricting battleHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.The vote to approve new congressional maps in Virgina could embolden Florida’s Republican-controlled state assembly to consider tit-for-tat changes to its own map, the House Democratic leader has said.If Florida Republicans proceed with this illegal scheme, they will only create more prime-pick up opportunities for De...
'70-80% of politicians watch ...':Pappu Yadav stokes fresh controversy, day after 'bedroom' sexist remark
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav courted fresh controversy by claiming 70-80% of politicians watch porn, while defending his earlier sexist remarks about women in politics. The Bihar State Women's Commission has sought an explanation from Yadav for his offensive statements, which have drawn widespread criticism.
From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail
On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas and was later co-opted by American politics in the 1990s. Now, environmentalists are reclaiming the word.(Image credit: Niranjan Shrestha)
George W. Bush opens up about Altoids and his friendship with Michelle Obama
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGeorge W. Bush opens up about Altoids and his friendship with Michelle ObamaFormer President George W. Bush joked that he did not even know what ‘trending meant’ when the clip went viralOwen Scott Wednesday 22 April 2026 09:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true...
Valdai Club Launches Third Recruitment for “Valdai – New Generation” ProjectOn
April 22, the Valdai Discussion Club opened the third recruitment round for its “Valdai – New Generation” project — a community of young but already accomplished researchers specializing in contemporary world politics, economics, and social relations.
Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda
Politics Republican strategist on Trump's Cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda April 22, 20264:41 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin Republican strategist on Trump's cabinet turnover and how it could affect his agenda Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5793900/nx-s1-9739712" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Starmer to face MPs for first time since Olly Robbins’ Mandelson evidence – UK politics live
Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill has called for Robbins to be reinstated at the Foreign Office after his evidence to MPsGood morning. Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row still dominating the Westminster agenda and – in the view of most observers familiar with the views of Labour MPs – the wagons of doom circling in, ever closer, on the Starmer premiership. In an ideal world, the fate of prime ministers would be decided by the big issues, not arcane scandals an...
Trump Extends Ceasefire But Hormuz Stays Closed | Insight with Haslinda Amin 04/22/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
FBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignations
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsFBI scrambles to rebuild after surprise wave of retirements and resignationsThe FBI has launched social media campaigns to attract applicantsEric Tucker & Alanna Durkin RicherWednesday 22 April 2026 08:11 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":"CF1:29605...
Sidhu & Sidhu send out mixed signals as Kaur goes aggressive, Navjot keeps Punjab guessing
While Kaur has re-entered the political arena with renewed intensity, her husband and former Punjab Congress chief, continues to maintain a formal distance from active politics. Yet, his recent public appearances and cryptic messaging hint that he may not be entirely out of the game.
‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizing
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘If my people’: Why the Bible passage Trump read aloud is so polarizingPresident Donald Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a weekPeter Smith Wednesday 22 April 2026 06:50 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":t...
Gestational diabetes is showing up earlier: What every expecting mother should know
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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Talks Falter | The China Show 4/22/2026
“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)
'Sea of Green' could sweep London as half of voters mull backing Zack Polanski's party at May elections, poll
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Iranian IRGC hardliners 'heading' to UK, says Nigel Farage's Reform UK amid London arson attacks
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South vs North: When Nari Shakti politics re-opened a dangerous trust deficit
South vs North When Nari Shakti politics reopened a dangerous trust deficit
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Los Angeles becomes the first major American school district to restrict screen time for students
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLos Angeles becomes the first major American school district to restrict screen time for students‘A policy addressing screen time for our youngest learners is long overdue,’ a board member saidBrendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 05:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Caste makeup, Dravidian party duopoly dominate TN politics
Politics in Tamil Nadu continues to be dominated by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)| India News
Trump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farms
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farmsThe president claimed that wind farms ‘kill the birds’ and that Supreme Court justices have shown ‘very little loyalty’Brendan Rascius in New York Wednesday 22 April 2026 04:13 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark...