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Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant congressional seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on Tuesday setting Aug. 18 as the date for a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday."I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim and order that a special election shall be held on the 18th day of August 2026, within the 14th Congressional District of the State, to fill the vacancy in the office of the U.S. House of Representatives from said dist...
As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
North Korea’s nuclear weapons production capabilities increase significantly — IAEA
Rafael Grossi also stated that he has no reason to believe that Russia could transfer nuclear technology applicable to the military to North Korea
Starmer rejects accusation that Labour is ‘complacent’ on defence funding
PM responds to warnings by former Nato chief George Robertson, saying defence spending is increasing rapidlyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he does not agree with George Robertson’s comments about the government’s “corrosive complacency” on defence funding, as the prime minister faced sustained pressure on the issue.Questioned in the Commons about the warnings by Robertson, the former Labour defence secretary and Nato chief who co-authored a defence review for the governme...
Morocco to Launch Central Unit to Combat Violence Against Women
Agadir – Morocco’s Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Naima Benyahia announced on Monday launching a new central support to combat violence against women and improve access to justice. “On combating violence against women next week, the central unit, previously never activated, will be officially launched,” Benyahia said during a session at the House of Representatives. Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) described violence against women as the most widespr...
‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Recovering After Being Hospitalized for Suspected Overdose: ‘Just Got Home. That Was Brutal’
Braden Peters, better known as “looskmaxxing” streamer Clavicular, was reportedly hospitalized in Miami on Tuesday night. He is believed to have suffered an overdose while livestreaming. Miami Fire told CBS News they had responded to reports of a 20-year-old man with a possible overdose. Clavicular was reportedly behaving oddly on Tuesday night during a livestream […]
PCB Chief Naqvi faces backlash over India ‘fuel crisis’ claim
Dubai: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has come under heavy criticism following a string of controversial comments about the region’s ongoing energy crisis.Naqvi sought to deflect domestic criticism over staging Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 matches behind closed doors by claiming India was facing a severe oil shortage, a statement that has since been widely disputed.The PSL 2026 season has been overshadowed by empty stadiums, with the PCB initially citing heightened securi...
Akshay Kumar remembers Asrani ahead of Bhooth Bangla release: Master of comedy
Akshay Kumar remembers Asrani ahead of Bhooth Bangla release Master of comedy
What Dubai Chambers’ new Manila office means for UAE-Philippines trade growth
Dubai: Dubai International Chamber, part of Dubai Chambers, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of a new representative office in Manila, a strategic move aimed at accelerating trade and investment flows between Dubai and the Philippines.The launch has reflected Dubai’s broader ambition to reinforce its position as a global business hub while creating platforms that connect companies, investors, and institutions across priority international markets.Get updated faster and f...
Masters legend Nick Faldo hits back at Greg Norman and releases text messages
Masters legend Nick Faldo hits back at Greg Norman and releases text messagesGolf legend Sir Nick Faldo has responded to Greg Norman's allegations that he made unsavoury comments about him during his time as LIV Golf CEOCommentsSportBen Crawford Senior Sports Writer13:32, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:33, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSir Nick Faldo has issued a response after Greg Norman lashed out(Image: Getty)Sir Nick Faldo has hit back at Greg Norman's accusations that he made "nasty"...
Pallichattambi review: Tovino Thomas fights hard, but the script doesn't
Pallichattambi review Tovino Thomas fights hard but the script doesnt
Federal judge hands Biden's home state a loss in battle of ICE access to labor data
A federal judge ordered Delaware officials to turn over confidential employer and employee data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), delivering a legal defeat to former President Joe Biden’s home state in a dispute over immigration enforcement.U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly ruled that the Delaware Department of Labor (DDOL) must comply with a federal subpoena seeking wage reports and employee records from 15 businesses as part of an investigation into the suspected hiring of undocume...
Fuel rationing on the table as crisis-hit Pakistan faces energy shock
Fuel rationing on the table as crisishit Pakistan faces energy shock
Young woman, 21, found dead under water after being pulled from sea on UK beach
Young woman, 21, found dead under water after being pulled from sea on UK beachEliza Hannah Chaudhry, 21, was tragically found dead under the water at Porthkerry Beach in Barry, Wales, last weekNewsRobert Harries and Zahra Khaliq News Reporter13:31, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:38, 15 Apr 2026View ImageThe woman was found at Porthkerry Beach in Wales(Image: Google Maps)A young woman was found dead after being pulled from the water at a Welsh beach, an inquest heard.Eliza Hannah Chaudhry, 21, was disco...
‘I might not be here’: Ben Stokes ‘lucky to be alive’ after freak injury scare
Ben Stokes described a training incident that broke his cheekbone as a "pretty nasty" but ultimately fortunate event, stating he feels "quite lucky" to be alive. The injury delayed his return to cricket, forcing a reassessment of his fitness plan. Stokes also dismissed speculation about his working relationship with Brendon McCullum, emphasising their shared goal for the team.
Indian delegation to visit US from April 20 as trade talks resume
Indian delegation to visit US from April as trade talks resume
Preferred bidder identified to take control of Speciality Steel
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Keir Starmer confronted by Hillsborough survivor after Arne Slot criticism over new law
Keir Starmer confronted by Hillsborough survivor MP after Arne Slot hits outKeir Starmer was confronted by Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne over the long-awaited Hillsborough Law after club boss Arne Slot said he was surprised it is not in place alreadyCommentsNewsDave Burke Political Correspondent 13:30, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:43, 15 Apr 2026PM confronted over Hillsborough Law on anniversary of tragedyKeir Starmer has been confronted over the long-awaited Hillsborough Law on the anniversary of...
Labor to boost defence spending by $53bn over next decade – but plan still short of Donald Trump’s demands
The new strategy to be unveiled by Richard Marles will see defence spending rise to about 2.4% of GDP – but US president has urged allies to spend 3.5%Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor will spend an extra $53bn on defence over the next decade, using the nation’s latest military blueprint to create new special investment programs to fund increases in capability using private capital.The defence minister, Richard Marles, will unveil the new national defence strategy...
Given history of ceasefires, it’s no surprise US-Iran truce is fraying
The fraying of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war against Iran reflects grim patterns of history. Truces are often doomed because they focus on stopping battle-related violence and rarely begin to address the underlying struggles that ignited hostilities. A pause without a shared common endgame often resets the battlefield as reasons harden for prolonging warfare. Viable political solutions seldom follow and take hold for peace to endure. Over the past decade, we’ve seen the perils. The Minsk...