Tuesday, April 28, 2026

UK MPs TO VOTE ON INVESTIGATION INTO STARMER

UK MPs will vote later (around 18GMT) on whether the should be a parliamentary sleaze inquiry into the Prime Minister over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

Keir Starmer is urging Labour backbenchers to reject the motion to refer him to the Privileges Committee, dismissing it as a 'political stunt'.

The under-pressure leader denies opposition claims he misled the Commons about the way the former US ambassador's appointment and vetting were handled.

Former Labour home secretary Alan Johnson hopes MPs vote against an investigation, insisting the issues are already being looked into.

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Former Labour home secretary Alan Johnson says parallels being drawn with a Privileges Committee investigation into then Prime Minister Boris Johnson over covid lockdown breaches - aren't valid.

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Declaration to protect big cats being drafted in New Delhi

The New Delhi-headquartered International Big Cat Alliance is reportedly working on a New Delhi Declaration, which could become the first global agreement on big cat conservation.

This would focus on preventing poaching and boosting finance to help conserve big cats ahead of a global summit in India's capital in June.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Indian Defence Minister attends SCO meeting with counter-terrorism on agenda

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India’s defence minister is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting on Tuesday - as regional security concerns sharpen amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The gathering brings together key Eurasian powers, including Russia and China, at a time when differences within the bloc remain pronounced.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Oil edges higher as traders weigh Iran’s Hormuz offer and Trump’s next move

INTRO: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, while Asian stocks were mixed as the Bank of Japan held its key rate unchanged.

Investors are weighing uncertainty over a potential de-escalation which is keeping markets on edge. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, April 27, 2026

British King & Queen arrive in DC

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilia have arrived in the US for a 4-day visit, which will include a state dinner at the White House and an address to Congress. The royal visit is seen as an opportunity to smooth over  tense relations and bolster ties between the UK and US. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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DC shooter arraigned as White House blames Democrats, media

The suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump. 


Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats and the media of “hateful rhetoric” which she said contributed to Saturday’s attack. 


Nick Harper reports from Washington. 


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Russia will do everything to bring peace to the Middle East as soon as possible - Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St.Petersburg on Monday for talks on Iran’s conflict with Israel and the United States. Iran’s top diplomat briefed President Putin on the progress in the Iranian-American negotiations to end the conflict in the region. The talks are part of Teheran’s efforts to negotiate with its allies the conditions for a possible settlement of the conflict with the United States and Israel. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Largest Environmental Pollution Claim Ever In UK

The UKs largest environmental pollution claim is being heard at the High Court in London.


More than four and a half thousand people have accused regulator Welsh Water and chicken producer Avara Foods Limited of damaging the quality of three rivers on the border between England and Wales.

They claim the damage has been caused by a number of factors, including chicken manure being washed into the water and sewage discharges.


Ahead of the first procedural hearing in the case, the two companies call the claims "misguided".

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UK Prime Minister calls US President Trump after shooting

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump after a gunman stormed an event the President was attending at the weekend, and they also reviewed the situation in Iran.

Lyla Tavola has more.

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House of Commons Speaker to decide on disciplinary vote for UK PM

The UK Speaker of the House of Commons is expected to decide whether lawmakers can start disciplinary proceedings against the British Prime Minister over claims he misled Parliament.

The push follows opposition concerns over evidence the Prime Minister provided about the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

Lyla Tavola has more from London.

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Carney Unveils Canada’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the country's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, which he says will be used to finance major projects of national significance.

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April 2026 set to be the second-warmest April on record for the ocean

Early estimates by the EU's top environmental observation centre suggest that April 2026 is on track to be the second-warmest April on record for the oceans.

The average sea temperature for this month is set to be 21.07 degrees Celsisus - after the April 2024 record of 21.1 degrees.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China vows countermeasures to EU Made in Europe plan

China has vowed to take countermeasures in response to the European Union’s efforts to boost the bloc’s competitiveness on the world stage.


The EU recently unveiled its “Made in Europe” initiative which Beijing describes as systemic discrimination.


William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Iran's FM Araghchi in Russia to meet Putin

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia to discuss  with President Vladimir Putin the conflict with Israel and the United States. Since last Friday, Iran's top diplomat has been on a trip traveling to Islamabad, Muscat, and now Moscow for "close coordination" with Iran's partners "on bilateral issues and consultations on regional developments". Ahead of the talks with Putin Araghchi said his recent negotiations in Pakistan and Oman were "successful". Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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KING CHARLES BEGINS US STATE VISIT

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are beginning a state visit to the US (on Monday) amid strained ties between London and Washington.

The trip is going ahead 'as planned', according to Buckingham Palace, despite security concerns raised by a shooting in Washington at the weekend.

US President Donald Trump has said the visit may help repair a UK-US relationship that he feels has been damaged by Britain's response to the Iran conflict.

Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says the trip was never likely to be cancelled.

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India-New Zealand to sign FTA

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India and New Zealand are signing a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday - marking a significant step in expanding economic ties between the two countries.

The deal comes as both nations look to diversify trade amid rising global protectionism, including higher tariffs in the United States.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Oil jumps on stalled peace talks

INTRO: Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday as investors looked past diplomatic setbacks between the US and Iran over the weekend.

But escalating tensions in the Middle East are keeping oil prices elevated, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

​Witkoff, Kushner head to Pakistan for another round of peace talks with Iran

The White House says it's sending a delegation to Islamabad for another round of peace talks with Iran this weekend. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner will travel on Saturday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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US drops Fed chair Powell probe

The US Justice Department has dropped a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. 


It removes a major hurdle in the nomination of the new Fed chair, whose tenure is due to start next month. 


Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Soldier Accused of Betting on Nicolás Maduro Capture Faces Charges in New York

A US Special Forces soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly placed prediction market bets on the operation, is set to be transferred to New York.

Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed 13 bets on Polymarket when he had knowledge about the upcoming US operation to capture the Venezuelan leader.

Mitch McCann reports:

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