Friday, April 17, 2026

IMF warns against EU overreach to combat energy crisis

The International Monetary Fund has warned the European Union to limit overreach as it seeks to combat the current energy crisis.

The war in Iran and subsequent disruptions of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz have sent energy prices soaring over recent weeks.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan is stepping up preparations for a second round of US - Iran talks in Islamabad

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Pakistan is gearing up to host a second round of US–Iran talks in Islamabad.

This comes as the country’s chief of defence forces is in Tehran, working to narrow differences between Washington and Tehran.

Islamabad is playing the role of an intermediary between the two warring parties.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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UK PM & French President Hosting Strait of Hormuz International Meeting

Dozens of 'non-belligerent' countries are meeting to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.

The restricted supply of oil and gas through the vital waterway, as a result of the Iran War, has impacted the global economy.


The meeting, co-hosted by the leaders of the UK and France, comes in the wake of repeated criticism by US President Donald Trump over the lack of action taken by European and NATO allies throughout the conflict. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Hungary document shredding accusations

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar is raising new allegations against the outgoing government. In a social media post on Friday, he claimed officials may be destroying documents tied to past decisions and urged insiders to come forward.The outgoing goverment led by Viktor Orban has yet to respond to these charges. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest

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STARMER RESISTS CALLS TO RESIGN OVER MANDELSON VETTING

Aides to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say he is not going to resign over the latest controversy around the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.

It's emerged Mandelson was appointed to that role despite failing security vetting.

The government insists no ministers were aware the Foreign Office overruled that vetting process.

The top civil servant in that department, Olly Robbins, has been sacked over the issue.

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones says Keir Starmer is 'furious'.

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Dame Emily Thornberry chairs the Foreign Affairs Select Committee and says she feels misled by the civil servants she questioned initially about the appointment.

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Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith says it raises major questions about Keir Starmer's government.

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Labour MP Jon Trickett says Keir Starmer must address the issue personally.

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Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says the Prime Minister should step down.

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Reform party leader Nigel Farage says the government's explanation doesn't stand up.

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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey says the Prime Minister must take ultimate responsibility.

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UK CULTURE SECRETARY SAYS BBC JOB CUTS ARE ‘CONCERING’ EMPLOYEES

Employees at the BBC have been told that thousands of people could lose their jobs in the biggest cut the corporation has seen in 15 years.
 
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the news is causing ‘real concern’ for employees of the country’s biggest broadcaster.
 
Holly Bishop reports from London. 

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India to continue buying Russian petroleum despite US ending sanctions waiver

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According to reports, India will continue buying Russian oil from non-sanctioned entities after the US said its waiver on sanctions will not be extended.

Data suggests that India is the second largest buyer of Russian Urals after its supplies from the Middle East were hit due to the Iran conflict. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.  

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Trump wants Israeli & Lebanese leaders in DC as ceasefire begins

US President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon could come to the White House in the "next week or two" as part of a ceasefire agreement. 

A ten-day ceasefire has started, but it is unclear if the Iran-back militia group in Lebanon, Hezbollah will abide by it. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Trump: Israel & Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire after he spoke to the leaders of both countries. 


Hostilities are scheduled to end at midnight their time [2100 GMT, 1700 EST]. 


It follows talks in Washington earlier this week, from where Nick Harper reports. 


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Hegseth says US “locked and loaded” if no deal is reached with Iran


Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths says the US is “locked and loaded” if Iran doesn’t accept a deal - ahead of another possible round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. It’s the first time Sec. Hegseth has briefed the media since the ceasefire was announced last week. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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Pope Leo Hits Out at “Tyrants” Amid Feud with Trump

Pope Leo has delivered a scathing address aimed at "tyrants" who ravaging the world, days after saying he is not afraid of the Trump Administration.

The Pontiff has often been careful not to mention the President or the United States by name during his speeches.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK CULTURE SECRETARY SAYS BBC JOB CUTS ARE ‘CONCERING’ EMPLOYEES

Employees at the BBC have been told that thousands of people could lose their jobs in the biggest cut the corporation has seen in 15 years.
 
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the news is causing ‘real concern’ for employees of the country’s biggest broadcaster.
 
Holly Bishop reports from London. 

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UK OPPOSITION PARTY SAYS U.S. SHOULD REIMBURSE BRITISH FOOTBALL FANS IF DENIED ENTRY

A British opposition political party is calling for football fans denied entry to the World Cup over social media posts to be ‘fully reimbursed’ by the United States.
 
Under proposed new rules, fans entering the country must submit five years of social media history to be approved.

Holly Bishop has more.

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UK FOOD AND CO2 SUPPLIES ARE ‘NOT A CONCERN’ SAYS BUSINESS SECRETARY

UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the public should be reassured that ministers are making contingency plans for the impact of the Iran war, following reports that the UK could see food shortages this summer.
 
Holly Bishop has more on this from London. 

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ZELENSKY AND PEOPLE OF UKRAINE RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL FOUR FREEDOMS AWARD

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has been awarded the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award on Thursday for his and his nation’s courage in resisting the full-scale invasion launched more than four years ago by Russia.
 
The award is bestowed by the Roosevelt Foundation.
 
Holly Bishop has more.

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IEA WARNS OF CANCELED FLIGHTS AMID EUROPE JET FUEL SHORTAGE

The head of the International Energy Agency is warning Europe has around six weeks of jet fuel left and that flight cancellations could follow if oil supplies remain low due to the Iran conflict.

Executive Director Fatih Birol says it’s the “largest energy crisis” his organisation ”has ever faced.”

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Magyar outreach Romania and EU

Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar is moving fast to shape his government’s direction. He is reaching out to European partners and signaling changes at home as he prepares to take office. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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NATO and Commission meet as spat over spending grows

The heads of NATO and the European Commission are meeting today amid reports of a growing spat over defense spending.

Both entities have pledged to do more to ramp up European security but there are divisions over who should take the lead.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK ECONOMY GROWS, CO2 SUPPLIES RAISE CONCERN

The UK economy grew 0.5% in February, it's biggest monthly rise in more than two years.

The Office for National Statistics has also revised up its January figure from zero growth to 0.1%.

However, the figures are from before the conflict in Iran began.

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says his successor Rachel Reeves should have one major focus right now.

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It's emerged the UK government has been working on contingency plans for food shortages if the Iran conflict drags on.

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India's import bill could rise say Analysts as US refuses extending Russian oil sacntion waiver

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As Washington ends its temporary sanctions waivers on Russian and Iranian oil, India the world's third-largest oil importer could face a heavier import bill. 

In recent years, the country has been one of the world's biggest importers of Russian oil, which analysts say has kept global crude prices in check and helped New Delhi's domestic inflation.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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