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Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru

Eight days of vote counting and still no result in Peru

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, April 20: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's troubles continue after it emerged last week that he sent Peter Mandelson to Wa…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Starmer expected to lead Labour into next election, says minister, but warns there are ‘no certainties’ amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live

Starmer expected to lead Labour into next election, says minister, but warns there are ‘no certainties’ amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live

Douglas Alexander defends PM ahead of Commons showdown over Mandelson scandalJudgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalTom Fletcher, the UN under secr…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Eurosceptic Radev wins majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live

Eurosceptic Radev wins majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live

Former president – heading a left-leaning, pro-Russia coalition – to take power following eighth election in five yearsIn one of the first reactions t…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from West Asia fuel crisis

Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from West Asia fuel crisis

Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh said that continued telecom operations can no longer be sustained without the fuel needed to pow…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Japan records 80 cm wave after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Japan records 80 cm wave after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet)

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure as Iran says it has no plans for talks after US seizes ship

Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure as Iran says it has no plans for talks after US seizes ship

Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no …

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Former footballer Barry Cable cleared of historic child sex abuse charges

Former footballer Barry Cable cleared of historic child sex abuse charges

The 82-year-old was accused of abusing girls in the 1960s but was acquitted in Perth despite judge finding the alleged victim was telling the truthGet…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack

Oil prices rose to $96 a barrel after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship. President Trump said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for m…

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of SanrikuThose living near the coastal areas of …

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism

A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism

A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and …

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
French prosecutors summon Musk over allegations of child abuse images, deepfakes on X

French prosecutors summon Musk over allegations of child abuse images, deepfakes on X

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X,…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks

Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks

Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to ex…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Mideast cease-fire hangs by thread as US captures Iranian vessel

Mideast cease-fire hangs by thread as US captures Iranian vessel

Fears grew Monday that the U.S.-Iran truce could collapse after Washington said it seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach its blockade and …

Apr 20, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London

Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London

The attack on Kenton United Synagogue was the latest in a series of ​arson incidents targeting Jewish ‌sites across the capital in recent weeks

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan

US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan

The US Navy's forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ships threw doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that U.S. negotiators will…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Weather tracker: temperatures in Spain and Brazil well above late April norm

Weather tracker: temperatures in Spain and Brazil well above late April norm

Seville could see 34C this week and parts of Brazil could hit high 30s, while storms forecast in southern AfricaOver the course of this week, temperat…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Bulgaria Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgaria Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, took an absolute majority in parliamentary elections th…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election

Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election

Progressive ⁠Bulgaria, the ​party of Bulgaria's ​pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev was leading in ​Sunday's ‌parliamentary ⁠election with 44.59…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal

UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving l…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

The 7.5-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Waves of up to 10 feet were …

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust

China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust

Military cooperation between ​countries should not undermine ​mutual understanding and trust among regional countries, the Chinese foreign ministry sa…

Apr 20, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional

Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional

Greens criticise premier’s ‘extraordinary attack’ on judiciary and urge him to accept he ‘got it wrong’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily …

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way.

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Pakistan’s Leaders Try to Contain Rising Anger Over Iran War at Home

Pakistan’s Leaders Try to Contain Rising Anger Over Iran War at Home

With deep spiritual ties to Iran, Pakistan’s minority Shiites are angry about the killing of Iran’s top clerics in U.S.-Israeli strikes, complicating …

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.

Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.

Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.

Apr 20, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Myanmar military regime widens sanitary towel ban, claiming rebels use them for first aid

Myanmar military regime widens sanitary towel ban, claiming rebels use them for first aid

Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rightsMyanmar’s military regime is expanding it…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
U.S., allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran

U.S., allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran

The large-scale combat drills between the U.S. and Philippines will expand this year to include other militaries, including from Japan, France and Can…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts: think tank

Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts: think tank

Hong Kong stands to benefit from a potential reallocation of global capital as geopolitical tensions push investors to seek safer and more resilient m…

Apr 20, 2026  •  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Owner of X summoned along with former CEO Linda Yaccarino over investigation by cybercrime unitBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest upda…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Apr 20, 2026  •  BBC World News
Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’The Israeli army has said it is investigating a s…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war: Iran’s Forensic Chief

Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war: Iran’s Forensic Chief

His comments did not break down casualties among civilians and security forces; instead, he just said that 2,875 were male and 496 were female. Mr. Ma…

Apr 20, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)

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