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Cabinet Office suggested Mandelson did not need security vetting, says Robbins as he describes ‘constant pressure’ from No 10 – live

Cabinet Office suggested Mandelson did not need security vetting, says Robbins as he describes ‘constant pressure’ from No 10 – live

Olly Robbins was sacked as Foreign Office permanent secretary over the Peter Mandelson security vetting revelations in the GuardianThe hearing has sta…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
EU optimistic over approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine following Orbán defeat – Europe live

EU optimistic over approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine following Orbán defeat – Europe live

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirms she expects ‘some positive decisions tomorrow’ on the €90bn loanGerman foreign minister Joseph Wadephul a…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values

ECJ says law passed in 2021 discriminatory and ‘contrary to the identity of the union’, in early test for incoming PMThe EU’s highest court has found …

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

Actor, who has publicly objected to plans to fast-track project near his farm, says he has received personal abuseThe actor Sam Neill says he has rece…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Middle East crisis live: Iran claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’, and weighs talks in Pakistan

Middle East crisis live: Iran claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’, and weighs talks in Pakistan

Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to le…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live

Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live

The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 MayOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh …

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End

Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End

Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan for peace talks, U.S. officials said, though Iran has not confirmed that its negotiators will at…

Apr 21, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Royal Mail invests £500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back

Royal Mail invests £500m to tackle late deliveries as second-class post cut back

Company promises to meet new delivery targets by next May after being fined last year for poor recordBusiness live – latest updatesSecond-class post w…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Olly Robbins: I was asked to find job for Starmer aide and not tell David Lammy

Olly Robbins: I was asked to find job for Starmer aide and not tell David Lammy

Sacked civil servant says No 10 pushed Foreign Office to find diplomatic role for Matthew Doyle, without mentioning it to foreign secretaryUK politics…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong

Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong

A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed …

Apr 21, 2026  •  South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

Apr 21, 2026  •  BBC World News
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

Apr 21, 2026  •  BBC World News
Russia claims capturing 1,700 sq kms of Ukrainian territory in 2026

Russia claims capturing 1,700 sq kms of Ukrainian territory in 2026

Russian forces have captured 1,700 square kilometers (656 square miles) of Ukrainian territory this year and are advancing on Ukraine’s so-called fort…

Apr 21, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’

Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’

Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budgetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily n…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Liberals and Nationals to preference One Nation in blow to Michelle Milthorpe in Farrer byelection

Liberals and Nationals to preference One Nation in blow to Michelle Milthorpe in Farrer byelection

Independent candidate and One Nation’s David Farley are viewed as the frontrunners in the four cornered-contest for the 9 May pollGet our breaking new…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liabilityOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
‘Uber for nurses’: gig-work apps lobby to deregulate healthcare, report finds

‘Uber for nurses’: gig-work apps lobby to deregulate healthcare, report finds

Growing use of AI tech comes at expense of workers’ rights, protections and pay, report warnsBillion-dollar tech platforms are aggressively pushing fo…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
European Union expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on April 22

European Union expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on April 22

‘We expect some positive ​decisions tomorrow on ‌the 90 billion loan,’ says European ​Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees

EU pushes to limit carry-on bag fees

European lawmakers are considering new rules that would require airlines to provide free cabin baggage on flights across the continent, though busines…

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Apple's Tim Cook steps down: John Ternus names as new CEO

Apple's Tim Cook steps down: John Ternus names as new CEO

It marks the end of an era for one of the world’s leading tech companies, as Tim Cook has announced he will step down as CEO of Apple effective Septem…

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment

Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ From Starmer’s Office for Envoy’s Appointment

The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washingt…

Apr 21, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

The Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo is dedicated to 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in conflicts since the late 19th century.

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Israel and Lebanon to hold news talks

Israel and Lebanon to hold news talks

The United States is set to host new talks on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon in an effort to reach an agreement as their fragile ceasefire largel…

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
EU hosts Palestinian peace conference

EU hosts Palestinian peace conference

Stability, security, and long-term peace are the goals as Europe shifts its focus to the Palestinians, with more than 60 countries sending representat…

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Pakistan prepares for potential talks

Pakistan prepares for potential talks

The Iranian delegation has not yet departed for scheduled peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Iranian state TV said on Tuesday. US Vice President JD…

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Israel kills 4, including 1 woman, in latest Gaza truce violation

Israel kills 4, including 1 woman, in latest Gaza truce violation

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least four people, including a woman, in Gaza early Tuesday, according to medical sources and witnesses. Thre…

Apr 21, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
‘Board of Peace’ discusses rebuilding Gaza with DP World: Report

‘Board of Peace’ discusses rebuilding Gaza with DP World: Report

Officials representing Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” have held talks with Dubai state-owned multinational DP World on managing supply chains and inf…

Apr 21, 2026  •  Daily Sabah (World)
Doubt surrounds potential US-Iran talks

Doubt surrounds potential US-Iran talks

Time is running out as the ceasefire between Iran and the US is set to expire tomorrow, Wednesday. Despite uncertainty over who will actually attend, …

Apr 21, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Apr 21, 2026  •  BBC World News
The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

Apr 21, 2026  •  BBC World News
US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

Washington reportedly limits satellite data after minister spoke publicly about suspected facility in North KoreaThe US has partly restricted intellig…

Apr 21, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Xi Calls For Hormuz to Reopen as China Balances Its Gulf Interests

Xi Calls For Hormuz to Reopen as China Balances Its Gulf Interests

The comments on the Strait of Hormuz by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, reflect Beijing’s complex relations with Iran and other Persian Gulf nations.

Apr 21, 2026  •  NYTimes World

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