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Starmer says 'deliberate decision' made not to tell him of Mandelson's failed vetting - BBC20 April 2026, 4:17 pm
Starmer says 'deliberate decision' made not to tell him of Mandelson's failed vetting BBCStarmer tells MPs Foreign Office has been stripped of power to overrule vetting The GuardianKeir Starmer was told to vet Peter Mandelson before appointing him Financial TimesStarmer 'absolutely' can survive Mandelson vetting row, minister says, as PM prepares to face MPs BBCMandelson files to exclude worst of UK’s private comments on Trump politico.eu -
Tehran says 'no plans' for new talks after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - BBC20 April 2026, 4:17 pm
Tehran says 'no plans' for new talks after US seizes Iranian cargo ship BBCView Full coverage on Google News -
Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally - The Guardian20 April 2026, 4:12 pm
Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally The GuardianAnti-Muslim influencer blocked from Britain over plans to speak at Tommy Robinson rally The TelegraphAnti-Islam campaigner Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK to speak at Tommy Robinson rally The IndependentOpen Letter to Home Secretary on double standards in granting visa to divisive figures Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)Kanye West barred from the UK amid backlash — why isn’t Valentina Gomez? Islam Channel -
Where are there elections 7 May? Everything you need to know ahead of tonight's voter registration deadline - BBC20 April 2026, 3:55 pm
Where are there elections 7 May? Everything you need to know ahead of tonight's voter registration deadline BBCScottish Parliament election 2026: Deadline looms for voter registration BBCDeadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections The IndependentUK households told they must do one thing by midnight if they want to vote in elections Daily ExpressGary Stevenson delivers timely reminder to register to vote as deadline TODAY thecanary.co -
Reconstruction of Gaza will cost billion, says Kallas - RTE.ie20 April 2026, 3:21 pm
Reconstruction of Gaza will cost billion, says Kallas RTE.ieGaza Needs Billion Over Next Decade to Rebuild, Study Shows Bloomberg.comOver billion needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza — UN-EU assessment The Times of IsraelOver bn needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN-EU assessment LBCI Lebanon -
FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips lurch lower, oil prices spike as Iran reject call back to negotiating table - Proactive Investors20 April 2026, 3:15 pm
FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips lurch lower, oil prices spike as Iran reject call back to negotiating table Proactive InvestorsFTSE 100 Live: Stocks slump on renewed Iran threats; UK to be ‘pushed to brink’ of recession City AMLONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to fall as US-Iran tensions mount London South EastFTSE 100 Live: London blue-chips nudge further into the red ahead of tentative Wall Street open Proactive InvestorsMarkets on edge as US-Iran deal hangs in balance and Starmer faces parliament Portfolio Adviser -
Iran threatens to retaliate after US seizure of Iranian-flagged tanker | ITV News - ITVX20 April 2026, 3:02 pm
Iran threatens to retaliate after US seizure of Iranian-flagged tanker | ITV News ITVXOil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized BBCSeized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say ReutersIran cargo ship seized by US could become ‘spoils of war’ CNNIDF map shows its advance into southern Lebanon – as it happened The Guardian -
Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say - The Guardian20 April 2026, 3:00 pm
Gut microbiome can reveal risk of Parkinson’s, scientists say The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News -
Louisiana authorities identify eight children killed in ‘domestic incident’ - The Guardian20 April 2026, 2:54 pm
Louisiana authorities identify eight children killed in ‘domestic incident’ The GuardianEight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say BBCHaunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children The New York Times8 children killed in Shreveport mass shooting identified by coroner’s office KSLAMan kills 8 children and shoots his wife and another woman in Shreveport, Louisiana Yahoo -
Refinements to the 2026 FIA Formula 1 regulations agreed by all stakeholders - Federation Internationale de l'Automobile20 April 2026, 2:29 pm
Refinements to the 2026 FIA Formula 1 regulations agreed by all stakeholders Federation Internationale de l'AutomobileToto Wolff says F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather baseball bat' in making rule changes BBCUnhappy Verstappen ‘has to be listened to’ over new rules, says F1 chief Domenicali The GuardianFIA president issues statement after crucial F1 2026 rules meeting PlanetF1Audi's intriguing stance on mid-season F1 rule change plans The Race -
Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98 - BBC20 April 2026, 2:12 pm
Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98 BBCZoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98 Sky NewsZoologist, author and presenter Desmond Morris dies aged 98 The GuardianDesmond Morris obituary: natural world expert thetimes.comDesmond Morris, zoologist behind bestselling studies of human behaviour from The Naked Ape to Manwatching The Telegraph -
Household confidence plunges to three-year low on Iran war – latest updates - The Telegraph20 April 2026, 2:04 pm
Household confidence plunges to three-year low on Iran war – latest updates The TelegraphConsumer sentiment slides on renewed inflation fears Sharecast.comConsumer confidence in biggest drop in four years, fashion spending suffers - Deloitte FashionNetwork FranceUK consumer confidence plummets to three-year low in Q1 2026 Investment WeekConsumer confidence hits three-year low amid oil price chaos The Grocer -
#New40k – Chaplain with Jump Pack Revealed - Warhammer Community20 April 2026, 1:57 pm
#New40k – Chaplain with Jump Pack Revealed Warhammer CommunityWarhammer 40k reveals the new Armageddon Jump Chaplain at last - and he slaps! wargamer.comWarhammer 40K: New Jump Pack Chaplain Revealed Bell of Lost SoulsWarhammer 40,000 Authors Showcase Ork Weirdboy Miniature from "Armageddon" Set ixbt.gamesFans agree that this new Warhammer 40K mini is fantastic, and it leaves the Space Marines far behind GamesRadar+ -
Tsunami warnings downgraded after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan - ITVX20 April 2026, 1:27 pm
Tsunami warnings downgraded after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan ITVXJapan earthquake: 7.7 magnitude quake triggers tsunami warning BBCJapan earthquake live: Carry emergency supplies for a week, Japanese told - after 'mega-quake' warning Sky NewsJapan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor and tsunami warning RTE.ieJapan tsunami alerts downgraded following powerful earthquake off northern coast – as it happened The Guardian -
Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch loses high court battle against her friends - The Guardian20 April 2026, 1:18 pm
Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch loses high court battle against her friends The GuardianAmy Winehouse's dad loses court case over auction BBCClaims brought by estate of Amy Winehouse dismissed Doughty Street ChambersAmy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings Sky NewsAmy Winehouse’s father loses legal case against singer’s friends thetimes.com