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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:06 AM ET

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LIVE - Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'pressure' from No 10 and 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting - Olly Robbins, who is giving evidence to MPs, says he was never shown the form where the vetting team said it had "high concerns" about Mandelson and was instead told the decision was "borderline".

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

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Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning -- Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.

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The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

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Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

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How mum inspired 'goofy' Mendoza to brink of NFL stardom -- Fernando Mendoza is almost certain to be the first pick in the NFL Draft after rising from obscurity and his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been his main source of inspiration.

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Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote -- San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award. -- Basketball

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Iran warns it has 'new cards on the battlefield' as Pakistan prepares for possible peace talks -- Vice-President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for talks, US media reports, but Iran's president says "deep mistrust" of the US government remains.

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Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting

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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'

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Police gunfight with favela gang traps 200 tourists on hilltop

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Lyse Doucet: Iran sending 'mixed messages' on talks -- US media has reported that Vice-President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, but Tehran hasn't confirmed it will send a delegation for talks in Islamabad.

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What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US -- The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on? -- In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.

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The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough - A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work? 11 hrs ago

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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president. -- Business

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'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads -- A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya. -- Africa

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

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'Every parent's nightmare' - What we learned from the charges against D4vd

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard

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Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct'

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing.

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King says late Queen may have been 'troubled deeply' by world we live in -- The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.

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Petrol thefts surge in UK as Iran war pushes up fuel costs -- One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine -- Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.

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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out -- Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

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James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms -- Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

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Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

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Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

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New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years

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Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57

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

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Woman, 86, convicted after car insurance typo error

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US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl

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Watch: World Snooker Championship - Trump v Wilson; Wakelin v Pullen -- Watch live coverage and follow text updates as Chris Wakelin takes on Liam Pullen & Judd Trump takes on Gary Wilson in first round at the Crucible in Sheffield.

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Bolt advises Gout not to forget track and field -- Usain Bolt urges Australian sprinter Gout Gout not to forget track and field and find a good support network to keep him focused on his career.

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Spurs lifeline or good step for West Ham - who's favourite for drop? -- With five games remaining, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to take the third relegation spot.

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Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? -- With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. -- Premier League

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Ranking the most successful world record transfers of the past 50 years -- Stumping up world record sums doesn't always guarantee success, but plenty of football's most expensive players have delivered on their hefty fees - here are the top 10. -- Football

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