In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website on April 21, 2026, former permanent under-secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Olly Robbins (c), speaks on the work of the FCDO in the Boothroyd Room at Portcullis House, Westminster in London.

Fired UK official says felt pressure to clear Mandelson

Ex-foreign office chief cites urgency despite security concerns

Did the Pope change — or did the world finally listen?

Why a long-standing message suddenly sparked global attention

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at the Saurimo esplanade in Saurimo on the eighth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 20, 2026.

Pope Leo visits Angola’s diamond-rich northeast

Pontiff will also meet clergy to discuss challenges facing the church in Angola

Pope Leo XIV speaks to residents as he visits the Nursing Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Saurimo on the eighth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 20, 2026.

UK’s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson

Prime minister is struggling to end a controversy that has threatened his grip on power

In this video grab taken from footage broadcast by the UK Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) via the Parliament TV website on November 25, 2025, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, flanked by Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, makes a statement to MPs on the G20 and Ukraine, in the House of Commons.

Two Indian men shot dead outside gurdwara in Italy

ttack near Bergamo after Vaisakhi gathering; Police probe possible planned execution

The incident took place late Friday night in the town of Covo, in Bergamo province, as the victims were leaving a warehouse used as a gurdwara. Illustrative image.

Baby food alert: Rat poison found in food jar

The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall at SPAR supermarkets

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Wizz Air 'had' problems with jet fuel supply in Italy

Several Italian airports had signalled limitations on jet fuel supplies earlier this month

Europe normally imports half of its jet fuel from Gulf countries.

Starmer furious over sacked US envoy's new revelations

Beleaguered leader claimed he was not told Mandelson had failed the vetting process

Starmer sacked Mandelson in September, just seven months after taking up his post.

Starmer under fire: Mandelson scandal deepens

Senior official quits as UK PM faces fresh calls to resign over envoy scandal

In this file picture, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, talks with Britain's ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception at the ambassador's residence on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 in Washington.

France finance chief says Hormuz 'must open', G7 ready

France pushes for safe, cost-free Hormuz transit while G7 readies crisis response

France's Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure gives a speech during the opening press conference for the Finance and Digital tracks of the French G7 Presidency at the French Economy Ministry in Paris on February 3, 2026.

Suspect in 1982 Paris attack extradited

Alleged coordinator of deadly 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack in French custody

View of firemen and a rescuers in the rue des Rosiers after the French-Jewish delicatessen restaurant Jo Goldenberg was attacked on August 9, 1982 in Paris by gunmen that threw a grenade into the restaurant and shot at customers with sub-machine guns, killing six customers and injuring 22 others.

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth

Leo calls for ‘decisive change of course’ that leads away from conflict

Pope Leo XIV waves to supporters as he leaves after his visit to the Ngul Zamba (Power of God) orphanage in Yaounde, Cameroon, Wednesday April 15, 2026 on the third day of his apostolic journey to Africa.

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