US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.
Finance
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Is Iran beating the US at its own propaganda game?
Iran has condemned a ban imposed by YouTube on a pro-Iranian group that releases Lego-style AI videos.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
15.04.2026
Trump escalates threats to fire US Federal Reserve Chair Powell
In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Big ad agencies settle US FTC probe into alleged boycott over political content
Finance
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15.04.2026
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US
Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
US appeals court blocks contempt case over Trump deportation flights
The Trump administration had faced a contempt probe over its decision to proceed with two deportation flights in 2025.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Finance
bbc.com
14.04.2026
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah
Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Lula asks US to send ex-intelligence chief to Brazil after ICE arrest
Brazil's president says he expects Alexandre Ramagem to be returned to Brazil to serve prison sentence there.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
World
bbc.com
14.04.2026
Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures
Colombia's president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026