‘Felt political pressure’: Sacked UK official blames Starmer’s office over Mandelson US appointment

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, April 20, 2026 to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) The former civil servant who oversaw the approval of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington has said he felt “political…

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Matthew Hayden: ‘Horrible day for Gujarat Titans’: Hayden blasts ‘unacceptable’ collapse in MI hammering | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans batters interact with head coach Ashish Nehra and batting coach Matthew Hayden. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans’ batting coach Matthew Hayden did not hold back after his side’s humiliating 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, calling it “a horrible day” and branding the batting performance “unacceptable” in a scathing post-match assessment.Chasing 200, Gujarat…

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West Bengal Assembly Elections: West Bengal polls: 9 arrested after BJP-TMC clash outside Kolkata police station | India News

NEW DELHI: At least nine people, including members of the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), were arrested after a clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata on Monday amid heightened election campaigning.According to Kolkata Police, the violence erupted on Hossain Shah Road during a political programme led by BJP candidate Rakesh Singh….

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Iran Warns Us: ‘Prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield’: Iran’s big warning to US as ceasefire deadline looms

Iran has struck a defiant tone as the ceasefire with the United States nears its deadline, warning it is ready to escalate if talks collapse. Tehran says it will not negotiate under pressure, even as Washington maintains a strict blockade and pushes for a deal. Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf accused the United States of using…

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India Us Trade Agreement: ‘Positive and productive’: India-US trade deal ‘almost done’ in Washington

India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…

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