Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting
Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver ‘relevant facts’ on Monday.
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Pope Leo calls on Cameroon to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass
Preaching at a packed stadium in Douala, Pontiff shares a message of hope, peace and faith during Africa trip.
Djokovic to miss Madrid Open amid injury concerns
Former No 1 Djokovic, who has struggled with a shoulder issue, will miss the clay-court tournament in Madrid, Spain.
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Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?
Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
Chelsea seek to ignite UCL chase as Man Utd arrive in Premier League
Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
UK’s Starmer under fire over report Mandelson failed security vetting
Gov’s spokesperson says Starmer had no knowledge of the Foreign Office overriding the security recommendation.
Lionel Messi buys Barcelona-based Spanish football club Cornella
The Argentina and Inter Miami forward has bought Cornella, who play in the same city as his former club Barcelona.
Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Manninger killed in car crash with train
Alex Manninger played for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his career while winning 33 Austria caps.
Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit
European football’s governing body has already rejected one appeal by Barca about their quarterfinals against Atletico.
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Marie-Louise Eta: Football’s Game-changer
Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues.
Published On 16 Apr 2026