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Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction after six states including California and Iowa cast ballots

US midterm election primaries. Here are some of the images from polling stations that have dropped on the news wires today: ![A voter fills out their ballot as Prairie Oak Lodge is used

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

governance, Mnangagwa's presidency has instead been marked by economic challenges, disputed elections and growing concerns over democratic backsliding. The latest constitutional changes have intensified debate over Zimbabwe's political future, with opponents warning that

Almost 200 sanctioned Russia-linked ships have entered UK waters despite warning

government has said it is targeting Russia's oil revenues to "choke off funding for Russia's war machine" in Ukraine. The vast majority of ships tracked were oil tankers (173), 10 were Liquified Natural

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

US delegation would be leaving "soon" but did not specify a time, while officials told the New York Times that they would depart on Tuesday. Later on Monday, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that

How would a Labour leadership contest work?

governing" as no formal leadership challenge has been launched. But how could MPs who want to see Sir Keir replaced force a leadership contest and how would the winner be chosen? Labour performed badly

First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows

US interference in his father’s coup trial. ## **Stat of the day: California’s tectonic systems in ‘critically loaded state’ and at highest levels of stress in 1,000 years** ![Aerial view

Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Government leaders in attendance, including United States President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump, were evacuated by Secret Service, and the event was cancelled. But on Tuesday, the president of the White House Correspondents

Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste

government over oil exploration waste from the 1980s that it says is causing a cancer cluster that has killed hundreds. Residents and local health workers say cancer cases and deaths have risen steadily, with more

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

US, European Union and Arab countries to carry out reforms and hold elections. They face claims of corruption and political stagnation – as well as declining legitimacy. The Palestinian reality has drastically changed since the last

UK slavery reparations must be top issue at Commonwealth summit, says campaigner

government meeting (Chogm), held in October 2024, when the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, [resisted pressure from member states](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/23/keir-starmer-slavery-reparations-commonwealth-summit) to include reparations in the summit’s agenda. Gonsalves said: “In the light

European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks

US administration, has repeatedly claimed that Ukraine is bound to lose the war because of Russia’s superior ability to recruit soldiers. Zelenskyy also confirmed Ukrainian drones had set on fire Moscow’s largest

Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism

government migration statistics show. There are peaks and troughs, and although the overall numbers moving to Israel are relatively small - 742 out of an estimated 300,000 population - that is double the number

RFK Jr under fire for ‘bullying’ letter to scientific journal

US health secretary, is demanding answers from a medical journal that recently removed a paper suggesting a link between vaccines and infant death, saying their decision was “of great interest to me”. Public health advocates

Three key statements Starmer made to MPs about Mandelson vetting

US in December 2024. Lord Mandelson was sacked the following September over his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On Monday night Sir Keir told Labour MPs the accusation he had misled

Has Marles bowed to Trump’s wishes on defence spending? The figures are as clear as mud

US for security, the zero sum president insisted Australia must lift spending to 3.5% of GDP. Instead of admitting they would bring forward decisions and increase budgets, Marles and Anthony Albanese played down the demands

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

US Citizenship and Immigration Services, testify before a House appropriations subcommittee on April 16 in Washington, D.C. **Heather Diehl/Getty Images** Heather Diehl/Getty Images Top officials from the [Department of Homeland Security](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785101/2-republicans-have-a-plan-to-end-the-dhs-shutdown-but-there-are-hurdles-to-clear) talked

Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays

govern civilian affairs and oversee reconstruction in the enclave, into a proxy security arm for the occupation. Said confirmed to Ultra Palestine that a unified front of Palestinian factions — including Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Bill Pulte assumes role of US acting director of national intelligence

US spy agencies as well as the country’s federal housing agency. Pulte has no background in intelligence work, but has a demonstrated track record of supporting the president’s agenda. The Wall Street Journal

EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen

government** focusing on a potential ban for children under 14, with restrictions for teenagers up to 16. Key measures include enforcing strict age verification, creating "safe" youth versions, and removing addictive algorithms. **Norway** plans

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls

government still in power. “He is obstructing the entry of humanitarian aid, reconstruction efforts, and the deployment of the administrative committee because his ultimate goal remains a comprehensive military occupation of the entire Gaza Strip