UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to deflect criticism over the appointment of Peter Mandelson, amid growing scrutiny of the decision.

The British Prime Minister said officials repeatedly failed to provide advice. Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, attends a press conference following a multinational virtual summit at the Élysée Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on April 17, 2026. — Reuters Keir Starmer on Monday placed responsibility on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of a…

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Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires Taimoor air-launched cruise missile.

The military’s media wing said the missile is an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system. An indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, is seen hitting its target with precision in an image released on April 21, 2026. — ISPR ISPR said the test confirmed the missile’s ability to detect and neutralise sea-based…

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Rawalpindi won the toss and chose to bat first against Multan Sultans in the PSL 11 clash.

Multan Sultans are second on the points table, while Rawalpindi remain winless so far. Multan Sultans captain Ashton Turner (centre) and Rawalpindi skipper Mohammad Rizwan (centre-right) at the toss for their PSL 11 match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on April 21, 2026. — Screengrab After winning the toss, Rawalpindi opted to bat…

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Meryl Streep has sparked excitement after dropping a surprise hint about a possible Broadway appearance.

Meryl Streep has revealed an unexpected person she would like to share the stage with in a potential Broadway project. Meryl Streep has teased a surprise hint about a possible Broadway appearance, sparking excitement among fans. Meryl Streep has sparked speculation about a possible return to Broadway—and whether Martin Short might join her. The Oscar-winning…

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Amazon has invested an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, further strengthening its partnership in artificial intelligence development.

The e-commerce giant could invest up to $20 billion more in the startup if it meets specific performance targets. SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon said on Monday that it has invested an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, deepening its partnership with the startup behind the Claude artificial intelligence system. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant said the…

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The royal family marked a historic occasion by sharing a heartfelt throwback, adding the message: “We miss you.”

King Charles III has vowed to continue the late Queen’s mission, even as Prince Harry continues to appeal for a return to royal duties. The royal family surprised fans by sharing special tributes as they marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. On April 21, the Palace…

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‘Gouged’: World Cup fans face ‘insane’ $150 train fare to reach New York stadium.

A 56-km round trip for visitors travelling to the sports complex in New Jersey typically costs just $12.90. NEWARK: World Cup fans will be charged $150—more than 10 times the usual price—for the express round-trip train between New York and the Meadowlands stadium when it hosts the final and seven other matches, local officials said…

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