Former top civil servant says Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein-Mandelson relationship

April 28, 2026 · The Independent

Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin
The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of supersta
UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war
Shop prices overall are now 1 per cent higher than last April
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess latest U.S.-Iran signals
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors weighed the latest updates over U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Longtime Giants LB, Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor hospitalized with stomach issue
Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized with a stomach issue on April 20, but it is not believed to be life-threatening.
Iranian Oil Tankers Are Clustering Just Shy of US Blockade Line
Tankers laden with Iranian oil are clustering off Chabahar, a port in Iran that’s outside the Persian Gulf but just shy