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Downing Street exerted pressure to OK Mandelson: sacked UK official

Downing Street exerted pressure to OK Mandelson: sacked UK official

Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs Tuesday.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".
Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned whose tenure has been marred by multiple allegations of misconduct, including an investigation into whether she pursued a romantic relationship with a subordinate. She has denied any wrongdoing. This marks the third cabinet member to depart during President Donald Trump's second term.
NJ's Cape May Zoo welcomes new capybara pups

NJ's Cape May Zoo welcomes new capybara pups

You can see the happy family occasionally right now from the bridge at the capybara habitat.
Grandson of Duke’s legendary Coach K facing DWI charges after fatal e-bike crash

Grandson of Duke’s legendary Coach K facing DWI charges after fatal e-bike crash

Joseph Savarino’s blood-alcohol concentration was at 0.11 percent, above the legal limit of 0.08, according to authorities
Gunman Opens Fire Atop Ancient Pyramid in Mexico, Killing 1

Gunman Opens Fire Atop Ancient Pyramid in Mexico, Killing 1

A gunman opened fire at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids near Mexico City, sending terrified visitors scrambling for cover. At least one woman was killed and more than a dozen others were wounded. NBC’s Priscilla Thompson reports for TODAY.
America 250: State Department launches Spirit of 1776 initiative

America 250: State Department launches Spirit of 1776 initiative

(The Center Square) – On April 18, 1775, known as Patriot Day in Massachusetts, Boston silversmith Paul Revere began an infamous midnight ride to warn colonists that the British military was coming.

America 250: State Department launches Spirit of 1776 initiative

(The Center Square) – On April 18, 1775, known as Patriot Day in Massachusetts, Boston silversmith Paul Revere began an infamous midnight ride to warn colonists that the British military was coming.
Iran Peace Talks Hang in Balance as Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Iran Peace Talks Hang in Balance as Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan Tuesday as peace talks with Iran hang in balance and the ceasefire deadline looms. With Iran’s participation is still in question, President Donald Trump warned, “They’re going to negotiate, and if they don’t, they’re going to see problems like they’ve never seen before.” NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Ex-UK official says he felt pressure over Mandelson from PM’s office

Ex-UK official says he felt pressure over Mandelson from PM’s office

A former top ⁠foreign ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced “constant pressure” from UK Prime Minister Keir ⁠Starmer’s office to speed up the appointment of his pick as the ambassador to the US, deepening a row that threatens the British leader. A war of words over who should ultimately take the blame for appointing Labour veteran Peter Mandelson to Britain’s highest diplomatic post despite his history and known ties to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has piled pressure on Starmer,...
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Hybe founder Bang after travel request

South Korean police have moved to detain Bang Si-hyuk, the founder of K-pop giant Hybe – the entertainment company behind groups including BTS – in a case that has spilled beyond finance and into the politics of Seoul’s uneasy alliance with Washington. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it had requested an arrest warrant for Bang through the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office, citing alleged fraudulent stock trading in violation of the Capital Markets Act. The case took on a...