Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell
He denies claims of sexual assault but admits " mistakes" and says he will resign.
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14.04.2026
‘We are a stable, predictable country’: Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing
Spain's Pedro Sánchez and China's Xi Jinping stressed respect for international law and a shared “sense of justice”.
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14.04.2026
Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics
Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach's false Olympic paperwork.
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14.04.2026
Union Berlin denounces sexist abuse aimed at female manager Marie-Lou Eta
Eta's role as the first female manager of a men's team was followed by derogatory and sexist comments on social media.
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14.04.2026
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
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14.04.2026
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
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14.04.2026
China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
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14.04.2026
Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll
Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.
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14.04.2026
Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.
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13.04.2026
Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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13.04.2026
How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
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13.04.2026
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
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13.04.2026
Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims
Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.
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13.04.2026
Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor
Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.
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13.04.2026
Frontrunner for California governor denies sexual assault allegations
The Democratic congressman, a leading candidate in the race, has strongly denied the accusations saying he will fight with "facts".
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11.04.2026
UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt
The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a Sudanese man was detained on suspicion of 'endangering another'.
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10.04.2026
Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.
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10.04.2026
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
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10.04.2026
Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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10.04.2026
Melania Trump: 'I never had a relationship with Epstein'
Watch the first lady's full statement from the White House as she addresses her links to the late sex offender.
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09.04.2026