POLITICSIran talks were a major test for JD Vance. How did he do?It was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed from the start.BBC News·April 12, 2026
POLITICSSwinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election.BBC News·April 12, 2026
POLITICSUrged by Trump, UFC adds Lewis-Hokit to WH cardThe UFC added a heavyweight matchup between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit to its White House event, and according to Dana White, the move happened after President Donald Trump asked why Lewis wasn't on the card.ESPN·April 12, 2026
POLITICSUS and Iran fail to reach peace deal after marathon talks in PakistanVice President JD Vance says Iran chose not to accept US terms, while Iran says it did not expect a deal at the first meeting.Al Jazeera·April 12, 2026
POLITICSTrump’s War With Iran Has Weakened AmericaThe president should at long last recognize the ineptitude of his impulsive, go-it-alone approach.NY Times·April 12, 2026
POLITICSTrump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks CollapsedOn his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: “We win, regardless,” he said.NY Times·April 12, 2026
POLITICSWhat to Know as Hungary Votes in Elections Watched by the WorldWith Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.NY Times·April 12, 2026
POLITICSMany Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.NY Times·April 12, 2026
POLITICSWatch JD Vance’s full remarks after US-Iran talks end without dealUS Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’.Al Jazeera·April 12, 2026
POLITICSUS delegation leaves Pakistan without reaching Iran dealUS Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran.Al Jazeera·April 12, 2026
POLITICSIran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after negotiationsThe US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.BBC News·April 12, 2026
POLITICSNew relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war<p>Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/12/petrol-prices-save-fuel-government-ad-campaign-anthony-albanese-singapore-labor-coalition-ntwThe Guardian·April 12, 2026
