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WASHINGTON — The sexual assault allegations that toppled Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for California governor are now threatening to end his congressional career with lawmakers from both parties saying they would back a vote to expel him from the House.Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial primary Sunday night after accusations of sexual assault and misconduct by a former staffer and other women doomed his campaign and drove away his closest allies. Swalwell, who has denied the accusations, has not said whether he intends to resign his House seat.But the allegations, details in reports by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN, have…

This article is an on-site version of our Trade Secrets newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Monday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersWelcome to Trade Secrets. I’m Peter Foster, the FT’s world trade editor, filling in for Alan who is taking a well-deserved break. I was in Yaoundé, Cameroon for the World Trade Organization ministerial meeting (of which a few quick on-the-ground impressions later). But first I wanted to return to something that didn’t quite get the coverage it deserved before the debacle in Cameroon: the outsized…

Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.Published On 13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Bahrain has summoned an Iraqi envoy over drone attacks launched at the kingdom and other states in the region, which persist despite the US-Iran ceasefire.The summoning of the diplomat on Monday followed similar action by Saudi Arabia the previous day, signalling growing regional concern over the activities of pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq and complicating Baghdad’s efforts to rebuild ties with its Arab neighbours.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the “continued…

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Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. CAR-T therapies are continuing to gain traction in autoimmune disease, with a notable new case. Also, the FDA has withdrawn approval of GSK’s leucovorin for a rare brain disorder tied to autism, closing out an unusual episode shaped in part by political pressure. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Individual…

Officials in Tehran talked tough as President Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports loomed on Monday, saying the regime still had “cards” to play after peace talks broke down over the weekend. Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, said the blockade would only worsen the economic picture by choking off global oil supplies. “It complicates the current situation he’s already in and further unsettles the market,” Mr. Rezaei posted on X. “We might even reveal other cards we haven’t played in this game.” Mr. Trump announced Sunday that Navy ships would set up a blockade to…

MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week, his fourth trip in as many years to the world’s number two economy as Spain seeks to strengthen its political and commercial ties with Beijing.Sánchez’s visit comes at a complex geopolitical moment as European leaders are trying to influence an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Meanwhile, Spain’s relationship with the U.S. has been strained, most recently due to Sánchez’s vocal disapproval of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.On Monday, Sánchez urged China to assume a bigger role in a multipolar world, speaking at Beijing’s Tsinghua University…

Justin Bieber is not letting outside noise faze him after receiving mixed reviews for his 2026 Coachella set. “This is Justin in 2026. He doesn’t have anyone pushing him to do these huge pop spectacles like a 3D concert movie anymore. It’s all about vibing and enjoying where he’s at now,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “There’s a lot less pressure on him, which allows him to put on the show that he wants to.” Bieber’s highly-anticipated Coachella performance on Saturday, April 11, primarily featured tracks from his Swag and Swag II album, but he also showed YouTube clips…

I t was the first week of September in 2005, about a week after Hurricane Katrina leveled New Orleans, when George W. Bush uttered the line that would come to define his second term, if not his entire presidency: “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job.” It was a throwaway comment, a plainspoken president telling his aide, FEMA Director Michael Brown, that he appreciated the effort. But the effort wasn’t nearly adequate, the federal response pitiful, and Bush’s ad-lib became the slogan for an out-of-touch administration that either couldn’t run the government or, worse, didn’t care. For the rest…

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder team owner Clay Bennett and the team hold up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after being announced NBA Champions at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Oddsmakers really like Oklahoma City Thunder to continue their reign over the NBA and successfully defend their championship. The Thunder, who concluded the regular season on Sunday with the league’s best record at 64-18 (.780), are the clear favorite to keep the Larry O’Brien Trophy at a range of +110 to +135,…