Yahoo News Politics daily briefing: April 26
All the latest political developments as Humza Yousaf is battling to save his position as First Minister after his former allies in the Scottish Greens vowed to vote against him in a motion of no confidence.
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Bristol LiveAldi shoppers discover what 'e' symbol on products really means
Aldi customers have been left fuming after discovering what the 'e' symbol on their food products really means, with many fearing they have been overcharged
- HuffPost
Ex-Prosecutor Spots 'Breathtaking' Trial Admission That Could Haunt Donald Trump
"It actually undercuts one of the defense assertions that they’re trying to use to wiggle out of Trump’s criminal responsibility for this," said Glenn Kirschner.
- Business Insider
Pentagon races to prop up Ukraine's hard-fighting 47th Mechanized Brigade that's exhausted, report says
Trained by NATO instructors, the 47th Brigade all-volunteer unit is one of Ukraine's powerhouse brigades.
- The Telegraph
US shared ‘gobsmacking’ Covid lab leak file with UK
The US shared “gobsmacking” evidence with Britain at the height of the Covid pandemic suggesting a “high likelihood” that the virus had leaked from a Chinese lab, The Telegraph can reveal.
- Evening Standard
Watch: Awkward moment defeated Susan Hall 'left hanging' as she tries to shake Sadiq Khan's hand
Mayor Khan fails to thank or pay tribute to Susan Hall in his victory speech
- HuffPost
George Conway Dumps On Key Donald Trump Trial Tactic: 'A Huge Mistake'
"It fills an emotional need for Donald Trump but it does not really help him," said the conservative attorney.
- Business Insider
Watch an exploding Ukrainian drone boat dodge fire from the air to kill one of the small, high-speed Russian ships still fighting in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military intelligence agency said its forces used Magura V5 naval drones to destroy a Russian military speedboat in Crimea.
- Euronews
Russia blames 'hostile' Baltic countries for split in relations
Moscow vowed to respond to what it called confrontational actions by Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia with asymmetric measures.
- Wales Online
DWP review warning issued to people on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit
During the 2024/25 financial year, the Department for Work and Pensions will measure a sample of claims from five specific benefits and the State Pension
- The Telegraph
SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership
An SNP activist is planning to ruin John Swinney’s coronation as first minister by running against him to become party leader.
- HuffPost
Michael Steele Hits Donald Trump Right Where It Hurts: 'That Is Your Truth'
The former Republican National Committee chair also exposed the "fallacy" of what the presumptive GOP nominee claims ahead of the 2024 election.
- Bloomberg
Germany Vows to Defend Baltic Nations From Russian Attack
(Bloomberg) -- Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged to defend Germany’s three Baltic NATO allies in case of a Russian attack and to complete the establishment of a permanent brigade in Lithuania by the end of 2027.Most Read from BloombergTruce Talks Drag as Hamas Hits Israel Crossing in Deadly AttackAt $2 Million Per Minute, Treasuries Mint Cash Like Never BeforeJudge Threatens Trump With Jail Over Gag Order ViolationsTreasury Rally Risks Running Into a $125 Billion Brick WallBuffett Praises Apple Aft
- HuffPost
Lara Trump Slammed Over 'Immensely Stupid' Election Lawsuit Claim
The former president's daughter-in-law wants to disenfranchise some Americans who vote by mail.
- CNN
Black voters won a big victory in Louisiana. Some White voters said it violated their ‘personal dignity’
Nearly two years after a federal judge said that Louisiana’s congressional map diluted Black voting power, Black voters are at risk of voting for a second time in an election under a plan that likely violates the Voting Rights Acts.
- HuffPost UK
'It's For The Birds': Pollster Mocks Rishi Sunak For Saying UK Heading For Hung Parliament
Ben Page of Ipsos said the Tories were as popular as "a cup of cold sick".
- The Telegraph
How Mark Carney handed Labour the ultimate prize
When a Tory donor met Mark Carney for the first time at a glitzy business event in New York, he was distinctly impressed.
- HuffPost
Jen Psaki Recalls Shock At Hope Hicks' 'Major Question' For Her After Trump 2016 Win
Hicks had “one major question” and her response to Psaki’s comment was in hindsight — amid Trump's trial — “interesting," said the MSNBC anchor.
- PA Media: UK News
SNP to retain just 15 of 43 seats with Labour set to overtake in Scotland: poll
It also says John Swinney is the popular choice as next first minister for Scotland.
- The Telegraph
Lisa Cameron MP: ‘I was bullied out of the SNP. They were autocratic and intolerant’
Clever, principled, and relatable, Dr Lisa Cameron is exactly the kind of person our political system needs. Which is why her horrific tale of the bullying and abuse she suffered inside the Scottish National Party – which culminated in her defection to the Conservatives last October – is such a tragedy.
- CNN
RNC chief counsel resigns after two months
The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel Charlie Spies has resigned two months after accepting the position.