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‘This is so pathetic’: Reform and Restore Britain lock horns in Makerfield byelection buildup
Spurred on by Elon Musk, the two rightwing parties spent the week taking potshots at each other. We look back at who hurled which insult at whomUK politics live – latest updatesIt’s been a week of rudeness, rows and revelations in the Makerfield byelection. Not between Andy Burnham and his challengers for the seat – but between Reform UK and its even more rightwing rival, Restore Britain.Here are the key moments in a week in which the populist right turned on each other: Continue reading...
The Trials And Tribulations Of DK Shivakumar As Shared By His Astrologer
On how DK Shivakumar spent the last three years as Siddaramaiah's deputy, his astrologer Bellur Dwarakanath said the Congress leader is not someone who gives up easily
Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGareth LewisWales political editorHuw Fairclough/Getty ImagesRhun ap Iorwerth has said he wants a "roads-based solution" to congestion on the M4 near the Brynglas Tunnels in NewportAn M4 relief road and potential for a third Menai crossing have revved their way back on to the political agenda.The first minister said "something has to be done" - but it is still not exact...
Trump’s $250 note is a vulgar violation of the anniversary it commemorates
Donald Trump has never been the kind of president who can reach across the divide and bring America together. His idiosyncratic public speaking style works to fire up his fanatically loyal Maga base, but as his polling ratings show – Trump’s approval ratings hit an all-time low of minus 26 this week – he struggles to reach beyond that. Trump, therefore, is not necessarily the president you would choose to oversee the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the moment the US marks...
Brothers accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester Airport will not face third trial
Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport will not face a third trial.
Obama judge uses ‘vindictive’ ruling to release alleged MS-13 human trafficker
Federal District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. (not surprisingly an Obama appointee) has dismissed the criminal indictment of the Democrats’ favorite father-of-the-year, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. So, an illegal alien accused by a federal grand jury in Tennessee of being involved for almost a decade in organized human trafficking and weapons and narcotics smuggling, including transporting MS-13 gang members into the heart of America, has received a get-out-of-jail-free card from this feder...
BJP To Launch Massive Gujarat Campaign To Mark PM Modi's 12-Year Term
Party workers and leaders will go directly to the public to present a transparent account and detailed information on the various historic achievements and developmental works executed by the central government over the past decade.
U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says
Live Live Updates: Vance says U.S. and Iran close but "not there yet" on initial deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews May 29, 2026 / 6:53 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Vice President JD Vance told reporters the U.S. and Iran are "not there yet" on an initial deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extend the ceasefire and deepen nego...
Somali piracy is back – fuelled by political turmoil, aid cuts and the Iran war
On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of Garacad in Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in north-eastern Somalia. Over the following days, further armed men joined the Sward as well as an interpreter tasked with negotiating a ransom with the shipowner. At the time of writing, the ship remains under pirate control. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated event. T...
What counts as queer art? New book expands the boundaries of identity and expression
Queer Art, by curators Mollie E. Barnes and Gemma Rolls-Bentley, isn’t afraid to ask questions: what queerness is, what queer art can be, and why queer art matters. The book’s introduction states that “queer art is not a genre but a gesture; a refusal to be pinned down by fixed identity categories”. Queerness in art can appear both openly and subtly, often through coded, abstract or unconventional forms that challenge heteronormative expectations. The opening chapter asks “why talk about queer...
Anger at decision not to extradite Canadian suicide kit supplier to face UK justice
Kenneth Law expected to admit to sending products internationally in knowledge they would probably be used to end livesBereaved families whose loved ones were the victims of an online supplier of suicide kits say they feel insulted by a decision not to prosecute him in the UK.Kenneth Law was due to appear in court on Friday in Ontario, Canada, accused of selling 1,200 suicide packages across 40 countries, including the UK. Continue reading...
‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register
A digital register of land ownership in the West Bank is seen as an escalation of Israel's occupation.
First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania
Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new albumGood morning.The Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, has said the alliance is “ready to defend every inch” of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, a member state, during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine.What else is happening? Sweden will dona...
US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know
US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly covers Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enriched uranium limits.
How DK Shivakumar’s school-day battles shaped him to be Karnataka’s next CM
From childhood declarations of destiny to early electoral setbacks, D K Shivakumar's political journey is marked by a relentless drive to lead. Repeated denials in school only fueled his determination, teaching him to strategize and ensure victory, even from behind the scenes. This resilience and ability to absorb opponents became foundational to his rise.
Bondi to face closed-door questioning from House committee over Epstein files – US politics
Lawmakers to have fresh chance to dig for information on Trump’s administration’s handling of issue by grilling former attorney-generalSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Former attorney-general Pam Bondi is testifying before the US House oversight and reform committee, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the administration’s release of the Epstein files.A jury in Spokane, Washington found an Afghanistan War veteran and two oth...
Tentative US-Iran Deal & SpaceX Cuts Valuation | The Pulse 5/29/2026
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Seema Shah, Principal Asset Management, Chief Global Strategist; Aditi Venkatram, Jefferies, Equity Capital Markets Managing Director; Nate Soares, Machine Intelligence Research Institute, President & Author, ‘If Anyon...
Labour’s war of words
Labour’s war of words has entered its third day. After Tony Blair made a major intervention on Wednesday with almost 6,000 words of warning for the Labour Party, Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting have all set out their own versions of a riposte. Labour’s “battle of ideas” has certainly begun. Streeting was first out of the blocks, sharing his response to the former prime minister in the Guardian on Wednesday evening. Of the three men, Streeting’s politics are closest to Blairism. The...
Australia’s Marles Backs Defense Budge
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says his country spends a larger share of its GDP on the military than major European nations. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. (Source: Bloomberg)
Pakistan reaffirms support for UN Peacekeeping, vows renewed 'investment in peace'
Commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026, Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its support for UN peacekeeping missions and vowed its renewed “investment in peace”. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement highlighted that Pakistan was host to one of the oldest UN peacekeeping missions, the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan. “The continued presence and relevance of this Mission reaffirm the responsibility of the international community to suppo...