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Raúl Castro indictment is latest U.S. pressure point against Cuba regime
The indictment against Raúl Castro and five others is the latest U.S. pressure point against the Cuban regime. Ted Henken, a Baruch College sociology professor, joins CBS News with more insight.
'I, Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan': Why Kerala CM's name sparked Congress unease
Kerala CM VD Satheesan faces a political storm over using his full legal name, including 'Menon', during his oath. Critics within his party argue it contradicts the Congress's secular image and signals caste politics. Satheesan defended the move, stating it was to honor his late parents, not a political statement.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas CopelandBBC Verify BBCIran has said it is significantly expanding the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control in an effort to assert its sovereignty of the key trade route.A map published by Iran's newly-created "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" claims "Iranian armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km (8,800 sq miles).It extends into the territorial wat...
Epstein’s Longtime Assistant Sarah Kellen Testifies To Congress Today—Arguing She’s Also A Victim
BreakingBusinessEpstein’s Longtime Assistant Sarah Kellen Testifies To Congress Today—Arguing She’s Also A VictimByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 09:37am EDTToplineThe House Oversight Committee will interview Sarah Kellen on Thursday, the longtime personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, as her role in Epstein’s alleged abuse has proved particularly controversial—with her being both singled out as a potent...
Queen Elizabeth Pushed For Son Andrew To Become Trade Envoy, Letter Shows
BreakingBusinessQueen Elizabeth Pushed For Son Andrew To Become Trade Envoy, Letter ShowsByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 09:35am EDTToplineNewly released documents related to ex-prince Andrew's appointment as U.K. trade envoy show his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, pushed heavily for her son to be given the role in another show of a softness she’s said to have held for her son despite alleg...
Iran unfazed by US strikes? Tehran rebuilding military faster than expected, producing drones
US intelligence suggests Iran is rapidly rebuilding military capabilities, including drone production, within months, raising doubts about the long-term effectiveness of US-Israeli strikes. This rapid recovery, potentially aided by Russia and China, occurs amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and significant US military losses during Operation Epic Fury.
Democrats vow to vote 'every single day' to expel fellow Dem from Congress if she wins midterm
Two Democratic lawmakers are threatening to force repeated votes to expel a fellow Democrat from Congress if Texas voters send her to Washington this November. Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., say they will force repeated votes to remove Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo from the House over comments calling for the jailing of "American Zionists."Galindo, a sex therapist running in a Republican-leaning district, has not backed away from a campaign proposal to turn a local...
Woke Boston mayor must get $43,000 pay rise to her $200,000 salary to ensure she does not become CORRUPT, loyal colleague suggests
READ MORE: Disgraced Democrat who was Boston's first Muslim lawmaker heads to jailSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:22, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 14:22, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Air France and Airbus found guilty of corporate manslaughter over France's deadliest crash
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter following a historic crash which claimed 228 lives.The Paris Court of Appeals verdict overturns a 2023 decision by a lower court that had acquitted both firms of any wrongdoing in relation to the 2009 Rio-Paris aircraft disaster.The crash of Flight AF447 is considered France's deadliest aviation incident.Judges imposed the maximum permissible penalty for the offence, ordering each company to pay fines of €225,000 (£194,492)....
Pro-Palestine protesters who damaged factory over alleged Israel links forced to do unpaid work
Pro-Palestine protesters who damaged a factory over alleged Israel links were forced to do unpaid work.Three women who targeted the Newcastle factory have been handed community sentences following their conviction for criminal damage.Hollie Mildenhall, 25, Georgia Coote, 28, and Summer Oxlade, 29, must each pay £600 in compensation after causing nearly £7,500 worth of damage during a protest at Pearson Engineering in February 2025.Newcastle Crown Court imposed 12-month community orders on all th...
First Thing: US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime
Charges filed against Raúl Castro for allegedly shooting down planes in 1996. Plus, US employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unionsGood morning.On Wednesday, the US issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, and five others, in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s communist regime.What are the details? Castro, 94, was charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and tw...
The Plan For FEMA Reform, Less People In D.C.,More Responsibility For States
InnovationSustainabilityThe Plan For FEMA Reform, Less People In D.C.,More Responsibility For StatesByMonica Sanders,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica Sanders covers climate justice and sustainability from the DMV.Follow AuthorMay 21, 2026, 09:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.FILE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters is phot...
Tulsi Gabbard's glamorous ex-CIA deputy - and RFK Jr.'s daughter-in-law - QUITS White House as Trump faces mutiny
Tulsi Gabbard's glamorous ex-CIA deputy - and RFK Jr.'s daughter-in-law - QUITS White House as Trump faces mutinyPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:56, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 13:58, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Five questions over Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation
Questions about a £5 million gift to the leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage from a crypto billionaire simply won’t go away. As someone who spends their life thinking, writing and talking about money in politics, I’ve been left with at least five questions that remain unanswered. These centre not just on the donation and Reform’s financial arrangements, but also on what it says about the system of political finance in the UK. 1. Should he have declared it? It appears so. It was reported in late A...
Leftist populism’s next big test
In Maine, Graham Platner is betting centrist and right-leaning voters want economic revolution more than culture war
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters
As Maine's Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges voters to pick her over Democrat Graham Platner because she can fund state priorities due to her seniority.(Image credit: Joe Raedle)
Sadiq Khan BLOCKS £50m Met Police deal with AI software firm
Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50million deal between the Met Police and an AI software firm.The Mayor of London argued that the deal with the US tech company Palantir was a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules.Scotland Yard was accused of negotiating with only one supplier, with no evidence of "demonstrated value for money".The agreement was designed to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations and would have marked the largest ever contract in British policing. TRENDING...
PM Shehbaz lauds ‘steadfast’ Pak-China friendship, says both countries ‘always stand together firmly’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the “steadfast” Pakistan–China relationship, affirming that both countries “always stand together firmly”. He was addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan–China diplomatic relations. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gillani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishq Dar and other leaders are participating. More to f...
‘It’s broken English’: MP’s attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament sparks language row
Parliamentary rule that only English is allowed has reignited debate about language, legitimacy and postcolonial identityWhen the Jamaican MP Nekeisha Burchell stood up to give her maiden speech, she was keenly aware of how much her country’s parliament mirrored the Westminster version thousands of miles away in London.As in the UK, the session on 12 May had started with the arrival of the ceremonial mace – a 1.7-metre ornamented silver staff representing the British monarch’s authority over par...
Greens take control in Haringey as Labour ousted after 55 years
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