سياسة
40128 مقال
Netanyahu 'beside himself with rage' after furious phone call with Trump over Iran war that left the Israeli leader 'with his hair on fire'
Netanyahu 'beside himself with rage' after furious phone call with Trump over Iran war that left the Israeli leader 'with his hair on fire'See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:51, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 08:53, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate
Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonny HumphriesNorth WestGreen PartyChris Kennedy was chosen by local party members following a hustingsThe Green Party has announced its candidate for the Makerfield by-election next month. Chris Kennedy, a registered nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, was selected by local members following a hustings, the party said. Kennedy lives locally and was raised in nearby Leigh. The by-election, wh...
'It's a token sentence!' Maggie Oliver casts doubt on grooming gang facing justice after 277-year sentence
Maggie Oliver has expressed her doubt at a major Yorkshire grooming gang facing real justice after receiving a combined 277-year sentence.Speaking to GB News, the grooming gangs whistleblower declared the jail term a "token sentence", admitting she has "mixed feelings" about it.Following a major police investigation and six separate trials at Leeds Crown Court, a West Yorkshire grooming gang was sentenced to a combined total of 277 years.The gang committed offences of horrific sexual abuse invol...
Czech president Petr Pavel warns Russia will be Europe’s main security threat for decades – Europe live
European state officials are meeting in Prague to discuss the state of the transatlantic alliance at a global security conferenceThe Globsec Forum in Prague is now under way.Czechia’s Pavel is on stage for his opening address. Continue reading...
PM Modi’s five-nation tour secures nearly $40bn investment pipeline for India
Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour secured nearly $40 billion in investment, with over 50 global firms pledging fresh capital and expansion. Key sectors like semiconductors, defence, and energy saw significant commitments. India elevated ties with the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy, fostering strategic partnerships and boosting economic cooperation.
Labour's answer to everything… more tax! Wes Streeting calls for a 'wealth' levy to raise £12bn as 'shadow' leadership battle escalates
Labour's answer to everything… more tax! Wes Streeting calls for a 'wealth' levy to raise £12bn as 'shadow' leadership battle escalatesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 08:06, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 08:06, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Muga silk, millet bars & more: What PM Modi gifted to world leaders on 5-nation tour
Prime Minister Modi's recent five-nation tour saw him present world leaders with culturally rich Indian gifts. From Assam's golden Muga silk to Manipur's Shirui Lily stoles and Agra's marble inlay boxes, these presents showcased India's diverse traditional crafts, agricultural bounty, and musical heritage, fostering cultural exchange.
FO condemns mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists following global outcry over video posted by Israeli minister
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday condemned Israel’s unlawful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters as well as the arbitrary detention and reported mistreatment of humanitarian workers. The statement came a day after Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation. In the statement released on Thursday, th...
Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from fund
National Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from fund May 21, 20262:54 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP WASHINGTON — Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters sued on Wednesday to block anyone — including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters...
Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation
Colorado Democrats formally censured Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday after he commuted the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a prominent election denier convicted in a voting system breach case.The Colorado Democratic Party State Central Committee voted Wednesday to censure Polis, a fellow Democrat, after he issued a controversial commutation for Peters, who was convicted in connection with a 2021 voting equipment breach case."Reducing her sentence now, under pressure from D...
US charges former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder - Emirates 24|7
US charges former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder Emirates 24|7
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself report on Trump classified probe
The former prosecutor faces federal charges over allegations that she sent a report on Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account.(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Modi govt’s tightly controlled script comes under Dutch journalistic scrutiny
During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the Netherlands, a major controversy erupted during a press briefing in The Hague. While the official diplomatic objective of the visit was to elevate bilateral ties to a “strategic partnership” — heavily driven by trade, defence, and semiconductor technology — the exchange between Dutch journalists and an Indian diplomat underscored deep friction between Western journalistic standards and the Modi government’s tightly controlled pub...
Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
Middle East Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists May 21, 20262:29 AM ET By The Associated Press Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Israeli parliament, during a session considering a bill to dissolve the government in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20,2026. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP hide caption toggle caption Ohad Zwigenberg/AP JERUSALEM — Israel's national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a...
How Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality - Emirates 24|7
How Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program despite doubts over legality Emirates 24|7
The Bail Question: Conflicting Court Views On Umar Khalid Bring UAPA Under Lens Again
The Supreme Court on Monday reaffirmed that "bail is the rule and jail the exception" even in cases under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while expressing serious reservations about its recent verdict denying bail to former
UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid
[{"id":1283049,"path":"/news/politics/sadiq-khan-decade-mayor-of-london-b1283049.html","title":"A decade of Sadiq Khan: Mayor of London on his legacy and whether he will stand again","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/05/20/14/05/Sadiq-Khan.jpeg","standfirst":"Exclusive interview: Sir Sadiq Khan reflects on a decade as Mayor of London, defending his record on housing, transport and air quality while facing criticism over inequality, crime and division"},{"id":1283051,"path":"/news/uk...
'Truly appalled': World reacts after Israeli minister posts video of video of bound Gaza flotilla activists
Israel’s far-right national security minister posted a video on Wednesday showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation. The video, shared on X by firebrand minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, was published after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla’s vessels at sea and began detaining hundreds of foreign activists at the southern port of Ashdod. The vi...
Trump says talks to end Iran war in the 'final stages' as Tehran calls coercive surrender an 'nothing but an illusion'
Politics 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+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:20, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 06:20, 21 May 2026 e-mail View comments