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Andy Burnham branded 'King of the U-turns' after backtracking on EU rejoin bid and now agreeing to stick with Reeves' borrowing rules
Andy Burnham branded 'King of the U-turns' after backtracking on EU rejoin bid and now agreeing to stick with Reeves' borrowing rulesQUENTIN LETTS: Waggling his Captain Scarlet eyebrows, Burnham twirled like dear John Curry. When he landed back on the ice, he was facing the other way By JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 01:34, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 01:36, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Hegseth campaigns against Massie in Kentucky with primary a day away
Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Mark Cuban Deletes Profanity-Containing Post Firing Back At Critics Over Trump White House Appearance
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsMark Cuban Deletes Profanity-Containing Post Firing Back At Critics Over Trump White House AppearanceByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 08:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineBillionaire Mark Cuban, the co-founder of online pharmacy Cost Plus Drugs, sparked blowback Monday for appearing with President Donald Trump at a White Hou...
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state mediaIt has been an unsettling few days for Taiwan’s government. When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, many feared the unpredictable US leader could upend Washington’s longstanding support for Taipei.But beyond a starkly worded statement from Xi stressing China’s claims over Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory despite never having ruled it, init...
Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration
‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says A Liberal senator has broken ranks to criticise Angus Taylor’s plan to bar non-citizens from accessing welfare, warning it will create “two types of members of the community” and is “not the Australian way”.The outspoken backbencher Andrew McLachlan said migrants should not be blamed for economic problems including the housing crisis, and warned his party’s immigration rhetoric was alienatin...
Iran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
Call for Tories to stand aside and leave by-election clear for Reform
Call for Tories to stand aside and leave by-election clear for ReformWILL NUTTING: For the future of Britain, this division on the Right - so like Monty Python's Judean People's Front vs The People's Front of Judea - cannot go onBy SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 00:45, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 00:45, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
Politics New York Times sues Pentagon a second time, calling press access policy "patently unconstitutional" May 18, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google The New York Times sued the Defense Department on Monday for the second time in five months, arguing a requirement that journalists be escorted while on Pentagon grounds violates the First Amendment.The lawsuit casts the escort policy as part of "a series of escalating steps designed to stop unfavorable coverage" and "dramatically...
Millie Bobby Brown stuns in yellow bikini as fans spot clue about daughter's name
Millie Bobby Brown may have subtly teased a personal detail while sharing new beachside photos.The 22-year-old "Stranger Things" star shared a beachside Instagram carousel Sunday, kicking off the post with a close-up selfie in a textured yellow bikini.Brown, whose wet hair was swept back from her face, accessorized the swim look with hoop earrings, a colorful beaded necklace and layered chains. One necklace appeared to spell out "Ruth," leading fans to wonder whether it referenced the couple’s d...
Labour considers raising age of criminal responsibility amid youth justice overhaul
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales could be raised to as high as 14 under David Lammy's overhaul to the youth justice system. The Youth Justice White Paper, published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), sets out a major re-think as to how Britain's justice system handles young offenders.Mr Lammy said Labour would "carefully consider" whether the existing age of criminal responsibility - 10 - reflected "modern understanding of childhood, vulnerability and development in today's...
Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"
Politics GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win" By Ed O'Keefe, Ed O'Keefe Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe is CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent reporting for all CBS News platforms. He's part of the team covering President Trump and covered all four years of Joe Biden's presidency. From the White House to the campaign trail, O'Keefe's reports stretch from the politics of the moment to how policy ena...
Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet
HEBRON, KY - Ed Gallrein, the Republican congressional candidate backed by President Donald Trump who is challenging Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky for the GOP nomination, landed extra firepower on the eve of the state's primary.Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer, was joined on the campaign trail Monday by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.Massie has long been one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics in Congress and the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, in the n...
A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections
The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.
Iran doubled executions in 2025 as global death penalty use hit 44-year high
World Iran doubled executions in 2025 as global use of the death penalty hit 44-year high By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 18, 2026 / 7:14 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The use of the death pe...
What really holds China and Russia together
What really holds China and Russia together8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnkur ShahEditor, BBC Global China UnitBBCAs they strolled through Tiananmen Square in Beijing last September, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to muse over the possibility that organ transplants could dramatically extend human life."Human organs can be continuously transplanted. The longer you live, the younger you become, and even achieve immortality", Putin's in...
News organizations sue to unseal filings in DOJ’s Fulton County election investigation
A group of news organizations including NBC News have filed a motion to unseal filings and subpoenas in the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia.
Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund?
Politics Who could benefit from Trump's $1.7+ billion "weaponization" fund? By Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 18, 2026 / 6:49 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google When President Trump and the Justice Department...
The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment
Politics The story of the 1996 shootdown that could lead to Raúl Castro's indictment By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 18, 2026 / 6:44 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In February 1996, three small civilian planes took off from a Miami-area airport, operated by a Cuban exile group that searched for people seeking...
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to? 1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTessa WongAsia Digital ReporterAlex WROBLEWSKI / AFP via Getty ImagesTrump's comments have sparked a flurry of responses from TaiwanHours after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Taiwan against pursuing independence."I'm not looking to have somebody go independent. And, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight...
Trump says U.S. won't go forward with scheduled attack on Iran
President Trump posted on social media Monday afternoon that the U.S. will not go through with attacks on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, at the request of Middle East allies. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.