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Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live
Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingAsked by Trevor Phillips on Sky News why she had not told Andy Burnham to “stay in Manchester”, Lisa Nandy said she wanted the Greater Manchester Mayor – whose decision to stand as an MP has led to a by-election in Makerfield - to return to Westminster.“When you say, ‘stay in Manchester’, we can hear you up North, our voices matter in national politics, Andy...
‘I had to see him’: Ganguly reveals why he briefly delayed Dhoni’s India call-up
Sourav Ganguly revealed he personally scouted MS Dhoni, travelling to Jamshedpur to witness his domestic prowess before his national selection. Ganguly emphasised fast-tracking exceptional talent, believing it crucial for player development. This philosophy, coupled with Saba Karim's initial praise for Dhoni's six-hitting ability, led to his swift integration into the Indian team, shaping a legendary career.
Over 500 drones downed: 4 killed in Russia as Ukraine launches biggest attack in over a year
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone offensives of the war overnight, targeting multiple Russian regions including Moscow in a sweeping aerial assault that Russian authorities said involved more than 500 drones.
‘Recipe for ecological disaster’: Congress writes to Rajnath Singh on Great Nicobar project
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, deeming it an "ecological disaster." He argued that while strengthening defence is crucial, the project's commercial aspects outweigh security needs and could harm the region's ecology and tribal rights. Ramesh proposed alternative infrastructure expansions with lower environmental impacts.
Labour's £600million deal to stop the boats 'won't change ANYTHING', French admit
French politicians have claimed they have “no solution” to stop small boats coming to the UK, despite Sir Keir Starmer announcing a new £662million to stop migrants crossing the Channel.They have claimed the new agreement with Britain will “not change anything” as they criticised the deal, which will see at least 50 riot-trained officers on the beaches and improved security. Alain Boonefaes, a deputy mayor in charge of security in Gravelines, told La Voix Du Nord: “The money of the British will...
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia45 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleToby MannandJaroslav LukivVorobiev Live / TelegramA multi-storey residential building was hit by a Ukrainian drone in Moscow's region, local officials saidThree people were killed overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said.A woman died in a house in Khimki, north of the capital, where a person was trapped under rubbl...
Video: Devotees Visit Bhojshala To Perform Puja After High Court Order
In its ruling, the High Court quashed a long-standing 2003 arrangement by the Archaeological Survey of India that had restricted Hindu worship to Tuesdays and permitted Friday prayers for the Muslim community.
Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?
Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.
Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a 'very bad time' if deal not reached soon.
Moment motorist hating cycling vigilante shames disabled woman for parking outside her own home
Hardline cycling campaigner Adrian Chapmanlaw, shamed disabled driver Chelsie Bale for parking her Seat Arona on the street outside her house in Dorset.
How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?
How can the PM improve the lives of Londoners?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen DrewBBC Politics LondonBBCBBC Politics London has been speaking to three groups about what key priorities should be for Prime Minister Keir Starmer - or his successor - when it comes to improving the lives of Londoners, from the most vulnerable, such as children in poverty to those running small businesses.I spoke to the Little Village charity, the London Chamber of Commerce and the think tank Centre f...
Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support
President Donald Trump on Saturday blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a longtime ally of the president, and threatened to back a primary challenger after she campaigned for one of his top Republican rivals.Trump lashed out on Truth Social against Boebert, whom he previously endorsed for reelection, just hours after she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., one of Trump’s most vocal GOP critics in Congress."Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s F...
‘It was always the way to vote Labour here’: party’s proud Welsh heartland makes a clean break of it
Labour’s sometime safest seat in the UK, birthplace of Aneurin Bevan and Neil Kinnock, last week sent no Labour delegates to the new SeneddReminders of the Labour movement’s roots are inescapable in Tredegar, south Wales: murals pay tribute to party giants Aneurin Bevan and Neil Kinnock, both of whom were born here.The Workmen’s Hall Library is long gone, replaced by a car park, but the Cambrian Inn, which hosted early trade unions and Chartist groups, survives. The Tredegar Medical Aid Society,...
Yvette Cooper wrote Palestine Action article despite CPS warning it could affect trial
Exclusive: Then-home secretary justified proscription of group in newspaper column despite advice it might unfairly impact trial of six activistsYvette Cooper wrote a newspaper column about Palestine Action despite prosecutors warning it could prejudice criminal proceedings against six activists from the group, it can be revealed.The then-home secretary wrote the column justifying Palestine Action’s proscription even though the Crown Prosecution Service advised it might unfairly impact a trial c...
From July 10, US can deny your visa for this one reason
USCIS now has the power to reject or deny immigration applications, even keeping fees, if an invalid signature is found months or years later. This new rule, effective July 10, 2026, applies broadly to most benefit requests, including visas and Green Cards. Applicants cannot usually fix signature errors after submission.
Anmol Pinky complains of ‘pressure to give false statements’, disputes official claim on arrest timing
KARACHI: While police on Saturday managed to secure a further six-day remand of Anmol Pinky in two cases, the suspected drug baroness contested the police’s claim that she was arrested on May 12 in Karachi, saying she had actually been picked up 22 days earlier in Lahore and was being pressured to give “false statements involving Banigala” — an Islamabad area known as the residence of former prime minister and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. On Saturday, police produced the suspect, Pinky,...
Tension in Lucknow as police lathicharge protesting lawyers amid demolition drive
Tensions flared in Kaiserbagh as police lathi-charged protesting advocates during a Municipal Corporation demolition drive. The operation targeted chambers near the Civil Court, ordered by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court to remove illegal encroachments. Police stated the situation is under control.
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape unleashes at Anthony Albanese in a blistering open letter
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape unleashes at Anthony Albanese in a blistering open letterREAD MORE: Winners and losers of the Budget By CAMERON CARPENTER, DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:04, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 07:04, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
‘They lost a historic opportunity’: Ken Loach laments Your Party infighting
Film-maker and longtime Corbyn ally says ‘poor behaviour’ squandered chance to unite the left in fight against far rightKen Loach has accused Your Party of squandering an opportunity to unite the left in the fight against the far right after the upstart socialist movement founded by the former Labour figures Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana became mired in infighting.“There was great hope when Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana joined forces; 800,000 people expressed interest – that’s three times th...
How to fix the UK
The UK, we are told, is becoming ungovernable. The “Broken Britain” narrative highlights rampant crime, boatloads of immigrants crossing the Channel, a buckling National Health Service, and a military which on a good day would struggle to seize an English market town. There is some truth in all this, but the notion that we have slipped back to the 1970s does not stack up. I know because I was there. Rubbish piled high in the streets. Trade unions bossing the country. Inflation running at 20 per...