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Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour44 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElla KiplingReuters/BBCBurnham and Streeting are widely seen as two of Sir Keir Starmer's main rivals as he faces pressure over his leadership of the Labour PartyWes Streeting has confirmed he would enter any potential Labour leadership contest, days after resigning as health secretary and telling the prime minister he had "lost confidence" in him.Streeting said on Saturd...
Driver ploughs into crowds in Italian city centre before trying to flee on foot - as casualties suffer 'serious injuries'
Driver ploughs into crowds in Italian city centre before trying to flee on foot - as casualties suffer 'serious injuries'By JOE ROSSITER, REPORTER Published: 18:15, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 18:15, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Xabi Alonso reaches total agreement to become Chelsea manager
A total agreement has been reached for Xabi Alonso to become the new Chelsea manager.Alonso, 44, visited London early last week and has accepted the opportunity.A four-year contract is now in the process of being finalised and an announcement is expected imminently, according to sources briefed on the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships.Advertisement
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobert GreenallReutersPresident Lai says Taiwan does not need to declare formal independenceTaiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China.Trump's remarks came after a two-day summit in Beijing, after which he said he had "made no commitment either way" about the self-governing island - whic...
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.
Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new manager
Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new managerImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alonso previously managed Real Madrid and Bayer LeverkusenByNizaar Kinsella, Football reporter and Sami Mokbel, Senior football correspondentPublished2 minutes agoCommentsChelsea have accelerated their efforts to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club's next permanent head coach.The Stamford Bridge are looking for a replacement Liam Rosenior, who was sacked by the club last month.BBC Sport reported on Monday th...
Of roses and redlines: Trump faces thorny questions on Taiwan and trade
TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump lumbered back to the White House on Friday bringing back with him seeds of discord from Beijing despite assertions to the contrary. The promise of Chinese rose seeds for the White House Rose Garden from Xi Jinping, meant to be a diplomatic bouquet, instead highlighted the increasingly thorny relationship between the world’s two largest powers after their 36-hour summit was dominated not by trade or tariffs, but by the explosive questio...
Donald Trump's visit to UK saw wind turbine delivery CANCELLED
Donald Trump's visit to UK saw wind turbine delivery CANCELLEDClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By JOHN PAUL BRESLIN, WEEKEND NEWS EDITOR - SCOTLAND Published: 17:40, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 17:40, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
‘The same failed orthodoxy!’ Laila Cunningham gives snap reaction to Wes Streeting’s Labour leadership bid
Laila Cunningham has blasted Wes Streeting’s leadership announcement speech as "the same failed orthodoxy". Reform UK’s London Mayoral candidate shared her thoughts on the former Health Secretary’s address, where he confirmed he would stand to replace Sir Keir Starmer. “You can't change the salesman and keep the same product. I don't think it will make any difference. It's the same failed orthodoxy,” Ms Cunningham said. “Mass migration, high taxes, high welfare, expensive energy, excessively reg...
AIMPLB says HC verdict in Bhojshala case to be challenged in Supreme Court
NEW DELHI:A day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court order declared the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district a temple, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board announced that the Kamal Maula Mosque Committee will challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court, and that the board will extend every possible support in this legal battle.
Is the Unite the Kingdom rally far-right? I spoke to protestors and was at more risk of being hugged to death - Nana Akua
They say that the Unite the Kingdom rally was far-right.Now, the far right is an umbrella term for political ideologies that sit at the far right end of the traditional left-right political spectrum.It is characterised primarily by extreme nationalism, nativism, and authoritarian tendencies. I thought, why not? I went to the United Kingdom rally in search of the far right.One attendee told me: “I'm a Church of England clergy, so I'm here to be amongst the English people and support them and get...
Saudi Arabia revokes licences of several private schools over safety, regulatory breaches
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has revoked the licences of several private schools for failing to comply with regulatory and safety requirements, prompting concern among parents, school owners and education specialists over the impact on students and staff.According to Okaz Arabic daily, the ministry said the closures forms part of a graduated regulatory process aimed at ensuring student safety and maintaining educational standards, stressing that affected students would be able to...
U.K. health secretary will run to unseat Starmer after scathing letter
World U.K. health secretary will run for prime minister after challenging Starmer's leadership in scathing resignation letter May 16, 2026 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Wes Streeting, who resigned as U.K. health secretary this week, announced Saturday he will run to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, after the party suffered disastrous local election results."We need a proper contest with the best candidates on the field, and I'll be standing," Streeting...
Hamas confirms killing of Qassam Brigades leader in Israeli attack
Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in an attack that killed seven others.
'I'll be standing': Wes Streeting sets out hopes for Labour leadership race – video
Wes Streeting called for a 'proper contest' to replace Keir Starmer and confirmed he would stand if the race was triggered.Speaking after resigning as health secretary this week, Streeting said he hoped the contest for the Labour leadership would be 'good-natured' and 'focused on ideas'Wes Streeting confirms he will stand if Labour leadership race is triggered Continue reading...
Trump may settle his lawsuit against IRS for $1.7bn fund to compensate allies
In unprecedented self-dealing maneuver, billions of taxpayer dollars could be paid to US president and his alliesThere is growing concern Donald Trump’s massive $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service may soon be settled by his own administration – an unprecedented, self-dealing maneuver for a US president, in which billions of taxpayer dollars could be transferred to the president or his allies.Trump may agree to drop his lawsuit in exchange for the launch of a $1.7bn fund to compens...
Andy Burnham says Labour must put energy and water under public control
Greater Manchester mayor suggests programme of renationalisation would be key policy if he succeeds Keir Starmer as PMAndy Burnham has suggested that a programme of mass renationalisation would be at the centre of his policy platform if he succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister.The Greater Manchester mayor is seeking a return to Westminster via a byelection in Makerfield. He has been widely expected to challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership if elected and is seen as the favoured candidate...
Breaking down Trump's China trip
Patrick McGee, who wrote "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to break down President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping.
Donald Trump is considering endorsing Spencer Pratt for LA mayor, sources claim, as underdog ex-reality star steamrolls opposition
Donald Trump is considering endorsing Spencer Pratt for LA mayor, sources claim, as underdog ex-reality star steamrolls oppositionBy WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 16:41, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 16:43, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Kornacki Cam: Watch Steve analyze Louisiana Senate primary election results
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down real-time vote tallies from the Louisiana Senate primary race between Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Julia Letlow, while giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at election night coverage.