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Florida's GOP Governor shares controversial word to describe black Democrat lawmaker arrested for staging sit-in at state capitol
Florida's GOP Governor shares controversial word to describe black Democrat lawmaker arrested for staging sit-in at state capitolBy EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:22, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 15:24, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Rupert Lowe confirms Restore Britain will field candidate in Makerfield by-election to take on Andy Burnham and Reform UK
Rupert Lowe has confirmed that Restore Britain will field a candidate in the Makerfield by-election.The party aims to take on Andy Burnham and Reform UK, who are set to go head-to-head in the Manchester constituency.If Mr Burnham is successful in the by-election, it is expected he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer in a leadership contest.Mr Lowe has not confirmed the Restore Britain candidate. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Taking to X this afternoon, Mr Lowe said: "Restore Britain will be...
Court records on arrested Iraqi national reveal details of foiled terror plots targetting Jews
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision
Thai authorities say 32 others injured near Makkasan station after freight train strikes bus and fire breaks out At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand after a freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said.Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles close to the airport rail link’s Makkasan station, officials said, adding that the collision also inv...
Funding from external sources a ‘big factor’ in UK politics – Micheal Martin
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UAE President receives phone call from Russian President
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.During the call, President Putin thanked His Highness for the UAE’s continued and successful mediation efforts regarding prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the importance...
Centre approves key NTA appointments as uproar over NEET paper leak intensifies
Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.
Furious parents turn to £400-a-month private tutors as their daughters suffer from 45 days of strikes by hard-left teachers at troubled school
Furious parents turn to £400-a-month private tutors as their daughters suffer from 45 days of strikes by hard-left teachers at troubled schoolGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy CAITLIN LENG Published: 14:25, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 14:25, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Burnham will ‘fight to highest level’ but says he is not focused on replacing PM
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Nail-biting by-election triggered by a politician's sudden death continues as votes are counted late into the night
Nail-biting by-election triggered by a politician's sudden death continues as votes are counted late into the nightVotes are being counted in the Stafford by-electionIt was triggered by the death of Jimmy SullivanBy ANDREW STAFFORD FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 14:06, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 14:06, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What to do when your husband refuses to retire - even though you can afford it: VANESSA STOYKOV
What you are describing is becoming one of the defining tensions of modern retirement. People spend decades building financial security, only to find it emotionally difficult to enjoy it.
Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier
Republican said she hoped recent commutation of Tina Peters by governor would free up federal funding for clean drinking waterRepublican congresswoman Lauren Boebert suggested that Donald Trump blocked funds for a clean drinking water project in her state over the prosecution of election denier Tina Peters.Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, commuted Peters’ nearly nine-year prison sentence on Friday, ordering her release on 1 June. The former Colorado county clerk had allowed unauthorized people...
I spoke to Jim Chalmers on Budget night. If he's wrong, this housing reform could be catastrophic: PVO
I spoke to Jim Chalmers on Budget night. If he's wrong, this housing reform could be catastrophic: PVOBy PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 13:59, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 13:59, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Tech Chiefs Accompany Trump on China Trip
President Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping aimed at stabilizing US-China ties against the backdrop of the Iran war and the race to control and contain AI. Tech CEOs including Jensen Huang and Elon Musk tagged along, sending Nvidia, Tesla and Chinese AI-related stocks higher. And while the US president may want to focus on trade, Beijing’s role in the Middle East and Taiwan arms sales, Xi has a stronger hand than he did at their first summit. Co-Host of Bloomberg...
‘Decent and tolerant Britons’ are being ‘pushed to the limit’ over ‘importing intolerance’, says Lord Walney
Britons are being “pushed to the limit” over “importing intolerance”, Lord Walney has observed.The former Government Advisor on Political Violence was speaking to GB News as the Unite the Kingdom rally took to the streets in London. At least 80,000 demonstrators are expected in in the capital, as the rally coincides with the pro-Palestinian Nakba Day protest.Ahead of the Unite the Kingdom march, fronted by Tommy Robinson, Keir Starmer declared “we’re in a fight for the soul of this country” and...
This Republican voted to convict Trump. Now he's up for reelection. Can he survive?
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump. Now he's running for reelection in a race that will test Trump's hold on the GOP.(Image credit: Annie Flanagan for NPR)
Christian pastor arrested while preaching has charges dropped in ‘win for free speech’
A Christian pastor has had his hate crime investigation dropped by Avon and Somerset Police. Evangelical pastor Dia Moodley, who has received backing from the White House, was detained in November 2025 on suspicion of inciting religious hatred following a public sermon in which he criticised Islam and transgender ideology.Mr Moodley hailed the decision to drop the case as a victory for freedom of expression."I'm glad Avon and Somerset Police decided to eventually do the right thing and drop thei...
No feud with KC Venugopal? Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan breaks silence
Kerala CM-designate VD Satheesan and senior leader KC Venugopal dismissed reports of internal feuds, asserting that all organizational and cabinet decisions are made jointly through consultations. The oath-taking ceremony for the new Congress-led UDF government is scheduled for May 18, with cabinet formation discussions underway.
Tommy Robinson’s march and pro-Palestine protest both under way in London
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Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete'
Lewandowski to leave Barcelona as 'mission is complete'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lewandowski joined Barcelona in 2022 after eight years at Bayern Munich Published2 minutes agoCommentsRobert Lewandowski says he is leaving Barcelona this summer at the end of his contract.The 37-year-old joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 and has scored 119 goals in 191 games, helping Barca win three La Liga titles, including this season, and the 2025 Copa del Rey.Lewandowski said on Instagram: "After...