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Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem
As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates“People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that “almost everyone agrees on one thing: they don’t like him”.The recent disastrous set of local election results in the UK built on Keir Starmer’s longstanding reputational problem: only 11% of Britons believe he has been a good or great prime minister, and nearly 60% believe he has been poor...
Drivers issued major Highway Code warning as new road safety crackdown targets motorists
Drivers have been warned to give cyclists and other vulnerable road users more space as part of a new road safety campaign.Cambridgeshire County Council has launched the initiative to remind motorists about Highway Code Rule 163, which sets out the minimum safe overtaking distances for cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists.The campaign began last month and includes temporary signs on lampposts, electronic roadside messages, bus adverts and social media videos aimed at reducing da...
Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces
US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State.“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,” the US president said on his Truth So...
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America
Op Epic Fury to resume? Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after China visit: Report
As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical concern for global oil prices.
Trump says ISIS second in command Abu Bilal al-Minuki eliminated
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. “Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little...
'ISIS greatly diminished': Trump announces killing of 'most active terrorist' in Africa
US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS's global second-in-command, in a joint US-Nigerian operation. Trump stated the mission, executed at his direction, successfully removed a key terrorist leader who was planning attacks on Americans and destabilizing Africa. This operation significantly weakens ISIS's global network.
Shashi Tharoor On Why He Will Skip Oath Ceremony Of VD Satheesan
Shashi Tharoor expressed regret over missing the occasion, saying he would be in Boston to deliver address at graduation ceremony of his alma mater, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
'He thought he could hide in Africa! Donald Trump reveals the US has killed 'the world's most active terrorist'
American forces have killed Isis's "second-in-command" in a "complex mission" in Nigeria, Donald Trump has said.The President confirmed the "most active terrorist in the world" had been taken out in a joint raid with Nigerian forces.Abu-Bilal al-Minuki "thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing", Mr Trump added.The Nigerian-born Islamist had been a senior Isis leader since 2018, and was placed on a watchlist of "Specially Des...
Hockey India removes support staff member over sexual misconduct allegations
Jharkhand government removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from the Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi due to absenteeism and harassment complaints from girl trainees. Hockey India also removed him from an U-18 boys' camp in Bhopal following the allegations. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about misconduct in Indian hockey's grassroots setups.
Trump says US, Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Daesh leader
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday that American and Nigerian forces had killed a senior Daesh group leader."Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump said on Truth Social. "Abu Bilal Al Minuki, second in command of Daesh globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sou...
Devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex; how principles from Ayodhya verdict paved way
Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared the Bhojshala complex in Dhar a Hindu temple and Sanskrit learning center, granting exclusive daily worship rights to the Hindu community. The court overturned a 2003 ASI order restricting Hindu prayers. The Union government and ASI will manage the site, with the Muslim community offered alternative land for a mosque.
Stafford byelection tipped to swing towards LNP as danger looms for Steven Miles’ leadership of Queensland Labor
Voters in northern Brisbane electorate go to polls after sudden death of former independent MP Jimmy SullivanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA byelection in the Brisbane seat of Stafford is expected to swing towards the sitting LNP Queensland government in a result experts say would likely be fatal to former premier Steven Miles’ leadership of the Labor party.Voters in the northern Brisbane electorate of Stafford have gone to the polls after the sudden death of former...
Top ISIS commander is killed by American forces as Trump says world's 'most active terrorist' has been 'eliminated'
Top ISIS commander is killed by American forces as Trump says world's 'most active terrorist' has been 'eliminated'By SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 05:02, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 05:03, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria
Politics Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria 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 16, 2026 / 12:03 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group."He will no longer...
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast
The US supreme court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states cannot consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks to Stacey Abrams, a voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, despite it all, she still believes the way forwa...
Met launches hunt for man who called for 'dirty Jews to get beheaded one by one'
The Metropolitan Police has launched a hunt for a man who called for "dirty Jews" to "get beheaded one by one".Footage shows the man, wearing a thobe, a traditional Islamic garment, confronting people in the street in east London as he made the vile remark.One clip posted by Jewish community policing group Shomrim showed him leaning towards someone and shouting: "The Jews, you man are going to get beheaded one by one."You dirty Jews. Big up Palestine," he added. "F**k Israel, big up Palestine. F...
'Cornerstone of regional peace': Taiwan calls US arms sales vital for stability
Taiwan's deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi stressed the island's commitment to peace and stability. He stated that Taiwan's future is decided by its people. US arms sales are guaranteed by the Taiwan Relations Act. President Trump expressed uncertainty about a major weapons sale to Taiwan. He also cautioned against a formal declaration of independence. Taiwan already considers itself sovereign.
Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it “is a tough one”.Family and supporters of the 78-year-old British citizen had hoped the US president could help secure his release. Continue reading...