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Tape shows Bolsonaro son asking jailed banker for $26.8m to fund film on father
Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s leading rightwing presidential hopeful, caught on tape asking banker for millionsFlávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s leading rightwing presidential hopeful, has been caught on tape asking a banker accused of corruption for $26.8m (£20m) to fund a film about his father, the former president Jair Bolsonaro.The leaked voice memos and text messages were published on Wednesday by the Intercept Brasil, and later acknowledged by Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right senator who is tied in pol...
South Carolina governor calls for a special session on redistricting
2026 ElectionSouth Carolina governor calls for a special session on redistrictingRepublicans hope to eliminate a majority-minority seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn before the midterms.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster had initially decided not to call a special session.Jeffrey Collins / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 14, 2026, 5:55 PM EDTBy Jane C. TimmSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called a special session on...
China and US should be 'partners, not rivals', Xi Jinping tells Donald Trump
China and the US should be "partners, not rivals", Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing. The tumultuous relationship between the two nations was lauded by both leaders today, as Mr Trump's trip to China was the first by a US President in almost a decade. Giving a speech in the Chinese capital alongside the US President during a state dinner, Mr Xi said: "Today, President Trump and I had in-depth exchanges on China-US relations and the international and regi...
RPI(Athavale) leader stabbed to death at Pune bar
Republican Party of India (Athavale)'s Kaamgar Aghadi state executive president Anil Maruti More was brutally stabbed to death by two assailants at a Moshi bar. The murder is believed to be a fallout of personal enmity, with police investigating CCTV footage and other clues to apprehend the suspects.
Xi draws red line on Taiwan at Trump summit
During their bilateral meeting on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump of "conflicts" if Taiwan is not "handled properly." CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest from Beijing.
Mamata appears as lawyer in HC, BCI seeks advocate status details
NEW DELHI: Hours after former chief minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in an advocate's attire before Calcutta high court on Thursday, the Bar Council of India (BCI) asked the West Bengal Bar Council to furnish details of her enrolment as an advocate, whether the licence to practise was kept suspended during her tenure as CM, and the date of its revival.
UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims seeking asylum
Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport peopleKeir Starmer’s government has been accused of trying to water down legal protections for torture victims as ministers from 46 countries including the UK prepare to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekers and foreign criminals.Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary, is expected to agree a “political declaration” on Friday with other members of the Council of Europe, which oversees the Eu...
Brother of tragic murder victim Valerie French reveals how he is taking a stand to make sure the State prioritises bereaved families - not killers
Brother of tragic murder victim Valerie French reveals how he is taking a stand to make sure the State prioritises bereaved families - not killersBy LISA BRADY Published: 22:26, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 22:26, 14 May 2026 e-mail
Supreme Court rules trucking broker can be sued after deadly crashes
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a trucking broker at the center of a CBS News investigation can be sued following deadly crashes. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
'Hypocrisy' at Holyrood's heart as Green MSPs wear Palestine scarves as they are sworn in
'Hypocrisy' at Holyrood's heart as Green MSPs wear Palestine scarves as they are sworn inBy TOM GORDON, SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 22:23, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 22:23, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
It's our lives and our country but politicians are playing roulette with it, says Patrick Christys
Hold on to your hats - it's all to play for.The big news this evening is that Andy Burnham has found a seat - he's going to stand Makerfield - a constituency in Wigan, Greater Manchester.Here's a recap of another crazy day in British politics. We were told Wes Streeting would resign early this morning.While we waited, it was party time for Angela Rayner, cleared by HMRC of deliberately avoiding paying £40,000 in tax on her second home. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Then she comes out and...
JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: Move on from The Troubles? Swinney sounded like a child who thinks he can swim because he is wearing water wings
JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: Move on from The Troubles? Swinney sounded like a child who thinks he can swim because he is wearing water wingsClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK Published: 22:22, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 22:22, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
FBI offers reward for info on Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran
Politics FBI offers $200,000 for info on ex-Air Force officer charged with spying for Iran By Kierra Frazier Kierra Frazier News Editor Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kierra Frazier May 14, 2026 / 5:20 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of former U.S. Air Force special agent and counterintelligence specialist Monica Witt, who was charged in 2019 with espionage in connection w...
Tories told to 'clear path' for Reform UK to block Andy Burnham's push for power
Reform UK MP Andrew Rosindell has called on the Conservatives to "step aside" in the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Speaking to GB News, Mr Rosindell declared that the Tories should "withdraw from the race" and allow Reform to challenge Andy Burnham alone.Predicting Reform's chances in the by-election, Mr Rosindell told GB News that it is much more "within reach" than the recent Gorton and Denton ballot.He said: "Matt Goodwin was a fantastic candidate, but it's a much, much harder seat that he...
What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?
What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla Epstein,Nardine SaadandSakshi VenkatramanThe State/Getty ImagesAlex Murdaugh, the once powerful attorney found guilty of killing his wife and son, will face a new trial after his murder convictions were thrown out by the South Carolina Supreme Court.The court decided unanimously that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial for the 2021 deaths because of interference by a court clerk who told the jury...
Video shows massive Russian aerial attack against Ukraine
Russia unleashed a massive two-day aerial barrage on Ukraine, the largest since the war began, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday. These videos show the damage in the capital city, Kyiv.
Trump presents a midterm dilemma for Republicans: From the Politics Desk
From the Politics DeskTrump presents a midterm dilemma for Republicans: From the Politics DeskPlus, revisiting Biden’s prediction of a Republican “epiphany.” Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Republicans are debating what President Donald Trump's role should be on the campaign trail in the midterms .Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 14, 2026, 5:15 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you th...
How Satheesan emerged as Kerala CM pick after Rahul Gandhi’s final round of talks
New Delhi: After Rahul Gandhi met former KPCC chiefs and senior leaders on Tuesday afternoon, one crucial cog of the party alumni saw him late at 10pm at 10, Janpath. A known voice in favour of V D Satheesan, V M Sudheeran was the last man the Gandhi scion is learnt to have heard as part of enlarged consultations to arrive at the CM pick.
Louisiana senate passes bill to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional districts
If state’s house passes bill, redrawn map could could give state Republicans a 5-1 congressional majoritySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailOn Thursday, the Louisiana state senate voted 27-10 to pass a new congressional map that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black House districts. The resulting map could give Louisiana Republicans a 5-1 congressional majority.The supreme court’s recent decision in Louisiana v Callais, a case that centered on the state’s congressio...
SC: Present set-up lets govt pick CEC, ECs of its choice
NEW DELHI: Questioning the appointment process for chief election commissioner/election commissioners where a panel of PM, a Cabinet minister and the leader of opposition, pick the candidate, Supreme Court on Thursday said that the present system allows the govt to appoint a person of its choice as two out of three members would favour it and asked govt why this “show-off about independence” in appointment process. It said that an independent person should be made part of panel in place of minis...