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Prince Harry calls rising antisemitism in Britain ‘deeply troubling’
Duke of Sussex says legitimate concerns over situation in Middle East should not lead to hostility toward Jewish community in UKPrince Harry has described rising antisemitism in Britain as “deeply troubling”, saying that while people were entitled to feel anger over events in the Middle East, there could be no justification for hostility towards individuals or faith communities.The Duke of Sussex appeared to make a veiled criticism of the Israeli government, while stressing that legitimate prote...
How VD Satheesan became Kerala CM: Inside Congress' 10-day showdown
After a tense 10-day wait and intense internal lobbying, VD Satheesan has been named the next Chief Minister of Kerala. The Congress-led UDF's sweeping victory in the assembly elections triggered a fierce leadership race, with supporters of Satheesan, KC Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala campaigning vigorously. The party high command ultimately made the decision after extensive consultations.
First Thing: Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Chinese president’s comments published after two-hour meeting with Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the Voting Rights Act is ‘evil incarnate’Good morning.On the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, in the imposing Mao-era Great Hall of the People, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sat down this morning for two hours of talks.What else was on the agenda? The Chinese government said the two leaders discussed the war in the Middle East, the Ukraine conflict and issues on the Korean pe...
'Lawyer' Mamata Banerjee Argues Case In Court, Now In Bar Council Crosshairs
The Bar Council of India has written to the state Bar Council today, seeking that it "furnish information regarding enrolment and practice status of Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal".
Wes Streeting's devastating resignation letter in full - 'Where we need vision, we have a vacuum'
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Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster
After emerging as the largest party in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) election, Plaid Cymru is now establishing itself as the next Welsh government. It’s the first administration not led by Welsh Labour since devolution began 27 years ago. For UK Labour, Plaid’s breakthrough could become one of the most significant constitutional and political challenges of the coming years. The clearest guide to Plaid’s immediate priorities is its “first 100 days” programme for government. This was published d...
State Duma appoints Yana Lantratova as Russia’s human rights commissioner
The term of Russia’s previous human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova expired in April 2026
US secretary of state calls Chinese military second strongest in world
Marco Rubio said the pace of growth in the Chinese military over the last 10 years has no precedent
V.D. Satheesan: From ‘almost there’ to Kerala’s top job
For much of his political career, V.D. Satheesan was regarded as one of the Congress party’s brightest political minds in Kerala — a leader admired for his sharp Assembly performances, command over detail and relentless preparation — yet somehow always just short of the very top.That long wait is finally over.After the Congress-led United Democratic Front’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the Congress high command picked Satheesan to lead the state as its next chief minis...
Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers reveal his reaction to overturned murder convictions
Alex Murdaugh is “thankful” to no longer be labeled the murderer of his wife and son after the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 2023 verdict and sentencing, his defense lawyers said in their first interview since the bombshell ruling.
Senior minister quits, setting up possible leadership contest to oust British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has the challenge he dared his mutinous party to produce, setting up a potential clash over the future of the United Kingdom and its ruling center-left Labour Party.
"UAE Directly Involved In Act Of Aggression Against Iran": Abbas Araghchi
Araghchi also referred to what Israel has described as a "secret" meeting in the UAE during the war between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan -- a visit Abu Dhabi has denied took place.
Benjamin Netanyahu launches defamation lawsuit against NY Times for article alleging rape of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli soldiers
Benjamin Netanyahu launches defamation lawsuit against NY Times for article alleging rape of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli soldiersBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:14, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 13:15, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Starmer on brink as Streeting quits criticising ‘drift’ at top of Government
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Russia has had enough of Western neocolonialism — Russian Foreign Ministry
Director of the Russian MFA Department of Economic Cooperation Dmitry Birichevsky said the global majority sees ongoing injustice
Wes Streeting: a man with his eye on Downing Street
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As Trump visits Beijing, an LA-area mayor admits to acting as an agent for China
National Security As Trump visits Beijing, an LA-area mayor admits to acting as an agent for China May 14, 20268:06 AM ET Vanessa Romo Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign agent of China. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frazer Harrison/Getty Images ARCADIA, Calif. — In China, President Trump is negotiating with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, in a remarkably frie...
Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attack
Woman guilty of killing ex-husband in acid attackJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanny Cahalane/FacebookDanny Cahalane and Paris Wilson met when he was in prisonA woman who helped orchestrate a fatal acid attack on her ex-husband has been found guilty of manslaughter and kidnap.Paris Wilson, 35, was found not guilty of murder.Danny Cahalane, 38, suffered catastrophic injuries during the attack at his home in Plymouth in February 2025 and died in hospital weeks later.This breaking news...
Republicans’ plan for zero state income tax could be ‘devastating’, experts warn
As Missouri asks voters whether to eliminate tax, experts say claims it will grow businesses and create jobs aren’t trueHannah Rejali, 34, lived through the failed so-called “Kansas Experiment” in the 2010s, when the Republican governor cut the state’s income tax to try to give a “shot of adrenaline” to its economy but instead left the state with a $900m budget shortfall.That meant, for example, that in 2015, at least eight school districts ended their academic year early. Continue reading...
How Alex Murdaugh Reacted to Overturning of Murder Convictions
In a TODAY exclusive, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, join TODAY to discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday to overturn the double murder convictions and how Murdaugh reacted. "He was very gracious, thankful and he said 'Jim, I'm seeing it, I'm reading it, but it's still hard to believe,'" Griffin says of his conversation with Murduagh. The lawyers also talk about what they expect to be different in the next trial, comment on whether or no