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Disabled man, 59, sacked after 'lifting potatoes' while on sick leave wins £329,000 payout

Disabled man, 59, sacked after 'lifting potatoes' while on sick leave wins £329,000 payoutBy OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:18, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 21:18, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments

TV chef is arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault

TV chef is arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assaultGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:11, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 21:11, 12 May 2026 e-mail

'Heavy roster': Another Calcutta HC bench, the third, recuses from hearing RG Kar cases

Multiple Calcutta High Court benches have released cases concerning the RG Kar rape and murder due to a heavy roster. The victim's parents seek a further probe, while the convicted accused challenges his punishment, and the CBI pushes for a death sentence. A judicial commission is anticipated for a detailed hearing.

Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales

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All anyone's looking at is whether Keir Starmer can survive a little bit longer, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

It's time for nursery rhyme. Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. And all the King's horses and all the King's men couldn't put Sir Keir Starmer back together again. Because that's what we're going to get tomorrow. It will be the fine panoply of state, the state regalia. The Crown gets a carriage of its own, the cup of maintenance will be carried, and the sword of state, not by Penny Mordaunt this time, will be brought out of storage. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say...

Iran sets forth five conditions to resuming negotiations with US — agency

According to Fars, the five conditions are to stop hostilities on all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, to lift the anti-Iranian sanctions, to unblock Iran’s immobilized assets, to compensate for the war-related damage, and to recognize Iran’s right to sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

ईरान-अमेरिका के बीच खत्म होगी जंग? तेहरान ने परमाणु बातचीत के लिए रखीं ये 5 शर्तें

Republican Rep. Tom Kean’s two-month absence continues as House returns

CongressRepublican Rep. Tom Kean’s two-month absence continues as House returnsThe New Jersey Republican has not voted in the House since March 5, citing a “personal health matter.” He’s running for re-election in a top swing district targeted by Democrats this year.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., at the U.S. Capitol in 2025.Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 12, 2026, 3:54 PM EDTBy Kyle Stewart and...

Damn thing going nowhere: Trump ally wants Pakistan out of US-Iran endgame

Damn thing going nowhere Trump ally wants Pakistan out of USIran endgame

Trump says may come to Russia this year

The US President said that he would do whatever is necessary for a settlement in Ukraine

Introspect on reputational cost of aiding terror exporter Pakistan, India tells China

India's MEA urged China to consider the reputational damage of backing Pakistan's terrorist infrastructure, following reports of Chinese tech assistance during last year's Operation Sindoor. The ministry stated these reports corroborated existing knowledge, emphasizing that supporting such infrastructure impacts a nation's standing.

Alabama woman, 65, shot and killed husband, 69, because he was annoying, prosecutors say

Alabama woman, 65, shot and killed husband, 69, because he was annoying, prosecutors saySign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories The sex complaints women are too afraid to tell their husbands: The position we dread, the mistake most men make... and our favorite sneaky trickBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 20:51, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 20:51, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Watch: Patel clashes with Van Hollen about drinking allegations at Senate hearing

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and FBI director Kash Patel had a heated moment Tuesday as Van Hollen questioned Patel about allegations of excessive drinking that were reported on by the Atlantic. The moment came during a Senate hearing on the 2027 fiscal budgets for various federal law enforcement agencies.

Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialise

Downing Street insiders suggest health secretary does not yet have the support for a leadership pushUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had seen off the immediate threat to his job on Tuesday after a challenge from Wes Streeting failed to materialise despite several of the prime minister’s allies quitting the government.Downing Street insiders suggested that the health secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs he needed to formal...

Why is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?

The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.

Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing

FBI director also dismisses allegations of unexplained absences as Democrats challenge him over Atlantic reportUS politics live – latest updatesEmbattled FBI director Kash Patel has denied under oath allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences on the job, dismissing them as “baseless” during a fiery congressional hearing.Patel sought to push back as Democrats challenged him over the “extremely alarming” reports, which ran in the Atlantic, which they argued would a mount to a “gros...

Keir Starmer told to set out a 'clear timetable' for his departure by Labour MP: 'It's the right thing to do!'

Jonathan Brash, who was the first MP to call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign, has told GB News that the Prime Minister must set out a "clear timetable" for his departure. In an exclusive interview with GB News presenter Gloria De Piero, the Labour MP said that it is the "right thing" for Sir Keir to exit Downing Street.As the Prime Minister fights for his survival, he was hit by a series of resignations from ministers who also urged him to "do the right thing for the country" and go.Delivering hi...

Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6

The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.

FDA commissioner is set to resign after tumultuous tenure

Health FDA commissioner is set to resign after tumultuous tenure May 12, 20263:35 PM ET By  Sydney Lupkin As Food and Drug Administration commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary was often at the center of controversies. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Dr. Marty Makary is expected to resign as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday, according to a federal health official familiar with management of the agency but who wasn't authorized...

Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks

Iran warTrump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talksTrump said the “only thing” that matters is Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.” Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump says he doesn't think about Americans' financial situation during Iran negotiations 00:28Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 12, 2026, 3:33 PM EDTBy Allan SmithPresident Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he is not weighi...