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Britain must shift from 'climate first, climate only' approach or risk falling behind, Tony Blair think tank says
The UK and Europe must shift from a “climate first, climate only” approach to energy or risk falling behind global competitors, Sir Tony Blair’s think tank says. The former PM argues that, while decarbonisation is essential, “the global centre of gravity has shifted” and the “overriding priority” must be that energy supply keeps pace with demand. The European approach of treating energy as “primarily an environmental and carbon-reduction project” has led to costs that are up to three times high...
Italy and Portugal follow Greece in scrapping new EU border checks after 'shambolic' rollout
Portugal and Italy are preparing to follow Greece in scrapping controversial EU border checks after its "shambolic" rollout. The Balkan country has already suspended the Entry/Exit System (EES) requirements for UK visitors until September.The decision came after the scheme's initial launch caused major queues and widespread delays for disgruntled travellers.The EES requires all non-EU citizens to provide biometric information when entering the Schengen zone, including facial scans and fingerprin...
White House placed on lockdown after shooting near JD Vance's motorcade
The White House has been locked down following a shooting just after Vice President JD Vance passed through, the suspect was shot and remains in hospital
Keir Starmer goes to war on antisemitism after Golders Green stabbings and London arson attacks
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‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism
PM will say responsibility to stand with Jewish communities lies with ‘every one of us’ at event on TuesdayKeir Starmer will call for a whole-of-society response to rising antisemitism on Tuesday, saying that it is not enough simply to condemn the scourge, but people “must show it” through their actions too.Before a roundtable event at Downing Street, the prime minister will call for action on all forms of antisemitism, after a knife attack against the Jewish community in Golders Green last week...
NATO exercises aim to practice seizure of Kaliningrad Region — Russian envoy
Nikolay Korchunov emphasized that NATO countries have repeatedly demonstrated their willingness to restrict the freedom of commercial navigation by their illegal actions in violation of fundamental norms of international law
PM to urge ‘whole of society’ response to antisemitism in Downing Street talks
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"Hats Off": Amit Shah Lauds Bhabanipur Voters After Mamata Banerjee's Defeat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lauded the people of Bhabanipur for their electoral verdict, declaring that the outcome reflects the fate awaiting what he described as an anarchic style of governance.
Pensioners like Dorothy, 93, pen must-read open letter for anyone considering voting for Nigel Farage's Reform
Care home residents have written an open letter to the public urging them to stop Reform this week from getting any more council seats. They said they were left 'terrified' after the home where they felt 'safe' came under threat
Juventus make Alisson top target - Tuesday's gossip
Juventus make Liverpool's Alisson top target, Real Madrid eye Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, Man United target West Ham's Mateus Fernandes while looking to offload Manuel Ugarte, plus Bradley Barcola, Jannik Schuster, Joel Ordonez, Manuel Akanji
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires to mark Victory Day
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires to mark Victory Day
Putin announces 2-day ceasefire in Ukraine
War in UkrainePutin announces 2-day ceasefire in UkraineThe ceasefire would run Friday and Saturday, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The aftermath of a Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine, on Sunday.Nina Liashonok / Cover Images / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 4, 2026, 5:09 PM EDTBy F. Brinley BrutonRussian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a two-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to observe t...
Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.
Bulls name Bryson Graham new Executive VP of Basketball Operations
The Chicago Bulls have announced the hiring of Bryson Graham as the team’s new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations.Graham spent the last season as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Atlanta Hawks. He spent the previous 15 seasons in multiple roles with the New Orleans Pelicans, including general manager during the 2024-25 season.This story will be updated.
'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unity
'Elephant in the room' Trump looms over European attempt at unity11 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames WaterhouseEurope correspondent in YerevanPAKeir Starmer (left) and Emmanuel Macron (right) at the European Political Community summit on MondayDonald Trump once again loomed large over the European Union's latest attempts to demonstrate unity, despite leaders not specifically mentioning the US president by name. Increasing US indifference to European security is &q...
Keir Starmer facing Muslim voter crisis as poll finds that over half will tactically vote to boot Labour out this Thursday - with support collapsing from 80% to just 33%
Keir Starmer facing Muslim voter crisis as poll finds that over half will tactically vote to boot Labour out this Thursday - with support collapsing from 80% to just 33%By CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published: 22:00, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 22:00, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's Indiana revenge tour sparks an ad avalanche: From the Politics Desk
Indiana airwaves have been inundated with nearly $12 million in spending heading into tomorrow’s primary, according to AdImpact, transforming a series of typically sleepy state legislative contests into some of the most heated elections of the cycle.
‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney
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Saks Global culls large chunk of its corporate workforce
NewsWorldAmericasSaks Global culls large chunk of its corporate workforceAbout 640 jobs will be cut. When Saks filed for bankruptcy in January, it employed about 17,000 people Isabel Keane in New York Monday 04 May 2026 21:52 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"article...
Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ if it attacks US vessels
US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale warSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz.The US launched an operation on Monday to help hundreds of ships trapped with their crews in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war. Continue reading...