Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican amid Trump’s massive feud with pontiff
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMarco Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican amid Trump’s massive feud with pontiffThe tensions between Trump and Pope Leo XIV began last month when the president lashed out on social media accusing the Pope of being soft on crime and terrorismNicole Winfield & Matthew LeeThursday 07 May 2026 15:11 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","b...
‘INCITING VIOLENCE!’: Trump demands that ‘lunatic’ Democratic leader be charged over correspondents’ dinner shooting
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘INCITING VIOLENCE!’: Trump demands that ‘lunatic’ Democratic leader be charged over correspondents’ dinner shootingRep. Hakeem Jeffries call for ‘maximum warfare’ was related to Democrats’ effort to combat GOP gerrymanderingAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Thursday 07 May 2026 14:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Book...
Newsom calls out Trump’s mental state after president riffs on difference between ‘see’ and ‘sea’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsNewsom calls out Trump’s mental state after president riffs on difference between ‘see’ and ‘sea’‘LITTLE D'S’ BRAIN IS DECLINING RAPIDLY IN REAL TIME,’ the Democratic governor wrote on social mediaBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 14:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Politics Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican to discuss Middle East after weeks of tension By Kathryn Watson, Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson, Caroline Linton Caroline Linton Associate Managing Editor, Politics Caroline Linton is an associate managing editor on the political team for CBSNews.com. She has previously written for The Daily Beast, Newsweek and amNewYork. Read Full B...
Trump posts chart bragging about how the Iran War is shorter (so far) than WWII or Vietnam
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump posts chart bragging about how the Iran War is shorter (so far) than WWII or VietnamTrump’s graphic claimed the ‘Iran Excursion’ had been going on for six weeksRhian Lubin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 14:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBook...
Trump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’Tom Homan hits back at Gov. Kathy Hochul, saying he is ‘not asking’ her permission to the enter the state and hitting out at sanctuary legislation designed to increase protections for residents Joe Sommerlad Thursday 07 May 2026 13:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists
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Trump posts wild new AI meme trolling Biden, Obama and Clinton with autopen, ice cream and cocaine references
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump posts wild new AI meme trolling Biden, Obama and Clinton with autopen, ice cream and cocaine referencesTrump has used AI images to bolster theories or controversies about his political opponents – despite the images being fakeAriana Baio Thursday 07 May 2026 13:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Iran Nuclear Threat: Germany Moves to Fix Trump-Merz Rift | The Pulse 5/7
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: James Lord, Morgan Stanley, FX and Emerging Markets Strategy Head; Johann Wadephul, German Foreign Minister. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies in Majorca aged 35
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Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’
Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election resultsMay elections: What’s at stake across England, Wales and Scotland?UK politics live – latest updatesProgressive voters have been driven away from Labour by a lack of argument and vision from Keir Starmer, according to a report using research from a senior pollster to Tony Blair and Bill Clinton.Downing Street is understood to have been briefed on the research, which has also been handed...
Republicans poised to vote on new House map that would erase Democratic seat in Tennessee – US politics live
Such a move could reshape the electoral map ahead of the midterms by carving up a majority-Black congressional districtSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to push through a plan later today that would carve up a majority-Black congressional district.Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note was released Wednesday. A federal judge has unsealed an alleged suicide note b...
Brazil’s president heads to DC in desperate attempt to salvage Trump relationship: ‘I don’t know if this will help’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBrazil’s president heads to DC in desperate attempt to salvage Trump relationship: ‘I don’t know if this will help’The high-stakes meeting seeks to avert new tariffs on Brazilian goods and advance negotiations on critical minerals and combating organized crimeLisandra Paraguassu & David LawderThursday 07 May 2026 11:32 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyL...
Hackney Council election: Who should I vote for?
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Blanche says immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
Politics Blanche says immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez Updated on: May 7, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add...
‘Bengal voted out politics of violence’: Chirag Paswan on killing of Adhikari's aide
Union minister Chirag Paswan condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide, Chandranath Rath, calling it "politics of violence" that West Bengal voters rejected. Paswan alleged TMC goons were responsible and stated the central government will not tolerate such violence, asserting a BJP government will soon be formed in the state.
Vance’s close ties to Trump’s agenda could be his political undoing in 2028, strategists warn
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsVance’s close ties to Trump’s agenda could be his political undoing in 2028, strategists warnVice president may find himself facing ‘the Kamala Harris problem,’ conservatives cautionJoe Sommerlad Thursday 07 May 2026 10:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"sh...
Trump Says Iran Deal Possible Before Xi Summit | The China Show 5/7/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Polling stations open at start of crucial day for Keir Starmer’s premiership
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Zack Polanski is a 'hard-left Donald Trump' whose courting of the anti-Israel vote is dragging British politics into a 'dark place', Guy Adams warns the Daily Mail's Deep Dive podcast
Zack Polanski is a 'hard-left Donald Trump' whose courting of the anti-Israel vote is dragging British politics into a 'dark place', Guy Adams warns the Daily Mail's Deep Dive podcastLISTEN: Who Really Are Polanski's Greens? Listen to the latest Daily Mail Deep Dive podcastREAD MORE: Zack Polanski, the huckster who changed his tune: It's not just the Green Party leader's name that's different...By JOSEPH LUKE PALMER Published: 07:00, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 07:00, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments