Farage insists ‘no case to answer’ on undeclared £5 million gift from donor
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I will stay Scottish Tory leader for as long as I make a difference – Findlay
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Iran War: US Boosts Efforts to End Mideast Conflict | The Pulse 5/6
"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: Sam Lynton-Brown, BNP Paribas Markets 360, Macro Strategy Global Head; Cathy Hepworth, PGIM Credit, EM Debt Head; Mike Doustdar, Novo Nordisk CEO; Jeff Currie, Carlyle, Senior Advisor; Marcelo Bacci, Vale CFO. (Source...
Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick to be grilled in Congress over connections to Epstein
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick to be grilled in Congress over connections to EpsteinOfficial to take questions from House Oversight Committee as it continues wide-ranging investigation into pedophile financier who died in jail in 2019Joe Sommerlad Wednesday 06 May 2026 12:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookm...
Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debate
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debateThe punishing cost of living in California, particularly soaring gas prices, dominated the discussion, highlighting deep partisan divisionsMichael R. Blood & Sophie AustinWednesday 06 May 2026 12:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookma...
Video: CPM claims BJP 'goons attacked, broke Lenin statue' in Bengal's Murshidabad
Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influential communist leaders, having overwhelming influence in West Bengal politics under the CPM regime, which was uprooted by the TMC's Mamata Banerjee after three decades in 2011. The party said it registered a police complaint, leading to arrest of five and vowed to rebuild the statue on May 8.
Commerce chief Lutnick to face Epstein grilling in closed-door interview – US politics live
Lutnick has acknowledged he visited Epstein’s island with his family in 2012 after earlier claiming he severed ties in 2005Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick will become the latest of Donald Trump’s cabinet to be questioned over ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he sits for a closed-door transcribed interview with the Oversight Committee later today.A majority of Indiana Republican legislators w...
Trump’s policies have made the US an unwelcoming place for immigrants, new poll finds
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s policies have made the US an unwelcoming place for immigrants, new poll findsAbout one-third of Americans report knowing someone impacted by the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcementLinley Sanders, Tim Sullivan & Mike CataliniWednesday 06 May 2026 11:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark",...
Lutnick set to testify in House committee's Epstein probe today
Politics Howard Lutnick set to testify in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe today By Graham Kates Graham Kates Reporter Graham Kates is an investigative reporter covering criminal justice, privacy issues and information security for CBS News Digital. Contact Graham at KatesG@cbsnews.com or grahamkates@protonmail.com Read Full Bio Graham Kates May 6, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to be questioned Wednesday before the Ho...
Southwark Council election: Who should I vote for?
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A Look Inside the Case That Enshrined Political Power for Billionaires
After Watergate, Congress tried to curtail the role of money in politics. But a pivotal Supreme Court case nipped it in the bud. Years later, new details are emerging on how wealthy Americans were conferred with a “right to spend” on elections.
New Deep Purple album to return to ‘dynamics, balance and fun’ of 1970s music
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Trump celebrates as his influence secures major victory for candidates in Indiana primaries
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump celebrates as his influence secures major victory for candidates in Indiana primariesOf the seven challengers backed by Trump, at least five secured victories. One incumbent managed to prevail, while the seventh race remained too close to callScott Bauer, Obed Lamy & Thomas BeaumontWednesday 06 May 2026 09:58 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink"...
‘Odds against’ John Swinney’s SNP winning Holyrood majority, says polling expert
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Proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks in UK could face 14 years in prison
Plans to be included in king’s speech will allow tougher action against proxies for foreign powers such as IranUK politics live – latest updatesOffenders who commit antisemitic attacks backed by foreign powers such as Iran will face 14 years in prison under legislation to be included in the king’s speech next week.Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be given the power under the National Security Act to designate proxy groups, such as those thought to be behind the recent attacks on the Jew...
Toxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report finds
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsToxic debris from Trump’s ballroom project is being dumped at a public golf course, report findsThe debris tested positive for lead, pesticides and PCBs, according to the National Parks Service Owen Scott Wednesday 06 May 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments...
Green leader Zack Polanski admits he was 'wrong' to claim British Red Cross spokesperson role
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Keir Starmer ‘resolute’ amid expected leadership challenges after elections
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US military kills three more in deadly Pacific drug boat strike as questions over legality mount
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsUS military kills three more in deadly Pacific drug boat strike as questions over legality mountThe U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three menPaul Farrell Wednesday 06 May 2026 08:18 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...
Obama makes subtle dig about 'bar' for President and reveals extra terrestrial political ambitions while speaking at his monstrosity of a library
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:44, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:44, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments