A star is born in Tamil Nadu politics: Quiet, introverted, persistent
Vijay's transformation from a shy child star to a perseverant cinematic icon is not just a tale of talent, but a narrative of determination that now propels him towards a political career. His formative years, filled with challenges and triumphs exemplified by the hit 'Poove Unakkaga,' reveal a spirit that refuses to wane.
Cheap, plentiful energy is more important than climate-first strategy, says Tony Blair
NewsUKUK PoliticsCheap, plentiful energy is more important than climate-first strategy, says Tony BlairThe former PM says that decarbonisation is ‘essential’, but cannot be ‘pursued in isolation’Kate Devlin Tuesday 05 May 2026 00:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"...
Here’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watch
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHere’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watchSpirit Airlines announced Saturday that it was winding down operations after failing to emerge from bankruptcyRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 04 May 2026 23:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
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.
‘I’m no Amy Poehler’: Judge declines to immediately stop Trump’s takeover of DC golf course
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘I’m no Amy Poehler’: Judge declines to immediately stop Trump’s takeover of DC golf courseThe D.C. judge referenced actor Amy Poehler’s hit show Parks and Recreation when deciding to continue necessary renovations at East Potomac Golf LinksRachel Dobkin in New York Monday 04 May 2026 21:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"...
Judge apologizes to accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter and makes Jan. 6 comparison
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJudge apologizes to accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter and makes Jan. 6 comparisonThe judge presiding over the attempted assassination case against Cole Tomas Allen apologized for the ‘disturbing’ treatment the suspect had experienced in jailJosh Marcus in San Francisco Monday 04 May 2026 21:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...
John Roberts and the Supreme Court handed Trump a lifeline ahead of the midterm elections
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsanalysisJohn Roberts and the Supreme Court handed Trump a lifeline ahead of the midterm electionsRepublicans go full-steam ahead on redistricting after the death of the Voting Rights Act, Eric Garcia writes, while even the most outspoken progressives offer only tepid support on their sideMonday 04 May 2026 20:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"C...
Trump says US has struck seven Iranian boats as tensions resume in Strait of Hormuz
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Barack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBarack Obama reveals that Trump has caused ‘genuine tension’ in his marriage to Michelle: ‘It frustrates her’Through the Biden era, Obama remained a prominent face in the party and one actively sought out by Democrats in tough racesJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 04 May 2026 19:56 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Boo...
Florida’s Republican governor signs state’s new congressional map into law
Ron DeSantis approves maps that give Republicans an advantage in four more races in November’s midtermsUS politics live – latest updatesFlorida governor Ron DeSantis signed a new gerrymandered congressional district map into law Monday which gives Republicans an electoral advantage in four additional races in November’s midterm elections.“Signed, Sealed, and Delivered,” DeSantis said in a post on X, with a map of the new districts attached. Continue reading...
Trump rips into ‘crying like a baby’ CNN mainstay for calling him a ‘Dictator’ — a year ago
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rips into ‘crying like a baby’ CNN mainstay for calling him a ‘Dictator’ — a year agoTrump renews war with CNN and Van Jones over old criticsmJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Monday 04 May 2026 18:00 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,"...
Kash Patel posts FBI hype video set to Beastie Boys after SNL humiliation
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKash Patel posts FBI hype video set to Beastie Boys after SNL humiliationFBI director posts videos celebrating the bureau after lashing out at reporters he accuses of failing to report on his accomplishmentsAlex Woodward in New York Monday 04 May 2026 17:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
MTG’s brutal six-word takedown of Kash Patel
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsMTG’s brutal six-word takedown of Kash PatelMarjorie Taylor Greene’s jab at the embattled FBI director comes amid reports the White House is openly discussing firing himOwen Scott Monday 04 May 2026 17:13 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,"...
AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other leaders when prompted on UK politics, study shows
Reform UK is ‘doing something right when it comes to visibility’ on multiple AI systems, say researchersAI platforms are more likely to reference Nigel Farage than any other UK leader when prompted about British politics, according to an AI search analytics firm.“We are confident in saying that Reform are showing up significantly more than you would expect,” said Malte Landwehr, an expert at Peec AI, the firm that did the research. “So they’re doing something right when it comes to LLM [large la...
Scott Bessent issues chilling warning to China after defying Trump and 'funding' 90 percent of Iran's energy ahead of high-stakes summit
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:51, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 16:51, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
Politics Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill mifepristone to be sent by mail By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 4, 2026 / 11:05 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Justice Samuel Alito on Monday temporarily halted an appellate court order that blocked a Food an...
Darknet-Plattform 'Assassination Politics': Geständnis im Prozess um Politiker-Todeslisten
Darknet-Plattform 'Assassination Politics': Geständnis im Prozess um Politiker-Todeslisten Ein 50-jähriger Dortmunder hat gestanden, im Darknet zu Attentaten auf Olaf Scholz und Angela Merkel aufgerufen zu haben. Er habe aber nur provozieren wollen, sagte er. 4. Mai 2026, 16:53 Uhr Quelle: DIE ZEIT, dpa, tle Ihr Browser unterstützt die Wiedergabe von Audio Dateien nicht. Download der Datei als mp3: https://zon-speechbert-production.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/articles/0e4aacde-5c16-450...
Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’
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Boy George and Patrick Kielty clash in anti-Semitism row after Irish host links Golders Green to Gaza
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Europe must face up to ‘tensions’ with Trump, Keir Starmer says
Comments at European Political Community summit come as Britain seeks to join EU’s loan scheme for UkraineUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has acknowledged that “tensions” between Donald Trump and Europe are high as he attends a summit of the European Political Community dominated by the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.With European leaders concerned over the US president’s waning interest in the Ukraine war, the prime minister will use the summit in Armenia to begin negotiations to p...