Election day in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know
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The Atlantic follows its bombshell Kash Patel exposé with new claims about personalized bottles of bourbon
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsThe Atlantic follows its bombshell Kash Patel exposé with new claims about personalized bottles of bourbonPatel’s alleged alcohol-themed favors have unnerved current and former FBI officials, according to reportsJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 07 May 2026 02:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmar...
Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche refutes Obama’s concerns about his targeting of president’s critics: ‘Simply false’The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James ComeyRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 01:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"...
DHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDHS says it may have an alleged motive for the attack during the White House Correspondents’ DinnerShooting suspect Cole Thomas Allen allegedly criticized the Iran war before the attack on the Correspondents’ DinnerJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 07 May 2026 01:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia
Politics Rudy Giuliani out of ICU after hospitalization for pneumonia By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 6, 2026 / 8:17 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.Giuliani "will spend som...
8 weeks into politics, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar may join Bihar cabinet today
In a significant political maneuver, Nishant Kumar, the offspring of Nitish Kumar, is poised to enter Bihar's cabinet under the leadership of CM Samrat Choudhary. This swift advancement into the realm of governance aligns with JD(U)'s call for equitable representation alongside the BJP.
Two passengers of hantavirus cruise ship self-isolating in UK
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Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations
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Deliveroo expanding into restaurant bookings after US takeover
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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
NewsUKUK PoliticsLower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank saysInflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicatesKate Devlin Whitehall editor Thursday 07 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"},"showCom...
RFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risks
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRFK Jr withdraws proposal banning teens from tanning beds as skin experts warn of cancer risksUsing tanning beds can triple a person’s risk of melanoma, according to expertsRachel Dobkin in New York Wednesday 06 May 2026 23:55 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true...
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
Politics Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI By Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 6, 2026 / 6:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A federal judge in Georgia denied a motion...
Trump saw little to no bounce in his approval ratings in the immediate aftermath of DC dinner shooting
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump saw little to no bounce in his approval ratings in the immediate aftermath of DC dinner shootingPolling suggests White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting has done little to shift public opinion about TrumpAndrea Cavallier Wednesday 06 May 2026 23:17 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026 – report
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Jane Fonda leads tributes to ex-husband and CNN founder Ted Turner
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Republican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72B
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRepublican plan to fund Trump’s ballroom and immigration enforcement would cost taxpayers $72BSenate Republicans snuck a $1 billion allocation for the Secret Service to use for the White House ballroom in a funding package aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement Ariana Baio Wednesday 06 May 2026 22:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy lin...
Duchess of Sussex shares rare photo of Archie on his seventh birthday
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Matt Lucas condemns 'prejudice' after harassed by pro-Palestine activist at Tube station
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Bonnie Tyler ‘recuperating’ after emergency intestinal surgery
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Voice of the Mirror: 'Reform do not have answers to UK's problems - the politics of Nigel Farage are an insult'
'The power is yours. Use it for the street you live on, the school your children attend, the care your parents deserve and the town you believe can be better'