Local elections 2026: Nigel Farage leads Reform troops in Battle for Essex as Tories defend 'last stronghold'
Speaking to The Standard, the Reform leader said: ‘Battle between Reform and Conservatives in Essex is going to be a very big test of who is seen to be the major party on Centre Right of British politics’
Naqvi pledges ‘merit over politics’ in FIA hiring
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday vowed to keep political influence out of more than 1,300 new appointments in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), two weeks after the country’s premier probe body advertised its largest hiring drive in years. During a visit to FIA headquarters, Naqvi said “merit and transparency must be ensured at all costs” in the recruitment process. His remarks came three days before the deadline for submitting online applications. The promise of a merit-...
Trump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaul
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s new Air Force One gifted by Qatar government to arrive this summer after $400 million overhaulDespite a reported $400 million overhaul the jumbo jet will keep most of the lavish luxury furnishings it had when used by the Qatari royal family Josh Marcus in San Francisco Saturday 02 May 2026 03:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link"...
New York Rep. slams fellow Republican as 'one of the dumbest people to ever serve in Congress' after she claimed he secretly hates Donald Trump
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 STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:27, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 03:28, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump says he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico after himself in rambling speech touting his ballroom and beautiful women
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump says he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico after himself in rambling speech touting his ballroom and beautiful womenTrump boasted that people are ‘loving’ his $400 million ballroom projectKatie Hawkinson Saturday 02 May 2026 03:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...
Donald Trump explains the REAL reason he never got a dog, while he mocks 'vicious' Biden pooch
Donald Trump explains the REAL reason he never got a dog, while he mocks 'vicious' Biden pooch 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+ HEREBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 03:08, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 03:09, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump does impression of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar preparing to go to bed with her brother who she 'MARRIED'
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Embarrassing moment progressive Seattle mayor ends interview after being asked about her anti-surveillance camera stance
Embarrassing moment progressive Seattle mayor ends interview after being asked about her anti-surveillance camera stancePolitics 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 WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 00:40, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 00:40, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Pope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid feud with White House officials
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid feud with White House officialsPope Leo has criticized the Iran war and said he isn’t afraid of the Trump administrationKatie Hawkinson in Washington, D.C. Saturday 02 May 2026 00:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmily HoltBBCExams season is upon us, which means after months of learning, revising and memorising it's nearly crunch time.But it doesn't have to be a stressful experience.BBC News spoke to teachers and tutors for their top tips on revising, sitting exams and how to take care of yourself too.1. Get the most out of your revisionSimon Beale, a secondary school history and politics teac...
Biden makes first endorsement since leaving White House
Former President Joe Biden returned to the political arena on Friday, giving his first endorsement since leaving office. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana Gonzalez and House Leadership reporter for Politico Riley Rogerson join to discuss.
Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti amid Trump’s makeover and Comey indictment
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsLincoln Memorial reflecting pool vandalized with ‘86 47’ graffiti amid Trump’s makeover and Comey indictmentThe vandalism follows the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post featuring the same numerical codeJasmine Fernández in Austin Friday 01 May 2026 23:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"B...
Trump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany because Europe is ‘not stepping up’ in Iran war
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump orders US to pull thousands of troops out of Germany because Europe is ‘not stepping up’ in Iran warA senior Pentagon official said recent rhetoric from Germany was ‘unhelpful’Bryony Gooch Friday 01 May 2026 22:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
Politics Judge rebukes prosecutors for moving forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman 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, Ibrahim Aksoy Ibrahim Aksoy News Associate Ibrahim Aksoy is a news associate for "CBS Mornings" based in Washington, D.C. He covers global news, U.S. po...
Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
Politics Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany By Jennifer Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 5:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Pentagon is planning to withdraw about 5,000 American forces from Germany, senior defense officials said Friday.The officials characterized the move as a signal of President Trump's discontent with the...
Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push backUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump said in a letter sent to congressional leaders on Friday that hostilities with Iran have “terminated”, suggesting that the 60-day deadline to seek approval from the legislative branch no longer applied.Friday marks 60 days since the US president notified members of Congress that the US and Israe...
‘Goodnight brother, let’s go to bed’: Trump opens rally speech in Florida with bizarre impression of Ilhan Omar
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Goodnight brother, let’s go to bed’: Trump opens rally speech in Florida with bizarre impression of Ilhan OmarConservatives have long repeated the claim that Omar married her brotherEric Garcia Friday 01 May 2026 21:50 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showB...
‘Arrest us, I dare you’: Air Force vet selling ‘8647’ merch hits out over Comey indictment
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Arrest us, I dare you’: Air Force vet selling ‘8647’ merch hits out over Comey indictmentSome have argued ‘86’ is a threat because it can mean to kill someone, while other say it means to discard somethingFriday 01 May 2026 21:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis
Politics Judge blocks Trump administration from ending deportation protections for 2,800 Yemenis 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 1, 2026 / 3:37 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more t...
CNN pundit calls for talking head Scott Jennings to be fired after F-bomb meltdown at 23-year-old reporter on air
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCNN pundit calls for talking head Scott Jennings to be fired after F-bomb meltdown at 23-year-old reporter on airThe dispute began on Thursday during an on-air debate about the Iran warJosh Marcus in San Francisco Friday 01 May 2026 19:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCo...