British crew member evacuated as ship linked to outbreak to leave Cape Verde
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Peter Grimes at Royal Opera: A poleaxing production
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UK services industry faces ‘short-lived’ rebound as costs rise sharply
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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...
Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures
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Southwark Council election: Who should I vote for?
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Former council leader guilty of sex offences jailed for 18 months
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Regulator to review claims management companies amid ‘poor practices’ concerns
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Boy, 15, and two adults arrested in Lurgan car bomb probe
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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"...
Little risk of onward hantavirus transmission as variant identified – expert
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Linda Perry to receive special international award at The Ivors
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Canary Islands rejects Hantavirus cruise ship as UK scrambles to get Brits home
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‘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...
Diageo sales grow unexpectedly as Guinness boom helps offset US weakness
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