Emmanuel Macron to Leave Politics After Departing Élysée in 2027
Marrakech – French President Emmanuel Macron declared Thursday that he will not pursue any political activity after his presidency ends in 2027. “I didn’t do politics before and I won’t do it after,” he told students at the Franco-Cypriot school in Nicosia during a visit ahead of an informal European summit. Macron was responding to a student who asked when he first wanted to become president and whether he was still motivated to advance France’s interests. “I have always loved my country...
Movement for Scottish independence ‘unstoppable’, says Polanski
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Kristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretary
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem continues to live in Coast Guard home despite being fired as DHS secretaryKristi Noem has been spotted coming and going from the home in Washington, D.C., in recent days, despite being ousted more than six weeks agoRhian Lubin Friday 24 April 2026 14:32 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark"...
Hegseth Says Navy Blockade Will Continue ‘As Long As It Takes’ But War Won’t Be ‘Endless’
BreakingBusinessHegseth Says Navy Blockade Will Continue ‘As Long As It Takes’ But War Won’t Be ‘Endless’BySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorApr 24, 2026, 09:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday the U.S. will continue its naval blockade of Iran-linked ships “as long as it takes” to accomplish its obj...
Marathi proficiency row: Law vs politics as driver rule faces legal hurdle
Marathi proficiency row Law vs politics as driver rule faces legal hurdle
Four in court over arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
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Trump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump brands Southern Poverty Law Center ‘one of the greatest political scams in American history’President Donald Trump blasts civil rights organization after his DOJ charges it with concealing the payment of at least $3 million to informants embedded with domestic extremist groupsJoe Sommerlad Friday 24 April 2026 14:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","co...
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo
Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran warUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK’s position on the Falklands is resolute and unchanging, Downing Street has insisted, after a leaked Pentagon internal email proposed the US should reassess its support for Britain’s claim to the islands because of a lack of support over Iran.Keir Starmer’s spokesperson did not push back against the likely veracity of the email but insisted that...
What impact will soaring oil prices have on BP’s earnings?
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Tube strikes: Five reasons why this week's RMT walkouts were the least effective for years
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Risk of ‘significant upheaval’ in jobs market, Irish premier warns
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'Armed forces should be kept away from politics': Ex-army chief MM Naravane
Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane emphasized keeping armed forces away from political narratives, while acknowledging individual democratic rights. His remarks followed a controversy where excerpts from his unpublished memoir were cited in Parliament, sparking debates on national security and civil-military relations.
Hundreds of NHS hospital beds to be released under new service rollout
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Giant to leave Gladiators at end of series: ‘This wasn’t a decision I made’
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London Marathon heat warning: Steve Cram urges runners to hydrate ahead of 19C afternoon
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Trump rushes a SECOND warship to enforce Hormuz blockade as Iran taunts 'meaningless' ceasefire
Trump rushes a SECOND warship to enforce Hormuz blockade as Iran taunts 'meaningless' ceasefire 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 PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:34, 24 April 2026 | Updated: 13:41, 24 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Rapist jailed for religiously aggravated attack on Sikh woman in her home
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Hegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsHegseth says Iran war is Trump’s ‘gift to the world’ as he berates Europe and Asia for ‘freeriding’Pentagon boss echoes President Donald Trump’s complaints about U.S. allies’ reluctance to be dragged into warAndrew Feinberg in Washington, D.C. Friday 24 April 2026 13:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...
Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation
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Craig Charles says Adam Thomas’s row with Jimmy Bullard was ‘deeply traumatic’
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