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President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
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The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
President Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
Esmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for them. She is a working-class Yorkshire woman, she says. She knows that the opportunities she has enjoyed would not be there if if had not been for the achievements of Labour government. She says Labour is…
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
President Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment was first announced in a White House press release alongside multiple other new nominations. If confirmed by the Senate, she will replace Scott…
Over 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, will visit Qatar later today for talks on the war, its impact on the region and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the strait of Hormuz is resumed, a…
Deputy Liberal leader says Coalition should listen ‘very carefully’ to results of Farrer byelection. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chalmers says budget will include efforts to ‘rebalance’ the tax system Jim Chalmers , the federal treasurer, said the war in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
BBC WorldThe chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldPresident Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
The New York Times WorldRom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
The New York Times WorldIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldEsmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
The New York Times WorldHome secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian PoliticsWas the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
BBC PoliticsPresident Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment wa…
The HillOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
BBC PoliticsUS president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian WorldDeputy Liberal leader says Coalition should listen ‘very carefully’ to results of Farrer byelection. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget …
The Guardian WorldThe three-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed — and that Russia and Ukraine both agreed to — expired at midnight on May 12.
Meduza (English)The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
PoliticoMap designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
The Guardian WorldThe UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
BBC News (Front page)Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.
The New York Times WorldThe White House has moved away from some of Miller’s most hard-line immigration tactics
The Independent WorldTexas’ attorney general filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming firm of “spying on” people in his state and collecting user data without consent.
NBC NewsWhen given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.
NPR NewsEstablishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
The New York Times USFull access to the abortion pill mifepristone, including through telemedicine and the mail, will continue for at least three more days, the high court said on Monday.
NPR NewsCummins worked as a senior vice president at Serco, a government contractor.
PBS NewsHourColombia is planning to cull a population of wild hippos, the offspring of the drug lord’s pets, dividing a town where hippos are the main draw.
The New York Times WorldThe Interior Department added $6.2 million to the no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool late last week.
The New York Times USExclusive: Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those telling PM to oversee orderly departure hours after he said he would fight any challenge UK politics live – latest updates Ke…
The Guardian WorldThe nomination suggests a shift in the administration's stance on FEMA, which has faced criticism from President Donald Trump.
PBS NewsHourResidents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
BBC WorldThe chances of an enduring solution to the 10-week war on Iran look to be growing slimmer by the moment — even as the idea of a return to all-out combat comes with real dangers for President Trump …
The HillNew voting maps flipped four Republican-held seats to give Democrats an edge in redistricting race sparked by Trump Virginia Democrats asked the US supreme court on Monday to revive a congressional…
The Guardian WorldThe murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
The New York Times WorldSocial media users mocked the state of president’s hair during an Oval Office event
The Independent WorldExclusive : ‘He was lucky as hell that none of his critical organs were hit,’ Neftali Madrid Paredes’s attorney told The Independent
The Independent WorldRecent consumer alert on ebike safety laws says some vehicles should be classified as mopeds or motorcycles Amazon said it plans to stop selling certain high-speed electric bicycles in California a…
The Guardian WorldA group of seven Democrats sent a letter on Monday to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.), asking him to issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation into “su…
The HillThe coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
PBS NewsHourDAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 41 SPENDING SPECIFICS: Crucial state budget details — including aid for New York City, the structure of a surcharge on high-value second homes and the contours of major pen…
PoliticoPalestinian activist is awaiting another legal decision on a separate track in a narrowing effort to stay in the US Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A lawyer for Mahmoud Khalil , t…
The Guardian WorldBritish prime minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that …
France 24 EnglishParliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.
The New York Times WorldAn American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
BBC WorldEU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
BBC PoliticsVirginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore their new congressional map that would give the party up to four House pickup opportunities in the midterms. In an emergency appeal, …
The HillKimmel aired a rerun on David Letterman’s last show on “The Late Show" in 2015.
The HillThe Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
The New York Times WorldHigh schoolers were throwing a party after prom Saturday night when shots rang out, according to reports
The Independent WorldThe president said the project could be done for $1.5 million. No-bid contracts show a Virginia company was paid more than $13 million
The Independent WorldIn tonight's edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer look at the cost of some of the deeply rooted mi…
France 24 EnglishThe G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
The New York Times USThe group behind the project said the Trump administration has ‘gamified’ war
The Independent World