Trump’s ‘pool guy’ has his contract nearly doubled to $13M for ‘American flag blue’ paint job at Lincoln Memorial
The president said the project could be done for $1.5 million. No-bid contracts show a Virginia company was paid more than $13 million
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Group behind Trump-Epstein statue has a new DC monument - an arcade game that makes fun of the president
The group behind the project said the Trump administration has ‘gamified’ war
Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.
Terms on Trump Mobile site indicate that phones may never come
A gold-colored mobile phone bearing President Donald Trump’s name was announced in June 2025. But customers may never see it, according to the website.
Officials ask Supreme Court to restore Virginia voter-approved redistricting map
This battle gained momentum last year when President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-controlled states to redraw their electoral maps
This moderate Republican senator is already eyeing the exits 16 months into his term
Sen. John Curtis is looking at returning home to run for governor.
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Fetterman says WHCA dinner shooting ‘not staged’ as poll shows 1 in 3 Democrats think it was
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday shamed his party following a statistic that showed 1 in 3 Democrats believe the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was staged. “Assassinations + political violence are real. My party can’t be the tin foil hat brigade,” Fetterman wrote in a post on X. “I was there a table…
Supreme Court extends pause on abortion pill restrictions through Thursday
Abortion pills will remain available through the mail until at least Thursday after Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked access nationwide while a lawsuit is argued. The earlier order from the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reinstated a requirement that women must visit a healthcare provider in person to…
Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has paused until at least Thursday a federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration that would restrict access by mail to mifepristone.
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'Rule of gerontocracy has ended': Africa will no longer be 'lorded over by moral rule of old men'
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit at Strathmore University, François Picard is pleased to welcome celebrated historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe. He offers deep insight into…
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European Union adopts new sanctions Israeli settlers over violence in West Bank
European Union foreign ministers on May 12 agreed new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, as a change of government in Hungary ended months of blockage. The bloc also …
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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow losing 35,000 troops a month as spring offensive fails, claims Kyiv
Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov declares Russian casualty count of 35,000 per month
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Two critical after gunman with assault rifle fires up to 60 rounds into traffic near Harvard University
Shooter opened fire on drivers passing along busy Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before being taken down
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
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US workers overwhelmingly support union-backed policies on AI, poll says
Nine out of 10 workers express support for policies on artificial intelligence that labor unions may fight for US workers overwhelmingly support pro-worker policies on artificial intelligence (AI) …
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Farage faces questions over failure to declare use of donor’s helicopter
Reform UK leader has used the helicopter to attend rallies across the country, most recently on Friday Nigel Farage is facing questions about why he did not declare his use of a donor’s helicopter …
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EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
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European ministers to discuss sending failed asylum seekers to third-country hubs
Exclusive: Council of Europe to hold meeting in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body set to declare recognition of countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates European min…
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news
Treasurer announces changes to the capital gains tax discount in the 2026 federal budget in parliament. Follow the latest updates See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news em…
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Saracens' Caluori targets England summer Test debut
Saracens' teenage star Noah Caluori believes he is now ready for the step up to international rugby after a stunning breakthrough season.
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Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
PM tells crunch cabinet meeting a leadership challenge has not been triggered and he wants to ‘get on with governing’ Minister resigns from Starmer government with call for PM to quit Labour MP in …
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Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant
Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US market Business live – latest updates The boss of the luxury sports carmaker Lotus has called …
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WHO head warns countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praises Spain’s ‘compassion and solidarity’ in evacuating virus-hit cruise ship The head of the World Health Organization has warned countries to prepare for more hantavi…
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'There is a big rejection of Starmer' from Labour voters as PM faces calls to resign
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his top team that he was getting on with governing, defying mounting calls from ministers and MPs to step down. This comes following the resignation of a junior …
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Kenyan conservationists reintroduce rare 'ghost of the forest' antelope
Kenyan conservationists are slowly reintroducing a rare species of antelope into the wild. Dubbed the 'ghost of the forest' for its ability to camouflage itself, very few mountain bong antelopes re…
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Doctors told hantavirus patient her symptoms were ‘anxiety’, claims French woman diagnosed
The MV Hondius passenger is now in a critical condition in a Paris hospital
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Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Significant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite K…
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France and Kenya look for future partnerships at Africa Forward summit
In Kenya, dozens of heads of states are gathered for the two-day Africa Forward summit, meant to platform the best of Africa and channel ressources to opportunity there. The summit is co-hosted wit…
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Furious Macron demands silence from audience in Kenya and accuses them of ‘total lack of respect’
The French president was in Nairobi for a summit with African leaders
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Gas explosion in São Paulo leaves at least one dead
Gas explosion in São Paulo leaves at least one dead
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Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament Iran has expanded its definition of the strait of Hormu…
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Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.
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Horrifying video shows McDonald’s worker put fries in her mouth then add them to box for customer
A video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week
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UAE has secretly been carrying out military strikes on Iran, report says
The Gulf state has not publicly acknowledged the reported strikes, including on Iran’s Lavan Island
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Philippine senator vows to fight International Criminal Court order over killings
A Philippine senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity, says he will fight any attempt to send him to the global tribunal for prosecution and a…
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More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi
As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom More than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditio…
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UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM's future
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
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'No question mark' over Rohl's Rangers future after board talks
Danny Rohl says he has been assured of his position as Rangers head coach by the Ibrox board.
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Sicily police investigate illegal race with horse-drawn carts and Kalashnikovs
Horses seized and several people questioned after animal rights activist shares video of race along country roads A video showing an illegal horse race in Sicily, with spectators firing pistols int…
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UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and a minister quits
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet he won't resign despite growing calls from within his Labour Party
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Malaysia searches for 14 missing Indonesians after a migrant boat sinks
Malaysian authorities are searching for 14 missing Indonesians after a boat carrying 37 people sank
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Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
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The economic chilling effect of Trump's immigration crackdown
New research finds that ICE raids and deportation fears disrupted local economies, reduced work among undocumented immigrants, and may have hurt some U.S.-born workers too.
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UK’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign. Here Are 4 Ways He Could Respond.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office on Tuesday morning. It’s one of several possible paths for the embattled leader after heavy losses in local elections.
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Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations
Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition fees UK politics live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Significant gaps rem…
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Ukraine officials name Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major graft investigation
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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
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UK prime minister faces growing internal pressure to resign
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is under mounting pressure to step down a day after he said his departure would bring instability. He's been facing the heat since last week's dismal election re…
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Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees
Hong Kong experienced its hottest day of the year so far on Tuesday, with the city’s forecaster reporting temperatures of 31.6 degrees Celsius (88.8 Fahrenheit) at its headquarters in Tsim Sha Tsui…
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Could the hantavirus bring back Covidlike safety precautions?
All passengers of the cruiseship hit by hantavirus have all evacuated, with several cases confirmed. According to the World Health Organisation, there is nothing to far as this is not another Covid…
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Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
Watch: Keir Starmer's message of defiance to his own party
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Macron presents France 'as the ethical partner with Africa' at summit in Kenya
At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries. France has long maintained a policy of economic, politic…
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What to know ahead of the Cannes film festival
International film stars, directors and fans have begun descending on the French Riviera for Cannes. The 79th edition of the world's most famous film festival begins on May 12 and will run for the …
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First US visit to China since 2017 amid geopolitical tension
China says it is ready to work with the United States in the pursuit of "more stability" globally, ahead of this week's meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The White House has said…
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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending
Russia’s leader is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
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.
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Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.
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Iranians concerned about war extending as Iran and US fail to find common ground
As Donald Trump rejects Iran's counterproposals, Tehran has reacted saying that the Iranian government doesn't care if the United States aren't happy with the proposals. The United States had agree…
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