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Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread
An absent House lawmaker is expected to miss several more weeks of work after vanishing from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail due to an undisclosed illness.Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has not voted in more than two months as House Republicans' slim majority races to approve must-pass legislation ahead of the midterm elections.His father, former Gov. Tom Kean Sr., R-N.J., says his son may not return to Washington until June or later as he recovers from a "serious" illness."You can’t say definit...
Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural Devon
Ex-police officer jailed for running county lines drug ring which saw thousands of pounds worth of cocaine sent from Manchester to rural DevonBy RICHARD MARSDEN and NICK IRVING Published: 15:32, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 15:32, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Video Of Twisha Sharma Before Death Shows 3 Men Bringing Body Down Staircase
The video obtained by NDTV shows Twisha Sharma heading towards the terrace of the house in the Katara Hills area. Twisha, 33, was found dead at her husband's house. Samarth Singh, a lawyer, is currently on the run.
Lorry driver who smuggled £7million of cocaine in vehicle carrying Kim Kardashian underwear and clothing is jailed for 13 years
Lorry driver who smuggled £7million of cocaine in vehicle carrying Kim Kardashian underwear and clothing is jailed for 13 yearsBy REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 15:24, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 15:27, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Luigi Mangione prosecutors can use gun and notebook as evidence, judge rules
The judge overseeing the state murder trial of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ruled Monday that prosecutors can use a gun and a notebook as evidence
Mushfiqur ton leaves Pakistan needing record run chase to beat Bangladesh
Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim hit a glittering century as Bangladesh set Pakistan an imposing target of 427 to win the second Test after another commanding day for the hosts on Monday. Bangladesh posted 390 all out in their second innings on day three with Mushfiqur, who made 137, and Litton Das, who hit 69, putting together 123 runs for the fifth wicket. The 39-year-old Mushfiqur rolled back the years as he scored his 14th Test century, surpassing Mominul Haque’s record of 13 for Bangladesh. P...
US, Nigeria strike ISIS fighters again from the air after killing senior leader
U.S. and Nigerian forces launched another strike against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), just days after they carried out an operation that killed a global ISIS leader.AFRICOM said it conducted the additional kinetic strikes against ISIS militants on Monday in coordination with Nigeria’s government. It said complete assessments are ongoing, though noted that no U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed during the operation."The removal of these terrorists diminish...
From Homelander's fate to Butcher's collapse: Theories ahead of The Boys finale
Dubai: After five seasons of corporate superheroes, political chaos and some of the most unhinged television ever made, The Boys ends this week. The series finale drops on Prime Video on 20 May, and the internet is absolutely spiralling.With seven episodes already out and just one left to go, every loose thread is now under a microscope. Here is where things stand and what fans think is coming.Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara and Jack Quaid in 'The Boys'Where we are heading into the finaleEpisode 7 le...
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.
Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by-election
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Plans to honour WW2 veteran who died with no surviving family as Royal British Legion plans huge send off
Plans have been revealed to honour a World War Two pilot who has no surviving family, as the Royal British Legion prepares for a huge send-off.Alfred “Barney” Barnett was a World War Two bomber pilot and died at the age of 104 earlier this month at Bodmin Hospital.The RAF Pathfinder flew on around 80 missions during his time in the air force.He participated in some of the biggest bombing raids of World War Two and once said that he was more nervous when he wasn’t flying bomber jets than when he...
Jackson protests as Supreme Court uses Louisiana gerrymandering ruling to instruct lower courts
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson protested the Supreme Court’s decision to use their recent ruling in a Louisiana gerrymandering case to instruct lower courts on how to define the Voting Rights Act, a move that could wipe out previous legal victories for voting rights groups.The Court on Monday sent a Mississippi case back down to U.S. District Court "for further consideration" following their ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which rejected race-based gerrymandering."This case presents only the ques...
Former Hamas hostage overcome with emotion as he visits London's Nova Festival exhibition: 'It's taking me back to that day'
A former hostage of Hamas has told GB News that he "still cannot believe October 7 happened" as he visited the Nova Exhibition in London.Speaking to GB News national reporter Will Godley, Elkana Bohbot said he found it a "very sensitive" and "uneasy" experience walking around the exhibit.The Nova Exhibition has been set up in the capital for a six-week run and provides an in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival on October 7th, 2023.The exhibit also features persona...
Jeanie Buss, Sofia Richie's husband among business titans reportedly backing Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral race
Spencer Pratt is hauling in donations from business titans like Jeanie Buss and Sofia Richie's husband ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral primary elections.Per the New York Times, heavy-hitter donors have been pouring into Pratt's campaign since May 1. Buss and Elliot Grainge are reportedly among the donors.In recent weeks, Pratt's run has picked up steam following his widely praised performance in a mayoral debate with incumbent Karen Bass and L.A. City Council Member Nithya Raman as well as a se...
Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi confirms when Cristian Romero's future will be decided
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Andoni Iraola sends warning to Man City amid Arsenal Premier League title race
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Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race
President Donald Trump returned from Beijing touting warmer trade ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit left unresolved one of the most consequential flashpoints in U.S.-China relations: Taiwan."Taiwan is the center of the global technology race," former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview. "If you want to understand the future of AI dominance, economic power and national security, you have to understand Taiwan."Former Boston Celtics player and...
After Fuel Price Hike, Oil Companies' Daily Loss Now Rs 750 Crore
"Currently, the daily loss incurred by state-run oil companies stands at approximately Rs 750 crore. This figure includes the import costs for petrol, diesel, and LPG," Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, said today.
Dubai Police creates Guinness Record for virtual gathering
Dubai: Dubai Police has entered the Guinness World Records after hosting the world’s largest virtual meeting, bringing together 9,348 employees in an online gathering titled “Front Line Heroes”.The force surpassed the minimum requirement of 5,000 participants set by Guinness World Records for the category of the largest attendance for a virtual meeting worldwide.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Major General Dr Saleh Abdullah Murad, Assistant Co...
In the age of AI cyberattacks, prevention is no longer enough
Critical infrastructure is becoming an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals, particularly as AI lowers the barrier to launching sophisticated attacks at scale. Against this backdrop, the UAE’s success in blocking AI-powered threats against vital sectors is both reassuring and instructive: a sign of strong national capability, but also of the intensity of the challenge.The scale is already significant. According to Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Government,...