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Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
Senate blocks surveillance bill in dispute over Trump’s intelligence pick
Seven Republican senators joined Democrats to block Fisa extension amid disquiet over nomination of Bill PulteUS politics live – latest updatesSeven Republican senators joined Democrats early on Friday to block the extension of a powerful government surveillance program, a rebuke to Donald Trump for choosing an inexperienced ally as the country’s top intelligence official.The renewal had been in question amid bipartisan concern over the US president’s appointment of Bill Pulte, a major Republica...
Trump lawyers refuse to reveal financial information to BBC in defamation case
Request for evidence to support claims of reputational and financial harm from Panorama documentary dismissed as ‘fishing expedition’Donald Trump’s legal team has rejected a request by the BBC to hand over financial information as part of his $10bn defamation case against the broadcaster.The US president’s lawyers accused the BBC of a “fishing expedition”, according to court filings, after the broadcaster’s representatives asked for details to get evidence on Trump’s claims he suffered reputatio...
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Israel maintains attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
The Israeli army also issues new forced displacement orders for several towns and villages in southern Lebanon.
7.6L volunteers within hours: Annamalai's 'political movement' becomes an instant hit
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement, "We The Leaders", appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
UK-EU ‘reset’ summit may still happen next month despite delay speculation
EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says summit will ‘probably’ be in July but sources say it could be put back as talks deadlockedUK politics live – latest updatesThe EU has said Keir Starmer’s upcoming summit “resetting” the UK-Europe relationship may still happen in July, amid growing fears it could be postponed to the autumn as talks over youth mobility remain deadlocked.“The summit is supposed to be mid-July but at the moment it could be put back to after the summer,” said one EU diplomat. Continue reading...
Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations
Republican states rebrand June as ‘nuclear family month’ or ‘fidelity month’ in latest attack on LGBTQ+ communitiesJune is widely marked as gay Pride month – when LGBTQ+ communities march to protest discrimination and celebrate their identities in the month that the modern US gay liberation movement was born out of the 1969 uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn – although not so much in certain Republican-led states this year.Some Republican governors have suddenly come up with alternative labels...
Red states push conservative rebrands of Pride month in backlash to LGBTQ+ celebrations
Republican states rebrand June as ‘nuclear family month’ or ‘fidelity month’ in latest attack on LGBTQ+ communitiesJune is widely marked as gay Pride month – when LGBTQ+ communities march to protest discrimination and celebrate their identities in the month that the modern US gay liberation movement was born out of the 1969 uprising at New York’s Stonewall Inn – although not so much in certain Republican-led states this year.Some Republican governors have suddenly come up with alternative labels...
Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election
The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud.
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePA MediaPolice and protesters clashed in Southampton on Tuesday eveningThree men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following protests held in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak. Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, all admitted to the charge during magistrates' court hearings in Southampton and Portsmouth. They had been arrested after protests on Tuesday nig...
‘Not good enough!’ Defence expert weighs in as Keir Starmer promises long-awaited armed forces boost
Military expert Simon Diggins has described Keir Starmer’s promise to deliver the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) before next month's Nato summit.The Prime Minister said the spending blueprint was “an across-government priority” despite being delayed for over a year. Speaking in Swindon, Sir Keir stressed that his “first duty is to keep our country safe” and that defence was “the single most important thing”. However, analyst Simon Diggins was not impressed by the Prime Minister’s pledge to see th...
Sticker Shock And Awe: The Pentagon’s New Missile Budget Plans
BusinessAerospace & DefenseSticker Shock And Awe: The Pentagon’s New Missile Budget PlansByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorJun 05, 2026, 09:16am EDTThe Patriot missile, capable of shooting down ballistic missiles as well as aircraft and drones is a major feature in the Army's missile budget.Corbis via Getty ImagesDefense budgets tend to be a my...
Drone explosion in Romanian port spurs Ukraine war spillover fears
European Commission president warns that the maritime drone attack was a 'direct consequence' of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Inside Syria’s fight against the Captagon trade
Anti-narcotics units in Syria raid homes and seize pills as the government fights back against the Captagon trade.
A corrupt check-in girl, a £30m suitcase plot and the family home sprayed with bullets
A corrupt check-in girl, a £30m suitcase plot and the family home sprayed with bulletsIllicit cash left the UK on an "industrial scale" disguised as routine baggage on familiar flights. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Paul Jeeves 14:08, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 14:18, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Emma Rauf (Image: National Crime Agency)An airport check-in worker enabled a major crime gang to smuggled...
Senate passes massive ICE funding bill, avoids ban on "anti-weaponization" fund
The Senate's 18-hour-long "vote-a-rama" reaped a big win for President Trump after Republicans passed a massive ICE funding bill and avoided codifying a ban against the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Nazi salutes, Sikhs abused: Tensions soar in UK after Henry Nowak’s murder
Although the killed teen's father has warned against exploiting his family's tragedy, far-right groups are rallying.