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What Burnham as PM could mean for your taxes
Andy Burnham has vowed to throw his hat into the ring to be the next Labour leader if he wins the Makerfield by-election later this month. The Greater Manchester Mayor told BBC Question Time on Thursday that he would “seek to join” any Labour leadership contest – after former health secretary Wes Streeting said he too would make a bid for Sir Keir Starmer’s job. If Burnham makes it to Downing Street, it could have significant implications for the UK’s tax policy. While much of Burnham’s agend...
Henry Nowak: controversy behind US intervention in a murder case that has rocked Britain
Details about what happened, the rightwing response – and accusations by some of ‘two tier policing’The US state department has intervened in the debate surrounding the murder of Henry Nowak in the UK with a thinly-veiled rebuke criticising “two-tier policing” in the country.Here we take a look at the case and the controversy behind the US intervention. Continue reading...
No wonder Steve Clarke is smiling: Scotland manager has new deal and future built on youth
The decision to extend Clarke’s contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless riskThe summit of Scottish football provides a wonderful environment for those who value long-term career stops. Neil Doncaster, chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League, arrived at the then Scottish Premier League in 2009. Ian Maxwell, bizarrely headhunted from relegation-bound Partick Thistle, has been the Scottish Football Association’s chief...
Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE for Remainder of Trump's Term
President Donald Trump scored a victory on Capitol Hill when Republicans in the Senate narrowly passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the remainder of his term. Meanwhile, the president is unveiling a planned pedestrian bridge between the Lincoln Memorial and the Potomac River. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Graham Platner accuser hits NYT for allegedly softening allegations, says coverage was 'gift' to Democrat
Lyndsey Fifield, an ex-girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, hit The New York Times for allegedly softening her allegations of abuse, saying coverage was a "gift" to the Democrat's campaign.After speaking to the New York Times about Platner's history of being a "narcissistic abuser," Fifield claims the outlet failed to include corroboration from other women that she offered and left out screenshots and other evidence she provided."Why does it say ‘nobody could corroborate’ when I...
Trump Sees Win As US Senate Approves $70 Billion For Immigration Crackdown
The bill would fund ICE and Border Patrol through the rest of Trump's term, handing the Republican leader a major victory on one of his signature issues.
New UAE mediation between Russia and Ukraine succeeds in releasing 370 prisoners - Emirates 24|7
New UAE mediation between Russia and Ukraine succeeds in releasing 370 prisoners Emirates 24|7
Keir Starmer slammed by his own MPs for reaction to Henry Nowak's murder
Labour backbenchers have turned on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing the Prime Minister of failing to respond swiftly enough to the killing of Henry Nowak.Critics within his own party say the government was caught out while Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch issued statements shortly after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced for the 18-year-old student's murder.One Labour MP told The Times: "There's a sense among colleagues that the government wasn't quite aware of how big this case...
US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent
US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agentJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRorey BosottiGetty ImagesA US journalist who had been living and working in China for over a decade has pleaded guilty in a US court to working as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, "admitted to being part of a conspiracy to obtain sensitive information from the US government" for China, US Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A Eise...
DWP confirms September 28 rule for state pensioners to get £300 payment
DWP confirms September 28 rule for state pensioners to get £300 paymentBrits could be in line for a £300 Department for Work and Pensions payment. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By James Johnson 12:17, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 Updated: 12:17, Fri, Jun 5, 2026 State pensioners could be in line for a £300 payment. (Image: Getty)Brits could be in line for a £300 DWP payment this winter with a September...
Putin to Deliver Address Amid Pressure to End War in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to deliver a major address in St. Petersburg just days after the city was targeted by Ukrainian drones. It comes as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for a face-to-face meeting with Putin to end the years-long war. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
‘Ready to co-develop Su-57 further with India without restrictions’: Putin hardsells fighter jet
Russia's President Putin has offered India joint development and production of the fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet. Despite India's withdrawal from a previous joint project, Russia is open to collaboration, aiming to bolster defence ties amidst India's own AMCA project and regional security concerns.
Pakistan remains committed to the 'Shanghai spirit', Naqvi tells SCO moot
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “Shanghai spirit” and called for a joint strategy among SCO member states to counter terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime and terror financing. Naqvi said this at a special meeting of the Ministers of Interior and Public Security of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He said the region faced “serious and complex security challenges” and stressed that institutional coordinat...
The US in Brief: Senate passes $70bn immigration bill
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Bondi distances herself from botched release of Epstein files | First Thing
Former attorney general said expected replacement, Todd Blanche, had been in charge of controversial process. Plus: why are 80% of US consumers angry?Good morning. Appearing before the House oversight and reform committee, the former attorney general Pam Bondi told lawmakers that Todd Blanche, the man Donald Trump has lined up to replace her, was “in charge” of the US Department of Justice’s controversial handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. She also said she was “not certain of the extent” tha...
An ‘anti-weaponization’ fund workaround and May jobs report predictions: Morning Rundown
Morning RundownAn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund workaround and May jobs report predictions: Morning RundownPlus, Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary said he’s willing to downsize a planned AI data center campus in Utah after receiving political pushback.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 5, 2026, 7:02 AM EDTBy Elizabeth Robinson and Mark HodgeA Treasury fund could allow the Trump administration to pay Jan. 6 rioters. A Florida surgeon’s previous errors come to light after he accidentally removed a patient...
"This Is Not 1962": Arunachal Chief Minister Dismisses China's Claim
The chief minister said the focus should remain on development, noting that Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing major investments in infrastructure, border connectivity and hydropower projects.
Bimini: I’m reclaiming the England flag from the far right
There’s a St George’s Cross in my flat. Red on white, the flag of England, and I’ve had it for years. Every time I bring it out, someone clocks it and does a little double take. Like they’ve caught me doing something I shouldn’t. A flicker of “Oh, are you one of those?” across their face before they can stop it. That reaction tells you everything about where we’ve ended up. Somewhere along the line, the English flag became a thing you had to explain. A thing that came with a disclaimer attache...
The leftwing vote is splitting – we looked at who is moving to the Greens and what they care about
Voters in England are increasingly turning away from the two main parties, as elections in 2024 and 2026 showed. Much discussion has focused on the rise of Reform UK, particularly among younger men. But what’s happening among women – and how is it affecting voting behaviour on the left? Women, especially younger women, have been more likely than men to support parties on the left since at least 2017. Gender divides in support for the Greens and Reform UK (or UKIP/Brexit party) drove much of thi...
Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal
Live Live Updates: Israel-Hezbollah fighting casts cloud over prospects for U.S.-Iran peace deal By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh June 5,...