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Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election
A hardline, law-and-order candidate who promises to dismantle drug cartels and reset Colombia’s security doctrine is gaining traction with voters as Colombians vote in Sunday's presidential election.As the world’s largest cocaine producer and a long-standing U.S. security partner, Colombia’s internal policies directly affect narcotics flows, migration dynamics and regional stability.Analysts believe a shift in Bogotá’s leadership could reshape cooperation with Washington on drug interdiction, in...
How Maine’s lobster revolt could cost Trump the Senate
Soaring prices as a result of tariffs and fuel prices leave fishermen and farmers rethinking support for US president ahead of midterms
Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'
Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped-up ground operations. The Associated Press noted that Israel’s capture of the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon was Israel’s deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army’s banner was seen by AFP...
Sturgeon 'will not apologise for the crimes' of former husband
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Sturgeon said: "I am not responsible for the crimes that my former husband committed and I'm not going to apologise for somebody else's crimes".
Key Mandelson file withheld by Cabinet
The Cabinet Office will not release a key document linking to Peter Mandelson’s vetting following police warnings that it could derail the ongoing investigation into the disgraced peer. Government officials will not release the summary document, complied by the UK Security Vetting Agency (UKSV), following advice from Scotland Yard that it could jeopordise prosecuting Mandelson in future. The nine-page summary, which was pulled together before Mandelson’s appointment as british ambassador...
'30?!' Camilla Tominey astounded as Pat McFadden vows to increase face-to-face benefits checks to '30 per cent'
Watch the moment GB News host Camilla Tominey is left astounded as Pat McFadden vows to increase face-to-face benefits checks to just "30 per cent".Referring to new data on face-to-face PIP assessments, Camilla highlighted that appointments were at 83 per cent in 2019, but plummeted to just five per cent last year.Grilled by Camilla on what percentage he plans to increase the five per cent level of assessments to, the Work and Pensions Secretary told GB News: "Well, it's getting even worse than...
Poll Body Begins Electoral Roll Revision In Manipur, Final List By September
The final Electoral Roll will be published on September 6 after all claims and objections have been duly considered and disposed of.
Labour 'stopped train companies from buying cheap fuel in advance of Iran war'
Senior railway insiders have accused Labour ministers of preventing train operators from purchasing diesel at lower prices ahead of the conflict with Iran.According to multiple sources within the industry, the Department for Transport refused to allow rail companies to hedge their fuel costs, reportedly viewing such financial arrangements as "gambling with taxpayers' money".A DfT spokesman dismissed these allegations as "misleading," adding the department had not received any "formal" request fr...
Trump tightens terms on Iran war deal, US media say
US officials indicate Tehran may take days to respond to Trump's tougher terms on a potential peace agreement.
Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent
The departure of more than 10,000 federal lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices and advocacy groups.
District Lines Are Shifting Fast in the South. Voters Are Rattled.
Republican officials are jubilant, some voters are confused and concerned, and civil rights activists are gearing up for the fight of a generation.
‘Labour have lost their way’: voters in Makerfield say it’s time for a change
Andy Burnham and the Reform candidate lead the polls, but issues such as flooding and the state of the high street are main concerns locallyThe roads that connect the collection of towns and villages that make up this constituency in England are studded with turquoise banners declaring: “Makerfield needs Reform.”Once at the heart of Wigan’s coal-mining industry, and represented by a Labour MP continuously since the 1900s, Farage’s party has gained a foothold here, and with any other Labour candi...
Over 40? This is why your body might no longer tolerate your favourite foods
It’s hard to admit, but as the years roll by, things can start feeling different. You probably can’t – or even don’t want to – eat like you did at 21, and many of the foods you’ve tolerated for decades might suddenly be causing issues. A salty meal may cause puffiness, while your morning coffee may leave you anxious. And let’s not even pretend that a few glasses of wine don’t hit harder than they used to. It’s not in your head. As we age, everything from hormones and digestion to metabolism an...
Who replaces DKS as Karnataka Congress chief? Kharge says search is on
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the party is actively searching for a new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president to strengthen the organization for upcoming elections. Discussions regarding the new Karnataka cabinet composition are ongoing, with a phased expansion potentially occurring after the June 3 swearing-in ceremony.
Iran war day 93: Trump won’t ‘rush’ deal; Israel expands Lebanon invasion
Donald Trump says talks with Iran are progressing 'slowly but surely', as Israel intensifies operations in Lebanon.
Starmer's EU reset could force Brits to ditch 'steak' for bureaucratic Brussels labels
Starmer's EU reset could force Brits to ditch 'steak' for bureaucratic Brussels labelsBritish businesses could be forced to abandon familiar food names in favour of bureaucratic labels such as 'cell-cultivated protein'. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Aaron Newbury, Political Correspondent 09:27, Sun, May 31, 2026 Updated: 09:31, Sun, May 31, 2026 Starmer faces backlash over EU reset agenda...
Nicola Sturgeon: I feel as if I’m serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit
Former Scottish first minister says she will not apologise for actions of her ex- husband found guilty of embezzlementNicola Sturgeon has said feels like she is “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit” after her former husband and former Scottish National party chief executive, Peter Murrell, admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.Murrell pleaded guilty this week to embezzling the sum from the SNP between 2010 and 2022 to fund a lavish personal lifestyle. Continue reading...
Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader
Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the USIsraeli troops have captured a mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter of a century.The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area.Israe...
Fiery moment minister Clare O'Neil clashes with ABC Insiders host David Speers over Albanese government's tax reforms
Defends capital gains tax changesREAD MORE: Election watchdog set for probe into Labor MP Ali France See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 08:15, 31 May 2026 | Updated: 08:15, 31 May 2026 e-mail View comments