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Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says
Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBenjamin RussellPA MediaJoanna Cherry said she flagged concerns about party finances in 2019A former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how former chief executive Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.Joanna Cherry also accused former first minister Nicola Sturgeon - Murrell's estranged wife - of having shown "a remarkable lack of curiosity"...
U.S. says it launched "self-defense strikes" in Iran amid peace talks
The U.S. says it has carried out "self-defense strikes" on targets in southern Iran, while Iran says it downed a U.S. drone. It comes amid ongoing peace talks between the countries. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Launching FPVs And Thermobaric Rockets
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUkraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Launching FPVs And Thermobaric RocketsByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 08:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Image captured from video posted on social media by a Russian Telegram channel of a...
Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal's legislative body.
Labour MPs prepare to DEFECT if Andy Burnham fails to oust Keir Starmer from No10
Labour backbenchers have been in discussions with the Greens about switching allegiances should Andy Burnham fail to secure victory in the Makerfield by-election, it is understood.Left-wing MPs initiated contact with Zack Polanski's party several months ago to explore the possibility of joining.These conversations have been put on hold pending the outcome of the crucial vote on June 18, which Mr Burnham hopes will provide his springboard to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the premiership.MPs on t...
Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader
Man who appeared to do Nazi salute becomes adviser to Reform's Welsh leader21 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid DeansWales political reporterBBCCorey Edwards stood down as a candidate after a photograph of him appearing to make a salute emerged in MarchA former Senedd election candidate who appeared to perform a Nazi salute in a photo has been taken on as an adviser to Reform UK's Welsh leader.Corey Edwards quit as a Reform candidate in the lead-up to the election after the photo...
Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July, with Israel, some US lawmakers and business groups opposing the move, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said on Tuesday. Ireland’s government, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel’s war on Gaza, first promised to sanction Israeli settlements in October 2024. The legislation has since been held up by pressure from opposition politicians who aimed to extend the ban also to the service...
Quad launches Indo-Pacific energy security framework amid Hormuz crisis
The Quad nations have launched a new energy security framework for the Indo-Pacific, focusing on strategic fuel reserves and emergency response to counter supply disruptions. This initiative, announced after a meeting in New Delhi, also emphasizes maritime surveillance, critical minerals cooperation, and trusted infrastructure projects, aiming to bolster regional stability and economic resilience.
Israeli air attacks kill seven Palestinians in Gaza
At least five Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on a refugee camp in central Gaza, officials said.
"Absolute Chaos": Israeli Police Recounts Deadly Iran Missile Strike
Standing amid collapsed walls, broken prayer halls and damaged homes, Israel International Police Spokesperson Dean Elsdunne, in an exclusive interview with NDTV's Aishvarya Jain, accused Iran of deliberately targeting civilians.
A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea
Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.
Nicola Sturgeon scolded over 'gobsmacking' SNP embezzling scandal: 'Serious questions to answer!'
Nicola Sturgeon has "serious questions to answer" about what she knew about the SNP embezzlement scandal, Cabinet Office minister Anna Turley has declared. Speaking to GB News, Ms Turley took aim at the former Scottish First Minister after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.Ms Sturgeon has assured via her lawyers that she had "no knowledge or suspicion whatsoever" that personal items had been purchased using SNP funds.Reacting to...
Nigel Farage's Reform UK top team in extraordinary public bust-up over immigration
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BP Removes Chairman Manifold Over ‘Oversight And Conduct Issues’
BreakingBusinessBP Removes Chairman Manifold Over ‘Oversight And Conduct Issues’ByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 08:23am EDTToplineBP announced on Tuesday the removal of chair Albert Manifold, citing concerns about “oversight and conduct” just eight months into Manifold’s tenure in the latest instance of leadership turmoil for the British oil firm in recent years.Manifold held the role for just eight months amid broad...
'Only speculation, no reality': On CM post tussle, Cong maintains status-quo in Karnataka
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday refuted speculation over an alleged tussle between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar.
Mango Billionaire's Son Steps Down As VP—After Arrest In Father's Death
BreakingBusinessMango Billionaire's Son Steps Down As VP—After Arrest In Father's DeathByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 08:21am EDTToplineThe heir to the Mango fashion empire will temporarily step down from his role as vice president, the company told employees Tuesday, after he was arrested on suspicion of playing a role in the death of his billionaire father and company founder, Isak Andic. I...
Australia’s anti-corruption staff are ‘terrified’ of making mistakes, says outgoing chief
With a second investigation under way into his conduct, Paul Brereton tells estimates about concerns of workersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s federal anti-corruption body is filled with staff “terrified of making any mistake of fact or law”, the outgoing commissioner claims.Paul Brereton, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, also defended his actions and decisions as the watchdog’s first head explaining his resignation was due to “distractions”, incl...
Iran Negotiators Seek $24 Billion Frozen Assets Release In US Deal: Report
A top Iranian delegation was in Qatar after Tehran said it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal on ending the war, which began with US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28.
Hasan Piker names pro-CCP tycoon Singham as financier of 'political movements' despite nonprofit veneer
Far-left political influencer Hasan Piker identified American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham as a major financier behind a network of pro-communist U.S. nonprofits engaged in "political advocacy" and "a lot of political movements," marking the first public acknowledgment from a figure inside the far-left network that organizations in the Singham network are operating with an explicitly political agenda.The comments are significant because congressional investigators and watchdog groups...
BP removes chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious’ governance and conduct concerns
Oil company’s chair to leave immediately as Ian Tyler is named as interim successorBusiness live – latest updatesBP has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, with the oil company’s board saying it had “serious concerns about “important governance standards, oversight and conduct”.The FTSE 100 oil company announced Manifold’s departure with immediate effect on Tuesday, without giving further details of his actions. He lasted only eight months in the role. Continue reading...