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'Strong leader' Wilkinson backed to break more ground
'Strong leader' Wilkinson backed to break more groundImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rhian Wilkinson's Wales have taken 10 points from their first four Women's World Cup qualifying gamesByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished2 minutes agoRhian Wilkinson has already made history as Wales head coach by leading the nation to a first women's major tournament.Her new contract is evidence that the Football Association of Wales (FAW) believe she can break more new ground in the future.Wilkins...
Andy Burnham says Labour 'not been good enough' under Keir Starmer as Manchester mayor launches Makerfield campaign
Andy Burnham has said Labour has "not been good enough" for Britons under Sir Keir Starmer as the Mayor of Greater Manchester launches his Makerfield campaign.Mr Burnham was confirmed as the party's candidate last week after Labour's ruling body gave him the thumbs up to run.The group of senior Labour officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, drew surmountable criticism after refusing to allow Mr Burnham to run in the Gorton & Denton by-election in February.Delivering a speech in the constituency,...
Green candidate in Makerfield called Golders Green arson attack ‘false flag’ operation
The Green Party's candidate in Makerfield called the Golders Green arson attack a "false flag" operation. Zack Polanski's party announced Chris Kennedy would stand in the upcoming by-election after Labour MP Josh Simons stood down.But, within just a few hours, Mr Kennedy stood down, with a party spokesman citing "personal and family reasons" for his short-lived tenure as the Greens' Makerfield candidate."We believe people in Makerfield deserve a real choice at this by-election, and the Green Par...
Marco Rubio visits India: What’s at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
Most Americans think Trump is not focused enough on economy – poll
New polling shows rising frustration with Trump’s agenda days after president said ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ amid Iran peace talksTwo-thirds of Americans believe Donald Trump is prioritizing his controversial immigration crackdown at the expense of their economic wellbeing, according to a new poll, in a stark warning for the US president about the unpopularity of his agenda.Amid growing discontent about the economic costs of his decision to go to war with Iran, 68% of...
Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students 'suffer no harm'.
Foul-mouthed pot-smoking pastor who failed in Democrat run for governor slams 'older white men and women'
Foul-mouthed pot-smoking pastor who failed in Democrat run for governor slams 'older white men and women' Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive storiesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 15:36, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 15:36, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
MS NOW reporter pans Kash Patel's 'basically bogus' FBI stats after touting Biden-era crime data
An MS NOW reporter is panning what he calls "basically bogus" FBI stats after previously touting the ones released under the Biden administration without such scrutiny.MS NOW justice correspondent Ken Dilanian co-authored a report last week alleging FBI Director Kash Patel was "padding the stats" to boost arrest numbers, citing agency insiders."It was remarkable to hear Kash Patel really lean into these stats, which our sources say are basically bogus," Dilanian said, referencing Patel's content...
Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
Moscow says student dormitory hit, killing at least four people.
'Warning shot': Attack on UAE's n-plant was Iran's message to Gulf if peace talks fail
A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions.
Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Human rights groups have criticised the government's legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
Is the US preparing for military action against Cuba? Expert Q&A
A US court filed criminal charges against Cuba’s 94-year-old former leader, Raúl Castro, on May 20. Castro has been charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft. The charges relate to a 1996 incident in which four men were killed after Cuban fighter jets shot down two planes belonging to an exile group from Miami. The indictment comes at a time when tensions between the two countries are running high, and raises the possibility th...
Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked
London mayor accused of ‘putting politics above public safety’ for rejecting deal to use AI in intelligence analysisPalantir has accused Sadiq Khan of “putting politics above public safety” after the London mayor blocked its £50m contract with the Metropolitan police in a move that has also led to tensions inside Labour over its involvement with the US tech company.Louis Mosley, who heads Palantir in the UK and Europe, accused Khan of politicising procurement after he rejected a two-year deal fo...
California guv Gavin Newsom plans to change labour laws to protect employees from AI layoffs
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order to study how to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement. The initiative will explore increased job training, new worker protections, and alternative economic models, including universal basic capital, to address potential labor disruptions across industries.
Charing Cross station taken over by British Army in test to control Nato troops from deep underground
London Charing Cross station has been taken over by the British Army in a test to control Nato troops from deep underground.Disused tube platforms were transformed into UK-led Nato headquarters, wherein officers led large-scale defensive land operations.The exercise, called Arrcade Strike, mimicked a scenario where British forces must reacts to Nato Article 5, which rules that an attack against one is an attack against all. In the situation, it is 2030 and the troops were deployed to Estonia aft...
Republican lawmakers react to Trump's DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the "anti-weaponization fund" established by the Justice Department after a settlement with President Trump. Ed O
Nicki Minaj Thanks Elon Musk For His Contributions To Humanity As MAGA Support Deepens
BreakingBusinessNicki Minaj Thanks Elon Musk For His Contributions To Humanity As MAGA Support DeepensByAsia Alexander,Fellow. Asia Alexander is a editorial fellow at Forbes on the Wealth team. Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 09:36am EDTToplineNicki Minaj’s MAGA era hit new heights Thursday when the rapper attended Elon Musk’s Starbase launch site in Texas wearing a “Starship” shirt, praising Musk for “everything you’re doing for humanity” as SpaceX’s highly anticipated rocket launch was ultimately s...
Former Conservative MP slams Transport for London staff for 'heartless' response after being punched at station
A former Conservative MP has been left furious with Transport for London staff after he accused them of doing nothing when assaulted at a railway station.Alexander Stafford, who has served as a parliamentary private secretary for Boris Johnson and Kemi Badenoch, told GB News he was punched by a man at West Ealing Station yesterday evening.After the incident, which took place around 7.40pm, police arrived following calls from members of the public, according to the former MP.Mr Stafford told GB N...
'If both parents are IAS officers, why reservation?' SC on quota for creamy layer
The Supreme Court questioned extending reservation benefits to affluent individuals within backward classes, emphasizing social mobility through empowerment. Justices noted that children of well-placed government employees should ideally exit the reservation system.
ISIS bride's farewell post blows apart 'wedding trip' claim: Accused slave trader's final message before leaving Australia suggests long-planned move to Syria
ISIS bride's farewell post blows apart 'wedding trip' claim: Accused slave trader's final message before leaving Australia suggests long-planned move to SyriaFacebook post contradicts wedding trip claimGrandmother faces slavery charges Do you know more? Email charlotte.karp@dailymail.com.auSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHARLOTTE KARP, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:26, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 14:26, 22 May 2026 e-mail