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U.S. still awaits Iranian response to peace plan, Trump says it could come "any minute"
The U.S. still has no reply from Iran on the latest peace plan, but President Trump says it could happen "any minute." But there is movement on wartime fuel prices, averaging $4.53 a gallon, up 25 cents for the second week. Holly Williams has more.
‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman
Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.
Catherine Zeta-Jones splashes out on multi-million-pound penthouse in Rome for husband Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones splashes out on multi-million-pound penthouse in Rome for husband Michael DouglasBy OLIVIA KEMP, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 22:04, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 01:47, 10 May 2026 e-mail 33 View comments
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleClaire KeenanBBC NewsSteve Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red SquareRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he thinks Russia's conflict with Ukraine is coming to an end, addressing reporters after a scaled-back military parade in Moscow marking the Soviet victory in World War Two. "I think that the matter is coming to an end," he said, referr...
Far-Right Australian Party Wins Seat in First Election Victory
A far-right party won its first lower house election in Australia, with the victory underscoring the collapse in support for the center-right coalition that’s governed for much of the post-war period.
Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?
Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris Mason,Political editorandIain Watson,Political correspondentPA MediaThe prime minister is facing the first explicit threat of a leadership challenge from one of his MPs, but how much of a threat does it pose to Sir Keir Starmer?The former minister Catherine West's interview with Radio 4's PM programme immediately raised eyebrows around Westminster.Plenty of Labour MPs from across the part...
I'm CM for all, says Suvendu Adhikari, shuts up 'Jai Shri Ram' chant
In his inaugural address, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called on his supporters at Jorasanko Thakurbari to move away from partisan slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram,' stating that his leadership embodies the spirit of every citizen in Bengal. He emphasized the urgent need to repair and rejuvenate the state's educational and cultural landscape, drawing inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s vision.
US Rubio, Witkoff meet with Qatari premier in Miami for talks on Iranian issue — Axios
According to the portal, the mediators are urging both parties to de-escalate and focus on getting a deal
SARAH VINE: Lord knows there is plenty to divide us, but on one key issue the message is crystal clear: Solve the illegal immigration crisis - or face oblivion
SARAH VINE: Lord knows there is plenty to divide us, but on one key issue the message is crystal clear: Solve the illegal immigration crisis - or face oblivionBy SARAH VINE, COLUMNIST Published: 00:59, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 01:07, 10 May 2026 e-mail 10 View comments
Congress leadership faces tough choice over Kerala CM, Sonia to take final call
Congress leadership faces tough choice over Kerala CM Sonia to take final call
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari picks ex-EC observer as his adviser
In a notable move, the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the expertise of retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as an adviser, shortly after Gupta wrapped up his role as a special observer for the recent assembly elections. Additionally, Shantanu Bala has been entrusted with the position of CM's private secretary.
Iran war live: IRGC warns US against attacks on ships; Israel bombs Lebanon
US-Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran warns Washington against attacks on tankers and Israel kills 24 people in Lebanon.
I could bring the scandal of the century to an end: As Scotland Yard desperately tries to bring him to justice, 'chilling boasts' of the chief Madeleine suspect Christian Brueckner - and how he's being 'protected' from British police
I could bring the scandal of the century to an end: As Scotland Yard desperately tries to bring him to justice, 'chilling boasts' of the chief Madeleine suspect Christian Brueckner - and how he's being 'protected' from British policeBy BARBARA DAVIES and NICK PISA, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:59, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 00:59, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Chalmers on 'Unacceptable' Australian Housing Status Quo
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on May 12. It's framed as one the country's most consequential Budgets against a backdrop of inflation-fuelling global energy shocks, climbing cost-of-living, slowing productivity and a national debt edging toward A$1 trillion. Chalmers speaks with Bloomberg's James Mayger in Canberra. (Source: Bloomberg)
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories
How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSir John CurticeProfessor of politics at the University of StrathclydeBBCUnder the first-past-the-post electoral system, the candidate or candidates with the most votes in each seat are elected. It is used in the UK at general elections and in local elections such as the ones just held in England.An alternative is a system of proportional representation under which some atte...
Daniel Dubois stuns Fabio Wardley with 11th-round TKO to claim WBO heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois labelled himself a “warrior” on Saturday night after he ruined Fabio Wardley’s dreams of fighting Oleksandr Usyk by taking the WBO heavyweight title from him in a fight that will certainly be a contender for fight of the year.It’s a fight that could also soon have a sequel, after promoter Frank Warren confirmed immediately afterwards that there is a rematch clause in the contract.Advertisement
Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter
Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letterJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlicia CurryEPAAntisemitism is "a problem for all of us to fix", religious leaders from across the country have said in an open letter published in support of the UK's Jewish community.The letter, also signed by leading figures from business, sport and media, called for support for British Jews and described recent violence as a "nightmare from an...
Kemi Badenoch's strong defence of Jewish community 'helped the Conservatives outperform expectations in local elections'
Kemi Badenoch's strong defence of Jewish community 'helped the Conservatives outperform expectations in local elections'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years
Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 yearsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporterReutersFor decades, Canada was seen as a global laggard in defence funding, and just two years ago, recruitment was so dire that a former defence minister warned the armed forces were in a "death spiral".Now, the Canadian army is growing at a pace not seen in decades, reaching its highest number of recruits in 30 years and potentially reve...
NDA show of strength as Suvendu takes oath as 1st BJP CM of Bengal
Bengal witnesses a historic shift as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, alongside five cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Modi graced the occasion at Brigade Parade Ground, marking a significant political turn. The new government's formation emphasizes regional balance and organizational strength, with a cabinet expansion anticipated soon.