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Swinney: Government will work on cross-party co-operation – but not with Reform

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Iran Peace Efforts Falter & China Confirms Trump-Xi Summit | The Pulse 05/11/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Grace Peters, JPMorgan Private Bank, Co-head of Global Investment Strategy; Akash Paun, Institute for Government, Programme Director; Diba Mirzaei, German Institute for Global and Area Studies, Research Fellow; Bruno L...

Netanyahu's shock plot to split with US as Trump's Iran peace proposal unravels sending oil prices soaring

Benjamin Netanyahu is moving to wean Israel off American financial support, just as Donald Trump's Iran peace proposal unravels and oil prices surge.

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

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Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHenry Zeffman,Chief political correspondent,Chris Mason,Political editor,Iain Watson,Political correspondentandNick Eardley,Political correspondentPA MediaWas it enough?That is the question that matters after Sir Keir Starmer's speech.Was it enough to avert a challenge to the prime minister's leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?In the f...

Two leaves, two factions: AIADMK battles for survival in Tamil Nadu reset

Two leaves two factions AIADMK battles for survival in Tamil Nadu reset

Iran says its demands were seeking peace, while the US’s are ‘unreasonable’

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran’s latest response was dismissed by the US Baqaei said.

Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA

World Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA and Israel's intel agency May 11, 2026 / 8:03 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a post-graduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest in a spate of executions against the backdrop of the war against the United States and Israel.Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence...

EU rejects Putin call for Gerhard Schröder role in Ukraine peace talks

Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas says Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor cannot be considered impartialEurope live – latest updatesThe EU on Monday dismissed Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that the Kremlin-friendly former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could serve as a European mediator in peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.Over the weekend, the Russian leader put forward Schröder – a longtime ally – as a possible figure to help restart talks with Europe, saying he would “personal...

Advocates decry Trump’s plan to open 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing

Opponents say administration’s plan prioritizes big agriculture at expense of wildlife and protected speciesNew legal action aims to head off a Trump administration plan to open up to 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing, which opponents characterized as a gift to big agriculture and said could cause a spike in deaths among already imperiled wolves, grizzlies, steelhead salmon and other wildlife.The plan also calls for opening up parts of Grand Canyon national park, and other sensitive l...

West Bengal govt sacks nominated board members, scraps service extensions beyond age 60

In a separate direction, the state government also asked departments to discontinue the re-employment and service extensions granted to officers and officials who continued beyond the usual retirement age of 60 years. "The government has issued an order to take necessary action to immediately terminate the tenures of the nominated members, directors, or chairpersons of different boards, organisations, non-statutory bodies and public sector undertakings of the state government," a senior bureaucr...

NI name 12-strong Commonwealth Games boxing team

NI name 12-strong Commonwealth Games boxing team Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Michaela Walsh and Jude Gallagher are selected for this summer's Commonwealth Games after both won gold in Birmingham 2022ByDavid MohanBBC Sport NI journalistPublished2 hours agoNorthern Ireland's 12-strong boxing team for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been confirmed with a mix of past winners and newcomers.Gold medallists from the 2022 edition in Birmingham, Michaela Walsh...

MP backs down from Labour leadership bid as Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong

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TVK's youngest minister fails to take oath on first try. Here's why

TVKs youngest minister fails to take oath on first try Heres why

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

President’s remarks came as Benjamin Netanyahu said the war was ‘not over’. Plus, American passengers of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship travel to NebraskaGood morning.Donald Trump has condemned an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as “totally unacceptable” as the month-old ceasefire appeared to be wearing thin.What is the US position on Iranian nuclear facilities? The US parameters for nuclear talks reportedly included a moratorium on Iranian nuclear enrichment for up to 20 years; the...

Armenian prime minister confirms his absence at upcoming EAEU summit

Nikol Pashinyan added that if Armenia leaves the EAEU, it will be "planned, without surprises," and all policies and intentions are "transparent"

Angela Rayner attacks Keir Starmer in keynote speech as she declares Andy Burnham 'should not have been blocked'

Angela Rayner has launched a scathing attack on Keir Starmer, declaring Andy Burnham should "not have been blocked" from running for the Gorton and Denton by-election.In a keynote speech to crowds in Bournemouth, Ms Rayner declared that it was a "mistake" that the Mayor of Greater Manchester was not allowed to stand as a candidate in the election.Ms Rayner said: "So let me be honest conference. We as a party have to do better than this. And we can only prove we mean our Labour values by putting...

Starmer in fight for life to stay in Number 10 as London MP Catherine West leads moves to oust him

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Starmer's Make-or-Break Speech, Hormuz Strait Stalemate | The Opening Trade 5/11/2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make a speech to try to save his premiership and hold back calls for a change in leadership. The US and Iran remain far apart on a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump calling the Islamic Republic’s reply to his proposed peace plan unworkable. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day...

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