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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: A tumultuous week... but two people can unite our divided Kingdom

The old way of doing things has died, and will not come back. But a new way has yet to be born.

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Trump overseeing D.C. landmark overhauls in wartime

President Trump is overseeing an overhaul of some of D.C.'s most treasured landmarks and this week, shot back when asked why he'd focus on these projects during a war. Aaron Navarro reports.

Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’

Russian president damns western support that has allowed Ukraine to hold out and asks for talks with Gerhard Schröder in remarks after diminished Victory Day paradeVladimir Putin has said he thinks the Ukraine war is winding down – remarks that came a few hours after he had vowed to defeat Ukraine at Moscow’s most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years.“I think that the matter is coming to an end,” Putin told reporters of the Russia-Ukraine war, Europe’s deadliest conflict since the second worl...

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...