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Swinney fails to win majority but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNick ThorpeBudapest correspondentReutersIt was almost a month ago that Péter Magyar's party won a landslide victory in Hungary's electionHungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is set to be sworn in, almost a month after he steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.Tisza holds 141 seats out of 199 in th...
BJP’s 1st, Bengal’s 9th: Suvendu to take oath as CM today in PM Modi-Amit Shah presence
Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected BJP legislative party leader and will be Bengal's next chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement, highlighting Adhikari's fighting spirit and administrative experience. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
US President admits further extension of ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
The US leader also stressed that he "would like to see a big extension" of ceasefire
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US has sanctioned ten individuals and companies, including those in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. These measures aim to curb Iran's military capabilities and its threat to regional shipping. The sanctions target entities involved in procuring weapons components and raw materials, with a warning to foreign firms engaged in illicit Iranian trade.
Kolkata Police unfollows Mamata on X; follows PM Modi, Amit Shah after BJP win
Kolkata Police's official X handle has shifted its following to prominent BJP leaders like PM Modi and Amit Shah, unfollowing Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This digital change follows the BJP's assembly election victory and coincides with the withdrawal of additional security from TMC offices and residences.
Vijay is CM, or is he? Tamil Nadu's Game of Thrones sees missing MLAs, AIADMK twist
Vijay is CM or is he Tamil Nadus Game of Thrones sees missing MLAs AIADMK twist
Man who survived hantavirus, but lost mom and sister, describes experience
Twenty-four years ago, photojournalist Gilbert Zermeño lost both his mother and sister to hantavirus. After cleaning their house, he was also exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.
QUENTIN LETTS: Should Sir Keir quit? Farage hoped most fervently not. 'He's our best asset!'
QUENTIN LETTS: Should Sir Keir quit? Farage hoped most fervently not. 'He's our best asset!'By QUENTIN LETTS, PARLIAMENTARY SKETCHWRITER Published: 00:59, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 00:59, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
ANDREW NEIL: Just when Britain needs tough and radical leadership, our new system of multi-party mayhem will deliver nothing but instability and paralysing inertia
Thursday's elections were a watershed in British politics. They marked the formal demise of two-party politics in our country and the transition to a multi-party system. This is a rupture, a new start.
US sanctions China-linked firms over Iran drone supplies
US sanctions Chinalinked firms over Iran drone supplies
Mahmood says Labour losing control of Birmingham City Council is ‘devastating’
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We do not express opinion on correctness of arrest or non-arrest: SC
The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the bench declined to comment on the merits of the Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) case, citing past collateral damage to reputations. The CBI has filed nine FIRs totaling Rs 27,337 crore against ADAG entities.
Virginia Supreme Court hands Republicans an edge ahead of midterms
Virginia voters recently approved a new congressional map designed to help give Democrats as many as four additional seats in Congress. But on Friday, the state's Supreme Court narrowly struck down those maps. Ed O'Keefe has details.
As fragile Iran ceasefire holds, U.S. fires on Iranian oil tankers
A ceasefire with Iran is still officially in place, but U.S. forces hit and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday, accusing them of attempting to violate the U.S. blockade. Weijia Jiang has more.
RFK Jr. and allies aiming to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy, Axios reports
Axios reports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies have been aiming to unseat Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, and Ken Thomas, national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump tells public to "have fun" with UFO document release
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump says UFO files released to maximize transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
'I'm on my way to Downing Street', says Nigel Farage as Reform leader boasts after party's 1,000-seat win
'I'm on my way to Downing Street', says Nigel Farage as Reform leader boasts after party's 1,000-seat winFollow the twists and turns of the local elections on the Daily Mail live blogSee more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By CHRISTIAN CALGIE, SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT-AT-LARGE Published: 00:22, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 00:23, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments