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Kristen Stewart Boards ‘Barbara Forever’ as Executive Producer as Strand Acquires North American Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Kristen Stewart has come on board Brydie O’Connor’s documentary “Barbara Forever” as an executive producer as Strand Releasing acquires all North American rights to the film, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival followed by its international premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The film, which chronicles the life and career of […]

The Bourbon Supremacy: Kash Patel and the MAGA art of merchandising power

The important detail, of course, is that this was not just whiskey. It was Kash Patel whiskey, or at least whiskey transformed into a Kash Patel object, reportedly engraved with “Kash Patel FBI Director”, an FBI-style shield, an eagle, his signature and the number 9, presumably a reference to his place in the line of FBI directors.

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Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage

Reform election gains show historic shift in British politics, says Farage1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard WheelerPolitical reporterPA MediaNigel Farage said he believes a "truly historic shift in British politics" has occurred after Reform UK won hundreds of seats and took control of more councils in England.The Reform leader said his party was showing it could win in Conservative and Labour heartlands, adding he expected the support from voters would not be a &quo...

US to ramp up sanctions against Cuba further — Rubio

Some earlier restrictions were imposed on the basis of a decree on the drastic tightening of the unilateral sanctions against Cuba, signed by American President Donald Trump on May 1

As gas prices soar, Trump says Iran peace deal "might not happen, but it could happen any day"

President Trump has insisted for days that a peace deal with Iran is close. But on Thursday he said "it might not happen, but it could happen any day." The uncertainty comes as gas prices in the U.S. continue to rise due to the conflict. Nancy Cordes reports.

Ukraine efforts stalling, but US does not abandon mediation — Rubio

According to the US secretary of state, Washington's mediation has not led so far to a fruitful outcome for a variety of reasons

Presidents of UAE and Finland discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in support of mutual interests.The two sides affirmed their shared commitment to advancing UAE–Finland relations and expanding cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, education, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, to support the...

Iran response on U.S. peace proposal expected today, Rubio says

The U.S. is expecting a response from Iran today on a proposal to end the war, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. CBS News

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Greens close in on Labour's Hackney bastion and make big gains in Andy Burnham's Manchester patch

Greens close in on Labour's Hackney bastion and make big gains in Andy Burnham's Manchester patchBy SOPHIE CHURCH - POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 15:38, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 15:38, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Australia sanctions BLA, three senior leaders for 'engagement in and support of terrorist attacks'

Australia on Friday imposed sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its senior leaders, according to a statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s office. “The Australian Government has today imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army and three senior leaders for their engagement in and support of terrorist attacks,” said the statement dated May 8. The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the BLA is a “group that has conducted...

Controversial Democrat-backed redistricting map in Virginia struck down in win for Trump

Controversial Democrat-backed redistricting map in Virginia struck down in win for TrumpPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 15:34, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 15:34, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

DMK wanted us to offer outside support to AIADMK like them: CPM leader MA Baby

DMK wanted us to offer outside support to AIADMK like them CPM leader MA Baby

New ‘imperatives’ to consider in UK-EU relationship, Taoiseach says

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Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn map voters approved

The Virginia Supreme Court blocked a new Democratic-drawn congressional map from taking effect, delivering a major boost for Republicans as they defend their narrow House majority in the midterm elections.

Labour faces 'bin fire' in Birmingham with Reform and pro-Gaza independents poised to shatter party's dominance of crisis-hit City Council

Labour faces 'bin fire' in Birmingham with Reform and pro-Gaza independents poised to shatter party's dominance of crisis-hit City CouncilBy JACK HARDY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:27, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 15:27, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Proposals agreed for further evolutionary regulation changes

Proposals for further evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations have been agreed in principle following an online meeting, convened by F1’s governing body the FIA and attended by Team Principals, Formula One Management and power unit manufacturer representatives.

Iran still weighing on its response to US proposal on deal — diplomat

Esmaeil Baghaei said that Tehran will announce the final outcome as soon as it is reached

John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Holyrood elections

Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beatenJohn Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has declared victory in the Holyrood elections after only a handful of results confirmed Labour had been comprehensively beaten.Speaking to the BBC after holding his own seat of Perthshire North, Swinney said he was “absolutely certain the SNP is going to be the leading party coming out of this election”. Continue reading...