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RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Drive-by logins? Now civil servants are demanding the right NOT to work... and this is how they're getting away with it

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Drive-by logins? Now civil servants are demanding the right NOT to work... and this is how they're getting away with itBy RICHARD LITTLEJOHN Published: 17:13, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 17:40, 7 May 2026 e-mail 2 View comments

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

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DOJ investigating $2.6 billion worth of oil bets placed just before Trump’s Iran war announcements, report says

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDOJ investigating $2.6 billion worth of oil bets placed just before Trump’s Iran war announcements, report saysMinutes before Trump said he would delay an attack on Iran in March, traders bet more than $500 million oil prices would fallAriana Baio Thursday 07 May 2026 17:38 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remove...

Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections

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Authorities working to return Irish citizens from virus-hit cruise ship – Martin

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What happens if you're self-employed and a creditor tries to garnish your wages?

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What happens if you're self-employed and a creditor tries to garnish your wages? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Angelica Leicht Angelica Leicht Senior Editor, Managing Your Money Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com...

Manipur burning, Bengal seeing violence, Punjab next: AAP's Sanjay Singh slams BJP

Manipur burning Bengal seeing violence Punjab next AAPs Sanjay Singh slams BJP

Congress Leader Slammed Over Video Of Him Trying To Hug Kerala Woman MLA

Congress leader Cherian Philip has come under severe criticism on social media after people pointed out what they called the Kerala leader's inappropriate behaviour while greeting newly elected MLA Bindu Krishna

Nigel Farage may be hoping for a 'Reform-quake'. But what is life REALLY like in the areas already under its control? MILES DILWORTH heads to Kent, where locals are still giving the party benefit of the doubt, despite tax hikes

Nigel Farage may be hoping for a ‘Reform-quake’. But what is life REALLY like in the areas already under its control? MILES DILWORTH heads to Kent, where locals are still giving the party benefit of the doubt, despite tax hikesBy MILES DILWORTH Published: 17:23, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 17:23, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace

Riyadh told White House it would deny access for operation to provide tankers military escort through strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesA refusal by Saudi Arabia to allow the US to use its bases and airspace to provide a military escort for oil tankers passing through the strait of Hormuz lay behind Donald Trump’s decision to shelve the plan days after it had been launched.Riyadh told the White House it would not allow its Prince Sultan airbase to be used to mount the operation bi...

New details emerge in visual investigation of White House Correspondents' Dinner attack

A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year

‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved electionsUK politics live – latest updatesCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

Defying maritime law, Iran imposes new shipping rules in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack.According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic waterway, pressing ahead with efforts to formalise control over Hormuz despite repeated US and regional warnings. The document, titled “Vessel Information Declaration,” was issued by Iran’s newly created...

Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo

Religion Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo May 7, 202612:18 PM ET By  Claire Giangrave Pope Leo XIV greets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, upon his arrival for talks in the pope's private library at the Vatican. Vatican Media via AP/Vatican Media hide caption toggle caption Vatican Media via AP/Vatican Media MILAN, Italy (RNS) – Amid a growing public rift between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump — arguably the two most influential Am...

Campaign staffers making ‘thousands’ betting on their own candidates using insider information, report says

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCampaign staffers making ‘thousands’ betting on their own candidates using insider information, report saysPolitical employees say practice is increasingly commonplace as regulators struggle to keep paceJoe Sommerlad Thursday 07 May 2026 17:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...

Border official and ex-Hong Kong chief guilty of spying for China

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Leaked CIA Iran war dossier shreds Trump's boasts... as chilling intel reveals vast missile arsenal

Leaked CIA Iran war dossier shreds Trump's boasts... as chilling intel reveals vast missile arsenalBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:05, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 17:06, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

The numbers behind Bengal's voter-roll cuts and election margins

The numbers behind Bengals voterroll cuts and election margins