Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Donaldson's first night in prison as downfall shakes NI politicsImage source, PA MediaImage caption, On Monday, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of all 18 sex abuse charges he facedByEnda McClaffertyBBC News NI political editorPublished23 June 2026, 00:02 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoJeffrey Donaldson has spent his first night behind bars in Maghaberry Prison.It is a place he knows well having visited it many times as the local MP.But never did he think one day that cell door would close behind h...
Six Reflecting Pool 'vandals' arrested as Trump complains of '350 foot gash' and chemical attacks on remodeled DC icon
Six Reflecting Pool 'vandals' arrested as Trump complains of '350 foot gash' and chemical attacks on remodeled DC iconSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERESee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:56, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 16:56, 23 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump, 80, fumed about coverage of his swollen 'cankles' as White House staff secretly whisper about his age
Trump, 80, fumed about coverage of his swollen 'cankles' as White House staff secretly whisper about his ageSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:52, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 16:53, 23 June 2026 e-mail View comments
US fighter pilot shot down over Iran says 'alien' drones in 'jellyfish formation' swarmed him before crash
US fighter pilot shot down over Iran says 'alien' drones in 'jellyfish formation' swarmed him before crashSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CHASE HOPE, POLITICAL REPORTER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 16:24, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 16:27, 23 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump's approval rating bounces back by voters optimistic about Iran peace
Trump’s approval rating bounces back by voters optimistic about Iran peaceSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 15:39, 23 June 2026 | Updated: 15:43, 23 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Reader Q&A: ask Rafael Behr your questions now
It’s 10 years since Brexit – and it’s also another one of those weeks in British politics … Guardian columnist Rafael Behr will be here at 5pm to answer your questions about Burnham, Starmer, Brexit and more. Sign up here to join the discussion and post your questionsWelcome to our latest Q&A with a Guardian journalist. Raf will be joining us at 5pm. We have originally asked him to take questions about Brexit as we mark 10 years since the UK’s vote to leave the EU. But … you may well have quest...
Nigel Farage says £5m gift from crypto billionaire is ‘not any of your business’
Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glassesUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said his £5m gift from a crypto billionaire is “not any of your business”, saying the cash from the British Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne was “a purely private matter”.The Reform UK leader also said it was not hypocritical of him to attack Keir Starmer for receiving donations of glasses and suits, because Starme...
Minister calls for ‘swift transition’ of power to Burnham without challenge over Labour leadership – UK politics live
Former Starmer loyalist Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle over leadership would not be in ‘best interests of the country’Good morning. Nothing is inevitable in life, but it is now all-but-certain that Andy Burnham will become the next Labour leader. There are still more than two weeks before the nominations for the leadership open on Thursday 9 July but – unless the Mail on Sunday can somehow unearth some surprise scandal about how Burnham has fathered a secret lovechild while also taking brib...
Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate actionKeir Starmer has faced a problem no Labour government has needed to deal with before. His energy and climate policies – core to solving the cost of living crisis – have come under attack from opposition parties, which have made dismantling the agenda one of their top priorities, second only to immigration, in their pitch to voters.This is new in British politics, where a cross-party conse...
An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI
Deep Dive Politics An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI June 22, 20265:00 AM ET By Shannon Bond , Eric McDaniel Scott Kwiatkowski from takes part in a demonstration at the Utah State Capitol to oppose the construction of a data center in the state on May 23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Support and opposition to artificial intelligence is drawing tens of millions of dollars of spending during the midterm election cycle. Natalie Behring/Getty Images hide caption...
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflectionGood morning. Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the referendum to leave the EU, which means that Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the day David Cameron announced he was resigning as PM. After Cameron was forced out by the result of his own ref...
UK PM Starmer could set out exit timetable today as Labour rival Burnham waits in the wings
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain’s chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. “Keir likes to think about things,” said the source on condition of anonym...
US marks 'encouraging progress' in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump's fiery threat
US marks 'encouraging progress' in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump's fiery threatSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter HERE and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 06:31, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 06:34, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Nancy Mace brutally fact-checked on claim government is funding 'radical transgender experiments' on mice
Nancy Mace brutally fact-checked on claim government is funding 'radical transgender experiments' on miceSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 05:49, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 05:49, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'Your loyalty is for sale': Aaditya slams 'greedy MPs' as Uddhav Sena battles fresh rebellion
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized six Lok Sabha MPs who are reportedly shifting allegiance to the Eknath Shinde faction. Thackeray accused them of betraying voters' mandate and selling their loyalty for political gain, calling their actions a 'shocking example of dirty politics.' The move deepens the internal crisis for Uddhav Thackeray's party, with disciplinary action anticipated against the absent MPs.
Trump-backed right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins runoff election for president of Colombia
Trump-backed right wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella wins runoff election for president of ColombiaSPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:28, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 01:28, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
ABC star threatened by Trump for 'trying to rip rubber off surface' of Reflecting Pool as Jeanine Pirro refuses to rule out ARRESTING him
SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 01:00, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 01:02, 22 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Australia politics live: Labor’s big reforms face test as parliament returns; national cabinet to debate fuel security
MPs return to Canberra for two weeks of haggling over tax and NDIS reforms before the winter break. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSearch begins for new Nacc commissioners The attorney-general, Michelle Rowland, has opened applications for the new leaders of the National Anti-corruption commission, following the resignation of Paul Brereton.The government is committed to strengthening the Nacc, including by continuing to make appointments throu...
Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like
New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacyUK politics live – latest updatesIf the predictions are proved correct and Keir Starmer does announce a timetable for an autumn departure from Downing Street, the machinery of government will again kick into gear for a handover of power – but one that will be, by UK standards, relatively leisurely.While many democracies build in lengthy transition periods – a defeated or retiring US...
Hidden past of Trump congressional pick... as hypocritical truth behind his hardline child predator boasts is revealed
Hidden past of Trump congressional pick... as hypocritical truth behind his hardline child predator boasts is revealedSign up to our weekly US politics newsletterBy JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Published: 15:41, 21 June 2026 | Updated: 15:42, 21 June 2026 e-mail View comments