Returns on multipolarity
GLOBAL politics is hurtling towards a multipolar system the likes of which we haven’t seen since the late 20th century. Several indicators bear this out: the global hegemon for the past four decades, the US, is experiencing a decline in its ability and willingness to project power outwards, as seen in its continued failure in Eastern Europe and the Persian Gulf, and in the increased reluctance and reticence of its allies to pick up its slack. Much of this decline stems from internal structural p...
Spencer Pratt declares war on criminals as he reveals plan to give three-week grace period to law breakers before fierce crackdown to save Los Angeles
Spencer Pratt declares war on criminals as he reveals plan to give three-week grace period to law breakers before fierce crackdown to save Los AngelesPolitics 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+ HEREBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 03:59, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 04:02, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments
What does saffronisation of West Bengal mean for Dhaka?
FOR 75 years, West Bengal told itself a story: we are the land of Tagore and Vivekananda, of Bankim and Bose, of Amartya Sen and Abhijit Banerjee, of coffee house Marxists and high-minded bhadralok secularism. We are too refined for the politics of mandir and masjid. The Partition of 1947? A regrettable necessity inflicted upon us by lesser provinces. On May 4, 2026, that story died as Suvendu Adhikari beat Mamata Banerjee on her own turf, Bhabanipur, by at least 15,000 votes. The BJP walked aw...
Stability as strategy in an energy crisis
This is the third global energy shock in less than two decades. For Pakistan, where imported fuel underpins much of the economy, the impact is invariably sharper than for most peers. The previous shocks in 2008 and 2022 did more than raise prices. They destabilised growth, strained external balances and reshaped politics. As the current crisis unfolds, the central question is whether policymakers will finally break from a pattern of costly, short-term fixes. The first episode, in 2007–08, was pa...
Major overhaul of London bus and tram fares this summer as Mayor reveals new 'hopper' package
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Passengers from hantavirus-hit ship spend first night at isolation facility
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Britons could gain £3,500 by letting bank app give money tips, study finds
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UK set to shed 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout – report
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MoD accused of ‘callous disregard’ for Chinook families after FOI disclosure
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Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Need’s mental health campaign
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World Cup ticket scams warning as fraudsters poised to exploit demand from fans
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Average expected Father’s Day spend ‘nearly £15 higher than spending on mothers’
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Nearly four in 10 adults ‘have no idea how much money their friends earn’
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Share of off-plan home sales ‘at lowest level in more than a decade’
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Households stashing ’emergency’ supplies of cash, torches and tinned goods
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Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
60 Minutes - Newsmakers Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-60-minutes.jpg'); } By Major Garrett Major Garrett Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett is CBS News' chief Washington correspondent. He's also the host of "The Takeout," a weekly multi-platform interview show on politics, policy and pop culture. Read Full Bio Major Garrett May 10, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS New...
Passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive at UK isolation facility
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Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to stay in No 10
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James Argent pays tribute to ‘dear mate’ Jake Hall who he ‘loves and misses’
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Australia politics live: budget funds to speed up environmental approvals; Coalition deals with Farrer loss
Tuesday’s federal budget to include $500m to fund faster approvals for housing, energy and mining projects. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning, Krishani Dhanji here with you. Friends, it’s budget week, and it has come very quickly if you ask me!We’re getting a few final announcements from the government before Jim Chalmers hands down his budget tomorrow. That includes some money to speed up environmental approvals to boost productivity...