Alan Cumming criticises ‘bad leadership’ at Bafta film awards after racial slur
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London arson attacks: Arrests over attack on former synagogue as antisemitism rally held
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Sturgeon says she ‘liked’ David Cameron but has ‘zero respect’ for Boris Johnson
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Paratroopers in ‘pretty tasty jump’ on to remote island in hantavirus response
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‘Show stealer’: Trisha grabs spotlight at Vijay’s swearing-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Chennai: The oath-taking ceremony of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister turned into a major political and public spectacle on Sunday, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.The event marked a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, drawing leaders, film personalities, party workers and thousands of supporters.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Trisha becomes centre of attentionActor and long-t...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders highlight maternal health investments
Politics NewsMaryland Gov. Wes Moore and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders highlight maternal health investmentsSanders said she raised alarms about working on maternal health projects in Arkansas after noticing the state had one of the highest maternal mortality rates.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00From left, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee, journalist Kristen Welker and philanthropist Olivia Walton, the founder of Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Ameri...
Ryan Thomas remembers last message Jake Hall sent him in touching tribute
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Police probe after people fall mysteriously ill in Golders Green bank
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Duchess of Edinburgh honours fallen cavalry soldiers at Hyde Park parade
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Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders
Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in electionsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has warned other Scottish political leaders not to spend the next Holyrood parliament “shouting about Nigel Farage”, saying his job is to ensure there is a credible opposition at Holyrood “that holds the SNP’s feet to the fire”.While the Scottish National party won a fifth successive Holyrood victory and ended...
Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly
Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims Cleverly12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKate WhannelPolitical reporterBBCShadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly has argued that the Conservatives are still the biggest party on the right of British politics despite Reform making huge gains at their expense in Thursday's elections.He claimed Reform were not a centre right party but, rather, a "cult of personality", adding: "Nigel [Farage] is not a policy...
Sir David Beckham and Kylie Minogue among stars celebrating US Mother’s Day
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Brothers’ Irish marathon challenge ‘inspiring’, says William
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Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens
Anthony Slaughter: The punk pioneer making Senedd history for the Greens7 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark PalmerWales politics assistant editorBBCAnthony Slaughter with fellow members of Cape Town punk band Riot Squad SAWales' Green leader Anthony Slaughter is a record maker in more ways than one as he sees his party sit in the Welsh Parliament for the first time in its history.Slaughter, who takes one of two Green seats in the Senedd, was the singer in a South African punk band,...
Move over Arvind Kejriwal, Vijay is the new aam aadmi in politics
Move over Arvind Kejriwal Vijay is the new aam aadmi in politics
Scottish Greens vow to support trans MSP with visa renewal
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Holyrood election 2026 was ‘least proportional’ Scotland has ever had
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Anas Sarwar says ‘national wave’ against Labour responsible for Holyrood result
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Plaid Cymru leader says he hopes to be made first minister as early as Tuesday
Rhun ap Iowerth says he hopes his party’s programme for government will get backing from across the SeneddUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of Plaid Cymru is hoping to become Welsh first minister as early as Tuesday after his party won a historic victory in the Senedd elections, soundly beating Labour and holding off Reform UK.Plaid fell short of winning a majority in the Welsh parliament but Rhun ap Iorwerth said on Sunday he hoped that other parties would work with him and told UK La...
Parties accused of ‘political posturing’ by refusing to engage with Reform
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