Trump’s incompetent Iran attack may not only mark the end of US hegemony, but he may well have to accept a deal akin to the JPCOA deal he ripped up eight years ago.
Month: May 2026
Trump’s tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkable
Europeans must urgently seek to close their security gaps in case Russia attacks – and the US refuses to defend its allies, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
29 Disembarked Hantavirus-Hit Cruise After First Passenger’s Death
The finding could further complicate contact tracing efforts, although health authorities have said there is no immediate danger to the wider public.
From US to Singapore, cruise passengers are being monitored for hantavirus
(CNN) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday that five confirmed infections have been identified among people connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius, as health authorities across several
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality
Oceanwide Expeditions has revealed that 30 passengers disembarked from its cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak on April 24, on the remote island of St. Helena, nearly two weeks after the first passenger died.
Tom James released, Dan Happe offered new deal
Leyton Orient release Tom James and Jack Simpson while offering Dan Happe a new contract.
These north London dining spots have been named ‘iconic’ by industry insiders
Restaurant booking site OpenTable has listed eight iconic dining spots in north London – and named The Plimsoll in Finsbury Park as gastropub of the…
Stage Kiss at Hampstead Theatre
Stage Kiss by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Blanche McIntyre is at Hampstead Theatre from 8th May to 11th June 2026. Lauren and Humphrey; Elizabeth and Richard;
Crucial May 15 deadline announced for students starting university this year
Student Finance England is alerting students to the important deadline
Killer brutally MURDERED chef before DUMPING his body in a garage and using his bank card for booze
An alcoholic who beat a former head chef to death in a “fierce, sustained and relentless” attack has been jailed for at least 16 years for his murder.Alexis …
Man arrested for possession of offensive weapon near Andrew’s Sandringham home
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.Norfolk C…
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Blue chips falter amid wait for Middle East deal
The oil price fell back amid continued hopes for a peace deal between the US and Iran.
Authorities working to return Irish citizens from virus-hit cruise ship – Martin
The Taoiseach said the Irish Government will ‘do everything possible’ to bring Irish citizens home safely.
Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections
Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.
Politics UK 2026 local elections prediction
A new ward-level projection of Thursday’s English local elections puts Reform UK on course for around 1,580 council seats, comfortably ahead of every other party, as Labour and the Liberal Democrats fight over second place.
‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin
Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
We joined police patrolling for antisemitic incidents
We’re out with one of the Metropolitan Police’s new specialist patrols aimed at dealing with a rising tide of anti-Semitism.The patrols cover areas with larg…
Wetherspoon boss hits out at Ryanair proposal to ban pre-flight pints
Michael O’Leary said airport pubs should be banned from serving alcohol before early morning flights
Cost of Welsh 20mph policy estimated at £4.5 billion
The explanatory memorandum set out the many costs and benefits of reducing speed limits.
All the cancelled London flights as airlines slash schedules amid jet fuel shortages
Dozens of flights from the capital have already been cancelled in May and many more are expected due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
WHO says cruise ship outbreak is ‘not start of a pandemic’
While the risk to the public is low, the director-general of WHO said there could be more cases due to the incubation period of the Andes virus – the variant of hantavirus linked to the outbreak
Which boroughs have mayors and who will win?
Residents in Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Lewisham and Croydon will cast their votes to appoint a mayor for their council
George, Charlotte and Louis’ sweet name for baby kangaroo revealed
The Wales siblings named the joey, which lives at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
Pope and Rubio commit to foster good relations after Trump spat over Iran war
The diplomat’s bid to repair relations was complicated after the US president renewed his criticism of the Catholic leader.
UK Government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation
A spokesperson said the judgment ‘shows that the Government was right to address the main flaw in the Legacy Act – namely conditional immunity’.
Local elections 2026 LIVE: Londoners head to polls across the capital
Londoners have just a few hours left to case their vote in crucial elections for the capital and Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership.Local elections are taking place to elect councillors in 32 London boroughs, with votes also happening across England, and in Scotland and Wales.A total of 1,817 seats are up for grabs across the capital, while voters in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham and Tower Hamlets will also select their mayor.The elections are expected to be the toughest test for the Prime Mini
China’s ‘shadow police’ operation in the UK
A Border Force official and a retired Hong Kong police officer have been found guilty of conducting “shadow policing” operations for China on British soil.????…
Everything you need to know about the local elections with the UK’s top pollster
It’s polling day in the 2026 local elections, with millions voting in England, Scotland and Wales. Professor Sir John Curtice, Britain’s favourite pollster, …
Local elections 2026: Londoners head to polls across the capital
Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales
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When do polling stations close and is there an exit poll?
There are a total of 1,817 seats up for grabs in London on Thursday
Pair found guilty of ‘shadow policing’ for China on British soil
Dual Chinese-British nationals Peter Wai, 38, and Bill Yuen, 65, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service
Three jailed for life over ambush murder of teen in west London park
Tyler Donnelly, 19, was subjected to a ‘brutal’ knife attack in Feltham in January 2024
Hundreds of youths attend illegal rave in disused warehouse in Harrow
Footage shows three youths jumping on top of police cars while the force struggle to enter the premises
Options traders love this under-the-radar AI play
For an $18 billion market-cap company, data-center owner Iren trades like one of the AI giants.
Travel chaos at Waterloo and Euston as Londoners face major rush-hour delays
Damage to overhead lines between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction is sparking chaos at Euston with an earlier radio fault causing disruption at Waterloo
Pair guilty of ‘shadow police’ UK ops for China
Targets included Hong Kong dissidents and pro-democracy protesters.
‘Window of opportunity’ for Stormont reform before next election, Martin told
However DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the challenge was the willingness of people to work together.
Alan Carr backs north London charity after dogs ‘transformed’ his life
Alan Carr is backing north London charity Dogs Matter where he found his two rescue dogs by drawing an artwork for their charity auction in Highgate.
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
Police in England say a man has been arrested for possessing an offensive weapon near the home of the former Prince Andrew
Scottish party leaders cast their vote as country goes to the polls
Voting stations are open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday, with the count beginning at 9am on Friday.
Kemi Badenoch Spends 10 Hours in London Taxi (CHALLENGE)
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Man stabbed stranger in ‘violent and unprovoked’ robbery
The 27-year-old attempted to flee in an Audi on the M20
Colombian ex-fisherman swaps trade for saving Caribbean coral
Yerson Granados used to fish off Colombia’s Caribbean coast for a living, but when he discovered the havoc he was wreaking on coral reefs, he changed his ways.
How to watch like a pro
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing his biggest test yet in elections that will decide control of Scotland, Wales and large parts of England.
Oil sinks, Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes
Oil sank again Thursday and Tokyo’s Nikkei index led another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of
Australian state overturns Melbourne ban on World Cup watch party
Australian authorities on Thursday reversed a ban on public watch parties in Melbourne’s Federation Square for the 2026 football World Cup after the decision sparked an outcry.
EU clinches deal to roll back AI restrictions
Deal marks first significant delay of digital rules amid pressure from the U.S.
Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin
Putin is under growing pressure at home as Ukraine continues to strike far inside Russia and more critics are voicing discontent with the war.








