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How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight

The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.

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Senate referee rules against some Trump ballroom funding, Democrats say

The push to secure federal dollars for President Donald Trump’s ballroom security just got more difficult on Capitol Hill.

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Republican Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana Primary, DDHQ Projects

President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. succeeded in their efforts to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary, a signal of the enduring strength of the president’s hold on his party despite an unpopular war and …

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'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

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WHO Declares Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, warning that a rare virus strain with no approved vaccine or treatment may already be spreading more widely…

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Latin American Nations Amp Up Their Concerns Over Bolivia Unrest

Latin American nations are expressing growing concerns over shortages of crucial goods in Bolivia as unrest grips the country and poses a challenge to President Rodrigo Paz.

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Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria wins with Bangaranga - but the UK comes last

Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

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Variety & CNN Actors on Actors | CNN

Variety & CNN Actors On Actors pairs critically acclaimed performers in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft.

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Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

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Life with PMDD: 'Like the Grim Reaper coming every month'

Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

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Goa: Why foreign tourists are turning away from India's party capital

Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

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BIIRD: All-female Irish trad band set to take flight

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

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Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’

Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.

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India Missed Out on AI and Now Its Run as Market Darling May Be Over

India stands out as one of the biggest losers as the artificial intelligence trade reshapes global investment flows.

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Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz

The government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.

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Napoleon Solo wins the Preakness Stakes in a come-from-behind victory

Napoleon Solo won the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, surging into the lead in the final straightaway to win the middle race of horse racing’s Triple Crown.

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Venezuela Says Alex Saab Deported, Citing US Crimes Probe

Venezuela’s government said Alex Saab was deported from the country on Saturday over his alleged involvement in several crimes in the US.

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Colombia Presidential Candidate’s Local Campaign Head Is Killed

The local campaign manager for Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and one of his aides were shot and killed late Friday, stoking concerns of violence two weeks before the country’s elections.

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Cubans prepare for ‘invasion’ as US escalates tensions with long-suffering island

Growing US pressure on Cuba has fueled fears on the island of potential conflict or US intervention. How Cuba is preparing for a US attack.

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Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near

Rights office says the violence could hinder ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.

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‘Democracy is not a spectator sport’: Cory Booker at voting rights rally in Alabama | CNN Politics

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke to CNN ahead of his speech at the “All Roads Lead to the South” rally in Montgomery, Alabama, where advocates gathered outside the Alabama Capitol to push back against redistricting measures advanced in several states.

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LIRR Labor Strike Means Longer Commutes, Messy Alternatives

Long Island Rail Road riders are bracing for hourslong commutes as a salary fight between the nation’s busiest commuter rail line and its employees forced a systemwide shutdown, the first in more than 30 years.

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Venezuela Circulates Draft of Oil Law Regulations for Companies

The Venezuelan government is circulating a draft of regulations as part of its newly enacted oil law, highly anticipated by companies planning to invest in the country’s increased oil production.

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Global Inventory Race Intensifies in Shadow of the Iran War

The global rush to stockpile manufactured goods on fears of an energy-supply crunch will again overshadow business surveys in the coming week gauging the impact of a third month of war in the Middle East.

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In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’

Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.

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Bolsonaro Tied With Lula in Largely Pre-Vorcaro Datafolha Poll

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were tied in a hypothetical runoff, according to a Datafolha poll of voter preferences for the country’s election in October.

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DRC health minister warns ‘very high’ Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80

Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.

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Jubilant Celtic fans celebrate after their club dashes Hearts' title dream

The Edinburgh club loses out in a winner-takes-all match for the Scottish Premiership title at Celtic Park.

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Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa

Nigeria and the US say ‘key’ ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.

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Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter

Iranian leaders and TV have ramped up pressure on the US with a stream of messaging to domestic and foreign audiences.

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How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump

Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.

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Richard Glossip goes free, but his three-decade murder case goes on

While the former death row inmate was able to leave jail, his legal case will continue, as prosecutors vow to try him again for the murder of Barry Van Treese.

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Can Spencer Pratt ride viral videos to victory in the race for LA mayor?

Spencer Pratt might be a candidate uniquely suited for the moment: An elder millennial with everywhere-all-the-time social media instincts, bluntly spelling out Los Angeles’ challenges with homelessness, crime and mismanagement and laying blame at the feet of…

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Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests

British capital sees heightened security as right wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.

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Big lessons the US can learn from a country with one of the fastest-growing lifespans

There is a lot the United States can learn about health and longevity from South Korea.

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Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test in Saturday’s Louisiana Senate primary

President Donald Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test Saturday in Louisiana, where he is looking to defeat Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy five years after Cassidy voted to convict him in his second impeachment.

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Religion is ‘back in fashion’ in America. Here’s why

There’s been a recent resurgence of religious life in America, according to new surveys which find communities of worship rebounding from the pandemic.

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From the Nakba to Gaza’s ruins: One man’s lifetime of displacement

Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.

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