The existential crisis that recently engulfed the British Labour Party has intensified over the past week, and it is now clear that the party is facing political extinction. Two weeks ago, British voters showed their contempt for Labour, after enduring two years of scandal-ridden and ineffective go»»»

There is currently no evidence of increased migratory pressure towards Bulgaria, although the government is closely monitoring developments related to the conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during parliamentary control in response to questions from Georgi Georgiev and Bori»»»

Washington: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink Due: July 31 Having been forced, at the end of 2021’s “No Way Home,” to protect the multiverse by getting Doctor Strange to cast a spell meaning that everyone in his world forgets all about Peter »»»

WASHINGTON: Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that woul»»»

MONTREAL: Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves. Football, which most Canadians call soccer, is the country’s most popular participatory sport»»»

Amid the conflict in Ukraine, voices in the German establishment increasingly call for strengthening the armed forces to counter the perceived Russian menace. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to make the German army the strongest in Europe, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns of a new»»»

WASHINGTON: Republican senators are considering whether to drop a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill. Pressured by the White House, Republicans have tried to add »»»

The listing of the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange marked a landmark development whose importance extends far beyond a single financial transaction. It signifies a new phase in Uzbekistan’s economic transformation, highlighting the growing international reco»»»

A vaccination and epidemic response adviser who is about to fly out to DR Congo to try to help in the fight against Ebola has told FRANCE 24 that the signs are the current outbreak will be a serious one. Already more than 130 people have been killed, with over 500 more cases detected. John Joh»»»

BERLIN: Germany’s government approved ‌a new Civil Defense Plan on Wednesday, shifting from Cold War bunkers to everyday sites such as underground parking garages, tunnels and subway stations. Debate over civil defense has intensified in Europe since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022,»»»

Charges brought against president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, focus on four mansion houses in the luxury estate co-op called Dynasty. These are identified as R1, R2, R3 and R4 by the SAPO (anti-corruption prosecutor’s office) investigation which claims that the suspe»»»

Germany's armed forces will support Türkiye’s air defense capacities within NATO by deploying a Patriot air and missile defense task force to the ‌country from the ‌end of ‌next ⁠month, the defense ⁠ministry said on Monday. The Bundeswehr deployment, currently planned until September 2026, includes»»»

aljeel Medical has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Johnson and Johnson Medical Saudi Arabia, becoming the orthopedics distributor for DePuy Synthes products in Saudi Arabia. The agreement is intended to improve access for healthcare providers to advanced, high-quality medical s»»»

Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan and securi»»»

On May 18, 1917, President Wilson signed the Selective Service Act of 1917 by which the United States raised an army for service in Europe during World War I. 1 of 5 | The DC War Memorial, which honors District residents who died in World War I, sits on the National Mall. On May 18, 1917, President»»»

The White House is making prayer a focal point of this weekend’s celebrations marking the US's 250th anniversary, staging a large-scale mass prayer that underscores the Trump administration’s wider push to amplify Christianity’s role in public and political life. Thousands of people gathered Sunday»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued US support of Taiwan following his visit to China. US arms sales to Taiwan an»»»

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering resigning amid a deepening political crisis in the ruling Labour Party, according to Daily Mail journalist Dan Hodges. Starmer became prime minister after leading Labour to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election. Less than two years later, how»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: Top Trump administration officials will address a mass prayer meeting in the heart of Washington Sunday — an event organizers bill as reclaiming the country’s religious foundations, but critics say is a quasi-official rally for Christian nationalism. Defense Secretary Pet»»»

Keir Starmer may still be British prime minister when this article is published, but it is certain that he will not lead the Labour Party at the next general election, due to be held in June 2029. Starmer became prime minister after steering Labour to a decisive election victory in July 2024. With »»»

The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it has launched an investigation into allegations that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-NC., fostered or created a hostile work environment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation»»»

Edward Lee Busby Jr. was executed by Texas Thursday night for the January 2004 abduction and murder of a 78-year-old woman. Photo courtesy Texas Department of Criminal Justice May 15 (UPI) -- Texas on Thursday executed a 53-year-old man for the 2004 murder of an elderly woman, marking the state's 6»»»

Oklahoma executed Raymond E. Johnson on Thursday morning for killing his ex-girlfriend and their daughter in 2007. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Department of Corrections/Website May 14 (UPI) -- The state of Oklahoma on Thursday carried out the death sentence of a 52-year-old Tulsa man for the 2007 mu»»»

The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced a probe into more than 120 biological laboratories across over 30 countries, including Ukraine, »»»

It is apposite that ‘After Nations, The Making and Unmaking of a World Order’ – written by English novelist turned historian Rana Dasgupta – should be published as Donald Trump is desperately seeking to extract America from an ill-judged and calamitous war in Iran. ‘After Nations’ is an analysis of»»»

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Quentin Peel, Associate Fellow with the Europe Programme at Chatham House and former foreign editor at the Financial Times. At the centre of his analysis is the precarious position of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who Peel suggests is "hanging on in there»»»

This week British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been fighting for his political survival as more than 80 members of his own party have asked him to step down, and recent polls show him to be Britain’s most unpopular leader on record. Just two years ago Starmer entered Downing Steet after winning »»»

WASHINGTON: Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia reached a critical threshold on Wednesday that allows them to bypass Republican leadership and force a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks. The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by approving more than $1»»»

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, right, speaks to the media with fellow representatives Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson at the White House in 2023. On Tuesday, all Tennessee Democrats in the state house were removed from committees. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May»»»

RIYADH: Executives from Alphabet, Coca Cola and BlackRock are among are host of senior leaders joining the expanded board of the US-Saudi Business Council as economic ties deepen between the two countries. Citi, Bank of America and ExxonMobil are also among some of the world’s largest financial, in»»»

The US-Saudi Business Council (USSBC) has announced the appointment of its significantly expanded and reconstituted Board of Directors, featuring an unprecedented lineup of global industry leaders. “This strategic move underscores the Council’s revitalized mission to deepen and diversify economic t»»»

Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy from June 2019 to July 2021, gave a sweeping and damaging interview to American commentator Tucker Carlson on May 11, making a series of allegations about her former boss ranging from drug use and media suppress»»»

Iuliia Mendel, who served as press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy from June 2019 to July 2021, gave a sweeping and damaging interview to American commentator Tucker Carlson on May 11, making a series of allegations about her former boss ranging from drug use and media suppress»»»

Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points — 18 in a rousing first ‌quarter — and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the host San Antonio Spurs past the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. Game 6 in the best-of-seven series is Friday in M»»»

Denis Kitaev is a Russian real estate developer. The company he co-founded, Vesper, redevelops historic buildings in central Moscow into high-end housing. Denis Vladimirovich Kitaev was born on February 3, 1977. From childhood, he showed a natural talent for drawing and drafting, and he graduated»»»

LONDON: UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of “ser»»»

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles is famous for its sun, sand and surf, celebrity sightings, and an endless variety of food and entertainment. It’s set to become a World Cup site again. The 1994 men’s final was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which also hosted the 1999 women’s final. Los Angeles is hos»»»

UK leader Keir Starmer swept to power promising to end years of chaos in British politics, but numerous policy U-turns, controversies and rock-bottom poll ratings see him teetering on the precipice. In his first speech as prime minister on July 5, 2024, Starmer promised a government of "service" th»»»

WASHINGTON: Senate Majority Leader John Thune is defending a Republican proposal to give the Secret Service up to $1 billion for security upgrades to Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, saying the total is “what it costs to protect the President of the United States in a very dangerous tim»»»

RIYADH: The Future Investment Initiative Institute announced the first group of keynote speakers and the strategic agenda for the FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 summit, which will be held from June 17 to 19, 2026, in Rome, Italy, under the theme: “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Auton»»»

MELBOURNE: Australia will ‌use upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh to test their depth after naming squads featuring ​three potential debutants, selectors said on Monday. All-rounder Liam Scott has been included in the ODI squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Victoria batter Ol»»»

Bill Posey, seen here at the July 2021 grand opening of Lockheed Martin's Spacecraft Test Assembly and Resource Center in Titusville, Fla., died Saturday, according to Rep. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- Bill Posey, a longtime Republican congressman from Florida who re»»»

The Belgian Economic Mission to the Republic of Türkiye led by H.M. Queen Mathilde of Belgium will take place on 10-14 May 2026. Maxime Prévot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Theo Francken, Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade,»»»

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson says Russia and China appear to be coordinating closely with Iran on a new security framework for the Gulf. Johnson noted that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used the phrase “security architecture in the Gulf” after talks »»»

The Virginia supreme court overturned the new redistricting map that Virginia voters already approved. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- The Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that a measure to redraw the state's congressional districts to add more Democratic seats viola»»»

The Department of Defense announced the release of never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, previously known as UFOs, on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- The Pentagon announced the release of never-before-seen files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenom»»»

Jobs in transportation and warehousing ticked up by 30,000 in April. As a whole, the sector is down by 105,000 jobs since February 2025. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- Nonfarm payrolls in the United States increased more than expected in April, the Bureau of Labor S»»»

President Donald Trump warned of higher tariffs against the European Union if it does not agree on the terms of the Turnberry Accord by July 4. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs to "much higher levels" on the European Union if»»»

Germany is considering imposing fines on young men who fail to complete mandatory military questionnaires as part of a new army recruitment drive, according to a report by Der Spiegel. Berlin has been seeking to rapidly expand the Bundeswehr as part of a broader EU military buildup, aiming to incre»»»