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Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.
Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.
Vance-led task force cuts off $1.4B from home health, hospice providers suspected of fraud
The Trump administration withheld $1.4 billion from home health and hospice providers nationwide as an anti-fraud crackdown intensifies.
PM Shehbaz to undertake official three-day China visit: DPM Dar
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-day visit to China, starting May 23, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday. DPM Dar made the announcement while addressing the launch ceremony of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Centre in Islamabad. He said tha...
PM Shehbaz to travel to China for 3-day visit: DPM Dar
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake a three-day visit to China, starting May 23, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday. DPM Dar made the announcement while addressing the launch ceremony of the IBI Pakistan Digital Economy Centre in Islamabad. He said tha...
Streeting allies expect leadership challenge against Starmer
The health secretary's supporters tell the BBC he could launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
Senate Republicans balk at $1B White House ballroom request: ‘You made that number up’
Republicans struggle with a $1 billion Secret Service request tucked into the Senate immigration package, pressing for more details on the spending.
Streeting’s allies say he’s preparing to resign and launch leadership challenge as early as tomorrow – UK politics live
No 10 says PM has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting, confirming he’s still health secretary despite allies saying he is preparing to resign Streeting to resign and challenge Starmer, allies sayFarage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaireLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland corresponden...
Wes v Angela: The battle commences
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House Republican misses another week of votes as health absence strains thin majority
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. will remain absent from Congress for over two months due to an unspecified health issue, with his office saying he will return to a full schedule soon.
Trump arrives in Beijing for meeting with Xi, Chinese state media reports
United States President Donald Trump arrived in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Wednesday for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese state media reported. Ahead of the trip, Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms, as he headed to Beijing for a high-sta...
Ahead of high-stakes visit to Beijing, Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China
US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the conflict in the Middle East. In a sign of Trump’s focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One d...
Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.
James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary
Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to boost Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who has struggled to gain support of Black voters.
Singham-backed, pro-China group drops huge sum on Manhattan HQ as feds probe shadowy network
The People's Forum, linked to a network funded by China-based Marxist tycoon Singham, is raising millions to renovate a newly purchased Manhattan building.
What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?
Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislationUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...
The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Platner called PTSD excuse 'bulls---' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.
Platner called PTSD excuse 'bull----' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.
Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say
Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as ThursdayWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a formal ...
Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within LabourUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has put long-promised changes to education, health and the courts at the heart of his agenda for the next year, as the embattled prime minister looks...
King Charles arrives for the state opening of parliament – UK politics live
King will set out the government’s planned new laws during his speech at the Palace of WestminsterStarmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish and...
Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis
Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech• UK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street as an ally of the health secretary renewed calls for the prime minister to resign, saying his...
Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech
The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.