Trump’s visit to Beijing combined imperial-style pageantry with urgent conversations on Taiwan, AI export controls and critical mineral dependencies
by Bianca Magni
Local councillors have challenged the outcome of a residents’ survey for a Slieve View bilingual street sign application, pointing to possible postal or process failures
A looming State Opening raises fresh concerns after several ministers resigned and dozens of MPs demanded Keir Starmer step aside, prompting warnings from the Palace
Several cabinet figures have resigned, splitting Labour MPs and raising questions about Keir Starmer’s future while some colleagues rally to his defence
A growing group of Labour MPs and senior figures are pressing Sir Keir Starmer to step aside or set out a clear exit plan amid threats of a formal challenge
Keir Starmer will attempt a public reset amid growing calls for change after Labour’s local election setbacks, with figures such as Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham being discussed as possible successors
McInnes insists his attention is on Falkirk even as Hearts cope with significant injuries and a VAR controversy ahead of a potential last-day title decider at Celtic Park
As of 12 May 2026 a surge in jet fuel prices and supply disruption has led carriers worldwide to cut schedules, with significant impacts at major UK airports and across global networks
Students and parents want a transparent review after the 2026 Higher Maths paper used wording that pupils say was ambiguous and inconsistent with previous papers
Roman’s textured wrap bodice midi dress blends a slimming silhouette with easy movement, earning high ratings from customers for both everyday wear and special occasions
The Underglow Matcha Melting Cleansing Balm from Iconic London has returned after selling out, offering a nourishing, matcha-rich cleanse that transforms from balm to milk
A frontline account from Al-Damazin shows how clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have pushed communities into makeshift camps and strained humanitarian response
On 9 May 2026 Tenerife prepared to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak; WHO officials described containment steps and reassured the public that the situation is not a repeat of COVID
Read a clear, compact account of the Kingdom of England that follows its rise under the Anglo-Saxons, the Norman transformation, Tudor expansion and the constitutional shifts that led to the Acts of Union 1707
Discover key figures on actual weekly hours worked from the Labour Force Survey and learn how the rolling three-month, seasonally adjusted dataset is organised and accessed
