Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Nigel Farage is facing questions over Reform UK's claim that he used a fee from appearing on a TV show to buy a £1.4m home.
· Joe Pike & Jack Fenwick
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Newest first · UTC+11:00European prosecutors probe €11M cost of Greece’s migrant camps
ATHENS — European prosecutors are looking into how Greece used EU funds to construct migrant camps, said two Greek officials familiar with the inquiry.
· Nektaria Stamouli
What to know about the primaries in US state of Kentucky
Donald Trump’s effort to unseat Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has transformed Kentucky’s 4th District primary into one of the most closely watched and expensive races of the US midterm season.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Janse van Rensburg's powerful running and hard tackling has made him a fan favourite at Bristol
· Bbcsport
PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest came in the 55th minute and led to complaints from Morgan Gibbs-White
· Bbcsport
Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
A soldier who died after falling from her horse following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been named as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan.
· Amy Walker
The puppet master’s new glove: How Sulu strategist Charles Webb hides behind holding companies
AS the Sulu claimants face mounting legal setbacks, recent United Kingdom (UK) corporate filings have placed renewed attention on Charles Webb, the private intelligence consultant described by KnowSulu as a key strategist behind their campaign against Malaysia.
· The Manila Times
Jorge siblings launch upbeat summer single alongside children’s health campaign
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· The Manila Times
Why Trump’s China trip signifies the end of American primacy
By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
· RT
Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
Warning: contains details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct
· BBC News
LA woman illegally paid homeless people to register to vote — including at her own address: Feds
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· Zain Khan
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.
· Kathryn Armstrong
Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig
A company has been fined £287,000 after an offshore worker fell to his death through a hole on a North Sea rig.
· Ken Banks
Police search for Yungblud stalking suspect
A woman suspected of stalking rock star Yungblud is being sought by police after she was accused of flouting a ban on attending his concerts.
· BBC News
Iran conflict cost global businesses $25bn – Reuters
The US-Israeli war on Iran has already cost businesses throughout the world at least $25 billion, with losses continuing to mount, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an analysis of corporate disclosures from companies listed in the US, Europe and Asia.
· RT
Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
A New York judge will allow a gun and writings found in Luigi Mangione's backpack after his 2024 arrest to be presented at his state murder trial, but has ruled that other items are inadmissible.
· Kayla Epstein
PM insists he will not walk away as Burnham promises to change Labour
Sir Keir Starmer has repeated his insistence that he will "not walk away" from the job of prime minister despite more than a week of turbulence in his party, which saw five of his ministers resign.
· Richard Wheeler
Trump posts AI slop featuring shackled alien
US President Donald Trump has posted a glitchy AI-generated image of himself alongside a shackled alien in his latest flurry of space-themed Truth Social posts on Sunday.
· RT
Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped into the enclosure of a monkey at a Japanese zoo who went viral online while the other filmed the stunt, police have said.
· Amy Walker
What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been declared a public health emergency of international concern, by the World Health Organization (WHO).
· James Gallagher
Manhunt begins after reports two teenagers raped
A man has been arrested and police are hunting another suspect after reports two teenage girls were raped in Great Yarmouth, police said.
· Neve Gordon-Farleigh
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed by students as he spoke about the rise of artificial intelligence during his speech at University of Arizona's graduation ceremony, underscoring growing anxiety over AI's impact on jobs.
· BBC News
Cape Verde opposition wins parliamentary elections
Cape Verde is set for a major political transition. The country’s main opposition party, the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde, or PAICV, has won Sunday’s parliamentary elections with 46 percent of the vote, according to provisional results from nearly 98 percent of polling stations.
· AfricaNews
Supreme Court sends voting rights case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
Russia and Belarus hold joint nuclear drills following Ukrainian strikes on Moscow
Russia and Belarus practiced deploying tactical nuclear weapons on Monday, just one day after Ukraine carried out its biggest drone attack on Moscow.
· Geoffrey Smith
Hegseth to Campaign for a Republican House Candidate
The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.
· Chris Cameron
Why world attention is turning eastward as global leaders visit China
By William Jones, a special commentator for CGTN, is a former Washington bureau chief for Executive Intelligence Review News Service and a non-resident fellow of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies
· RT
Meloni’s party gets tough on Italian peacock problem
ROME — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s party has picked a new fight with an unlikely political target: peacocks.
· Hannah Roberts
Luka Doncic’s shocking number of MVP votes sparks outrage with Lakers fans
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· Michael Duarte
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023.
· Theo Leggett
North Atlantic separation: What might follow a NATO divorce
The decoupling of the US and European armies within NATO is no longer theoretical – the process is already underway. American troop deployments are being cancelled, and weapons deliveries – delayed.
· RT
Ukraine breaches Russia’s strongest air defenses to hit Moscow
KYIV — Ukraine hit Russia with more than 1,300 drones over the weekend, penetrating Moscow’s heavy air defenses and successfully hitting targets in and around the capital.
· Veronika Melkozerova
In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, widely regarded as the most prestigious of Britain's flower shows, is now under way in London.
· BBC News
What to expect in Idaho’s primaries
The Idaho Statehouse is seen at sunrise in Boise, Idaho, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)
· Robert Yoon
Unemployed man gets suspended jail term for reposting call to boycott Legco poll
Lam Kin-sik, 67, receives two-month jail term suspended for 24 months, for reposting a fugitive’s call urging people not to vote
· Fiona Chow
Unemployed man gets suspended jail term for reposting call to boycott Legco poll
Lam Kin-sik, 67, receives two-month jail term suspended for 24 months, for reposting a fugitive’s call urging people not to vote
· Fiona Chow
Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects
The Duchy of Cornwall, which provides a private income of over £20m per year to the Prince of Wales, is to sell off 20% of its property over 10 years.
· Sean Coughlan
Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.
· Paul Glynn
Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
MJK Smith was the last dual international to represent the England cricket side
· Bbcsport
HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load
A lorry driver who smuggled £7.2m of cocaine in a shipment of Kim Kardashian Skims clothing has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years.
· Lewis Adams
K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners
K-pop boy band Ateez will join the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pitbull and Maroon 5 as headliners for BST Hyde Park.
· Georgia Levy-Collins
What to expect in Pennsylvania’s primaries
A polling judge, right, helps guide a voter’s ballot into a voting machine during the Pennsylvania primary election, at Mont Alto United Methodist Church in Alto, Pa., on May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
· Robert Yoon
Iran to sue US and Israel over attacks on cultural sites
Tehran will take the US and Israel to court over attacks on Iranian cultural sites, the Islamic Republic’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has said.
· RT
Top Belgian diplomat accused in Lumumba case dies at 93
Étienne Davignon, former European Commission vice president and veteran Belgian diplomat accused of involvement in the 1961 detention and mistreatment of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, has died at the age of 93, Belgian media reported Monday.
· Milena Wälde
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been found, officials have confirmed to the BBC.
· Sofia Ferreira Santos
President Guelleh names new 26-member cabinet including 8 women
Djibouti has unveiled its first government since the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with the new cabinet made up of 26 ministers, including eight women and one secretary of state. The appointments were announced Sunday through a presidential decree signed by Guelleh following his victory in the April …
· AfricaNews
Brexit is already dominating the battle to replace Keir Starmer
LONDON — Keir Starmer looks headed for a bitter Labour leadership contest. And, like it or not, Britain’s relationship with the EU will be on the ballot paper.
· Jon Stone
BBC Sport announces World Cup plans with all-star pundits
The 48-team 2026 World Cup is the biggest international tournament in history
· Bbcsport
England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been named in the Prem team of the season for the past two campaigns
· Bbcsport
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year, but warned the Iran war and "domestic uncertainty" could hit the economy.
· Faisal Islam & Michael Race