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Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on central London on Saturday for a rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with supporters framing the event as a protest against the erosion of British identity. Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the “Unite the Kingdom” march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen…
Pressure mounts on Starmer’s government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Wes Streeting, the former British health secretary who resigned from the government this week, says he will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer when the contest is triggered. Starmer’s government has been on…
A truck drives past an ADNOC Gas a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company facility in Abu Dhabi on March 3, 2026. Ryan Lim | AFP | Getty Images The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ was based on the country’s economic vision and not on politics, the country’s energy…
Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every other year is best. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The conflicting…
“Even Trump as bold as he is, he’s in China, he’s talking about Taiwan, so who I am in Nigeria to say I will do it alone? I must embrace my neighbours. I must pursue pragmatic cooperation and partnerships, which is necessary to enhance the security of lives and property of our people.”
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a “meticulously planned and very complex mission.” Mr. Trump described al-Minuki as the Islamic State’s second-in-command globally and “the most active terrorist in the world.” “He will no longer terrorize the people…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation, saying ‘silence is not an option’ while citing the genocide in Gaza and the ‘illegal war’ on Lebanon. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on…
Tourists and vacationers sit and lie on their towels on the beach, others play and swim in the English Channel in Saint Pol de Leon, France. Nicolas Guyonnet | Afp | Getty Images Europe’s jet fuel crisis is threatening peak travel season, but consumers are instead looking to holiday closer to home to save money…
President Donald Trump is defending remarks from earlier this week when he said he wasn’t factoring in Americans’ financial situation amid efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “That’s a perfect statement, I’d make it again,” Trump told…
It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.
