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The Guardian - World News

2026-05-15 13:56:16 (1 week ago)

Andy Burnham will push to become PM before Labour conference, allies say

Autumn conference in Liverpool targeted for victorious homecoming but Reform UK to fight hard in byelection

Andy Burnham will push to become prime minister in time to address Labour’s autumn party conference in Liverpool, his supporters have said.

The Greater Manchester mayor cleared his first hurdle to becoming the candidate in the Makerfield byelection on Friday when Labour’s ruling body gave him permission to stand for the seat.

Times of India

2026-05-15 13:53:13 (1 week ago)

Trump-Xi summit ends with twist: US staff dump Chinese-issued phones, badges before boarding Air Force One

US staff and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded materials from Chinese officials before departing Beijing. This occurred despite public displays of goodwill, as behind-the-scenes tensions over security and media access surfaced during the visit, echoing past diplomatic friction.

South China Morning Post - World News

2026-05-15 13:47:01 (1 week ago)

Harvey Weinstein’s third New York rape trial ends in mistrial

Harvey Weinstein’s third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended ‌in a mistrial on Friday, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on a charge he raped the aspiring actress Jessica Mann. Weinstein, 74, was a top film producer until sexual misconduct allegations led to his downfall and fuelled a wider social movement that encouraged women to come forward with accounts of sexual abuse by ⁠powerful men. The case, brought by...

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-05-15 13:46:06 (1 week ago)

Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan

Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.

Fox News - Video

2026-05-15 13:45:58 (1 week ago)

Bishop Barron gives sneak peak of his address to the nation at Trump prayer event

Bishop Robert Barron gave Fox News Digital an exclusive sneak peak of the themes he will be addressing at President Donald Trump’s “Rededicate 250” prayer event this weekend. (Courtesy of Word On Fire Ministries)

Fox News - Video

2026-05-15 13:42:12 (1 week ago)

Eagles vs. Cowboys in Thanksgiving showdown, Rams-Seahawks on Christmas, Packers, Broncos' record predictions | The Herd

Colin Cowherd breaks down the biggest NFL games of the 2026 season after the full schedule's release, featuring Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks on Christmas and more. He also predicts sever...

The Guardian - World News

2026-05-15 13:40:50 (1 week ago)

Labour’s NEC approves Burnham’s byelection pathway back to parliament

If he stands in Makerfield there will also need to be a mayoral contest to replace him in Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham has cleared the first hurdle as he seeks to become an MP again after Labour’s governing body said it would approve his request to stand in the candidate selection process for the upcoming Makerfield byelection.

The Greater Manchester mayor still has two years of his term remaining, which means there will need to be a mayoral byelection if he stands. Under Labour rules, sitting mayors need the approval of the national executive committee (NEC) to stand for Westminster. He would also need to be formally selected.

Times of Israel - World News

2026-05-15 13:38:16 (1 week ago)

Anti-Israel US Senate candidate with covered up Nazi tattoo splits Jewish Democrats summit

Jewish Democrats divided over whether to back Graham Platner, who may be hope for party to retake Senate, but supports ending US military assistance to Israel

The post Anti-Israel US Senate candidate with covered up Nazi tattoo splits Jewish Democrats summit appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Fox News - Video

2026-05-15 13:38:14 (1 week ago)

Eric Trump: 'I would never rule anything out'

Eric Trump discusses the possibility of a future political run and what he says comes with stepping into the arena.

France 24 - World News

2026-05-15 13:37:43 (1 week ago)

They got banned: Cannes’ most controversial figures

From shocking statements to red carpet bans… Cannes has never been just about cinema. Lars von Trier, Harvey Weinstein, Roman Polanski… FRANCE 24’s Stella Elgersma looks back at the scandals that marked the Festival 🎬

Fox News - Video

2026-05-15 13:36:09 (1 week ago)

Kamala Harris's 'radical playbook' for Democrats ahead of midterms sparks backlash

The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses former Vice President Kamala Harris's 'no bad ideas brainstorming session' for Democrats ahead of midterm elections, which includes abolishing the Electoral College, Supreme Court expansion and more.

CBC News - Top Stories

2026-05-15 13:35:03 (1 week ago)

Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year.