Reform UK targets Labour voters ahead of local elections

Party will ‘park its tanks’ in northern red wall seats, Nigel Farage says

Financial Times - 1d

Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners

Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...

ABC News - 3d

Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader

Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on power

ABC News - 3d

Ecuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday

In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.

The New York Times - 4d

Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments

After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.

NBC News - 4d

Ecuador votes in knife-edge election during wave of violence

Daniel Noboa faces Luisa González in repeat of 2023 election, with security voters’ main concern

Financial Times - 3d

Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup

Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years

ABC News - 4d

What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election

Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.

The New York Times - 3d

Man in court accused of threats to kill Nigel Farage

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video.

BBC News - 1d

UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...

The Guardian - 3d

Military planners called in to ease Birmingham rubbish pile-up

Move by government comes as workers vote on pay deal from local authority in UK’s second city

Financial Times - 2d

Ex-UK lawmaker charged with cheating for making bet on insider information

A former U.K. lawmaker and 14 others have been charged with cheating when betting on the timing of Britain’s general election last year

ABC News - 2d

Young voters' indignation at older leaders spurs Democratic primary challenges

As Democratic voters say their party needs to change and young voters grow more skeptical of traditional party politics, a crop of candidates in their 20s and 30s is stepping in to challenge older ...

NBC News - 2d

‘Electoral wake-up call’: dozens of Labour MPs risk losing majorities over welfare cuts

New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up. At least 80 Labour MPs are at risk of losing their majorities over ...

The Guardian - 2d

Jets 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for OT Aireontae Ersery

Draft profile of Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery, who the New York Jets had a top-30 visit with ahead of the draft.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

China Secretly (and Weirdly) Admits It Hacked US Infrastructure

Plus: The Department of Homeland Security begins surveilling immigrants' social media, President Donald Trump targets former CISA director who refuted his claims of 2020 election fraud, and more.

Wired - 4d

Singapore announces general election on May 3, dissolves parliament

This will be Singapore's 14th general election since independence, and will be Wong's first general election as prime minister.

CNBC - 1d

York Mega Practice returns for third year to showcase local high school football players

The York Mega Practice, meant to showcase local high school football players' talent in front of college coaches, returns for its third year this May.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ecuadorean President’s Opponent Contests His Re-election Win

In a divisive election season, Daniel Noboa pledged to bring law and order. His opponent immediately contested the results.

The New York Times - 2d

Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs

Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.

BBC News - 3d

Faisal Islam: A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail

Britain is being taxed by US despite having no trade deficit but the UK may have some leverage.

BBC News - 1d

Military schools offer test case for Trump education reforms

Military academies could increasingly show what President Trump wants to see from public schools and colleges. While K-12 districts and universities are fighting back against book removals; ...

The Hill - 2d

WATCH: Knicks player surprises local teen with $60,000

Calvin Mar, 18,got the chance to meet one of his idols, Karl-Anthony Towns, before the game. The two connected over the shared experience of losing a parent.

ABC News - 4d

Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show

ABC News - 3d

Monday Marker: your guide to the week ahead

Everything you need to know ahead of a jam-packed week for Manchester City. All four City teams are in action once again this week as we look forward to our Elite Development Squad’s final PL2 game ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election

A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two years

ABC News - 3d

The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025

Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.

Wired - 5d

UK and G7 allies look at lowering ‘meaningless’ cap on Russian oil exports

Limit of $100 a barrel said to be ineffective with the price of crude having crashed in response to Trump’s trade war. The UK and its G7 allies are considering tightening the “meaningless” cap on ...

The Guardian - 3d

UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson. The UK government is “greatly concerned” and wants an account of why the Liberal ...

The Guardian - 3d

James Carville: How to Turn Trump’s Economic Chaos Against Him

Tie the president to the people’s pain, and make the message local.

The New York Times - 2d

In defence of Milton Keynes

It is not perfect, but city’s infrastructure-led development and long-term planning may hold key to Labour’s new towns agenda

Financial Times - 2d

France says prisons are targeted with gunfire and arson over new anti-drug crackdown

French officials say several prisons have been targeted in incidents including gunfire and arson

ABC News - 1d

Bronze statue of Joe Mauer unveiled by Minnesota Twins outside Target Field

The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Mauer spoke as the statue was unveiled outside a ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Ecuador’s Noboa re-elected in presidential vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’

Noboa placed the armed forces at the centre of his rule, which initially led to a drop in crime but also a surge in reports of rights violations. In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Barcelona midfielder receives medical clearance ahead of Dortmund showdown

In what could be a massive boost for Barcelona ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against Borussia Dortmund, it has come to light that Dani Olmo has been medically ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Former Spartan makes debut with local professional hockey team

Former Michigan State Spartans hockey defenseman Nicklas Andrews made his professional debut on Friday night

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Local UVA Football Player highlights magnitude of journey to upcoming NFL Draft

WILLIAMSBURG, Va (WAVY) — Lafayette High School Football is well-represented in this year’s NFL Draft. Former Marshall Defensive End Mike Green is a potential lottery pick in the 2025 draft, but ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d