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Reform UK won more than 1,400 seats in the local elections, but their numbers are dropping (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) Reform UK is hiring a ‘vetting officer’ after a swathe of its newly elected councillors left their posts. A job ad accessible via the party’s website says Reform is looking for a ‘meticulous and highly…
new video loaded: Trump Says He Will Speak with Taiwan’s President About Arms Deal transcript Back transcript Trump Says He Will Speak with Taiwan’s President About Arms Deal President Trump said that he would talk to Taiwan’s president about a possible weapons sale to the self-governing democracy. Direct dialogue would anger China, which claims Taiwan…
new video loaded: Hall of ‘Eternal Flame’ Burns Down in Japan 0:38 The sacred site of a flame that was lit more than 1,200 years ago, according to Buddhist spiritual leaders, burned down on Wednesday in southwestern Japan. By Shawn Paik May 21, 2026 First North Korean Athletes Play in South Korea in Nearly 8…
Sydney, It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. Playing host to Putin & Trump, China sends message – it’s now in driver’s seat Each…
Two councillors are set to lead the Labour Group in Gateshead Council Gateshead Civic Centre(Image: Gateshead Council handout) Gateshead Council’s Labour group has announced its new leader and deputy as the party sits in opposition for the first time since the creation of the local authority. Saltwell Labour councillor John Adams has been elected as…
new video loaded: Beach Visitor Accidentally Crashes a Fashion Show and Becomes a Star 0:34 A man unintentionally blocked a model from opening a show during Australian Fashion Week in Sydney. By Jorge Mitssunaga May 20, 2026 How Rubio Is Driving the U.S. Pressure Campaign on Cuba 2:51 Mass Evacuations as Intense Storm Leads to…
new video loaded: Mass Evacuations as Intense Storm Leads to Deadly Floods in China 1:07 Heavy rain and damaging flash floods killed more than 20 people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes across seven Chinese provinces. May 20, 2026 Tornado Rips Through Rural Community in Nebraska 0:30 Severe Weather Threatens Tens of…
The Reform UK councillor was found guilty of making a false statement about a Conservative candidate 13:43, 20 May 2026Updated 14:11, 20 May 2026 Councillor Andy Osborn (Reform UK) speaking at Cambridgeshire County Council meeting(Image: Copyright Unknown) A county councillor has been forced out after being convicted of breaking electoral law, sparking a by-election. Andy…
WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced the launch of whitebit.uk, a dedicated platform designed to serve users in the United Kingdom. The move marks a strategic step in strengthening the WhiteBIT presence in one of the world’s most mature and highly regulated financial markets. The launch aligns with WhiteBIT’s broader mission…