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‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Analysis …
By — Liz Landers Liz Landers Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumps-name-must-be-removed-from-kennedy-center-by-june-12-memo-to-staff-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center by June 12, memo to staff says Politics Jun 4, 2026 6:43 PM EDT President Donald Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center by June 12, according to a memo issued to the national arts center staff Thursday following a court ruling that found the rebrand was illegal. READ MORE: Judge says Kennedy Center board violated law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure The center's office of the general counsel sent a memo on Thursday directing staff to immediately remove the president's name from email signatures, letterhead and other documents and replace it with "The Kennedy Center" or "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts." The letter also directs all other templates and forms, signage, brochures and website pages to be changed by June 12. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. "The court ruled that the Board acted beyond its authority in adding President Trump's name to the Center and gave the Center 14 days from May 29 to remove all references to the Center being named for anyone other than John F. Kennedy," the memo said. The board of the arts facility voted unanimously to add Trump's name to the building in December, prompting legal challenges. The Kennedy family also condemned the move. Kerry Kennedy wrote on Dec. 18 on X that "President Kennedy proudly stood for justice, peace, equality, dignity, diversity, and compassion for those who suffer. President Trump stands in opposition to these values, and his name should not be placed alongside President Kennedy's." WATCH: Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership "We are complying with the court's order while evaluating all legal options to preserve this revitalization and recognize President Trump's leadership," Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of public relations, said in response to a request for comment by PBS News. The May 29 court ruling on the name change was part of a broader ruling that also found the Kennedy Center Board's vote to close the facility for two years for renovations was "ill-informed." U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said decisions about future closure should be made in closer consultation with the board. In response, Trump said he was backing away from his plans for renovations and would transfer oversight back to Congress. The memo sent on Thursday said that the center is "considering its options" when it comes to closing the center during renovations. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
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'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy' Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's rent deal at the Windsor estate he leases, as revealed by the National Audit Office (NAO), leads most of the front pages. "Andrew cashed in with secret rent deals" is the…
Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In his address, he said sexual and reproductive rights infringed Africa nations’ sovereignty. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In hi…
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Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam 11 May 2026 Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mary McCool BBC Scotland Getty Images Pupils in Scotland have told the BBC they were left upset, hopeless and fearing for their futures after sitting a Higher Maths exam which they sa…
The former Attorney General Pam Bondi, center, arrives for her deposition on Capitol Hill. Photograph: Rod Lamkey/AP View image in fullscreen The former Attorney General Pam Bondi, center, arrives for her deposition on Capitol Hill. Photograph: Rod Lamkey/AP First Thing: Bondi distances herself from…
Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Yasmin Rufo Leicester Square Getty Images Spielberg's 37th film is a spiritual companion to Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. For more than 40 years, Steven Spielberg has been a…
Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers 3 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Archie Mitchell Business reporter Getty Images Donald Trump plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to revive the US coal industry, with much of the new funding coming through the pre…
Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general 14 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter BBC Attorney General Lord Hermer speaking to Nick Robinson Sir Keir Starmer can prove his critics wrong and survive a leadership challenge, his…
UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ben Hatton BBC News PA Media The risks and threats to the UK are greater now than at any time since the Cold War, the head of the military has said. "This is the most dangerous period that I ha…
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction 58 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Matt McGrath & Esme Stallard, BBC Climate & Science Getty Images The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find. For decades these swampy trees had been declining rapidly as they were cleared for fish farms and housing. But a new study shows that since 2010 the world has been gaining more mangroves than it has been losing - driven by stronger legal protections and increased public awareness of their importance, sparked by disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The researchers say the key factor though is the remarkable capacity of these forests to regenerate naturally once humans stop chopping them down. Chaideer Mahyuddin/AFP/Getty Images Some communities have become more aware of the importance of mangroves for coastline protection following extreme weather Mangroves are one of the world's unsung environmental heroes. Not only do they store up to five times more carbon dioxide than land-based forests, but their tangled roots can also slow down waves and protect coastal communities from storm surges and tsunamis. These same roots provide a perfect nursery for many species of fish and other marine life - protecting them from predators and providing ample food. These benefits, though, have come under serious threat over the past century as the rise of fish farming, agriculture and the expansion of coastal cities and towns have seen mangroves chopped down and rapidly removed. From the 1980s to 2010, over 12,000 sq km (4,600 sq miles) of mangroves were cleared or destroyed across Asia, Africa and the Americas - an area the size of Jamaica. However, the new study shows a real reversal of that trend, particularly over the last decade. The total net losses - the forest lost and not replaced - since the 1980s have now been reduced to around 849 sq km (328 sq miles). Restoration efforts over decades have helped degraded forests to recover, but the big change has come from the natural expansion of mangroves in many parts of the world following drops in deforestation. This has enabled forest levels to stabilise in Indonesia and grow in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) - two of the most mangrove-dense countries. In Indonesia, the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 seems to have played a role in changing people's minds about the importance of mangroves, and the removal of trees for fish farming has slowed. "Some islands were covered by mangroves and after the tsunami those islands were [still] protected very well, so that increased public awareness about the importance of protecting mangroves," said lead author Dr Zhen Zhang from Tulane University in the US. A similar change in public attitude occurred in Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis in 2008 and a national logging ban in 2016. Techno
Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter BBC Attorney General Lord Hermer speaking to Nick Robinson Sir Keir Starmer can prove his critics wrong and survive a leadership challenge, his frien…
'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Charlotte Cox South West Investigations BBC John and Nikki among 14 of of the other residents who have made Berry Park in Devon their home When Nikki Little and …
The state of NSW admitted in May 2025 to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith at the Splendour in the Grass music festival in 2018. Photograph: Regi Varghese/AAP View image in fullscreen The state of NSW admitted in May 2025 to unlawfully strip-searching Raya Meredith at the Splendour in the Gra…
Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss 54 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Yasmin Rufo , Business reporter , Sean Farrington , presenter, Big Boss Interview podcast and Emer Moreau , Business reporter Getty Images Single 20-somethings need AI to …
By — Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/energy-water-use-and-pollution-of-ai-and-data-centers-rival-most-countries Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twit…
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Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time? To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Messi or Ronaldo - who is the greatest of all time? Close 1 6 It is one of the fiercest debates in modern football - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? H…
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dan Sales EPA Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war. In an open letter to the Russian president, the Uk…
Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals 8 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent EPA The watchdog report examined the 12 royal properties of Andrew and his family Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received an undisclosed rental income from sub-letting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate that he leased from the Crown Estate, the public spending watchdog has revealed. The National Audit Office (NAO) report also revealed that the King pays the rent for accommodation in royal palaces for Mountbatten-Windsor's daughters Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, who are not working royals. It is the first report into royal residences in 20 years and shows Mountbatten-Windsor and his family and staff had 12 properties, owned by the Crown Estate or the Royal Household. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the report was "in line with the Royal Household's commitment to transparency". Bav Media Mountbatten-Windsor was pictured driving near his home on the Sandringham estate on Thursday with what appeared to be a large bruise on his cheek The watchdog report into royal residences shows that Princess Eugenie has a property in Kensington Palace and Princess Beatrice in St James's Palace. They do not pay any rent for this central London accommodation, instead it is paid by the "privy purse", which is the monarch's personal money, to the Royal Household. Both of the palaces are maintained by public funding, through the Sovereign Grant. Norman Baker, former Home Office minister and critic of royal finances, said it was "outrageous to subsidise luxury accommodation" in this way and that the public was "being taken for a ride". He said such arrangements should no longer be sustainable and that "deference is wearing thin indeed". A Palace source said that the rent paid on these properties for non-working royals would cover any publicly-funded expenditure, so there would be no extra cost to the Sovereign Grant, which pays for the official duties of the monarchy. The report does not specify how much rent is paid on the princesses' palace property, but the level is meant to be 60% of the open market rate. The NAO report was prompted by the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - and will be followed by an inquiry by MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. It shows a collection of 12 properties used by Mountbatten-Windsor and his family. Even though Mountbatten-Windsor left Royal Lodge earlier this year, moving to Sandringham in Norfolk, he still has the lease on Royal Lodge until October 2026. There is no suggestion in the NAO report of any wrongdoing by Mountbatten-Windsor. As well as the main building at Royal Lodge, there were another eight nearby properties, with Mountbatten-Windsor's lease allowing three of these cottages to be sub-let, which he did until April 2026. The report does not say how much he received in rental income, but Palace sources suggest he rented the property to staff or retired staf
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Dan Sales EPA Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war. In an open letter to the Russian president, the Ukrainian leader said it would be "wrong to simply wait" until the war in Europe becomes the focus of the US's attention once more, adding peace could only come "through direct engagement between" Ukraine and Russia. He also called for a full ceasefire for the duration of proposed negotiations - something Putin ruled out earlier on Thursday. Donald Trump said on Thursday he thought "it would be great" if the two leaders met. The Kremlin confirmed it had received the letter and Putin would be briefed on it. Speaking to foreign journalists in St Petersburg, without apparently having seen the contents of the letter, Putin said he was "certainly prepared and willing to reach an agreement with Ukraine", but said certain compromises needed to be made. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ceasefire negotiations have stalled in recent months, since the Iran war began and previous peace talks in Geneva, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul failed. Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? In the letter, which is more than 1,800 words long, Zelensky said: "It is not as if we in Ukraine are concerned about the fate of Russian soldiers after everything your war has brought to our country. "But I do care about Ukrainians. We are losing our people, and every loss is painful to us." Zelensky said Russians had become tired of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks, petrol shortages and rising prices, as well as war. "Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war. That is the main thing that is required of you now," he implored. He said Ukraine was proposing to end the war "through direct engagement between us". He added that while the US was "fully focused on the issue of Iran", it would be "wrong to simply wait" until the war in Europe returns to the centre of its attention. Zelensky said face-to-face negotiations could take place in a country such as Switzerland or Turkey. The Ukrainian president's letter came on the same day Putin was in St Petersburg, where a major economic forum is taking place. The previous day Kyiv had launched a drone attack on the city's outskirts, a strike mentioned in Zelensky's message as "paying a visit". Separately Russian-backed authorities in occupied Crimea blamed Ukraine for the death of four people in attacks on Simferopol . Ukraine said it had hit a fuel depot. Putin mentioned the war during a press conference with journalists on Thursday at the forum. In it he appeared to immediately cast doubt on whether a meeting or deal could ever take place. EPA President Putin speaking on Thursday on the sidelines of an economic forum in St Petersburg He said: "Whether Mr Zele
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, left, and Montenegro’s president, Jakov Milatović, at a press conference on Thursday in Cetinje. Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The French president, Emmanuel Macron, left, and Montenegro’s president, Jakov Milatović, at a p…
US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street 58 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Francisco Velasquez Business reporter Stock markets suffered a sharp drop on Friday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index seeing its biggest one-day drop since April 2025. With fears mounting th…
Barnaby Joyce said One Nation’s housing policy ‘obviously applies to people who are foreign citizens who are basically not permanent residents’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen Barnaby Joyce said One Nation’s housing policy ‘obviously applies to people who are foreign citizens wh…
By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate says 3 days ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ewan Gawne North West Michael Winstanley was speaking on BBC Radio Manchester The Conservative candidate for the Makerfield by-election has promised to dedicate his time to championing the community r…
Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-former-trump-adviser-john-bolton-to-plead-guilty-over-classified-information Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump's former na…
Bill Pulte in Washington DC on 27 February 2025. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Bill Pulte in Washington DC on 27 February 2025. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Trump claims Pulte will investigate ‘rigged elections’ in temporary role US president’s appointee for actin…
Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his family have been hit by the US with more economic sanctions. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his family have been hit by the US with more economic sanctions. Photograph: Adalberto …
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Getty Images James Handy, pictured in TV series Castle in 2010, also appeared in NYPD Blue and The West Wing US actor James Handy, known for his…
By — Maria Ramirez Uribe Maria Ramirez Uribe Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/what-is-el-nino-and-how-could-it-affect-weather-this-year Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What is El Niño and how could it affect w…
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The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Farrell was Ireland's defence coach before taking over as head coach seven years ago Published 44 minutes ago Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031. The 50-year-old replace…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putin’s 26 years in power in Russia. Photograph: President Of Ukraine/APAImages/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s public letter contained a sweeping criticism of Putin’s 26 years in power in Russia. Photo…
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A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.
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Hodge said she was concerned the National Audit Office was not able to find how much money Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was making from subletting properties on the crown estate. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Hodge said she was concerned the National Audit Office was not …
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Farrell was Ireland's defence coach before taking over as head coach seven years ago Published 21 minutes ago Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031. The 50-year-old replace…
Hodge said she was concerned the National Audit Office was not able to find how much money Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was making from subletting properties on the crown estate. Photograph: Leon Neal/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Hodge said she was concerned the National Audit Office was not …
By Andy Cryer BBC Sport senior journalist Brazil's Kaka had just won the 2007 Fifa Player of the Year award but it was an awkward on-stage moment next to him that was to go viral and provide perhaps the first glimpse of a generational rivalry. A youthful Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had finish…
Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mark Savage Music correspondent Reuters The pop graveyard is full of bands who fell out, melted down and broke up. British boyband Five split after their backstag…
Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Ph…
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Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.
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‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Analysis …
Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters View image in fullscreen Evoke, previously known as 888 Holdings, paid £2.2bn for William Hill’s network of high street bookmakers in 2021. Photograph: Ph…
By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-pulte-isnt-permanent-pick-for-national-intelligence-chief-after-gop-pushback Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Tru…
‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP View image in fullscreen ‘One Nation is polling like a major party. It must now start being treated like one,’ writes Josh Butler. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Analysis …
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, How's that for a return?! Robinson takes three wickets in first over in two years By Sam Drury BBC Sport journalist at Lord's Published 17 minutes ago Ollie Robinson says his dream return t…
Nigel Farage’s messaging this week echoed elements of the European far right as well as the Trump administration. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Nigel Farage’s messaging this week echoed elements of the European far right as well as the Trump administration. Photograph…
Exam regulator 'closely monitoring' marking of difficult A-level maths exam 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Hannah Karpel Education reporter Getty Images Teachers, students and schools say the A-level maths paper represented a 'significant increase in difficulty compared with previous years' More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of an A‑level maths paper that they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam. Wednesday's Pearson Edexcel Paper one exam has left students feeling "overwhelmed" and "uncertain" by questions that required "multiple layers of reasoning" and "extended algebraic manipulation". Ofqual, England's exam regulator, says it is now "closely monitoring" the marking of the paper. A spokesperson for Pearson says the exam board is committed to ensuring a fair exam experience for every candidate. The petition, published on the day of the exam, argues that grade boundaries should reflect the difficulty of the paper. "Many candidates who had demonstrated strong mathematical ability throughout their studies found themselves unable to complete substantial sections of the paper within the allotted time", says the petition. "These students deserve confidence that their grades will reflect their mathematical ability rather than the unusual difficulty of a single examination paper," it continues. Ofqual told the Press Association that their priority is "students and ensuring their grades are a reliable indication of what they know, understand and can do". Caroline Darrington, a spokesperson for Pearson, said: "If a paper is found to be more difficult than previous years, grade boundaries will be set to reflect that. "When setting grade boundaries, we review a range of evidence, including statistical data and expert judgment. "This process ensures students receive results that fairly reflect their performance and are comparable across exam series." Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins Exams
By — Matt Standal, Montana PBS Matt Standal, Montana PBS Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ice-arrest-in-a-rural-montana-town-prompts-a-conservative-community-to-take-action Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio I…
US Republican senators Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan and Jon Husted supported Democrats’ amendment to block Trump’s proposed fund for payouts to allies. Photograph: Getty Images View image in fullscreen US Republican senators Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan and Jon Husted supported Democrats’ amendment to…
US senators, Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan and Jon Husted, supported Democrats’ amendment to block Trump’s proposed fund for payouts to allies. Photograph: Getty Images View image in fullscreen US senators, Susan Collins, Dan Sullivan and Jon Husted, supported Democrats’ amendment to block Trump’s pro…
Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In his address, he said sexual and reproductive rights infringed Africa nations’ sovereignty. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In hi…
By — Lisa Desjardins Lisa Desjardins By — Kyle Midura Kyle Midura Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trumps-limits-are-tested-after-some-republicans-push-back Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Senate is in …
Hello and welcome to our UK politics blog. David Lammy has come out in support of the prime minister, saying Keir Starmer would fight in a leadership contest after Andy Burnham said he would join one if elected an MP. “There is no contest at the moment, and my view is it would be a huge distraction …
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, How's that for a return?! Robinson takes three wickets in first over in two years By Stephan Shemilt Cricket Correspondent at Lord's Published 4 minutes ago Paul Farbrace has a gag about how Ollie Robinson came to be Sussex captain. Farbrace, the Sussex head coach, realised he had not got his step-son a decent Christmas present, so offered him the county captaincy instead. It's a nice line. The truth is that Sussex wanted to get the absolute best out of their champion bowler and reasoned it would come through more responsibility. Around the same time, England were getting their quadrennial shellacking in Australia. Among the myriad of English plans to fail down under was the idea of hitting the Aussies with high pace and hostility. And so Robinson and England were once again set on convergent paths, culminating in his comeback for the ages on day one of the first Test against New Zealand. With three wickets in his first over in an England shirt for more than two years, Robinson added his own moment of history to a Lord's ground celebrating its 150th Test. He reannounced himself as an international bowler, gave life to England's post-Ashes rebuild and quite possibly provided precious breathing space to the management that once discarded him. It is 829 days since Robinson last played for England and 1,069 since he was last able to celebrate a wicket. To look at Robinson's statistics would shed no light on the reason for his absence. A return of 76 wickets from 20 Tests at an average below 23 with a strike-rate better than 50 is world-class. But England decided that Robinson was not worth the hassle. On his Test debut in 2021, he was discovered to have made racist and sexist social media posts as a teenager. On the Ashes tour of that winter, his fitness was publicly questioned by then England bowling coach Jon Lewis. Robinson was on the outside when the Bazball revolution began in 2022, yet, by the end of that summer, Robinson, calling himself a "gym freak", was a fixture under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. The harmony lasted little more than a year. Robinson suffered a back problem in the Headingley Ashes Test of 2023. When he returned in the fourth Test against India in Ranchi the following year, Robinson was struck by more back issues and dropped a crucial catch. Off the field, he had gone through the break-up of a relationship and England were not impressed by a podcast he made with new partner, the golf influencer Mia Baker. McCullum and co had had enough. Robinson ready to put in hard work after dream return Published 2 hours ago Stunning Robinson return gives life to England Published 3 hours ago Robinson was exiled for 24 Tests. In that time, 13 other men bowled seam in Test cricket for England. Fourteen, if you count Harry Brook's wrong-footed part-time filth. Robinson spent part of the Ashes winter playing club cricket in Sydne
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Andy Burnham visits a pub and chats to the landlord as part of his campaign for the Makerfield byelection. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham visits a pub and chats to the landlord as part of his campaign for the Makerfield byelection. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Reuters Burnham pledges business rate cuts for pubs, cafes and other small businesses Greater Manchester mayor’s proposals amount to a notable criticism of Keir Starmer’s policy in the area Andy Burnham has proposed a 20% cut to business rates for pubs with many smaller, family-run enterprises taken out of paying the levy altogether, in his first major policy initiative during the Makerfield byelection. Burnham’s plans amount to a notable criticism of Keir Starmer’s policy in the area, with the Greater Manchester mayor saying: “Labour have got it wrong on small businesses.” He has previously been wary of discussing concrete policy decisions, in part because of a desire to focus on the current contest, but also because he has said he would not want to go beyond what Labour promised in its election manifesto. But in a policy statement released by his team on Friday, Burnham acknowledged criticism of the government’s policies towards small businesses, and particularly pubs, pledging help on business rates. Under his plan, pubs, clubs and music venues would receive a 20% cut next year, while smaller, independent hospitality, leisure and retail companies would have the threshold for paying business rates raised for the first time since 2017, taking many outside the scope of the tax. A taper system would avoid a payments cliff edge. The cuts would be paid for, according to the proposal, by higher levies on giant warehouses operated by online firms such as Amazon, and targeting the owners of empty high street properties. “I am willing to be honest about where we have fallen short and say that my party has got this wrong in government,” Burnham said in the statement. “They have undervalued the contribution these businesses make to our livelihoods and our communities. ‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election Read more “Our high streets matter to me because they matter to the people who live here. I want to make sure that these family-owned businesses, as the heart and soul of this country, are protected and given the chance to thrive.” The proposals go further than a Treasury plan announced in January for a 15% cut to business rates for pubs in England from 1 April, with bills then frozen in real terms for a further two years. It followed a backlash in the hospitality sector against changes to business rates announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget in November with warnings of potentially widespread closures and job losses, particularly in pubs. Despite the support package, UK Hospitality, which represents the sector, said the majority of members still expected to pay more in business rates, saying tha
Melanie Hall was last seen in the early hours of 9 June 1996 at the former Cadillacs nightclub in Bath. She was 25. Photograph: Collect/PA View image in fullscreen Melanie Hall was last seen in the early hours of 9 June 1996 at the former Cadillacs nightclub in Bath. She was 25. Photograph: Collect/PA Melanie Hall’s family launch fresh appeal for information 30 years after her murder in Bath Campaign wants to transport people back to weekend of her disappearance when England drew 1-1 with Switzerland in Euro 96 match The family of Melanie Hall, who was murdered after vanishing from a Bath nightclub 30 years ago, have said they still hope her killer may be found – but felt time was running out – as police launched a fresh appeal for information. Melanie’s father, Steve Hall, said: “You always think in the early days there’s going to be a quick resolution. That’s not been the case but we travel in hope. I hope I live long enough to see a conclusion.” He said seeing Melanie’s killer in court would not bring closure. “The only closure I’d get is if Melanie walked through that door. I try not to think about reasons why people do these things. I view that person a bit like you would view a wild animal that attacked and killed your daughter. I can’t identify with them as a human being.” View image in fullscreen Steve Hall, Melanie’s father, and Dominique, her sister, hope that with the passing of time, someone might want to come forward with information. Photograph: Avon & Somerset Police Melanie’s older sister, Dominique, said: “Thirty years is a long time. She’s been gone longer than she was alive. It’s like a feeling of time ticking on. Dad’s 82 and I’m not far off 60, and I hope we get the answers that we need and the justice for her while we’re still able to. I feel like we’re running out of time.” Steve and Dominque showed Melanie’s bedroom, largely untouched, as part of the fresh appeal. Her soft toys still lie on the bed and her books are on the shelves. Her pictures and photographs have been faded by the sun. The family said Melanie’s mother, Patricia, had advanced dementia. Dominique said: “She’s not going to get any of the answers she needed. It’s really down to me and Dad now to speak for Melanie and to speak on behalf of my mum as well. View image in fullscreen A Justice for Melanie campaign poster. Photograph: Avon and Somerset Police Melanie, 25, was last seen in the early hours of 9 June 1996 at the former Cadillacs nightclub in Walcot Street, Bath. Her remains were found at the side of the M5 motorway , north of the city, in 2009. To mark the 30th anniversary, Avon and Somerset police’s Justice for Melanie campaign is designed to transport people back to the weekend of her disappearance to try to trigger memories. It was the era of Cool Britannia and on the night Melanie disappeared, England drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their opening Euro 96 match, with Alan Shearer scoring. Bath was vibrant and busy. Appealing to people to think back,
Halifax says on an annual basis house prices grew by 0.5% in May. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Halifax says on an annual basis house prices grew by 0.5% in May. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock UK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender Halifax Business live – latest updates UK house prices fell unexpectedly in May as rising mortgage rates fuelled by the war in Iran affected affordability and homebuyer demand. The average price of a typical UK home fell by 0.1% in May to £298,806 compared with April, the third consecutive monthly drop recorded by the lender Halifax. Analysts had been expecting a return to growth, with a consensus of a 0.1% rise forecast for May. The monthly drop followed falls of 0.1% in April and 0.5% in March. “Property price trends continue to reflect the uncertainty linked to developments in the Middle East,” said Amanda Bryden, the head of mortgages at Halifax. “Despite recent cuts to mortgage rates, higher inflation expectations have kept borrowing costs above the level seen at the start of the year, continuing to stretch affordability for many buyers and temper demand.” However, Halifax said that on an annual basis house prices grew by 0.5%, up slightly from 0.4% in April, although this was still well below analysts’ expectations for 1% growth. Bryden said that house prices were expected to “remain broadly stable” in the coming months despite interest rates on mortgages remaining stubbornly high. Halifax has already slashed its expectation of annual house price growth this year in half. On Thursday the average two-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 5.66%, up from 4.83% at the start of March, according to Moneyfacts. The average five-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.62%, up from 4.95%. Jason Tebb, the president of OnTheMarket, said the market has moved in buyers’ favour despite the pressure facing those looking to get on the property ladder or move home. “This is the strongest buyers’ market we have seen in many years, with plenty of stock to choose from,” he said. “Little movement in average house prices suggests buyers and sellers are adopting a pragmatic outlook and adjusting expectations rather than a loss of confidence. “Steadier prices are better as far as those trying to get on the ladder for the first time are concerned, as there is less risk of being priced out further.” However, Halifax’s Bryden said that the latest figures showed that the growth in activity among first-time buyers was “more subdued”. UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in April , the lowest rate in more than a year, as a reduction in the household energy price cap helped mitigate a sharp rise in fuel prices since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. However, economists believe inflation is likely to increase in the coming months because of factors including a 13% increase in the house
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