Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’ MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration pred 1 dnevom in 20 urami Exclusive: several Liberals say they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party was in control of the Liberal agendaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal MPs have expressed concern over Angus Taylor’s immigration policy, with one claiming the party’s soul is being “corroded by hate”.Several Liberal MPs have said they now believe Pauline Hanson’s party was in control of the Liberal agenda. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’ pred 1 dnevom, 21 urami in 39 minutami Turnout down at second Unite the Kingdom march featuring Islamophobic and ethnonationalist hate speech and flyersThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson told tens of thousands of supporters to prepare for the “battle of Britain” during a rally in London on Saturday.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, drew tens of thousands of supporters on to the streets of central London for the second year running in an event where Islamophobic and ethnonationalist hate speech and flyers were distributed to the crowds. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Seven people injured after man drives car into pedestrians in northern Italy pred 1 dnevom, 21 urami in 46 minutami Man in 30s arrested over incident in Modena that left two seriously hurtEight people were injured, two seriously, on Saturday after a car rammed into a group of pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena.Police said the driver, in his 30s, had been arrested. He is also alleged to have attempted to stab a passerby who had tried to stop him from fleeing the scene. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities pred 1 dnevom, 22 urami in 37 minutami Humpback had been found deceased on Friday after rescue attempt criticised as ‘pure animal cruelty’Timmy the whale has been confirmed dead by Danish authorities two weeks after the beached humpback was transported to the North Sea in a rescue attempt criticised as “pure animal cruelty”.Denmark’s Environmental Protection Agency said a whale had been found dead on Friday near the small island of Anholt in the Kattegat, a broad strait between Denmark and Sweden, and confirmed it was Timmy on Saturday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire 16. May 2026 (17:57) Three paramedics at health centre among dead, while Israel also says it killed Hamas military chief in GazaIsrael carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics working at a health centre, just hours after its envoys had agreed with the Lebanese government to extend a ceasefire.Israel also said it had killed the Hamas military chief, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, in a targeted strike in Gaza on Friday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man arrested in London after 30-year-old run over by van near flag protest in Birmingham 16. May 2026 (17:49) Suspect detained at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march meeting point over incident on Thursday after flags were removed from lamp-postsA man has been arrested in London after an incident in Birmingham in which a man was run over by a van after flags were removed from lamp-posts.Officers arrested the suspect at Euston station near the meeting point of the “Unite the Kingdom” march. Another man was arrested on suspicion of encouraging people to attack a police officer. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii 16. May 2026 (17:10) FBI director reportedly took a snorkel excursion at site containing remains of more than 1,000 navy sailors and marinesThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is facing new scrutiny following reports that he participated in a snorkeling excursion around the USS Arizona during a trip to Hawaii last summer.The outing was first reported this week by the Associated Press, which obtained government emails describing the excursion as a “VIP snorkel” around the USS Arizona – the site that holds the remains of more than 1,000 US navy sailors and marines who died at Pearl Harbor in 1941. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Wes Streeting confirms he will stand if Labour leadership race is triggered 16. May 2026 (17:06) Ex-health secretary sets out fledgling policy platform – including call for new special relationship with EUWes Streeting has confirmed that he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister if a leadership contest is triggered and called for a “proper contest” to be held for the role.Speaking at a conference organised by think tank Progress on Saturday, Streeting confirmed that he would enter any possible leadership race, outlining his belief that the UK needed to pursue a “new special relationship” with the European Union, signalling that he wanted to see the country rejoin the trade bloc in the future. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision 16. May 2026 (16:17) Thai authorities say 32 others injured near Makkasan station after freight train strikes bus and fire breaks out At least eight people were killed and 32 others were injured in Thailand after a freight train struck a bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, rescue officials and a deputy transport minister said.Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles close to the airport rail link’s Makkasan station, officials said, adding that the collision also involved cars and motorcycles. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse show 16. May 2026 (15:02) Member of King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery received medical treatment but died at scene after sustaining serious injuriesA service person has died after falling from their horse after a display at the Royal Windsor Horse show, police said.The soldier, part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell at about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
