Labour council leader who compared St George's flag campaigners to paedophiles survives no confidence vote again

Daily Mail - Sep 18, 2026

Jeremy Newmark, leader of Hertsmere Council, was able to continue leading his Labour-Liberal Democrat coalition after a vote to put a confidence motion on the agenda ended in a tie.

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Trump claims Denmark has handed over permanent control of Greenland's security

Sep 18, 2026

Trump claims Denmark has handed over permanent control of Greenland's security

The president has made taking control over the territory a major feature of his second term in office, and in a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump claimed his efforts were successful.

Barbers, Abante: Lower conviction threshold can’t be ‘weaponized’

Sep 18, 2026

Barbers, Abante: Lower conviction threshold can’t be ‘weaponized’

MANILA, Philippines — House impeachment team adviser and spokesperson Ace Barbers and Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. on Friday rejected a warning from Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp that lowering the conviction threshold in her impeachment trial could allow the government to target senator-judges and influence the outcome. Duterte spokesperson Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. had

'Blasé' Andy Burnham is urged to wake up to Putin's 'plans to attack Europe' amid concerns warning signs are being missed

Sep 18, 2026

'Blasé' Andy Burnham is urged to wake up to Putin's 'plans to attack Europe' amid concerns warning signs are being missed

Poland's premier Donald Tusk warned that the Kremlin was planning to target Nato states, while French president Emmanuel Macron said attacks were 'intensifying'.

Andy Burnham urged to increase bloated housing benefit bill by ANOTHER £2billion at the Budget by Labour's favourite think tank

Sep 18, 2026

Andy Burnham urged to increase bloated housing benefit bill by ANOTHER £2billion at the Budget by Labour's favourite think tank

The Resolution Foundation urged the Prime Minister to link the amount that people can claim in housing benefit to rising rental prices - even in expensive areas like central London.

Russia plotting to deploy sinister new AI weapon to meddle in US elections, officials warn just WEEKS before midterms

Sep 18, 2026

Russia plotting to deploy sinister new AI weapon to meddle in US elections, officials warn just WEEKS before midterms

Russia is accused of launching a fresh online influence campaign targeting Americans ahead of November's midterm elections.

Thai PM Heads Abroad to Boost Trade and Investment

Sep 18, 2026

Thai PM Heads Abroad to Boost Trade and Investment

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Japan, the U.S., and the U.K. from September 20-27 for diplomatic and investment tasks, including attending the UNGA81 and meeting tech executives. Key Points Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to visit Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom from September 20 to 27 for diplomatic and economic […]

Suing senators during VP trial may just be ‘wrong timing’ – Barbers

Sep 18, 2026

Suing senators during VP trial may just be ‘wrong timing’ – Barbers

MANILA, Philippines — Filing criminal cases against some senators during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings may be just a case of “wrong timing, ” not manipulation to gather the votes needed to convict her, says former Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Friday. In an online news conference, Barbers made the distinction when asked whether

63yo widower sues ex-girlfriend for $191,000 he allegedly paid for apartment in her name

Sep 18, 2026

63yo widower sues ex-girlfriend for $191,000 he allegedly paid for apartment in her name

A 63-year-old man's lawsuit seeking VND5 billion (US$191,000) from his former girlfriend resumed at the Region 4 People's Court in Hanoi on Sept. 18.

Patients pack Ho Chi Minh City's largest hospital from dawn as daily visits top 10,000

Sep 18, 2026

Patients pack Ho Chi Minh City's largest hospital from dawn as daily visits top 10,000

Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City sees an average of 8,000-9,000 patient visits a day from early morning, with the figure recently exceeding 10,000 on some days, leaving many areas overcrowded.

Which country's president won two gold medals at the International Math Olympiad?

Sep 18, 2026

Which country's president won two gold medals at the International Math Olympiad?

He scored a perfect 42/42 at two consecutive International Mathematical Olympiads (IMO).

Prince William launches annual Earthshot Prize as Harry attends Invictus event amid ongoing row over Earl Spencer's Diana memoir

Sep 18, 2026

Prince William launches annual Earthshot Prize as Harry attends Invictus event amid ongoing row over Earl Spencer's Diana memoir

The heir to the throne unveiled this year's finalists on Friday for the environmental award, which recognises the contributions of winners towards repairing the planet.

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