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Labour loses power in Wales, suffers big losses in the local elections in England
We ask what this means for Keir Starmer's future
Voting closes in elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Polls have just closed in elections in Scotland, Wales and parts of England.
British cruise ship passengers self-isolating at home
Two passengers aboard the ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak are back in the UK
05/05/2026
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Trump pushes ahead with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US President says US forces have destroyed several small Iranian boats,
Trump tells Congress he does not need their approval for Iran war
President Trump has told Congress he does not need their authorisation for the conflict
UK terrorism threat level raised to 'severe' following Golders Green stabbings
The raised threat level suggests an attack is highly likely in the next six months
Golders Green attack declared a terrorist incident
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed
King delivers historic address to US Congress
Charles III's visit comes at a low point in recent transatlantic relations
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Trump at White House
The King begins his four-day state visit amid fraught relations between the US and UK