33 m. ago The Zohran Mamdani conundrum for moderate Democrats: ‘It’s hard to distance yourself from cool’

Socialist who has support of far-left Democrats like AOC and Bernie Sanders will meet with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday

Politics

98 m. ago The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

McIlroy, playing with Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood, is one of the early starters in Friday’s second round and sits just three shots behind the leaders overnight, with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, well-placed at three under, set for a late start and finish on Friday alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa

Politics

1 hour ago Former Voice of America employee arrested for threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family

The alleged crimes occurred before President Donald Trump’s return to office

Events

2 h. ago Harris English among a fascinating group of leaders after Open’s longest day

Five share first place after dramatic opening roundScottie Scheffler only one shot back after hitting 68There are eclectic tales at the summit of this Open leaderboard. It just appeared as if nobody was minded to pay heed to them on a day when Rory McIlroy’s competitive return to Northern Ireland turned every head and Scottie Scheffler performed his usual trick of hiding in plain sight.McIlroy seemed to battle his game more than the elements for much of round one but emerged unscathed and under par. McIlroy lacks nothing in tenacity, a matter which is often overlooked. His 70 leaves him just three from the lead in what is a wonderfully congested major. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump officials tour Alcatraz in bid to reopen prison amid outcry from California leaders

Doug Burgum, interior secretary, and Pam Bondi, attorney general, visited island jail as Nancy Pelosi calls idea ‘lunacy’A delegation of US officials toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of Donald Trump’s pledge to reopen the shuttered federal prison and tourist attraction in the San Francisco Bay, amid an outcry from California leaders who have called the plan “lunacy”.Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, who visited the island prison with attorney general Pam Bondi, said the federal government was beginning “the work to renovate and reopen the site to house the most dangerous criminals and illegals”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Notting Hill Carnival not the cause of knife crime, event boss says

Matthew Phillip urged people not to scapegoat the carnival, which has faced criticism in recent years for not tackling violent crime.

Events

3 h. ago Low turnout in Togo municipal elections seen as test for the country's president

Togolese voters have voted in municipal elections, seen as a test for the country's leader Faure Gnassingbé, who has faced rare and deadly protests after a recent constitutional reform that could effectively keep him in power indefinitely

Politics

3 h. ago 'Save Our Kids' protest turns violent: Thugs clash with police as residents with homemade banners gather at asylum hotel after migrant appears in court over schoolgirl sex assault

Shortly before 8pm masked protesters attacked three police vans, climbing on to the vehicles' roofs and throwing fireworks and bottles at officers protecting counter-demonstrators.

Events

3 h. ago Governments have the right to expect MPs to support their decisions

Editorial: If anything, given the sheer size of the rebellion on social security – 130 of his own MPs threatening to defeat a government bill – Keir Starmer has been too lenient

Politics

3 h. ago Angry protesters clash with Met police as demonstration outside migrant hotel in Epping descends into violence

Essex Police said some protesters were seen using fireworks and throwing eggs, as a section of High Road has been closed for the safety of the public

Events

4 h. ago Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces

Clashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war

Politics

4 h. ago Buddhist Monk on The Open leaderboard as he soars at Portrush despite lost luggage and reveals ultimate golf dream

Thai Sadom Kaewkanjana star performing superbly at the 153rd Championship but there's another Major he craves above all else

Politics

4 h. ago Lawmakers are trying to run home for the summer before they are forced to vote on Epstein controversy

House Republican leaders have faced internal pressure to send members home amid suggestion of a bipartisan ‘discharge petition’ that would force a vote on the controversial files

Politics

4 h. ago Secret drink fuelling Liam Gallagher’s voice on Oasis tour after rocker quits booze

Liam Gallagher's iconic singing voice is in fine form according to fans attending the band's gigs - and now it's been reported Liam's secret to maintaining his voice is a strange cocktail

Society

5 h. ago 'Young people like me will have their voices heard thanks to votes at 16'

Young campaigner Inaaya Ijaz who called for Votes at 16 at last year's Labour Conference says young people will now have their voice heard at the next general election.

Politics

5 h. ago Settlement reached in investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other company leaders

A settlement has been reached in a class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders over claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm

Economics

5 h. ago Shooting of bear that swam to tiny Canadian island frustrates First Nations

Indigenous groups had offered to rehome grizzly nicknamed Tex who was killed without authorizationThe journey of Tex, a young grizzly bear that gripped public attention in Canada after swimming to a tiny populated island, came to a violent end this week after he was shot and killed without authorization, despite plans by Indigenous groups to relocate him.The four-year-old bear’s landfall on 25 May on Texada Island, a tiny island off the west coast, set off a controversy between differing interpretations of how to treat wild predators. Its shooting on Tuesday has advocates calling for the British Columbia government to act faster when it comes to working with First Nations on environmental stewardship. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago “Any heavy metal bands looking for a vocalist?”: Hear baby cockatoos find their voice

The Texas San Antonio Zoo recorded the vocal progression of three of their new baby cockatoos over a few months, and it went viral on social media.

Politics

7 h. ago 'I was in the room as another European leader gave a scathing verdict on Brexit'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz became the second European leader in a week after Emmanuel Macron to voice his dispair over Brexit, and the audience was reminded how it has hampered efforts to tackle small boats

Politics

7 h. ago Carrying chickens by legs causes them pain, Green Party leader warns

The Government has planned to overturn an EU ban on catching and carrying poultry by their legs.

Events