Summary: Former President Donald Trump faces new criminal charges related to an alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Evidence includes digital captures of attempts to manipulate the voting system, illegal data access from voting machines, and coercive tactics by Trump. Over 160 criminal actions are detailed in the indictment, highlighting a coordinated effort to undermine the election process. Racketeering charges are brought against 19 accused individuals, including Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani. The legal proceedings raise questions about the potential for encouraging violence and the consequences for...

Nigeria Election: Crowds chant 'let us vote' It's finally here. Nigeria's much-awaited election. People are gathering to cast their vote, but the polling stations are late. This one in Lagos opened just in time for former state governor and presidential candidate Bola Ahmadtinobu to cast his vote. He's up against two other front-runners, former vice president and people-democratic party candidate Attiku Abu Bakr and a wild card, 61-year-old former banker Peter Obi, who has been galvanizing the country's youth. Whoever does win has a mammoth task ahead. Mr. How do you expect to solve the country's economic crisis? Will we definitely be a transformative government? Will we walk hard to change the economic crisis? It's not the only thing that we have as a challenge. Nigeria is also dealing with a widespread security crisis as well as endemic corruption a...

Summary: Rudy Giuliani , former Mayor of New York City and lawyer for ex-President Trump, has been released on bail following his indictment related to the 2020 election . Giuliani criticized the indictment , viewing it as an attack on himself and the American people, emphasizing his history as a prosecutor and mayor. The charges stem from his defense of an American citizen during the post-election period, leading to indictment s against him and five other lawyers. Giuliani expressed gratitude for supporters and highlighted the significance of safeguar...

Summary: The Conservative People's Party won 136 seats in the election but fell short of an absolute majority. Pedro Sánchez has the opportunity to form a coalition with his current allies and smaller parties to stay in power. The potential involvement of far-right ministers and the Carlos Puch-Demond extradition case complicate the political landscape. The Conservative People's Party secured a victory in the recent Spanish election with 136 seats, but they fell short o...

Eurovision 2023: Decision to ban Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making address 'disappointing' So, very good morning to you, and I do want to talk about Eurovision in just a moment. But before we get on to that, a couple of stories around today that I want to ask you about. Firstly, comments by the former Conservative Home Secretary, Preeti Patel today, saying that Rishi Sunak needs to offer more hope and optimism for conservatism, or she says he risks presiding over a managed decline of the party and defeat of the next election. Is she right? So, you know, I have a marginal seat. I am reliant on the grassroots of the party to help me. They are determined, as I am, and I think most people within the party, to support the Prime Minister in the endeavours that he has to try and grow the economy and tackle the issues that are the people's priorities. So, I think what they want us t...

By-Elections: Rishi Sunak's Conservatives Lose Two Seats Summary: The Liberal Democrats secured a historic victory in Summerton and Froome, a traditionally Conservative constituency. Labour gained ground in Yorkshire and Uxbridge and South Ruislip, overturning a safe Tory seat in the latter. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered significant setbacks, raising concerns about their chances in the upcoming general election. The resignation of three Conservative...

Summary: Far-right populist Javier Milei shocks with over 30% vote in Argentina primary election . Voters express frustration with economic struggles, inflation , and poverty in the country. Milei's outsider status and different approach attract voters seeking change. Questions arise about Milei's ability to govern without strong party support. Three main candidates, including Milei, advance to the general election in October. ...

Conservatives lose Selby and Ainsty to Labour in Record-Breaking Win Summary: Labour secures a historic win in the Selby and Ainsty by-election, defeating the Conservatives. The new MP, the youngest in the Commons, faces challenges in relating to younger voters' issues and tackling the cost of living crisis. Residents hope the fresh representation will bring solutions to economic challenges and resource deficiencies. Labour marks a historic victory in Selby and Ainsty, Yorks...

Summary: Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier ousted after breaking Covid laws and exposing the public to risk. Nearly 12,000 voters signed a recall petition leading to her expulsion from the SNP. Scottish Labour views the by-election as an excellent opportunity to gain a seat. The SNP faced further issues with a Police Scotland probe into party finances and high-profile arrests. The by-election date will be set when Parliament resumes in September. A disgraced former MP who was co...

Summary: London Mayor Sadiq Khan 's plan to extend the city's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been ruled lawful. The expansion of ULEZ means more polluting vehicles will face a daily charge, aiming to reduce pollution and improve air quality . Protesters expressed unhappiness with the decision, and Tory-led councils ' challenge to stop the ULEZ expansion was rejected. The policy has been controversial, and its impact on the cost of living and businesses has caused a split within the Labour Party . The issue of green policies has become a dividing line between political parties as the general election approaches. ...

By-elections: Tories Face Big Defeats, Uxbridge Remains Conservative Stronghold Summary: Tories retain Uxbridge seat, but results highlight Sadiq Khan's unpopular tax policies. Tories face defeat in Selby due to lower voter turnout compared to the general election. Rishi Sunak struggles to advance Conservative agenda amid opposition from civil servants and the House of Lords. Labour's early lead in polls raises concerns about peaking too soon without clear policy direction. Liberal Democrats' traditional strength in regions like Somerset poses a potential threat in the upcoming election. Ed Davie's past controversies may hinder t...

Summary: Liberal Democrats demand a general election to remove 'clowns' from Number 10. Party leader, Ringmaster Rishi, accused of being out of touch and lacking ideas. Lib Dems aim to end the 'shameful spectacle' with a call for change. The Liberal Democrats have launched a scathing attack on the current government, calling for a general election to oust what they refer to as 'clowns' from Number 10. The party's leader, Ringmaster Rishi, has been ac...

Kemal Kilicdaroglu: The man who wants to end the Erdogan era and transform Turkey This is Istanbul's newest mosque and today opened by Recep Tayyip Erdogan. For two decades, the president has reshaped Turkey, giving himself vast power, disrupting global diplomacy, picking battles with the West. He's now geeing up his supporters for the weekend's presidential election. Three hours away in the city of Bursa, support amid the bustle. This stall holder tells me he loves the president from the heart that he'd vote for him a million times if he could. This customer says Erdogan is a real man, a leader who even stands up to America. But in truth, Erdogan's grip on power is under strain. His political opponents have united behind a single candidate, welcomed by ever bigger crowds. It's this man, Kamal Kilishtarov, talking to us in his final broadcast interview before...

Summary: Jacob Rees-Mogg calls on the BBC to apologize for a story that was reported incorrectly. Rees-Mogg discusses the recent by-election results and the need to engage Tory voters for the upcoming general election. He advocates for getting rid of costly policies, reducing taxes, and lowering government spending. Rees-Mogg clarifies his support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak while expressing his role as a backbencher to discuss and critique policies. The interview addresses the banking story involving Nigel Farage and the BBC's business editor, emphasizing the need for accountability if client confidentiality was breached. ...

Windsor Framework has received a 'cautious welcome' in Northern Ireland All right, let's get the view now of Michelle O'Neill, because this time last week all the talk was of the PM's deal with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol. This seemed to get a decent enough reaction from most parts, but of course the big question is what do the DUP do, the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland? They say they won't rejoin power sharing if they're not happy. Well, the largest party at Stormont is Shinfeng, and its leader there would have been First Minister. That's Michelle O'Neill. She joins us live now. Thank you very much for being on the programme this morning. Has Rishi Sineq negotiated a good deal for Northern Ireland? Well, I think we've all had the best part of a week now to reflect on the deal, and I think it's fair to say that the ...

Summary: Trump 's absence from the debate overshadowed Republican candidates' discussions. Trump conducted an interview with Tucker Carlson, reiterating claims of election fraud . The interview was strategically timed to coincide with the debate and influence media coverage. Trump aimed to portray himself as a dominant figure in the news cycle. ...

Summary: Michael Gove warns against turning net zero into a religious crusade, advocates for a balanced approach to environmental measures. Recent by-election results indicate parties are reevaluating their stance on green issues and their impact on voter perception. Debate surrounds whether public backlash is due to environmental policies or localized campaign strategies. The Sunday Telegraph leads with a warning from the levelling up and housing secretary Michael Gove that th...

Labour by-election win: Starmer says voters issued ‘cry for change’ in Selby and Ainsty Summary: Labour Party secures historic by-election victory in Selby and Ainsty, overturning a 20,000 majority, the largest ever in their history. Party leader Keir Starmer highlights voters' call for change amidst challenges of increasing bills and declining public services. Labour vows to fulfill promises locally through newly elected representative Keir Mather and nationally with the formation of the next Labour Government. ...

Summary: The Flickwick Town Council in Mid Bedfordshire is urging Nadine Dorries to resign 'immediately' following her previous announcement to step down. Despite her intention to resign on the 9th of June 2023, Dorries has not yet resigned, leading to frustration among her constituents. Mid Bedfordshire , a Conservative-held seat with a significant majority, will likely become a closely watched constituency in the event of a by-election . The Flickwick Town Council ...

Donald Trump brands E. Jean Carroll a 'nut job' following trial verdict | Dr Thomas Gift reacts And Thomas Trump does seem to be the gift that keeps on giving in terms of political analysis. Absolutely. And you know, in terms of the politics, Trump did, I think last night, exactly what he wanted to do. He's in the midst of a Republican primary. He wants to play to his base. And so that's what he did. He threw red meat to them on January 6th on allegations of a stolen election, even called the moderator, Caitlin Collins, a nasty person on stage. And you could see from the reactions of the crowd, which was Republican primary voters, his supporters were really lapping it up. So yeah, I mean, Trump is certainly the gift that keeps on giving for political commentary. And maybe there are some at CNN just wondering whether they did the right thing in the right place at the ...