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BIG POLITICAL TEST FOR MARCOSThe Senate standoff is a major challenge to the authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose government was unable to confirm on Thursday if dela Rosa had fled, who exactly was shooting, or the identities of individuals who had tried to enter the Senate.Marcos is embroiled in a bitter and long-running battle with the influential Duterte family and its political allies and has insisted he gave no order to arrest dela Rosa, a staunch loyalist of the former president.Dela Rosa’s appeal for help on social media led to chaos on Wednesday, with a hefty presence of…

Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC, paving the way for a potential Labour leadership challenge.By AFP and The Associated PressPublished On 14 May 202614 May 2026Former United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by tax authorities of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s grip on power unravels.Starmer, who led his Labour Party to victory in the 2024 general election, is fighting to save his job after disastrous local and regional polls last week.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has repeatedly described himself as a “physician” on the campaign trail and in public biographies, despite records showing he has never held a medical license in Michigan or New York. Much of El-Sayed’s campaign has focused on his medical credentials, particularly his purported experience as a physician. While El-Sayed does have a medical degree, public records in New York and Michigan examined by Politico indicate that he’s never held a license to practice medicine. New York state law prohibits individuals who lack medical licenses from identifying themselves as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stephen A. Smith did not make many friends in NASCAR circles when he labeled drivers as non-athletes.”Come on, man. That don’t count. You driving a car!” Smith said last month on his SiriusXM show. “I’m being honest. It’s a great sport. But come on, bro. Getting behind the wheel of a car is not the same.”You can be behind the wheel of a car in your 60s and 70s for crying out loud.” Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson sit in the Arrow McLaren pit box on May 18, 2023, during the third…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Trump, Xi align on key points in conflict with Iran2. Iran tightens grip on key oil route, bringing traffic to ‘total halt’3. GOP senators demand Fauci indictment after explosive hearingMAJOR HEADLINESEXODUS BEGINS — Tech founder ditching Washington says millionaire’s tax will eventually hit everyone. Continue reading …ROUND TWO — ‘All options on the table,’ South Carolina AG says after Murdaugh verdict tossed. Continue reading …PERSONAL FOUL —…

It’s an all-Canadian final for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and players and advocates for more women in sport say it could have a lasting impression. The Montreal Victoire solidified the Walter Cup coming to Canada after their victory on Tuesday night against the two-time defending champions, the Minnesota Frost.They’ll face off against the Ottawa Charge starting Thursday.“It’s going to be something that the fans haven’t seen yet, it’s going to be a good rivalry,” said Kori Cheverie, head coach of the Victoire.“I think our league continues to grow the game on both sides of the border and I…

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KUALA LUMPUR: Controversial Malaysian rapper Wee Meng Chee, also known as Namewee, was acquitted of drug possession on Thursday (May 14).Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni granted the acquittal after the Attorney-General’s Chambers withdrew two charges against Wee on his second bid, Malaysian news outlets reported.Earlier, on Apr 29, the prosecution had rejected Wee’s initial representation to review the charges of possessing methamphetamine and sildenafil – a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.The charges were brought under Section 9(1) of Malaysia’s Poisons Act 1952 and Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, Free Malaysia Today reported.Wee, 43, had pleaded not guilty on Jan 19 to possessing 0.78g of…

Photograph by Alex Wong/Getty Images The U.S. delegation that stood at attention at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday as President Trump and President Xi Jinping kicked off a high-stakes summit in Beijing offered one of the clearest glimpses of what is on the agenda.At the front of the receiving line were some of Mr. Trump’s most influential cabinet members, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.In a succession of striking scenes, each of the officials, who have at times been unsparing in their criticism of Beijing across a range…

Several states have joined President Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further — by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement.North Carolina, in late April, became the latest member of a growing group of Republican-led states to require their public health agencies to flag recipients of Medicaid to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security if their legal status is in question.It’s a trend health policy researchers expect to spread among GOP-controlled states eager to join Mr. Trump in the federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud and illegal immigration. Already, at least…