To be prime minister is a chance to impose one’s character and beliefs on the nation – to mould the era. But what if the holder of this great office has no distinctive personality? What if he is a turgid proceduralist, frightened of new ideas, and prone to deceit? With…
Keir Starmer resignation speech live: Prime Minister in tears as he pays tribute to wife after standing down from No 10
By LETTICE BROMOVSKY, NEWS REPORTER Updated: 09:49 BST, 22 June 2026 Keir Starmer choked up today as he announced he is quitting – with Andy Burnham closing in on taking control of Downing Street. The PM talked up his achievements in getting Labour elected in a statement outside the famous…
From Tombs To Pyramids: How Early Dynastic Minya Burials Shaped Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A recent archaeological discovery at Gabal El-Teir in Minya Governorate provides new insights into the evolution of funerary architecture in ancient Egypt, following the unearthing of two Early Dynastic tombs and burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Minister of…
Not Keir for long… Podium set up outside No10 as Starmer prepares to announce his exit – while Andy Burnham heads to Westminster
Keir Starmer is poised to announce his departure shortly as Andy Burnham closes in on taking control of Downing Street. Aides are setting up a podium outside the famous black door of No10 with his resignation seemingly imminent. Sir Keir’s chief of staff has reportedly told workers inside the building…
US Olympian who was arrested for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool hits back at Trump’s ‘lies’ and shares new photo… as dramatic video shows confrontation with cops
A former Olympian has struck back after being slapped with vandalism charges for allegedly damaging the paint job at the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC on Friday. David Hearn, 62, told the Daily Mail his arrest and the charges were a farce intended to boost a false narrative as he shared an image…
Family of young mother who was left fighting for life after being mauled by a shark at Coogee Beach share update on her condition
By BURNEY WONG and CHARLOTTE KARP, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:07 BST, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 08:15 BST, 22 June 2026 Loved ones of a young Sydney mother have spoken out to share news of her recovery after a huge outpouring of support and sympathy. Leah Stewart, 35, was…
Heartbroken family gives harrowing update on elderly man, 87, allegedly bashed by a fellow HammondCare nursing home patient
John Cain, 87, suffered a brain bleed Family still waiting for answers from HammondCare See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred Source By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:23 BST, 22 June 2026 | Updated: 07:42 BST, 22 June 2026 An elderly…
Labour Left tell Burnham to rip up tax pledges: With Starmer a dead man walking, allies of PM-in-waiting say it’s time to break manifesto promises on income tax and VAT
Andy Burnham is being urged to tear up Labour’s tax pledges to fund his costly spending plans. The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign – but is yet to set out how he will fund them. While fighting for the…
US marks ‘encouraging progress’ in peace talks with Iran after summit was nearly derailed by Trump’s fiery threat
Both US and Iranian officials said progress was made during the first day of peace talks despite a rocky start to the summit in Switzerland. Iranian officials initially abandoned talks in the wake of President Donald Trump’s threat to ‘blow the s*** out of them.’ However, things eventually got back…
T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, scientists find
For years, scientists believed Tyrannosaurus rex reached its adult size at around age 25. But a major new study suggests the iconic predator may have taken much longer to mature. According to the research, T. rex likely continued growing for about 40 years before reaching its maximum size of roughly…