• The Independent

    Watch live view of Parliament after Rishi Sunak calls snap general election

    Watch a live view of Parliament on Thursday 23 May, after prime minister Rishi Sunak called a snap general election after months of denial. The prime minister addressed the nation in the pouring rain on Wednesday, as he battled against the deafening sound of Things Can Only Get Better playing in the background – the 90s hit which famously became a New Labour anthem during Tony Blair’s successful campaign. In a drenched suit, he said the King had granted his request to dissolve Parliament, and he promised to “fight for every vote” over the next few weeks.

  • The Canadian Press - Olympics 2022

    AP News Summary at 2:14 a.m. EDT

    Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state. The historic but largely symbolic move further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel immediately denounced Wednesday's decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Palestinians welcomed the announcements as an affirmation o

  • The Canadian Press - Olympics 2022

    With visa issue solved, Seattle rookie Nika Muhl makes WNBA debut against Caitlin Clark and Indiana

    SEATTLE (AP) — Once it became clear that Nika Muhl's visa issues were resolved and she would finally be able to make her WNBA debut, the rookie for the Seattle Storm wanted to have a little fun. With the help of her dad — a graphic designer — and some outfit advice from her mom, Muhl poked fun at the situation surrounding the delay to her first game, showing up at the arena wearing a T-shirt with “Approved” written over a picture of herself. “I saw people being mad and I saw so many things onlin