Keir Starmer’s Labour has suffered a humiliating defeat as the hard right makes sweeping gains.
Polanski has been likened to New York’s Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.
Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.
Members of the now-banned Palestine Action group raided Elbit’s facility in Bristol months into Israel’s war on Gaza.
Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains how UK universities paid a private firm to monitor pro-Palestine students.
The incident in London comes after the UK’s national threat level was raised to severe last week.
Thursday’s polls could deliver a sharp setback for Labour, with Reform UK and the Greens expected to gain, analysts say.
Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.
Man City’s 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
![The International Table Tennis Federation said a female player reported the incident during an entry security check at the venue on Saturday and an investigation is under way [File: Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-1425158165-1777977332.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
