London mansion, home to grandson of Kazakhstan’s ‘president for life’, seized under ‘McMafia’ laws

A multi-million-pound mansion on London’s ‘Billionaires’ Row’ is at the centre of the latest High Court challenge to new powers introduced under so-called ‘McMafia laws’. Three properties in London – which are said to be worth around £80 million in total – were made subject to unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) last May following an application by the … Read more

Vladimir Putin will be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment

Vladimir Putin would be allowed to run for president again under constitutional amendment backed by Russia’s ruling party Russian President Putin  is required to step down by the constitution by 2024  Putin, 67, has served 4 presidential terms and has done a stint as prime minister Valentina Tereshkova, a United Russia lawmaker, told parliament today … Read more

Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden for president

Kamala Harris endorsed Joe Biden on Sunday, becoming the 9th former presidential candidate to give him the nod of approval in his race against Bernie Sanders.  ‘I believe in Joe. I really believe in him and I have known him for a long time. One of the things that we need right now is we … Read more

Jesse Jackson endorses Bernie Sanders for president as Vermont senator fights back against Joe Biden

Jesse Jackson endorses Bernie Sanders for president as Vermont senator fights back against Joe Biden Jesse Jackson, the legendary civil rights leader and presidential candidate, endorsed Bernie Sanders on Sunday His blessing comes ahead of Michigan’s primary on Tuesday Jackson won Michigan in 1988 presidential primary He also has strong influence among African American voters … Read more

Pete Buttigieg drops out of the race for president

Pete Buttigieg announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday night in South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg offered an uplifting message to his supporters as he announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday night in his hometown of South Bend, Indiana.   The impromptu event came hours after reports emerged that Buttigieg would … Read more

Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the race for president, according to Politico 

BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the presidential race, Politico reports Sources close to Buttigieg’s campaign confirmed that the 38-year-old announced the end of his White House bid on Sunday  It came after his disappointing fourth-place finish in the South Carolina primary An aide told DailyMail.com that Buttigieg will give a speech in South … Read more

Turkish president Erdogan vows to keep doors open for Syrian refugees heading for Europe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to keep borders open for Syrian refugees headed for Europe as the first 18,000 cross the Greek border and migrants clash for the second day with guards.     ‘What did we do yesterday (Friday)? We opened the doors,’ Erdogan said in Istanbul in his first comments since 33 Turkish … Read more

Iran’s vice president and spokeswoman for 1979 hostage-takers infected with coronavirus 

Iran’s vice president and spokeswoman for 1979 hostage-takers is infected with coronavirus, state media reveals Iranian spokeswoman for the 1979 hostage crisis is diagnosed with coronavirus Masoumeh Ebtekar, who is also a vice president, has reportedly been infected She was pictured near President Hassan Rouhani during Iranian cabinet meeting By Associated Press Published: 14:19 GMT, … Read more

Egypt buries ousted president Hosni Mubarak with military honours

The funeral of former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak took place in Cairo on Wednesday as his body was flown to a mosque in the city’s east by helicopter before the casket was carried out by an honour guard.  Dozens of Mubarak supporters, clad in black and carrying posters of the former president, watched the helicopter … Read more