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Michael Fassbender smiles alongside wife Alicia Vikander at Cannes
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Conflict pushes freight charges for West Asia bound container cargo up 10 times
NEW DELHI: West Asia conflict has pushed shipping freight charges for cargo bound for the region up nearly ten-fold in the case of containers and more than doubled rates for LPG and crude oil, the shipping ministry said.
Indian court declares another historical mosque a temple
An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque is a temple originally dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
Arsenal ratings vs Burnley: Declan Rice unbeatable as Kai Havertz repays Mikel Arteta trust
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Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador
President Zoran Milanović says Israel broke an "unwritten rule" by announcing their ambassador before approval.
Nationals ban attendee after white nationalist banner unfurled during Sunday's game vs Orioles
The Washington Nationals banned an attendee from their home Nationals Park after showing a banner promoting a white nationalist website during a game on Sunday.The team issued a statement to multiple media outlets saying it identified at least one of the individuals involved, though it would not release their identity."The Washington Nationals vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric, and we strive to make our home field a safe space for our fans," the Nationals’ statement read fo...
US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.
Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Pressure piled on Man City as Gunners close in on title
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HOOSE OF THE YEAR! Edinburgh property crowned Scotland's Home of the Year
HOOSE OF THE YEAR! Edinburgh property crowned Scotland’s Home of the YearClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By CLAIRE ELLIOT, SCOTTISH GENERAL NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:52, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 21:53, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
NEET leak: CBI arrests coaching centre founder
PUNE/NEW DELHI: CBI arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, the director of Maharashtra-based Renukai Career Centre (RCC), alleging he circulated leaked NEETUG 2026 questions through coaching networks and “mock tests” conducted before examination, report Gitesh Shelke, Rajshekhar Jha & Koushiki Saha.
Sandstorm sweeps through Iraq as whole city turns an ominous dark orange
A severe sandstorm has brought misery to parts of Iraq, with daily life grinding to a halt amid emergency safety warnings.
From Arctic to outer space: India, Norway clinch deals
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Norway in 43 years, the countries upgraded ties to a green strategic partnership, signed deals for cooperation in outer space, health and technology, while announcing 8 other outcomes from his meeting with counterpart Jonas Gahr Store.
Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ
The Department of Justice charged a California woman with paying people — including homeless individuals on Los Angeles’ Skid Row — to register to vote while she worked as a paid ballot-petition signature collector, according to federal prosecutors."False registrations undermine Americans’ faith in elections – even more so when payoffs are involved," assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in a press release Monday. "This Justice Departme...
Packed Delta flight from LA to Shanghai forced to divert to Seattle because of 'disruptive passenger' who was causing chaos in skies
Packed Delta flight from LA to Shanghai forced to divert to Seattle because of 'disruptive passenger' who was causing chaos in skiesBy ANNA WRIGHT Published: 21:37, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 21:37, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Cuba Warns Of "Bloodbath" If US Attacks
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.
Fast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders
Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of Los Angeles, on Monday as footage shows at least one home burningA fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning in southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home.The fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles. Continue reading...
Judicial panel submits report on judge Varma
NEW DELHI: The three-member committee headed by SC judge Aravind Kumar, which was looking into allegations of corruption against Allahabad HC judge Yashwant Varma, submitted its report to LS Speaker Om Birla Monday.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia will receive a $5 million federal grant to launch a pioneering research team for children’s health.The grant was announced at MCRI’s 40th anniversary gala in Melbourne on Saturday night."For 40 years, MCRI has been a global leader in children’s health research," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told guests at the gala, which was attended by 300 of Australia’s most esteemed medical experts, political leaders, philanthropists and sports...
Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?
Politics Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? May 18, 20264:30 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Mia Venkat , Courtney Dorning , Juana Summers Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? Listen · 8:03 8:03 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Brendan Sorsby admits to gambling on his own team, sues NCAA in Lubbock court for injunction
Brendan Sorsby has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of a local judge granting an injunction that would allow him to play this season for Texas Tech, after admitting to gambling on games that involved a school he was enrolled at.The complaint, filed on Monday, stems from an ongoing investigation into Sorsby for past gambling wagers he placed, which include his time playing for the Indiana Hoosiers."Mr. Sorsby is currently ineligible to play for Texas Tech due to prior violations of the N...