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Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary, vows to oust Collins

Platner wins Maine Senate primary despite controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.

Expert: China-DPRK committed to stability, common development

During talks with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that regardless of how the international landscape evolves, three commitments will remain unchanged: the Chinese party and government's high regard for the traditional China-DPRK friendship, its firm support for General Secretary Kim in leading the DPRK's socialist cause, and its commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of both countries while maintaining a favorable strategic environment. Liu Jun from the Pa...

Chinese activist in UK told by X that abusive deepfakes do not breach rules

Apple Peiqing Ni targeted by account portraying her as promiscuous drug addict after posting about Tiananmen SquareA high-profile Chinese activist in the UK who was inundated with deepfake posts on X portraying her as a sexually promiscuous drug addict was told that the abuse did not breach the rules of Elon Musk’s platform.Apple Peiqing Ni, the 27-year-old founder of the UK-based China Dissent Network, had been advised by UK police to complain to the US-headquartered platform after she was targ...

'Hole at bottom, vessel sinking': Indian crew sends SOS after US missile strike

NEW DELHI: An Indian-crewed oil tanker sent desperate distress calls seeking "immediate help" after it was struck by a US missile off the coast of Oman, leaving the vessel on fire and taking on water.

It's a crude campaign that's been dubbed 'sexist' and 'disgusting'. But Jacinta Allan's pearl-clutching reaction is only going to make things worse, writes PETER VAN ONSELEN

It's a crude campaign that's been dubbed 'sexist' and 'disgusting'. But Jacinta Allan's pearl-clutching reaction is only going to make things worse, writes PETER VAN ONSELENBy PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:52, 10 June 2026 | Updated: 06:52, 10 June 2026 e-mail View comments

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around ​the Strait of Hormuz. The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April. The Iranian strikes, which included attacks in ‌Kuwait and Bahrain, came after the US military said on X it had targeted Iranian air defence, ground control stations and surveillanc...

Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation

Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack.

Pak launches manhunt for four PoK protesters after crackdown killing 19 kids, 7 pregnant women

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) administration launched a manhunt for protesters and offered a bounty for JAAC leaders after deadly clashes. An intelligence dossier details systematic violence by Pakistani forces, including targeting the JAAC and using live ammunition, resulting in numerous civilian deaths. India condemned the excessive force and urged international accountability for Pakistan's actions.

Uranium Ban To Site Closures: What US Wants From Iran In Nuclear Talks

If Iran accepts this demand, along with the other three conditions being discussed, it would be a much stricter arrangement than the nuclear deal reached in 2015.

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election8 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLouise Hosie,BBC ScotlandandKen Banks,North east Scotland reporter, AberdeenBBCBob Sanguinetti is the Port of Aberdeen's chief executiveAberdeen South is at the heart of the offshore energy industry - but voters care about what happens on dry land too. The constituency covers part of the city's commuter belt - Peterculter, Milltimber and Bieldside - as well as the more urban areas...

Bill Gates to testify in congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Gates was set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify

Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children

No immediate comment from Pakistan as Taliban says 11 children are among the dead in strikes on border provinces.

Charities in England and Wales ‘donate millions to illegal Israeli settlements’

MP Melanie Ward calls on Charity Commission to look into 32 organisations she says have given at least £28mThirty-two charities in England and Wales have donated at least £28m to Israeli settlements that are illegal under international law, an MP has said.Labour’s Melanie Ward said that if gift aid were claimed against the donations in the usual way, it would mean taxpayers had subsidised illegal settlements to the tune of £5.6m, a situation she described as deplorable. The foreign secretary, Yv...

Most Makerfield voters say offensive posts would put them off candidate, poll finds

Survey in run-up to byelection also finds support for water renationalisation, wealth tax and cap on political donationsA majority of voters in Makerfield say they would be less likely to vote for an election candidate if they have posted offensive content on social media, polling shows.The polling for the campaign group 38 Degrees, undertaken by Survation, asked 518 voters in the Makerfield constituency for their views on a range of issues, with 55% saying they would be less likely to vote for...

"4,399 Days And Counting": PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

PM Modi on Wednesday became the longest-serving prime minister, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office.

Global leaders hail Modi as he surpasses Nehru's record as longest-serving elected PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. He has now served more consecutive days in office than Jawaharlal Nehru. Leaders from the United States, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka have sent congratulations. They praised his leadership and public service. The US ambassador highlighted his decades of dedication.

Keir Starmer could SCRAP Royal Navy's new destroyers despite warnings Britain's safety 'in peril'

Sir Keir Starmer could scrap the next generation of Royal Navy destroyers in his long-overdue defence plan.The Prime Minister could delay - or drop - plans to build Type 83 destroyers, which would have replaced the Navy's ageing fleet of Type 45 destroyers between 2035 and 2038.The plans have been put on the backburner amid a bitter funding row between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury over Sir Keir's Defence Investment Plan (DIP).A final decision on the new class of destroyer would...

"Disproportionate, Unlawful": Global Rights Bodies On Crackdown In PoK

UN report: Israeli forces shield settlers during attacks on Palestinians

The UN says Israeli security forces routinely accompany settlers and act as a shield for their violence.

Kremlin switches off CCTV protecting Vladimir Putin over assassination fears

The Kremlin is said to have switched off CCTV protecting Vladmir Putin over fears the cameras could lead to his assassination. The decision is believed to have been taken after Israeli operatives used compromised cameras in Tehran during the operation that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Moscow feared that similar methods might be brought in to track the movements of senior Russian officials.The CCTV system operates separately from the vast network of hundreds of thousands of devices used to...