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'PoK Is Jallianwala Bagh, Asim Munir Is General Dwyer': Ex J&K Top Cop

Likening the situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, former Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police SP Vaid accused Field Marshal General Asim Munir of acting like General Dyer.

Keir Starmer's defence plans under fire from transport sector over funding - 'Serious mistake'

Experts have demanded that Labour not make any changes to transport budgets to fund defence, or it could lead to serious issues with freight and haulage.Reports suggest that the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce a huge £15billion boost for the military through the Defence Investment Plan.It is understood that the Prime Minister has asked Government departments to reduce capital spending by one per cent to fund the defence boost, the Financial Times reported.The Department f...

Activists behind Graham Platner's rise admit vetting process didn't bring up Nazi-linked tattoo

Liberal activists who were behind Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign admitted that their vetting process did not pick up certain issues such as his controversial Nazi-linked tattoo.Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner spoke to Daniel Moraff, Leanne Fan and Morris Katz, three activists who "handpicked" Platner to challenge Maine Sen. Susan Collins for her Senate seat ahead of the 2026 midterms. During the interview, which premiered on Sunday, Zitner asked about the v...

Donaldson told police letter to alleged victim was not an apology for sex abuse

Donaldson told police letter to alleged victim was not an apology for sex abuse23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJulian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NIPA MediaSir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at court on TuesdaySir Jeffrey Donaldson told police a letter he wrote to Complainant A, one of his two alleged victims, was not an apology for sex abuse.The jury at his trial at Newry Crown Court has been listening to the final section of a recording of his police interview...

WATCH: Kemi Badenoch details plan to 'restore common sense' and abolish 'identity politics'

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to get rid of "identity politics" as she has branded the UK as the "least racist country in the world".Speaking at a press conference in Westminster, she said: "Modern Britain is the least racist country on earth. I speak from experience. As a child, I lived on three different continents."I have seen what life is like for ethnic minorities in other places. There is nowhere else on Earth I'd rather be."There is nowhere else on Earth that I would be doin...

GB Election Commission bars consolidation of results until re-polling in 5 constituencies

GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission has directed that the results of the June 7 election must not be consolidated until re-polling in five constituencies is complete, it emerged on Tuesday. In a circular to the returning officers concerned, dated June 8 and available with Dawn, the GB Election Commission noted that it had ordered re-polling at certain polling stations in their respective constituencies — Skardu-II (GBA-8), Astore-I (GBA-13), Diamer-I (GBA-15), Diamer-II (GBA-16), an...

'Nonsense!' Claire Coutinho furiously shuts down Lib Dem attack on 'self-indulgent' plan to remove 'identity politics'

Claire Coutinho has launched a furious attack on the Lib Dems after taking aim at Kemi Badenoch's plan to "restore common sense" and abolish "identity politics".Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Energy Secretary blasted Daisy Cooper's claims that the plans are "self-indulgent", branding the remarks "nonsense".Appearing on GB News Breakfast, Ms Cooper said of Mrs Badenoch's plan: "I think she's fundamentally misunderstood what the public sector duty is about. It's not about preferential treatment a...

Opinion: Opinion | The Chinese Are Using LinkedIn 'Jobs' To Spy On Countries. Is India Prepared?

A recent report throws light on how Chinese operatives frequently disguise themselves as representatives of private consultancies, research institutions, or human resource firms, posting seemingly legitimate job opportunities for foreign policy, defe

How many times is 'very close'? Trump's 37 predictions of an Iran deal

President Trump repeatedly declared a deal with Iran imminent for months, even after a ceasefire was announced. Despite his optimistic pronouncements, tensions persist as Iran launched retaliatory attacks following Israeli strikes, straining a fragile ceasefire and raising questions about US influence.

Trump booed ‘thunderously’ at NBA Finals: What we know

US President Donald Trump was booed during his appearance at the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Iran accuses US of revoking World Cup tickets amid diplomatic rift

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes as Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic path to end war

Three people were killed overnight as Russia continued its aerial barrage of Ukraine, firing at least 146 drones, a Ukrainian official said.

Graham Platner Faces Key Test in Maine Primary

All eyes are on a key U.S. Senate race in Maine, where democratic senate hopeful Graham Platner, who has weathered a series of scandals, is likely to win a chance to unseat longtime Maine Senator Susan Collins in the general election. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Police 'set to interview Gordon Brown' in probe over Peter Mandelson revealing Cabinet secrets to Jeffrey Epstein

Police 'set to interview Gordon Brown' in probe over Peter Mandelson revealing Cabinet secrets to Jeffrey EpsteinSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:22, 9 June 2026 | Updated: 12:22, 9 June 2026 e-mail View comments

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link 4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says June 9, 20267:19 AM ET By  Brittney Melton Israel And Iran Pull Back, Primaries In Four States, Trump's Election Fraud Claims Listen · 12:37 12:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed

Keir Starmer handed scathing Lib Dems takedown over 'dog's breakfast' online safety plans: 'He's on his way out!'

The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer's proposed legislation for online safety, branding it a "mess".Speaking to GB News, Daisy Cooper declared that the Online Safety Bill is a "dog's breakfast" piece of legislation which was "really badly put together".Pushing forward with his plans to ban social media for under-16s, the Prime Minister called on big tech companies operating in the UK to introduce device controls that prevent children from sending and receivi...

Israel launches new Lebanon strikes even as Trump insists Iran deal coming soon

IranIsrael launches new Lebanon strikes even as Trump insists Iran deal coming soonIsraeli strikes Tuesday on southern Lebanon came hours after the president’s latest optimistic assessment, and risked renewed fighting with Tehran.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. in the “final throes” of Iran deal, Trump says00:58Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 9, 2026, 7:16 AM EDTBy Chantal Da Silva and Ammar Cheikh OmarPresident Donald Trump insis...

Trump is becoming Jimmy Carter

Like the 39th US president, the current occupant of the White House has handed control of the narrative to Iran

First Thing: Zelenskyy says he told Trump that Putin was ‘playing games’ with Washington

In an exclusive interview, Ukraine’s president says he believes the war will be won when Russian society feels its impact. Plus, why California’s election count is taking so long (hint: it’s not fraud)In the fifth year of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, Volodymr Zelenskyy says he is feeling upbeat and has been grateful for military support from the US, but has a pointed message for Washington.Speaking to Luke Harding and Pippa Crerar in London, the Ukrainian president acknowledged that the p...

BJP Leader Criticises Operation Bluestar In Big Shift In Punjab Strategy

For the first time, a senior BJP leader has publicly echoed sentiments traditionally associated with panthic politics.