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Mistrusting the process: containing Congo’s Ebola outbreak
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5-Day Relief For Kerala Firm, Probe Against P Vijayan's Daughter To Continue
The company has been under the probe agency's scanner over allegations that it made illegal payments to Exalogic Solutions, an IT company owned by Veena Thaikkandiyil.
French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker
According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to 'skirt international sanctions'.
Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate
Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
French navy intercepts sanctioned tanker from Russia
The French navy has intercepted an oil tanker under international sanctions that was coming from Russia, alleged to be part of its shadow fleet.
The US in Brief: New Jersey’s ICE test
Our daily political update, featuring the stories that matter
US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know
Washington and Tehran are attacking each other despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 8.
Israel attorney general warns of country's democratic backsliding
Israel’s attorney general warned on Monday of the country’s democratic backsliding under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, specifically regarding the judiciary’s independence and the executive’s disregard for court rulings. Gali Baharav-Miara, who also serves as the government’s legal adviser, has clashed with Netanyahu’s government since it took office in late 2022. “Given the approach of the end of the current Knesset’s term, a race has begun to eliminate democratic institutions,...
Brit woman sparks fury in Santorini after emptying 'ashes of a loved one' during walk through island's famed narrow streets
A British woman has sparked fury on Santorini after she allegedly emptied the ashes of a loved one on the Greek island's famed narrow streets.
African woman 'given permission to move to UK despite not attending her own wedding’
African woman 'given permission to move to UK despite not attending her own wedding’Smaou Faal, who is pregnant with her third child, can now join her husband and children in the UK after appealing against a previous Home Office decision. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Toby Codd 11:11, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 11:15, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 The Home Office has given the woman permission to move...
France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker, Macron says
France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker, Macron says10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHenry MooreReutersFrench Navy personnel observe a sanctioned oil tanker said to be part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the AtlanticFrance intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.He said the French Navy boarded the Tagor, which maritime authorities said had been flyin...
‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?
As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob SandRob Sand, the best-known Democrat in Iowa, appears on podcasts to discuss his love of hunting, begins rallies by having the audience sing America the Beautiful and has a tendency to criticize the country’s two-party political system.Now, Sand is running to lead a state that Republicans have come to dominate under Donald Trump, and Democrats believe his candidacy for governor could be the breakthrough neede...
This hideous conflict is also exposing something frightening about Britain
Israel has been placed on a United Nations blacklist of countries, terror groups and militia accused of using sexual violence as a weapon of torture in conflict zones. A report issued by secretary general António Guterres claimed to have verified 31 incidents against men, women and children that included gang rape, targeted shooting of genitals, touching private parts, threats and forced nudity. Most cases involved “multiple forms of abuse” and some, including one rape, were filmed. The alleged...
Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals
There has been unrest across Turkey after an appeals court annulled the results of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) 2023 leadership election, deposing the popular winner Özgür Özel. Özel’s removal, based on the the court’s decision that the CHP’s 38th congress was void from the beginning, overturning an earlier court finding rejecting allegations of electoral irregularities, has left the CHP with a 77-year-old party veteran, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, as interim leader. Kılıçdaroğlu has previously...
'India has huge role to play': Israel says New Delhi's influence can stabilise Middle East
#WATCH | Delhi | On India's role in the West Asia crisis, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, says, "India has a huge role to play because India is the fastest growing economy in our region and because of the agreements we have with all the big trade blocs, we will see… pic.twitter.com/h2SRIoaOC0
'Int'l terrorism': Kremlin fumes after France seizes Russian-linked tanker
France has detained a Russian-linked oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic, suspecting it of violating sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war. Russia vehemently condemned the seizure as illegal, bordering on 'international terrorism,' and vowed to protect its shipping. This action is part of a wider Western effort to curb Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent sanctions.
Trump Says Democrats And Some ‘Unpatriotic’ Republicans Are Making Iran Talks ‘Tougher’
BreakingBusinessTrump Says Democrats And Some ‘Unpatriotic’ Republicans Are Making Iran Talks ‘Tougher’BySiladitya Ray,Forbes Staff. Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 05:44am EDTJun 01, 2026, 05:45am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump attacked both Democrats and those he deemed “unpatriotic” Republicans, accusing them of complicating his efforts to negotiate a peace deal with Iran in a late-night Truth Social post, as U.S. forces conducted anot...
US military attacks Iran in 'self-defense strikes' over weekend
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it carried out "self-defense strikes" against Iran over the weekend."U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend," a press release noted.The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international...
Keir Starmer's right-hand man is 'gearing up for Labour leadership bid' as 'stop Andy Burnham' candidate
Keir Starmer's right-hand man is 'gearing up for Labour leadership bid' as 'stop Andy Burnham' candidateSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 10:43, 1 June 2026 | Updated: 10:43, 1 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes
Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames Cook,Scotland editorandAngus Cochrane,Senior political journalist, BBC ScotlandGetty ImagesPeter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP The UK and Scottish parliaments should hold a joint inquiry into Peter Murrell's financial crimes, former Labour first minister Jack McConnell has said. Murrell, the ex-SNP chief executive and estranged husban...