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‘Never, ever’: Tim Wilson walks back comments on potential One Nation rightwing alliance

Liberal frontbencher says he has ‘no interest’ in forming a coalition with Pauline Hanson’s party – a day after suggesting he might be open to itFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, has said he would “never, ever, ever” support a coalition government with One Nation, walking back previous comments that left the door open to such an arrangement.Urging the Liberals to “get on with” setting...

Japanese cabinet declines comment on MP's call to lift sanctions against Russia

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara separately acknowledged that maintaining contacts with Russia as a neighboring state remains important for Japan

तमिलनाडु के CM बन तो गए विजय, डगमगाती सरकार को कितने दिन संभाल पाएंगे थलपति?

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Proofs of failure: Rahul Gandhi attacks government over PM's WFH appeal

Proofs of failure Rahul Gandhi attacks government over PMs WFH appeal

Greece scrambles to explain how explosive-packed drone landed in its waters

Minister defends preparedness against novel threat after officials detonate device suspected to be from UkraineAuthorities in Greece have intensified investigations into how an explosive-packed drone ended up in waters off the west of the country.An inquiry, involving specialised military teams, broadened at the weekend after bomb disposal experts detonated the unmanned device at sea. Continue reading...

New regional order

THE US-Israel war on Iran may not be over, but it has already underscored major changes in the geopolitical order. Whereas, during earlier regime change operations, the US and other Western states were largely able to go in, heavily bomb foes and leave countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq in ruins, the Iranian ruling establishment has proven a tougher nut to crack. Though the US and Israel have caused immense damage where human lives and property are concerned, and many top Iranian political l...

'34 lakh appeals, few hundred heard': Tharoor questions if Bengal poll verdict was 'entirely fair'

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised concerns about the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, suggesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have influenced the BJP's victory. He highlighted the removal of 91 lakh names, with 34 lakh appeals pending adjudication, questioning the fairness of the process given the BJP's 30 lakh vote margin.

Russia steps up efforts to provide legal assistance to compatriots abroad — MFA

Gennady Ovechko, department director, says that more than 17,500 free consultations were provided in 2025

Ex-Leeds star stormed out of interview after being asked big Tottenham question

The former Spurs and Leeds star made a quick exit after being asked about his future

Is the UN irrelevant?

THE answer to the question whether the UN is irrelevant today is yes and no. Yes, because if the Middle East crisis triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran is a test of relevance, then the UN has failed that. And no, because beyond its responsibility for international peace and security, the UN continues to play a vital role, for example, in the humanitarian sphere, where its lifesaving assistance for Palestinians in Gaza has been critical despite Israeli obstruction. Over the decades, it has...

Melbourne paramedic who was punched in the stomach while saving a woman's life speaks out after shocking incident

Melbourne paramedic who was punched in the stomach while saving a woman's life speaks out after shocking incident Sally was attacked while saving a woman's lifeShe's now too scared to go back on the road By MAISY RAE Published: 04:24, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 04:24, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

All caste team: Yogi Adityanath inducts 3 OBCs, 2 Dalits, 1 Brahmin as UP ministers

In a strategic move ahead of upcoming polls, the BJP expanded its Yogi cabinet, inducting six new ministers. The reshuffle heavily favors backward and Dalit communities, aiming to counter the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' narrative. This expansion, the second and likely last, brings the ministry to its maximum strength, balancing caste and regional representation.

Tankers dodge Iran threat as two more oil carriers cross Hormuz with trackers off

Tankers dodge Iran threat as two more oil carriers cross Hormuz with trackers off

Inside the Great Liberal Freakout: I've been speaking to political insiders all weekend. They're losing it over Pauline Hanson's success. A ruthless act may be their only hope: PVO

Inside the Great Liberal Freakout: I've been speaking to political insiders all weekend. They're losing it over Pauline Hanson's success. A ruthless act may be their only hope: PVOBy PETER VAN ONSELEN, POLITICAL EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:10, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 04:11, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

In Vijay as CM, Tamil Nadu gets a young CEO — The future is here

In Vijay as CM Tamil Nadu gets a young CEO The future is here

Imran says ‘army is mine, country is mine’: PTI

ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Sunday congratulated the entire nation on the first anniversary of the Marka-i-Haq victory, a year after Pakistan’s armed forces achieved tactical superiority over India with a decisive and crushing response to its aggression during a four-day conflict. It claimed that from Adiala jail, its founder Imran Khan’s message remained clear: “The army is mine, and the country is mine.” The opposition party, in a statement issued by its media secretariat, congratulated all defence...

'दुश्मन ने हिमाकत की तो नतीजे दूरगामी और खतरनाक होंगे', पाकिस्तानी फील्ड मार्शल की गीदड़भभकी

What does saffronisation of West Bengal mean for Dhaka?

FOR 75 years, West Bengal told itself a story: we are the land of Tagore and Vivekananda, of Bankim and Bose, of Amartya Sen and Abhijit Banerjee, of coffee house Marxists and high-minded bhadralok secularism. We are too refined for the politics of mandir and masjid. The Partition of 1947? A regrettable necessity inflicted upon us by lesser provinces. On May 4, 2026, that story died as Suvendu Adhikari beat Mamata Banerjee on her own turf, Bhabanipur, by at least 15,000 votes. The BJP walked aw...

Polish ex-minister flees Hungary to the US after PM Magyar says country won’t protect people wanted elsewhere

Zbigniew Ziobro has been accused in Poland of leading an organised criminal enterprise and abuse of power, which he deniesPoland’s former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several criminal charges in his home country, has fled Hungary to the United States, he confirmed on Sunday, after being granted asylum from former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s government last year.“I am in the United States,” Ziobro told rightwing Polish broadcaster Republika. “I arrived yesterday, and th...

Israel will not cease fighting Hezbollah for a peace deal with Iran — Netanyahu

According to the Israeli prime minister, a significant weakening of Iran or a radical change of power would imply the collapse of Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemeni Houthi rebels from the Ansar Allah movement