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Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth
Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and LambethJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAIn Lewisham, Green Party supporters celebrated gaining 40 seatsThe Green Party of England and Wales has made huge gains in former Labour strongholds in south London, with Sir Keir Starmer's party losing control of Lewisham and Lambeth.Hailing the result in Lewisham, where the Greens won a majority, Leader Zack Polanski said his party was "replacing"...
BSF fires 'in self-defence', kills 2 Bangladeshis on Tripura border
Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were killed by BSF fire along the Tripura border on Friday night. The incident occurred near Kamalasagar border outpost when a group of smugglers, allegedly aided by villagers, began pelting stones at troops after being challenged during a smuggling attempt. The deceased were identified and their bodies handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh.
Starmer gives ‘full-throated’ backing for closer EU ties as he fights for job
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Local elections deadlock: What happens at the 7 London councils where no party won a majority?
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Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet
Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet24 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky Morton,Political reporterandHenry Zeffman,Chief political correspondentGetty ImagesLabour MP Catherine West has said if a cabinet minister does not challenge Sir Keir Starmer as party leader by Monday, she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest herself.In an exclusive interview with the BBC, she said her preferred option would be for the cabinet to "reorganise themselve...
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez heads to The Hague for land dispute case
Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
Military hardware not at Victory Day parade due to security, focus on special op — Putin
This was not only for security reasons, but primarily because the armed forces must focus their attention on the final defeat of the enemy in the special military operation, Russian president said
Israeli army reports new strikes on southern Lebanon
According to the statement, the strikes targeted a weapons depot and a drone launch site
Putin holds talks with president of Abkhazia
During their talks, the Abkhaz leader invited the Russian president to visit the republic at any convenient time
Russia firmly committed to maintaining ties with Republika Srpska — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that Russia appreciates the personal participation of senior officials from Republika Srpska in the commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
RUSSELL FINDLAY: Why my dynamic dozen MSPs are the only real opposition to stop SNP's drive to break up Britain
RUSSELL FINDLAY: Why my dynamic dozen MSPs are the only real opposition to stop SNP’s drive to break up BritainClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By RUSSELL FINDLAY, LEADER OF THE SCOTTISH CONSERVATIVES Published: 20:37, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 20:37, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Putin says Russia-Ukraine war is ‘heading to an end’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday the war in Ukraine was "heading to an end", blasting Western countries for helping Ukraine."And they started ratcheting up the confrontation with Russia, which continues to this day. I think it is heading to an end, but it's still a serious matter," he responded a question on whether the Western help to Ukraine went too far. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Trump announces 3-day Russia-Ukraine ce...
Swinney willing to do a deal with anyone (except Reform) after he fails to get a majority
Swinney willing to do a deal with anyone (except Reform) after he fails to get a majorityClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By TOM GORDON, SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 20:28, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 20:28, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Vatican softens towards LGBTQ+ Catholics
Pope Leo XIV's Vatican is signaling a nuanced approach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, embracing dialogue while maintaining traditional stances on same-sex blessings. A recent Vatican report highlighted testimonies from gay Catholics, emphasizing social justice over sexual morality. This move has drawn praise from advocates and criticism from conservatives, underscoring the ongoing internal church debate.
Pakistan security attack: Gunmen and suicide bomber target police post, killing 3
Pakistan: A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a security post in northwest Pakistan late Saturday, triggering an intense firefight that killed at least three police officers, police said.The attack took place in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, police official Zahid Khan said. He said multiple explosions were heard shortly after the attack and that several nearby houses and the security post collapsed from the impa...
Swinney just won't take no for an answer as he launches ANOTHER bid to break up UK - a day after shedding 400,000 votes in Scottish election
Swinney just won't take no for an answer as he launches ANOTHER bid to break up UK - a day after shedding 400,000 votes in Scottish electionClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 20:21, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 20:21, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Longtime Rangers goalie coach Benoît Allaire to retire after draft, free agency
Benoît Allaire, who was with the New York Rangers from 2004 to 2026, is retiring after the NHL Draft and free agency, the team announced Saturday.Allaire became the Rangers’ goalie coach in 2004, then scaled back his workload after the 2023-24 season. He served as the director of goaltending for the past two seasons, but Jeff Malcolm took over the day-to-day responsibilities as goalie coach.Advertisement
It's sulking Sarwar! Leader goes AWOL after poll disaster. Scots Labour chief is branded 'cowardly' after adopting bunker mentality... just like Starmer
It's sulking Sarwar! Leader goes AWOL after poll disaster. Scots Labour chief is branded ‘cowardly’ after adopting bunker mentality... just like StarmerBy HANNAH RODGER, SCOTTISH CHIEF REPORTER Published: 20:20, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 20:20, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
EUAN MCCOLM: Swinney lacks the backbone to say NO when Greens come knocking with outrageous demands
John Swinney's greatest weakness as a politician is his dullness. He's a low-energy leader, short on charisma. Lacking the roguish cockiness and alpha presence of the late Alex Salmond or the easy connection with voters enjoyed by Nicola Sturgeon, Mr Swinney is one of life's plodders.
Kemi Badenoch backs Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay as she says it's time to rebuild public trust
Kemi Badenoch backs Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay as she says it's time to rebuild public trustClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By PAUL DRURY Published: 20:13, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 20:13, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments