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Russia's fate is determined by people, no matter how technology changes — Putin

Soldiers and factory workers, agricultural workers, gunsmiths and war correspondents, doctors and teachers, cultural figures and clergy, volunteers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, all citizens of Russia, the Russian leader emphasized

Venugopal, Satheesan, or Chennithala? Congress decision on Kerala CM in 24 hours

Venugopal Satheesan or Chennithala Congress decision on Kerala CM in hours

Scottish Tories suffer worst ever Holyrood result under Russell Findlay

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Pressure grows on Starmer as more Labour MPs call for resignation – UK politics live

Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the year2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsIn the wake of the local election results, Keir Starmer faced calls to stand down after voters handed a damning verdict on the Labour party.Starmer took responsibility after Labour lost hundreds of councillors in England and suffered humiliation in Wales, but he made clear that he would not quit, sayin...

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as Bengal CM after BJP's historic mandate in polls

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as Bengal CM after BJPs historic mandate in polls

Three day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire begins as Moscow set for ‘victory day’ parade – Europe live

As ceasefire begins, Zelenskyy says ‘Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home’Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Europe.A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine kicks off today that will include “a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Though it was first announced by Donald Trump on social media, it has since been confirmed by both sides.In recent days, there have been many app...

At UN, Pakistan raises alarm at Israel's systematic annexation of occupied West Bank

Pakistan has raised alarm at the systematic annexation of the occupied West Bank, expansion of illegal settlements and the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling for the intervention of the global community. The stance was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the Arria-formula meeting on the situation in the occupied territory. “While international attention is consumed by multiple crises across the region, the systematic...

Farrer by-election live: Voters cast their final ballots as Pauline Hanson's One Nation hopes to win first ever federal lower house seat

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of the Farrer by-election here.

Watch: PM Modi bows down with folded hands before Kolkata crowd as BJP forms first govt in Bengal

Prime Minister Modi expressed profound gratitude to the people of Bengal, bowing with folded hands after the BJP's historic Assembly election victory. Alongside new chief minister Adhikari, he shared an emotional moment with 98-year-old veteran Makhanlal Sarkar, even touching his feet in a gesture of deep respect. This marks a significant shift in West Bengal's political landscape.

Will Diljit Dosanjh become Punjab's political face? Singer sets record straight

Will Diljit Dosanjh become Punjabs political face Singer sets record straight

Arab Parliament denounces Iranian strikes on UAE as ‘terrorist attacks’

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, condemned the Iranian aggressive and terrorist attacks targeting the UAE with ballistic missiles and drones, stressing that these acts constitute a serious escalation and a blatant violation of international law, the UN Charter and the principles of good neighbourliness, while posing a direct threat to Arab national security. The Speaker of the Arab Parliament said in a statement on Saturday that the Iranian regime’s repeated b...

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Matua to Rajbanshi: BJP's Bengal Cabinet reflects social balancing act

Matua to Rajbanshi BJPs Bengal Cabinet reflects social balancing act

Plaid Cymru and SNP wins leave UK under threat as pro-independence parties hatch plot to break up Union

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has admitted she intends to work with her expected counterparts in Scotland and Wales to break up the United Kingdom. The Scottish National Party secured yet another landslide win in Scotland, while Plaid Cymru is on the cusp of gaining power in Wales for the first time.Throwing her support behind John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth, Ms O'Neill said that it was “the first time ever there could be three pro-independence First Ministers across these...

Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.

Putin Victory Day parade live: Despot denies 'facing coup' as security tightened

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a drastically scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square

Moscow to hold scaled-back Victory Day parade as 3-day Ukraine truce kicks in

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to uphold a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump while Russia holds its annual Victory Day parade on Saturday, though the event was set to be scaled back over security fears. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the memory of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany a central narrative of his 25-year rule, staging massive annual parades in Moscow on May 9, in part to rally the Russian population behind the military offensive in...

Probe Agency Raids Premises Linked To Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, 2nd In A Month

Chandigarh, May 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted searches at four premises linked to Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora and his associates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002.

Inside No10 as Keir Starmer battles to move on from local elections mauling

'Those in Labour’s ranks debating who should be leader should be asking how the government can make people better off', former Downing Street Director of Strategic Communications James Lyons writes