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Starmer’s Labour suffer huge losses as hard-right Reform gains in U.K. elections

Early results Friday from nationwide elections in Britain suggested a historic drubbing for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party and sweeping gains for hard-right Reform U.K., led by Trump ally Nigel Farage.

Starmer takes responsibility for ‘tough’ election results but vows to carry on

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Former Stoke City footballer wins council seat for Reform UK

Graham Shaw, a retired professional footballer who played for Stoke City, Preston North End and Rochdale, has secured a seat on Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council following Thursday's local elections.The former player claimed victory in the Knutton ward, standing as a Reform UK candidate.Shaw's transition from football to politics comes after more than four decades of living and working in the area.His election forms part of a broader wave of Reform gains across the country, as voters went to...

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Did a small error by Vijay turn into his biggest hurdle in becoming CM?

Did a small error by Vijay turn into his biggest hurdle in becoming CM

Muslims, Matuas denied voting rights in Bengal: Bangladesh ruly party MP's shocker

Muslims Matuas denied voting rights in Bengal Bangladesh ruly party MPs shocker

Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit

Bloc is expected to call for deeper energy cooperation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Labour’s disastrous night puts focus on Keir Starmer’s future as leader

Leadership in peril as party loses seats in heartlands and control of councils in Hartlepool, Tameside, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesHartlepool once nearly triggered Keir Starmer’s resignation – results overnight mean it may yet do so in the coming days.Five years ago, Labour crashed to a humiliating defeat in a byelection for the city’s Westminster seat, prompting Starmer to consider resigning as opposition leader. Cont...

Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi - Emirates 24|7

Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi  Emirates 24|7

South Africa's top court revives impeachment process against president - Emirates 24|7

South Africa's top court revives impeachment process against president  Emirates 24|7

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector - Emirates 24|7

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector  Emirates 24|7

Dubai to transform tunnels into public art spaces — artists invited to participate - Emirates 24|7

Dubai to transform tunnels into public art spaces — artists invited to participate  Emirates 24|7

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War Risks Rattle Markets as US and Iran Exchange Fire | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/08/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Not ones who abandon: Akhilesh's cryptic post with pics of Mamata, Stalin

Not ones who abandon Akhileshs cryptic post with pics of Mamata Stalin

'AIADMK Must Leave BJP': DMK Sources Say 'Can't Tie-Up With Communal Party'

Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the April election but fell 10 short of majority, the scenario leading to chaos in Tamil Nadu as the actor tries to rally the extra numbers while his rivals - the DMK and AIADMK - plot a historic alliance to keep him out

Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made

The Global Compact is working, but shifting routes are making journeys more dangerous.

Did he say b***h? Trump's hot-mic moment as journalist asks 'stupid question'

Did he say bh Trumps hotmic moment as journalist asks stupid question

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