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Labour losses pile up in England local elections as Reform UK makes gains
Reform runaway winners in north-east, likely pushing Labour into opposition in Hartlepool, with other losses for Starmer in Chorley, Wigan, Redditch and TamworthElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesThe scale of the electoral challenge facing Labour was laid bare overnight as the party haemorrhaged councillors at the local elections and Reform made significant gains.Keir Starmer’s party went into Thursday’s local elections expected to lose up to 1,85...
Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
Labor politician Anika Wells ordered to repay taxpayers thousands of dollars on travel claims
Labor politician Anika Wells ordered to repay taxpayers thousands of dollars on travel claimsMinister apologises after husband flown to AFL Grand Final on taxpayer dimeREAD MORE: Details emerge about the charges against ISIS brides By PAUL SHAPIRO, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:45, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 03:50, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments
PTI walks out of Senate to protest Bushra’s ‘secret’ hospital visit
• Seeks probe into ‘sudden and suspicious’ transfer of ex-PM’s spouse to medical centre from Adiala jail• Rana Sanaullah advises party to pursue matter through legal channels ISLAMABAD: PTI senators walked out of the Senate on Thursday after the party’s parliamentary leader in the House, Syed Ali Zafar, raised alarm over reports that Bushra Bibi was “suddenly and suspiciously” taken to a hospital from Adiala jail during the night and returned without any disclosure, calling it a “serious human r...
Over 100 DMK-appointed Tamil Nadu law officers resign amid uncertainty over TVK govt formation
Over 100 law officers representing the DMK government and its agencies have resigned amid uncertainty over the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam forming the new government. They have been asked to continue for a week until new appointments are made, as the state cannot be left unrepresented. Typically, the incoming government appoints its legal representatives shortly after taking office.
‘Saudi pressure’ led US to pause Hormuz project: NBC
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a US operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly followed pressure from Saudi Arabia, according to an NBC News report citing two US officials. The operation, dubbed Project Freedom, was unexpectedly announced by Trump on social media on Sunday and began on Monday. However, US allies in the Gulf were reportedly surprised by the announcement. According to the officials, Saudi Arabia — one of Washington’s key...
Trump Calls Hormuz Strikes Exchange 'Love Tap', Iran's "Lion" Warning
The skirmishes raised concerns over the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month. But Donald Trump insisted it remained intact despite new violations, which he described as a "love tap".
Pakistan remains ‘positive’ as Iran mulls peace offer
• FO spokesperson expects agreement ‘sooner rather than later’, hopes for ‘sustainable solution’• Officials say Tehran expected to share response today as optimism prevails• Iranian FM speaks to Dar on ‘importance of continuing’ diplomacy; briefs him about China visit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Thursday agreed on continuing dialogue and diplomacy for ending the war in the Persian Gulf as Islamabad expressed growing optimism that the United States and Iran could soon move towards a peace...
He returned from US to serve India. Tamil Nadu election result left him broken
He returned from US to serve India Tamil Nadu election result left him broken
US slaps sanctions on Iran-linked oil smugglers funding Iraq attacks
The US Treasury Department has imposed fresh sanctions targeting individuals, companies and Iran-backed groups accused of exploiting Iraq’s oil sector to benefit Tehran. According to a press release, Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly is among those sanctioned, whom Washington alleges facilitated the diversion and smuggling of oil tied to Iranian-linked networks. The measures also target senior figures associated with Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq and Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, groups designat...
Silent to violent in hours: Cold Start 2.0 war strategy after Op Sindoor
Silent to violent in hours Cold Start war strategy after Op Sindoor
Dialogue between Moscow, Washington continues — Russian Ambassador
Alexander Darchiev said that this "is the most important"
Malaysia to Seek Norway Explanation Over Missile Supply Halt
Malaysia plans to seek clarification from Norway over a halt in the supply of naval strike missiles following a change in defense export policies — a further setback for a long-delayed combat ship project.
Live: Amit Shah to decide Bengal CM in Kolkata meet with BJP MLAs today
Live Amit Shah to decide Bengal CM in Kolkata meet with BJP MLAs today
Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district
Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
US-Iran conflict: Explosions near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas and drone strikes escalate Strait of Hormuz crisis
US slaps sanctions on Iran-linked oil smugglers funding Iraq attacksUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent likened the Iranian regime to "a rogue gang", accusing it of pillaging Iraqi oil resources by smuggling millions of barrels across borders to finance proxy militias and terrorism."The US Treasury will not stand idly by as Iran's military exploits Iraqi oil revenues to fund terrorism against the United States and our partners, including deadly attacks on our forces and allies in the region," Be...
UK local polls threaten major setback for Starmer's struggling Labour government
UK local polls threaten major setback for Starmers struggling Labour government
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOttilie MitchellReutersUS President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first. Iran's top military command alleged the US had targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz and carried out "aerial attack...
Election results in maps and charts
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Iran ready to transfer ‘nuclear dust’ to US — Trump
The US president reiterated that the deal with Iran stipulates that Tehran will give up nuclear weapons