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Fresh setback for Mamata: HC refuses to stay rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's appointment as LoP
NEW DELHI: In a fresh setback for TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, the Calcutta high court on Thursday refused to grant interim relief in a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, allowing the Speaker's decision to remain in force pending further hearings.
Gina Rinehart reveals her bold plan for Australia as she gives Pauline Hanson a bulldozer to cut government waste
Gina Rinehart reveals her bold plan for Australia as she gives Pauline Hanson a bulldozer to cut government wasteREAD MORE: Gina Rinehart takes a giant leap into spaceSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:45, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 06:47, 18 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Moscow oil refinery on fire after ‘large-scale’ Ukrainian drone strike
Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirtsUkrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week, sending out flames and plumes of smoke over the south-eastern district of Kapotnya on Thursday morning.“Air defence forces are continuing to repel a large-scale attack. Several drones managed to reach the [Moscow oil refinery],” said Sergei Sobyanin, the city’s mayor, adding that a shopping centr...
Inside Chaotic US-Iran Talks That Let Trump Claim Victory, But Not Yet Peace
The Iran war had already cost the US tens of billions of dollars, strained munitions stocks and its alliances, sent pump prices soaring and roiled the global energy market.
Akhilesh's SP headed for split? UP dy CM claims 25-26 SP MPs ready to break away
NEW DELHI: The political temperature in Uttar Pradesh continued to rise on Thursday as BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar stepped up claims of unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Why has Texas set its sights on London? 2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMeghan OwenLondon work and money correspondentGetty ImagesIt is hoped London and Austin can work together In the dimly lit cellars of London's oldest wine merchant, Texas is not the first thing that springs to mind. But nearly 200 years ago, Berry Bros & Rudd was home to the Embassy of the Republic of Texas. If you look closely, you can see a remaining "Texan Legation" plaque on the wall outside the St James's...
Ram Mandir donations under scrutiny: RJD MP sends legal notice amid irregularity allegations
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has received a legal notice from an RJD MP demanding detailed disclosures on Ram Mandir donations and their expenditure. This follows allegations of financial irregularities, which the Trust has denied. Opposition leaders have called for an investigation and questioned the handling of funds.
Ukraine bolsters its northern defences amid fears Belarus is being dragged into war
Kyiv is not taking any risks amid Moscow’s efforts to integrate Minsk ever more closely into its warRussian spy drones flying into Ukraine from Belarusian airspace have sharply increased since the beginning of the year, as senior officials in Kyiv express mounting concern over Belarus’s involvement in the war.Ukraine has stepped up by reinforcing fortifications on its northern border, including anti-tank ditches, concrete “dragons’ teeth” obstacles to block armoured vehicles and new areas of bar...
Russia-linked arson attacks show bad actors targeting UK, says Starmer
Prime minister says country needs to resist those who seek to ‘exploit division’ and ‘destabilise democracy’The trial of two Russian-linked arsonists who targeted property connected to Keir Starmer shows that the UK is under attack from bad actors who want to “exploit division” and “destabilise our democracy”, the prime minister has said.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, from Ukraine, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, from Romania, were found guilty on Monday of conspiring to carry out arson attacks on property l...
Labour campaigners in Makerfield fear their sheer numbers may annoy voters
Up to 3,000 activists – including cabinet ministers and other MPs – descending on constituency to back Andy BurnhamUp to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected to descend on Makerfield for Andy Burnham, prompting fears among organisers that the hordes of activists may end up overwhelming voters during Thursday’s byelection.Local hotels are fully booked and party members are expected to be dispatched to polling stations, and to leaflet people waiting at bus stops and school gates to avoid swamping...
Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibitionThe Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials – in what some analysts say could foreshadow broader, population-level restrictions.In a directive issued by the Taliban’s military courts and reviewed by the Guardian, the ban was to take effect this week and prohibits “high rank, low rank, general mujahideen, or service staff” fr...
New deal at an old venue: From world wars to US-Iran peace, why Versailles matters
In a historic move at France's Palace of Versailles, US President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a 14-point MoU to end hostilities. The agreement includes a military ceasefire, nuclear non-development pledge, sanctions relief, and frozen asset release. This landmark deal, aiming for a broader peace, echoes Versailles' legacy of significant international accords.
Middle East crisis live: Tehran says it will charge ships in strait of Hormuz after 60 days; US-Iran presidents sign peace deal
Chief Iranian negotiator says key waterway will ‘not return to prewar conditions’ after 60-day window; both sides sign memorandum of understanding extending truceReaction: Donald Trump’s Iran deal met with anger, relief and incredulityAnalysis: Trump’s Iran deal is result of unrealistic ambitions for an untenable warWelcome to our continuing live coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.The US and Iran have released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war,...
Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party - Emirates 24|7
Zohran Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party Emirates 24|7
'I call it deemocracy': Agnimitra Paul's swipe after series of egg attacks on TMC leaders
West Bengal witnesses a surge in egg-throwing incidents targeting Trinamool Congress leaders. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul calls this 'deemocracy', citing public anger over alleged corruption and misgovernance. Recent events include attacks on Kunal Ghosh and Soumitra Banerjee. Residents also targeted a vehicle linked to Madan Mitra. These protests highlight growing public dissatisfaction with the ruling party.
'Save your MPs': Rajbhar's fresh warning to Akhilesh amid split buzz within the Samajwadi Party
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday doubled down on his claim that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is headed for a split.
Netanyahu under pressure in Israel after US-Iran agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure after he was cut out of the US-Iran agreement.
Greta Thunberg joins Brussels protest against Israel
Around 100 people, including Greta Thunberg and other Flotilla activists, have rallied in Brussels.
PM Shehbaz says US, Iran have signed deal electronically; Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ between the United States and Iran has been signed electronically by both sides. “The memorandum has been signed by honourable presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict,” he said. He added that the MoU shall “enter...
Free speech row descends into chaos as protests erupt over Tommy Robinson's appearance at Oxford Islam debate
Protests erupted in Oxford last night as Tommy Robinson appeared at the Oxford Union for a debate on Islam.More than a hundred people gathered to protest against the activist before he clashed over the idea that "the West is right to be suspicious of Islam".Campaigners, some of whom bore Antifa logos and slogans, were seen wearing masks and Palestinian keffiyehs outside the venue.They arrived in their hundreds holding banners reading "Stop the Far Right" and shouting: "Oxford Union, shame, shame...