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Young woman, 20, allegedly raped by Syrian refugee in beach toilet breaks down in tears when recalling how she 'froze' and 'whimpered like a puppy' while he 'carried on attacking her'

Young woman, 20, allegedly raped by Syrian refugee in beach toilet breaks down in tears when recalling how she 'froze' and 'whimpered like a puppy' while he 'carried on attacking her'By ED HOLT Published: 15:48, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:48, 6 May 2026 e-mail

इस्तीफा नहीं देने पर अड़ी ममता, सुप्रीम कोर्ट लेकर जा सकती हैं बंगाल की लड़ाई!

Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says

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Labour accused of trying to 'rig' its 'hall of fame' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cash

Labour accused of trying to 'rig' its 'hall of fame' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cashBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 15:42, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:42, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Meet the ISIS brides arriving in Australia TODAY - and what Anthony Albanese does not want you to know

Meet the ISIS brides arriving in Australia TODAY - and what Anthony Albanese does not want you to knowThe group are due to arrive on ThursdayGovernment says they are not providing assistanceREAD MORE: One of Australia's ISIS brides in her own wordsBy MAISY RAE Published: 15:38, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:38, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Nurseries are being urged to report 'racist toddlers' to police in Labour-backed guidance

Nurseries are being urged to report 'racist toddlers' to police in Labour-backed guidanceBy MARK DUELL, DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER (DIGITAL) Published: 15:31, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:33, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

US proposal to end war contains terms unacceptable to Iran — Tasnim

According to the source, Washington aims at justifying US President Donald Trump’s statement regarding the end of Operation Project Freedom, which was designed to facilitate the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

We are respecting the mandate for change: Karti Chidambaram on backing Vijay

We are respecting the mandate for change Karti Chidambaram on backing Vijay

Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

Turner founded CNN, the pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized TV news.

'Let them dismiss me, won't resign': Defiant Mamata tells new TMC MLAs to wear black

India News: NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) convened a meeting of its newly elected MLAs and senior leaders at Kalighat on Wednesday in Kolkata. Party chi.

Scottish mum stuck in Spain after baby falls foul of UK dual nationality rules

Sarah Schloegl stranded in Alicante after 11-month-old was found to have invalid documentation under new rulesA British woman from Aberdeen and her 11-month-old baby have been stranded abroad because of new rules regarding dual nationals introduced by Labour.Sarah Schloegl was refused board on a Ryanair flight from Alicante last week after she went to Spain for a short break with her Austrian husband, Philipp, their three-year-old daughter and 11-month-old baby. Continue reading...

Pussy Riot Stage Protest Against Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Art Exhibition

Russian feminist protest music and performance art group Pussy Riot and members of Ukrainian feminist organisation FEMEN on Wed. staged a protest attempting to block the opening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale art exhibition. Screaming slogans such as “Russia’s art is blood” and “Enjoy the Show – Ignore the War” and performing […]

'More important ...': SC rebukes Centre, refuses to adjourn hearing on EC appointments law

The Supreme Court refused to postpone hearings on petitions challenging the 2023 law for appointing election commissioners, deeming the matter "more important than any other matter." The court allowed petitioners to begin arguments, emphasizing the significance of the case over other ongoing constitutional benches.

Andy Burnham sparks Labour anger with appearance alongside Greens

Some MPs accuse Greater Manchester mayor of undermining local election campaign message over Change:Now event Politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s decision to appear at a progressive rally alongside prominent Green and Liberal Democrat figures has sparked anger among some Labour MPs, who have accused him of undermining their local election message.The Greater Manchester mayor, who is seen as one of the most likely challengers to Keir Starmer, will be speaking at the Change:Now event this...

Greens drop London candidate over Golders Green ambulance 'false flag' claims

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How a campaign poster sparked a scuffle between a One Nation volunteer and Liberal Senator James Paterson at polling booth

How a campaign poster sparked a scuffle between a One Nation volunteer and Liberal Senator James Paterson at polling boothREAD MORE:  Pauline Hanson hints at major political moveBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:08, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:08, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, setting up tight governor race

The Trump-backed biotech entrepreneur will face Democrat Amy Acton in a competitive November contestUS politics live – latest updatesVivek Ramaswamy, a Republican former presidential candidate, won his primary race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, setting up a closely-watched contest in November’s election.The biotech entrepreneur, who was endorsed by Donald Trump and briefly co-led Trump’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) with Elon Musk at the start of the president’s second...

Go, Gogoi, Gone: Why Congress' Assam defeat signals a deeper crisis

Gaurav Gogoi's defeat in Assam's 2026 assembly elections, despite being the Congress's chief ministerial face and a legacy leader, underscores the party's shrinking footprint. The BJP secured a massive victory, winning 102 seats, while Congress managed only 19. This outcome highlights a deeper political churn, impacting legacy, identity, and strategy.

Mamata Banerjee likely to move Supreme Court against BJP, EC over alleged poll irregularities: Sources

Mamata Banerjee likely to move Supreme Court against BJP EC over alleged poll irregularities Sources

'कांग्रेस में हमारे कई धुरंधर, छह जीत भी गए, वो बीजेपी का साथ देंगे ', हिमंत बिस्वा सरमा का दावा