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Putin navy ship sails 30 miles off UK coast - close to offshore wind farm that powers more than 400,000 British homes
Putin navy ship sails 30 miles off UK coast - close to offshore wind farm that powers more than 400,000 British homesGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:34, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 09:35, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
4 killed in post-poll unrest in India's West Bengal
Four people have been killed in political unrest after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party celebrated victory in state polls in West Bengal, police and party officials said on Wednesday. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept polls in the key eastern state of more than 100 million people, winning 206 of the 294 assembly seats, according to results announced on Monday, for its first-ever victory in West Bengal. West Bengal had been ruled by Modi’s fierce critic and ad...
Pakistan's response to any future miscalculation will be more intense, warns Asif in Marka-i-Haq message
In a televised message marking Marka-i-Haq, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday warned that Pakistan’s reaction to any miscalculation in the future would be “more intense and decisive”. Last year’s military conflict with India, starting from the April 22 Pahalgam attack to the end of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, with a ceasefire ending a military escalation between the two countries on May 10, has been called “Marka-i-Haq” (Battle of Truth) by the state. In his message, Asif sai...
FACTBOX: What we know about US pausing operation to move vessels through Strait of Hormuz
The US administration has decided to suspend Project Freedom, an operation facilitating vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, pending clarity that Iran deal negotiations may successfully conclude
‘Peace be with you’: Pope Leo dismisses Trump’s nuclear claims
Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has dismissed claims by US president Donald Trump regarding his stance on nuclear weapons, reaffirming that the Catholic Church has consistently opposed nuclear arms while urging critics to speak truthfully.Speaking to reporters outside Villa Barberini before departing Castel Gandolfo for Rome, the Pope has noted that the Church’s role remains rooted in spreading the gospel and promoting peace."If someone wants to criticise me for proclaiming the gospel, let him do so truthfu...
Pope Leo marks first year as outspoken Catholic leader challenging Trump and injustice
NewsWorldEuropePope Leo marks first year as outspoken Catholic leader challenging Trump and injusticeThe pontiff’s increasingly vocal stance has attracted criticism from Mr Trump after speaking out against the U.S.-Israeli war on IranJoshua McElwee Wednesday 06 May 2026 09:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark...
Putin hiding in underground bunkers ‘for weeks’ to avoid assassination, leaked report claims
NewsWorldEuropePutin hiding in underground bunkers ‘for weeks’ to avoid assassination, leaked report claimsLeader is concerned for his personal safety after the killings of top generals and an alleged attack on his personal residenceMaira Butt Wednesday 06 May 2026 09:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
'Blasts keep happening in India, nothing new': Farooq Abdullah downplays Punjab explosions
Twin explosions in Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar have sparked political debate, with former Union minister Farooq Abdullah downplaying the incidents and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of fear-mongering. The NIA is assisting in the investigation of the blasts, which caused property damage but no casualties.
Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys over 100 Ukrainian drones in Sumy area in one day
The targets were neutralized using a range of methods and means
Memes, AI Images, Short Videos: Inside BJP's Digital Push In Assam Election
For nearly two years, BJP-backed digital campaigns steadily pushed content targeting Congress leaders, particularly focusing on opposition figures and linking them repeatedly with Bengali Muslim voters.
Founder introduces 'no-grind' days for employees, and here's why it's working
Founder introduces nogrind days for employees and heres why its working
7 best summer sunglasses trends in UAE, 2026
Summer in the UAE calls for sunglasses that do more than just block the glare, they define the look. For 2026, eyewear trends are leaning into personality and practicality in equal measure, with styles ranging from metal frames and retro aviators to oversized cat-eyes and bold statement silhouettes. Minimalists are gravitating toward thin, lightweight designs, while fashion-forward dressers are embracing dramatic proportions and tinted lenses. From vintage-inspired round frames to sporty polaris...
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Madeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts say
NewsWorldEuropeMadeleine McCann prime suspect may not be extradited to UK to face trial due to Brexit, legal experts sayThe former head of extradition at the Crown Prosecution Service says that there is ‘no possibility’ that Brueckner will face charges in the UK because it is not in the EUMaira Butt Wednesday 06 May 2026 08:56 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","re...
Zack Polanski admits he was WRONG to claim to be a 'spokesman' for the British Red Cross - as Green leader says he was 'traumatised' by footage of police restraining Golders Green suspect
Zack Polanski admits he was WRONG to claim to be a 'spokesman' for the British Red Cross - as Green leader says he was 'traumatised' by footage of police restraining Golders Green suspectBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 08:51, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 08:53, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Congress agrees to support Vijay’s TVK in TN: State in-charge Girish Chodankar
TN’s All India Congress Committee in-charge Girish Chodankar said TVK president C Joseph Vijay has formally requested the Congress to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu| India News
Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy sweeps Ohio GOP primary, eyes governorship
Trumpbacked Vivek Ramaswamy sweeps Ohio GOP primary eyes governorship
Green leader Zack Polanski admits he was 'wrong' to claim British Red Cross spokesperson role
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Vijay's Tamil Nadu stunner exposes cracks in INDIA bloc: Congress, DMK trade barbs
Vijay’s stunning performance in the recent Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026 has seemingly thrown a wrench into the alliance between Congress and DMK.| India News
Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys over 10 Ukrainian ground robotic systems in past month
These robotic systems are designed to deliver ammunition and provisions to enemy positions and are a vital part of the Ukrainian armed forces’ logistics chain on the front line," the unit commander, call sign "Svat," said