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Malaysia’s king flies to Moscow at Putin’s invitation - agency

Sultan Ibrahim’s private plane took off from Senai International Airport at 8:00 a.m. local time

Unfortunate, doesn't get post-poll coalitions: Karti Chidambaram on DMK leader's backstabber remark over TVK

Unfortunate doesnt get postpoll coalitions Karti Chidambaram on DMK leaders backstabber remark over TVK

Apps, activists and an ‘air war’: Essex campaign is test of Reform UK’s professionalisation

Nigel Farage’s party sees local elections as showcase for a sleeker approach borrowing from an unlikely sourceNigel Farage was midway through his walkabout of Waltham Abbey when a hunting horn loudly sounded on the Essex market town’s pedestrianised high street. “Oi oiii!” exclaimed the owner of Ouch Tattoos, Rob Chillingworth, putting down the instrument and reaching out a welcoming hand to the approaching Reform UK leader.For Farage, this was the latest stop in a midweek tour of half a dozen t...

Vijay hunts for allies; DMK-Congress ties shaky, 'rift' in AIADMK: What’s happening in Tamil Nadu?

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK is poised to form the government in Tamil Nadu, emerging as the single-largest party but needing allies. The Congress has reportedly pledged support for a secular government, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the DMK. Meanwhile, a faction within the AIADMK is reportedly considering backing Vijay.

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

In today’s newsletter: ​The brief US effort to ​s​teer trapped vessels through the ​waterway ​put the fragile ceasefire under strainGood morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened to disintegrate after Donald Trump launched an initiative – dubbed “Project Freedom” – to help thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf by the war to pass through the strait of Hormuz.To Iran, the announcement was a cynical provocation. Flurries o...

Obama makes subtle dig about 'bar' for President and reveals extra terrestrial political ambitions while speaking at his monstrosity of a library

Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:44, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:44, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Iranian proxies behind antisemitic attacks on British soil could face 14 years in prison

Iranian proxies which are behind antisemitic attacks on British soil could face up 14 years in prison under new laws set to be introduced by Labour.Fresh legislation - which will be included in the King's Speech next week - will grant Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood the ability to designate proxy groups as a foreign intelligence service, even if they are not aware of what foreign country they are working for.The move is designed to tackle the rise of antisemitic attacks - including the arson atta...

World Cup travel chaos fears for Scottish fans as airport staff 'head for summer strikes'

Fears over travel chaos to this summers' World Cup for Scottish fans are mounting after a union warned that 900 airport workers across Scotland will vote on industrial action in a dispute over pay. Aviation trade union Unite said several ballots would open this week over summer strike action in pay disputes with companies based at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow airports.Unite said that if the ballot is successful, strike action could start during the busiest period of the summer holidays, coin...

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Mumsnet founder tells Labour and Tories 'get your act together' or face local elections protest vote from London mothers

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Fears grow as Republican senator in crucial reelection battle seen 'constantly shaking' during interview

Fears grow as Republican senator in crucial reelection battle seen 'constantly shaking' during interviewPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to American politics... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:23, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:23, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

One of Australia's richest men blasts Albanese government over tax change: 'It's theft'

One of Australia's richest men blasts Albanese government over tax change: 'It's theft'Experts sound alarm on proposed capital gain tax changeGeoff Wilson described it as 'theft' READ MORE: The Labor tax changes that every Aussie needs to know aboutBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:18, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 06:20, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Out of 240 BJP MPs in LS, every 6th MP has won through vote theft: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through “vote chori”| India News

AIADMK staring at split? Faction led by Rajya Sabha MP considers backing TVK

AIADMK staring at split Faction led by Rajya Sabha MP considers backing TVK

FBI director criticizes sheriff over Nancy Guthrie case

FBI director criticizes sheriff over Nancy Guthrie case

Cabinet approves expansion of Supreme Court strength from 33 to 37 judges to tackle case backlog

The decision paves the way for the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament.| India News

'Backstabbers': INDIA bloc cracks out in open; DMK attacks Congress over support to Vijay

Cracks have emerged within the INDIA bloc following the Tamil Nadu election results, with the DMK accusing its ally, the Congress, of "backstabbing" for supporting actor-politician Vijay's TVK party. The DMK criticized the Congress' decision as "foolhardy" and driven by ego, questioning its trustworthiness and potential impact on other alliance partners.

Rare pregnancy complication has put UK women into ‘emergency surgery’

Scores of women have told how they were affected by placenta accreta spectrum for an awareness campaignWomen have had to undergo major emergency surgery, including a hysterectomy, when medical staff failed to detect they had a rare but potentially fatal complication of pregnancy.Scores of women have come forward to tell their stories of how they were affected by placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) since the launch in February of a campaign to raise awareness among NHS staff and mothers-to-be of the...

Palestinian ambassador protests to Foreign Office over ’erasure’ by British Museum

Objection after museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from list of countries of ancient Levant and Egypt and from some explanatory panelsThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has called for Foreign Office intervention after the British Museum removed references to Palestine from its exhibits.The UK recognised the state of Palestine in September 2025, but the same year the museum removed the name “Palestine” from a panel listing the present-day countries encompassed by the ancient Levant, and replaced i...

India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

India's approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh| India News