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Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

The Department of Justice demanded the names and contact information for every election worker in Fulton County, Georgia, involved in the 2020 election.

Alberta separatists submit 300,000 signatures to push independence referendum

Authorities investigate leak of 2.9 million voters’ details, adding to turmoil around independence pushAlberta separatists have delivered more than 300,000 signatures to elections officials in western Canada, in support of their attempt to force an independence referendum in Canada’s oil-rich province.But the effort stumbled immediately as a separatist-linked group posted the personal data of nearly three million residents online in one of the largest data breaches in Canadian history, fomenting...

Anti-Iran war activist STILL atop iconic Washington bridge demanding revolution after saying he would 'soon' come down

A protester is still on top of the Frederik Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, despite saying he would “soon” come down.Guido Reichstadter climbed the 168-foot bridge on Friday before draping a black banner and setting up a tent.His presence continues to impact traffic amid a four day standoff with the police.Mr Reichstadter said he will “soon be leaving the bridge” in a post to X yesterday, but is yet to do so.A recap - why is Reichstadter on the bridge?After Mr Reichstadter climbed th...

2026 Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes, Avalanche lead the way ahead of Golden Knights, Canadiens

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and a couple of the expected contenders have put themselves in a prime position to make a deep run at the Cup. There are also a couple of unexpected teams that have made their way through and are trying to make a Cinderella run.Out of those two groups, there is no team in the NHL better positioned for a championship run than the Carolina Hurricanes. After their 3-2 overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, th...

Greens investigate east London candidate antisemitism allegations

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Opposition Mukt Bharat? Verdict 2026 and the BJP's expanding hegemony

Opposition Mukt Bharat Verdict and the BJPs expanding hegemony

विजय के साथ गठबंधन पर कांग्रेस आज ही लेगी फैसला? हाईकमान के आदेश पर बुलाई बैठक

बंगाल में BJP का जलवा, वोट शेयर में भारी उछाल, ऐसे ढह गए TMC के गढ़

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Iran Should Wave The White Flag, Surrender, Says Trump (Q&A)

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about the latest on the Iran "skirmish." He reiterated US economic success, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and the relationship with China. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also emphasized that the US is ensuring control of the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bengal done, Punjab next: Amit Shah's monthly blitz signals BJP's big gamble

Bengal done Punjab next Amit Shahs monthly blitz signals BJPs big gamble

Republicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroom

White HouseRepublicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroomThe president said repeatedly that the White House ballroom would be privately funded but has raised security concerns, particularly in light of the correspondent's dinner shooting.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00An excavator sits on the rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished in Oct. 2025 Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. .Alex Wong / Getty Images...

Current state of NATO resembles disaster movie — British journalist

Edward Lucas said the White House’s "capriciousness" on troop deployment and combat readiness exposes Europe's strategic vulnerability, with countries like Great Britain, Germany, and France creating "corrosive caution and timidity"

Ahmed bin Mohammed: UAE Armed Forces central to national security and global standing - Emirates 24|7

Ahmed bin Mohammed: UAE Armed Forces central to national security and global standing  Emirates 24|7

Ahmed bin Mohammed: UAE Armed Forces central to national security and global standing - Emirates 24|7

Ahmed bin Mohammed: UAE Armed Forces central to national security and global standing  Emirates 24|7

TVK's stunning win in Tamil Nadu: Is this the end of the road for Dravida parties?

TVKs stunning win in Tamil Nadu Is this the end of the road for Dravida parties

Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’

NewsWorldMiddle EastMiddle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’The US has insisted the ceasefire is “not over” despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz shipping route James C. Reynolds Tuesday 05 May 2026 18:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments"...

Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections

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Hundreds of animals rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions at California sanctuary

San Diego Humane Society finds 400+ animals at Julian site, with malnutrition and injuries amid bankruptcy disputeAuthorities in California have rescued more than 400 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats, from a now shuttered sanctuary in San Diego county.The San Diego Humane Society conducted the massive operation last week at Villa Chardonnay, a sprawling facility in Julian that had operated since 2003. Continue reading...

Banksy’s Walking Man in London becomes tourist hotspot

The installation is located on Waterloo Place in Westminster, a few hundred meters from Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square

Asylum seeker shot dead by police after stabbing six people in hotel wanted to leave Britain as he was 'not happy', hearing told

Asylum seeker shot dead by police after stabbing six people in hotel wanted to leave Britain as he was 'not happy', hearing toldBy JAKE HOLDEN, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:16, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 18:17, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments