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Judge apologises to Donald Trump’s ‘would-be assassin’ for poor treatment

A US magistrate judge offered an apology to the man accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, expressing deep unease about his treatment behind bars.Judge Zia Faruqui told Cole Allen during a hearing in Washington on Monday: "Whatever you've been through, I apologise."The judge voiced "grave concerns" regarding Allen's incarceration, arguing he had a duty to ensure the accused was "treated with the basic decency of a human being".Judge Faruqui d...

MAPPED: All Green-voting areas where Reform could open migrant detention centres under latest pledge

GB News has mapped all the places where migrants could be housed after Reform UK announced plans to put migrant detention centres in Green Party council areas, should they win the next election.The People’s Channel has mapped out the possible housing areas for the current Green constituencies. On Monday, Reform’s spokesman for home affairs, Zia Yusuf, said that Green-controlled areas would be prioritised due to what he described as the party’s support for “open borders.”Mr Yusuf said: “Given the...

Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after rise in antisemitic incidents

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US leader may resume military operation against Iran this week — portal

According to the report, on May 3 the United States privately notified Iran of the launch of Operation Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at ensuring the safe passage of ships through the waterway and reducing the risk of escalation

Fears for Senator, 73, after reelection campaign ad shows her 'vibrating like an electric toothbrush'

Fears for Senator, 73, after reelection campaign ad shows her 'vibrating like an electric toothbrush'By ROSS IBBETSON, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Published: 16:29, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 16:29, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Vance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP voters

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsVance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP votersVance’s visit coincides with Iowans grappling with elevated prices for gas and fertilizerMichele L. Price & Hannah FingerhutTuesday 05 May 2026 16:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":...

UAE President on 50th anniversary of Armed Forces Unification: The UAE draws its strength from its people and its unity

eUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that since its founding, the UAE has pursued prosperity for its people and for the world, while responding with decisiveness and strength to anything threatening its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its people and residents.In a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces, he noted that thanks to the strength of its armed forces, the cohesion of its society, and the resilience of its...

NI police handling of Katie Simpson case ‘reflected institutional misogyny’

Review finds force missed clear signs 21-year-old’s death was result of violent predator’s grooming and degradationA catalogue of police failures in handling the suspected murder of a young woman in Northern Ireland reflected institutional misogyny, a report has found.The Police Service of Northern Ireland missed clear warning signs that Katie Simpson’s death in August 2020 was not suicide but the result of abuse and control, an independent review said on Tuesday.In the UK, Samaritans can be con...

US President Trump congratulates PM Modi after BJP's historic victory in Bengal

US President Trump congratulates PM Modi after BJPs historic victory in Bengal

TMC की हार पर राहुल गांधी को रास नहीं आई कांग्रेस नेताओं की 'कुटिल मुस्कान', चेताया

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US to arm Iranian citizens? Trump's plan to reignite anti-regime fight

US to arm Iranian citizens Trumps plan to reignite antiregime fight

ICE shuts down office that investigates abuse in detention centers as use of force explodes

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsICE shuts down office that investigates abuse in detention centers as use of force explodesTrump shrank the Immigration Detention Ombudsman watchdog office to only a handful of employees. Now it’s closed entirely Alex Woodward in New York Tuesday 05 May 2026 16:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":...

‘Not a good look’: witnesses refuse to appear before NSW parliamentary hearings after court ruling

Chris Minns’ chief of staff launched legal action to avoid giving evidence. Since the court ruled in his favour, others are doing the sameFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWitnesses are refusing to appear before New South Wales parliamentary inquiries due to a recent court ruling, in a move labelled as having a “completely unacceptable” impact on public interest investigations.In December, the NSW court of appeal rule...

'सीजफायर जारी, फिर भी नहीं रुक रहे जहाजों पर हमले...', अमेरिका का ईरान पर युद्ध भड़काने का आरोप

'सनातन का अपमान करने वालों का सूपड़ा-साफ होगा', बंगाल में BJP की जीत पर गरजे योगी

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Finnish army statements of inability to down UAVs suggest collusion with Kiev — expert

Alexander Stepanov pointed out that both airborne early warning reconnaissance aircraft and strategic reconnaissance drones regularly operate in Finland

French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster

French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHugh SchofieldParis CorrespondentReutersCharles Alloncle, the rapporteur of the committee and an MP for the small Union of the Right for the Republic party, claims to be the victim of state media prejudiceFrance's public sector broadcasters have been lambasted by a parliamentary committee of enquiry, which recommends closing several channels and cutting their budget...

Over 50 UAV attack Moscow on 2-5 May — TASS calculations

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that emergency relief specialists are working at the scene where the debris from the downed UAVs landed

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026: Vijay writes new political script

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls Vijay writes new political script

Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage

Activists found guilty over break-in at Israeli defence firm’s UK site after jury deliberated for more than 14 hoursFour out of six Palestine Action activists who stood trial over a break-in at an Israeli defence firm’s UK site have been convicted of criminal damage.Charlotte Head, 29, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 were all found guilty on Tuesday of smashing up property, including drones, manufactured by Elbit Systems and computers at its factory in Filton, near Bri...