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Minister warns Labour MPs against ‘doomscrolling through leaders’

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Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit – UK politics live

The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a...

क्या विपक्ष की 'मुस्लिम पॉलिटिक्स' ने भाजपा का काम आसान कर दिया

As BJP wins Bengal, Vijay sweeps Tamil Nadu, memes blow up on social media

As BJP wins Bengal Vijay sweeps Tamil Nadu memes blow up on social media

Range Rover SV sees Rs 75 lakh price drop, Sport SV down Rs 40 lakh

Range Rover SV sees Rs lakh price drop Sport SV down Rs lakh

A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSudha G TilakDelhiAFP via Getty ImagesPictures of Vijay being sold outside a counting station in Tamil Nadu on MondayFilm star-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is on the cusp of history in Tamil Nadu state. On Monday, his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) defied all naysayers to almost sweep the state election, marking a break in the established political or...

कहीं TMC दफ्तर में तोड़फोड़, कहीं आगजनी... बंगाल में चुनाव नतीजों के बाद कई जगह हिंसा

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'I am their next target': Raghav Chadha alleges 'vendetta politics' by Punjab govt

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

After massive win, Vijay's TVK eyes opposition bloc, plans talks with Congress, Left parties: Sources

After massive win Vijays TVK eyes opposition bloc plans talks with Congress Left parties Sources

Labour MPs 'to copy coup that ousted Tony Blair' as polls show scale of Starmer's looming elections bloodbath

Labour MPs 'to copy coup that ousted Tony Blair' as polls show scale of Starmer's looming elections bloodbathBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 08:14, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 08:14, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Ministers announce £1m for Jewish communities ahead of antisemitism talks

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Indian Film Star Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Government After Historic Tamil Nadu Election Win

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar – the 51-year-old Tamil cinema superstar known to fans worldwide as Vijay, or simply as “Thalapathy” (Commander) – has delivered the most seismic electoral debut in Tamil Nadu’s modern history. His Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won 108 seats in Monday’s Assembly election count to emerge as the southern Indian state’s single largest party. […]

US and Iran launch new attacks amid fight for control of Gulf Waters - Emirates 24|7

US and Iran launch new attacks amid fight for control of Gulf Waters  Emirates 24|7

Vivek Ramaswamy moves past primary, gears up for costly Ohio governor race against Amy Acton - Emirates 24|7

Vivek Ramaswamy moves past primary, gears up for costly Ohio governor race against Amy Acton  Emirates 24|7

Gargash praises international solidarity with UAE, condemns Iranian attack - Emirates 24|7

Gargash praises international solidarity with UAE, condemns Iranian attack  Emirates 24|7

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"Humanitarian Effort": US Links Hormuz 'Freedom' To India's LPG Needs

The Treasury Secretary also criticised China, alleging Beijing was financially enabling Iran. "Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, and China has been buying 90 per cent of their energy, so they are funding the largest state sponsor of terrorism," he said.

Modi condemns Iran's attacks on UAE, warns on Strait of Hormuz security

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the attacks on the United Arab Emirates that left three Indian nationals injured, reaffirming New Delhi’s solidarity with the UAE and calling for diplomacy to resolve regional tensions.In a statement posted on X, Modi described the targeting of civilians and infrastructure as “unacceptable” and said India stood “in firm solidarity with the UAE” at a time of heightened instability across the Gulf.Strongly condemn the attacks on th...

Every single vote counts. Just ask this DMK minister in Tamil Nadu

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister for co-operatives KR Periakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by a razor-thin margin of 1 vote.| India News