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Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists as Spain and Brazil call detention illegal

NewsWorldMiddle EastIsrael extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists as Spain and Brazil call detention illegalThe governments of Spain and Brazil issued a joint statement on ⁠Friday calling their detention illegalRami Amichai Sunday 03 May 2026 13:31 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true...

No politician should visit: Pune rape victim's father demands death for accused

No politician should visit Pune rape victims father demands death for accused

Lib Dem MP insists ‘we welcome all faiths’ after candidate blocked from standing due to Christian beliefs

A Liberal Democrat MP has insisted her party “welcomes all faiths” after a former candidate won a legal challenge against the party over being prevented from standing because of his Christian beliefs.Speaking to GB News, Lisa Smart attempted to avoid being drawn into the matter by Camilla Tominey. David Campanale was blocked from sitting as a Lib Dem candidate for Sutton and Cheam in the 2024 General Election over objections to abortion and assisted suicide policies.The party accepted they had b...

Puducherry polls: A. Johnkumar fights from Mudaliarpet on BJP ticket | 5 facts

A Johnkumar, a prominent BJP leader, is contesting from the Mudaliarpet seat in Puducherry.| India News

Puducherry's home minister A. Namassivayam eyes Mannadipet seat in 2026 polls | 5 facts

Arumugam Namassivayam is a senior BJP leader in Puducherry and currently serves as the Union Territory's home minister.| India News

Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip

Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan.

'Impossible military op or ...': Iran mocks US, says Trump has only 2 options left

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the US faces a choice between an "impossible" military operation or a "bad deal," as diplomatic efforts have stalled. Tehran reportedly submitted a 14-point proposal to Pakistan, outlining a 30-day framework to resolve issues, including US troop withdrawal and sanctions relief.

लादेन को पनाह देने वाले दो भाई थक चुके थे... कहा- ये कंपाउंड आप छोड़ दें, CIA के नए दस्तावेज

CIA

‘आप भी आमंत्रित हैं', कुमार विश्वास की राम कथा के पोस्टरों से दिल्ली में सियासी हलचल

Why it's no win for Congress even if DMK+ wins in Tamil Nadu

A victory for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(DMK)-led front would be read primarily as an endorsement of the ruling party’s leadership. Chief minister MK Stalin remains the central figure in the state’s political battle, and governance credit is expected to accrue largely to his party. For Congress, which continues as a junior partner in the alliance, such an outcome would ensure representation and continuity, but not necessarily greater political ownership.

Police should not be above scrutiny, Zack Polanski says over Golders Green post

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Saudi Arabia deports 14,855 illegal residents in one week, arrests 11,300

Saudi Arabia has deported 14,855 illegal residents and arrested 11,300 others during a week-long security campaign, the Ministry of Interior said.The arrests were carried out during joint inspection campaigns between April 23 and April 29, involving security forces and relevant government agencies.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Those detained included 6,244 violators of residency regulations, 3,543 of border security laws and 1,513 of labour r...

South London Greens 'mistakenly' endorse candidate suspended over antisemitism allegations

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'AAP bhi aamantrit': Kumar Vishwas' Ram Katha posters sting party

AAP bhi aamantrit Kumar Vishwas Ram Katha posters sting party

'I just want to see her again' says son of imprisoned Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Asia 'I just want to see her again' says son of imprisoned Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi May 3, 20268:07 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday By  Lorcan Lovett ,  Ayesha Rascoe Aung San Suu Kyi's son speaks to NPR after her sentence was reduced to house arrest Listen · 6:10 6:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5808875/nx-s1-9754559" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded a...

Reliance Earning: 4 दिन... ₹1.39 लाख करोड़ की कमाई, मुकेश अंबानी की कंपनी ने कराई मौज

Reliance Earning

मंत्री ओपी राजभर को झटका, मुकेश सहनी की पार्टी में शामिल हुए यूपी अध्यक्ष

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobert GreenallBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkraine's cities have been subject to regular aerial attacks by RussiaRussian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, reports say.Officials in five regions around the country reported fatalities as Moscow continues to target Ukrainian cities with regular aerial attacks....

Assembly poll results 2026: A defining test for BJP, Cong & regional satraps

As vote counting looms for five key states, the 2026 assembly elections represent a critical juncture for national parties and regional strongholds. The BJP seeks geographic expansion, while the Congress fights for relevance. Regional forces face mounting pressure, making the outcome a test of India's political trajectory.

Puducherry assembly polls: From Thattanchavady to Raj Bhavan - key seats to watch

Puducherry's vote counting begins Monday for its 30 constituencies, a high-stakes election with record 89.83% turnout. The ruling NDA, led by AINRC, faces a strong challenge from the Congress-led SPA and emerging player TVK. Key constituencies like Thattanchavady and Mannadipet are closely watched.