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Starmer leadership rivals should ‘give their head a wobble’ – Cabinet minister

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Nepal cancels more than 1,500 'politically motivated' appointments: Reports

Nepal cancels more than politically motivated appointments Reports

Donald Tusk warns 'Nato is disintegrating' after US withdraws thousands of troops from Germany

Donald Tusk has warned "Nato is disintegrating" after Donald Trump withdrew thousands of troops from Germany.Defence officials revealed the US President made his move in response to his European allies' refusal to pitch in with offensive action in Iran.Then, over the last few days, Chancellor Friedrich Merz repeatedly attacked the US, claiming the Americans "have no strategy" in Iran, and were being "humiliated" by Tehran's negotiators.That led to the President writing on social media that the C...

Kerala's power 'cycle' put to test: Will Left keep rolling or UDF take the seat?

Estimates vary, but the range broadly suggests the UDF could cross the halfway mark in the 140-member House, with projections spanning from around 70 seats at the lower end to close to 90 at the higher end. In contrast, the LDF is largely seen falling short, with projections indicating a ceiling below a simple majority. If these projections hold, the outcome would carry significance beyond a routine change of government.

Kerala Election Results 2026 Vote counting date, timings, key constituencies to watch

Kerala Election Results Vote counting date timings key constituencies to watch

'MPs who switched to BJP targeted': Chadha claims political vendetta, to meet Prez on May 5

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to voice concerns regarding the alleged misuse of state machinery in Punjab. He plans to highlight political vendetta against former AAP MPs who recently joined the BJP. Chadha, along with three other MPs, will present these issues to the President.

क्या फिर शुरू होगी ईरान में जंग, अमेरिका मिडिल ईस्ट में अपने दोस्तों को दे रहा 82 हजार करोड़ के हथियार

'I'm one of six victims harassed by Brij Bhushan': Vinesh Phogat drops bombshell

"Due to certain circumstances, I want to tell you all something. I did not want to speak while the case is still pending... But I want to say that I myself am one of those six victims who filed a complaint, and our testimonies are still ongoing."

नेपाल के PM बालेंद्र शाह का एक और बड़ा फैसला, देशभर में 1594 राजनीतिक नियुक्तियां रद्द

PM

'BJP के झंडे वाली कारें स्ट्रॉन्ग रूम के पास कैसे गईं?', ममता बनर्जी के निर्वाचन क्षेत्र भवानीपुर में फिर हंगामा

BJP

Student bodies representing Manipur seek 'lasting political solution' from Centre

Student bodies representing Manipur seek 'lasting political solution' from Centre

Over 130 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia’s Kursk Region in past day

According to the governor, three people were injured after a drone strike hit a car near the village of Prilepy

नीतीश की विरासत और निशांत का इम्तिहान, सद्भाव यात्रा तय करेगी JDU का फ्यूचर

JDU

Gaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court

Court extends detention of two men who were among 175 people intercepted in Mediterranean on ThursdayTwo foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, a rights group defending them told AFP.The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. Continue reading...

In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship

Scott Colom, a state prosecutor, is running against Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican who denied him a seat on the federal bench. In a tough year for the G.O.P., Democrats see hope for his long-shot bid.

12 places Trump's name or image is being added by the federal government

Donald Trump12 places Trump's name or image is being added by the federal governmentThe Trump administration has made an aggressive push to add the president's name to buildings, battleships, money and government websites.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00President Donald Trump is physically leaving his mark on Washington and beyond, more so than any other president in modern U.S. history.Andrew Harnik / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 3, 2026, 5:00 AM...

Zack Polanski hits back at Met chief over Golders Green attack arrest criticism

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US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump's row with Pope

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said on Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo. Rubio, who is a Catholic, is expected to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the source told AFP. Italian media reported that he would also meet Defence Minister Guido Crosetto during the Thursday-Friday visit. The meetings come several weeks after US President...

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobert GreenallBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised a decision by the Pentagon to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying it risked undermining deterrence and would send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said that rather than being withdraw...

Graham Linehan accuses Labour of being 'too scared' of trans activists to roll out single sex guidance

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has accused Labour of being "too frightened" of transgender activists to roll out guidance on single-sex spaces.Over a year ago, the Supreme Court established that, under equality legislation, sex refers to biology rather than self-identification or possession of a gender recognition certificate.But Sir Keir Starmer’s Government have been "too frightened” to “stand up for the truth" and implement changes, Mr Linehan has claimed.Calls to ban biological men who...