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Europe rattled by 'disastrous trend' as Trump pulls 5,000 troops out of Germany

EuropeEurope rattled by 'disastrous trend' as Trump pulls 5,000 troops out of GermanyEuropeans "must assume more responsibility for our security," Germany's defense minister said, while Poland's prime minister condemned the "ongoing disintegration" of the trans-Atlantic alliance.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-fla...

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTinshui YeungReutersThe number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a handful making the journey each dayThe US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were general...

BJP leader murder case: Cong Karnataka MLA Vinay Kulkarni disqualified after conviction

Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly following his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification, effective from his conviction date of April 15, 2026, will last for six years after his release from life imprisonment.

Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in posts defending UK veterans

Tory leader says she did not sign off on video attacking Labour’s Troubles legacy proposals Kemi Badenoch has apologised after footage from Bloody Sunday was used in social media posts criticising a bill on legacy issues in Northern Ireland.The Conservative leader said on Saturday that she did not sign off on the use of a clip from the massacre, in which British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civil rights demonstrators in Derry, and that it was distributed by “very young people”. Continue readi...

Donald Trump's weird flurry of late night posts - shirtless JD Vance to creepy Melania smile

Donald Trump has been branded 'not well' after a flurry of bizarre late-night social media posts, including AI-generated images of JD Vance and a photo of Melania Trump

Jirga convened by KP CM decides on holding talks with Centre, other stakeholders over drone attacks

PESHAWAR: A tribal gathering convened by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday decided that a jirga will be formed to hold talks with the federal government and other stakeholders on drone attacks in the province. In the past few days, CM Afridi has condemned “persistent drone attacks” in KP, even hinting at introducing legislation to criminalise collateral damage in such incidents. On Saturday, a “loya (grand) jirga” was held at CM House, where tribal elders had been invit...

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Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t know what to do’ slams Kemi Badenoch as she demands ‘hate marches’ ban

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said Sir Keir Starmer “doesn’t know what to do” as she called for a ban on pro-Palestine marches. Speaking at a hairdresser's in South East London, the Conservative leader argued that the demonstrations serve as a pretext for threatening and attacking Jewish people.“It’s time to ban the marches,” she declared, adding: "It's clear they are used as a cover for promoting violence and intimidation against Jews."Her intervention follows Wednesday's stabbing of two Jewish men...

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Charter for criminals as housebreakers and paedophiles set to be spared prison under new plans

Charter for criminals as housebreakers and paedophiles set to be spared prison under new plansBy GRAHAM GRANT HOME AFFAIRS EDITOR FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 14:23, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 14:23, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Liberals claim victory in Nepean byelection ahead of state poll

Anthony Marsh appears to be in commanding position in significant boost to opposition leader Jess WilsonThe Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian byelection seen as a preview of what to expect when the rest of the state hits the polls in November.As counting continued in the Mornington peninsula seat of Nepean, the Liberal candidate, Anthony Marsh, appeared to be in a commanding position in a significant boost to opposition leader Jess Wilson. Continue reading...

Nobody heard me: Woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic jam shares account

Nobody heard me Woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic jam shares account

Kerala verdict: Pinarayi Vijayan's welfare rule - will it fare well or get a farewell?

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.

Putin finally loses his iron grip on Russia: Dissenters dare to speak out and even staunch allies turn on him as war effort falters, economy tanks and dictator's approval rating plummets

Putin finally loses his iron grip on Russia: Dissenters dare to speak out and even staunch allies turn on him as war effort falters, economy tanks and dictator's approval rating plummetsBy IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:12, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 14:13, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Hours after SC's backing, Election Commission appoints more observers for Bengal

Hours after SCs backing Election Commission appoints more observers for Bengal

I don’t blame my political opponents for my attack, Reform candidate says

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US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to Middle East allies even as Iran war 'terminated'

The US has approved over $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE amidst escalating regional tensions with Iran. Qatar will receive Patriot missile defense replenishment and precision weapon systems. President Trump defended the US military's campaign against Iran's nuclear program, asserting it has weakened Tehran's capabilities and that the US will not rush negotiations.

Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea

Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.

Assam election results: Key fights to watch from Jalukbari to Jorhat

The high-stakes Assam assembly elections are set for results on May 4, with the BJP aiming for a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Exit polls suggest an edge for the BJP, while the Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks a comeback. Key constituencies like Jalukbari and Jorhat witnessed closely watched contests.