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Under Trump's new rule, US to deny visas to those fearing persecution at home

Under Trumps new rule US to deny visas to those fearing persecution at home

Oracle makes clarifications on the $300B promise to Sam Altman that's behind layoffs

Oracle has staked its entire future on a $300 billion deal with a company that doesn't make money, funded by debt it can't service from operations, built by contractors it doesn't control. Its stock has lost half its value. Thousands of employees have lost their jobs. And its response has been to post on X. This is the story of how Oracle's biggest bet became its biggest liability—and why every reassurance is making it worse.

After exit poll boost, MK Stalin holds DMK huddle; sets counting day strategy

After exit poll boost MK Stalin holds DMK huddle sets counting day strategy

2 armed suspects arrested in KP's Karak for 'attacking' police team

PESHAWAR: Police arrested two armed suspects, one in an injured condition, after a patrolling party came under fire in the Tor Dhand area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district. The district police officer’s (DPO) spokesman, Shaukatullah, said that the attack took place within the limits of the City police station, while the police party was on routine patrol duty. “When the cops signalled two suspects travelling on a motorcycle to stop, they instead opened fire in a bid to escape,” he said. Acc...

'Sonia Gandhi takes our decisions': Kharge on speculations over change of CM in Karnataka

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge downplayed the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, stating the party will resolve the "confusion soon." This comes amid speculation fueled by a reported power-sharing agreement and a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara suggesting Kharge could be a suitable CM.

Iran’s ‘secret weapon’ that could give US-Israel a 'heart attack'

Iran's Navy commander warns of a new, feared weapon soon to be unveiled, amid escalating US-Israel tensions. He claims Iranian forces conducted missile strikes on a US aircraft carrier and launched numerous reprisal attacks, while tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. The commander also accused US forces of piracy and hostage-taking.

विकास की बिसात, गेस्ट हाउस कांड की याद और महिला आरक्षण का दांव...अखिलेश को ऐसे घेर रही बीजेपी

'घर ऐसे घेर लिया, जैसे किसी आतंकी को पकड़ने आए हों', सुप्रीम कोर्ट में पवन खेड़ा के वकील की दलील

'हमने ना वकील किया और ना ही जमानत चाही, परेशान किया तो सुसाइड कर लूंगा' सोनम के भाई की धमकी

Trump says 'great friend' King Charles 'would have helped us with Iran if it was up to him' in fresh swipe at Keir Starmer

Donald Trump has claimed that his 'great friend' King Charles 'would have helped us with Iran if it was up to him.'

Golders Green stabbings LIVE: Fury as London reels from another antisemitic attack

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Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’Joe Sommerlad Thursday 30 April 2026 09:10 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Cop...

Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live

Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesGood morning. We are now into the final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections. Keir Starmer had been planning a big speech today, but he, and other political leaders, are today focusing on their response to the Golders Green stabbing and the antisemitism threat facing Britain’s Jewish community – described by as “national security emergency” by...

Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live

US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflictMeanwhile, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to Trump’s comments after his phone call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.In a post on social media, he said he instructed his team to contact Trump’s aides to “clarify the details of Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire.”“Ukraine seeks peace and is doing the necessary diplomatic work to bring this war to a real end. We...

Planning a family? Interview question sparks red flag concerns

Planning a family Interview question sparks red flag concerns

IPL vaping controversy: Riyan Parag likely to escape strict action, faces fine

IPL vaping controversy Riyan Parag likely to escape strict action faces fine

'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time

'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first timeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEleanor LawrieSocial Affairs ReporterDebbie TaylorDebbie's organisation takes part in lots of events within the local community"It's been a rollercoaster," says Debbie Taylor.Her domestic abuse service has been trying in vain to buy the derelict Ram's Head pub in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside for nearly three years.But under landmark new "commun...

Could Starmer bring back Rayner to steady ship – and would she get onboard?

Former deputy PM has walked a line between loyalty and interventionism since resigning last SeptemberIt is nearly eight months since Angela Rayner quit the cabinet because of her tax arrangements, but some might argue her influence on the government has not gone away. And soon she might return, whether as Keir Starmer’s saviour or, perhaps, his usurper.There is increasing speculation that the prime minister could carry out a small-scale reshuffle, primarily to bring back Rayner, his former deput...

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.(Image credit: Joan Mateu Parra)

Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats

Israel’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that Israeli forces had arrested about 175 activists aboard 20 ships from an aid-laden flotilla bound for Gaza. “Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats… are now making their way peacefully to Israel,” the ministry said in a statement, including a video of the activists aboard an Israeli navy ship. Israel controls all entry points to Gaza, and has been accused by the United Nations and foreign NGOs of strangling the flow of goods into the te...