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London stabbing of journalist ordered by third party acting for Iran, court told
Pouria Zeraati, who worked for a dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, was attacked outside his home in 2024The stabbing of a journalist in London was a planned attack ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state, a court has heard.Pouria Zeraati, a British journalist of Iranian origin had worked for Iran International, a Farsi-language dissident Farsi-language broadcaster, when he was stabbed in the leg outside of his west London home in 2024. Continue reading...
Makerfield byelection is about more than Andy Burnham
If most popular Labour politician cannot win this seat then party’s electoral problems run deeper than Keir StarmerThe Makerfield byelection is bigger than Andy Burnham. Of the Labour MPs who were back on the constituency’s doorsteps in Hindley Green and Winstanley, just after an intensive local election campaign, many said the fight feels existential.It matters because it is probably the closest the UK will ever come to a direct presidential-style election, run through one single constituency a...
India will be ‘relegated to history’ if it attempts future misadventure against Pakistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that India would be “relegated to history” and its geography “changed” if it attempted any future misadventure against Pakistan. In an interview on the Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Asif said, “As a nation, India thinks that its esteem has been damaged.” The defence minister was referring to last year’s confrontation with India, beginning with the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military conflict — which resulted in a resounding victo...
Ahmedabad Civic Chief Suspends 4 Engineers In Rs 2.5 Crore Drainage Scam
An initial probe by the civic body's vigilance department exposed systematic fraud, including the tampering of official measurement books, duplication of bills, and a massive discrepancy between actual on-site progress and recorded figures.
London stabbing of journalist was by men working for Iran, court told
Iranian journalist stabbed in UK by men working for Iran, court told Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDaniel SandfordUK correspondentReutersNandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, as sketched at Woolwich Crown CourtA journalist working for a Persian-language opposition television station was attacked with a knife in Wimbledon by men working for Iran as part of a campaign of "Iranian terror", a court was told.Posters of Pouria Zeraati, a journalist for the London-based Iran Internation...
Greens split over how hard to challenge Burnham in Makerfield byelection
Some in party fear all-out campaign could boost Reform UK chancesThe Greens are locked in an internal debate about how hard to challenge Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection, with some worried about allowing Reform UK to win and others wanting the party to go all out.While characterised by insiders as “very civilised”, the discussion has highlighted existing differences between Greens who believe concessions can be won from Labour through informal cooperation and others – including some new...
Andy Burnham makes major EU U-turn after Wes Streeting sparks Brexit battle
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has made a major U-turn on rejoining the European Union after Wes Streeting sparked a Brexit battle within the Labour Party.Speaking at an event in Leeds, Mr Burnham distanced himself from comments made at last year's Labour Party conference in Liverpool.The Greater Manchester Mayor had claimed he wanted the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime.However, in an about-turn, Mr Burnham said: "I'm not proposing that the UK considers rejoining the EU. TRENDING Sto...
‘Disposable’ operatives for hire are a new menace for western countries
A court case in New York has highlighted how Iran is using technology to recruit agents who may not even be regime supportersWhen on Friday a 32-year-old Iraqi was brought before a court in New York to be charged with planning to attack Jewish community sites in the US, a curtain was suddenly lifted on a corner of a shadowy world.The detention of Mohammed Saad Baqer al-Saadi in Turkey last week revealed rare details of Iran’s efforts to use terrorism to sow discord among communities in Europe, t...
PM Modi Backs Dialogue, Diplomacy To Resolve Ukraine, Middle East Tensions
India and Norway have firmed up a Green Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store held wide-ranging talks during which they called for resolving the tensions in Ukraine and West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy.
Trump drops $10bn lawsuit against IRS in exchange for a settlement fund
Trump drops $10bn lawsuit against IRS in exchange for a settlement fund8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBernd Debusmann Jrat the White House Getty ImagesDemocrats have accused Trump of working to set up a 'slush fund' for political alliesUS President Donald Trump has dropped a $10bn (£7.4bn) lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns, in exchange for his administration creating a $1.7bn fund to compensate people alleging they were unfairly investigated.Trump sued the...
$1.7 bn for Trump's allies? New 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' sparks outrage
The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration, as part of a deal to drop President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.
James Comey responds to indictment, Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund for allies
Former FBI Director James Comey, in an appearance on "Good Morning America," maintained his innocence after being indicted by the Trump DOJ for a second time.
Irish President Catherine Connolly meets King as he 'graciously accepts' offer to visit Ireland
King Charles welcomed Irish President Catherine Connolly to Buckingham Palace this afternoon, marking a significant moment in her inaugural official visit to England.The monarch and Ms Connolly were photographed exchanging handshakes and warm smiles during their audience at the palace.Speaking to reporters after, Ms Connolly described the meeting, which lasted almost an hour, as "wonderful".She also revealed she invited the King to visit Ireland, one in which he "graciously accepted". This would...
Alex Murdaugh files civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk for jury tampering
BREAKING NEWSMay. 18, 2026, 4:37 PM UTCU.S. newsU.S. newsAlex Murdaugh files civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk for jury tamperingSouth Carolina’s Supreme Court recently overturned Murdaugh’s double murder convictions, ruling that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill had improperly influenced the jury. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Alex Murdaugh during his sentencing in Beaufort, S.C., on Nov. 28, 2023.Andrew J. Whitaker / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to Googl...
Andy Burnham’s first election hurdle: Brexit – podcast
Andy Burnham may already be facing a tricky obstacle in his push to return to Westminster. Past comments about rejoining the EU have come back to haunt him, particularly given that the Makerfield constituency voted overwhelmingly to leave in the Brexit referendum. Plus, Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any leadership contest, raising fresh questions about where all this leaves Keir Starmer Continue reading...
Justice Department sets up 'anti-weaponization fund' after Trump drops IRS lawsuit
The Justice Department announced that President Trump would be dropping his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in "exchange" for the creation of an "anti-weaponization fund." NBC News' Monica Alba reports on the announcement and how the fund could be used.
In God We Trump: MAGA's Project Big MAC unfolds on the Mall
A recent prayer event in Washington, backed by the White House, has sparked debate about religion and nationalism. Thousands gathered for 'Rededicate 250,' with speakers advocating for America to be a Christian nation. This event highlights a trend of merging American identity with Christianity, a move critics liken to a 'Make America Christian' project.
Zia Yusuf's censored immigration message defended by Laila Cunningham: 'Everything he said is true!'
Zia Yusuf has been fiercely defended by Laila Cunningham after being censored by TikTok, as she declared "everything he said" in the footage was "true".Speaking to GB News, Reform UK's London Mayoral Candidate took aim at the Online Safety Act, which was cited as the reason for the video being removed from the social media site before being reinstated.Mr Yusuf accused Labour of using the Online Safety Act to "silence their opponents" after the video was taken down.The social media platform claim...
Lee Anderson launches furious tirade on 'carpetbagger' Andy Burnham after EU U-turn: 'He's smug!'
Lee Anderson has launched a scathing attack on Andy Burnham over his EU U-turn, branding the Makerfield by-election hopeful a "carpetbagger".Speaking to GB News, the newly appointed Reform UK Chairman hit out at the Manchester Mayor's speech earlier today, calling him "smug".In his address at an event in Leeds, Mr Burnham distanced himself from comments made at last year's Labour Party conference he wanted the UK to "rejoin the EU in his lifetime".Instead, Mr Burnham today declared he "respects...
Trump's approval rating slides to lowest since 2023, CBS News poll shows
President Trump's approval rating has slipped to its lowest level since 2023, with more than half of Americans saying his policies are making the economy worse, a CBS News poll shows. CBS News contributor Javier David has more.