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Democratic group launches ICE attack against Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary
A Democratic outside group is unleashing an early attack on one of the contenders in the hotly contested Minnesota Senate primary, underscoring how the fight for the future of the party is reaching new heights.
Plea filed in high court over 30 years delay in PESA Rules for tribal areas in Odisha
Tribal organizations are taking a stand by petitioning the Orissa High Court, claiming the state's chronic delays in enforcing the PESA Act, 1996. Despite being enacted almost three decades ago, Odisha has not put into place the necessary legislation, resulting in tribal Gram Sabhas lacking the constitutional authority needed for self-rule and the safeguarding of their resources.
End of Freeview? UK Government looks to 'switch off terrestrial television' and replace it with broadband
Watching terrestrial television over an aerial could be scrapped under new plans from the UK Government. Freeview, which is found in around 16 million homes — roughly 60% of all UK TV households, could be shuttered in under a decade as millions of Britons are pushed to watch live television via a broadband connection.A Green Paper — a consultation document that sets out proposals for discussion before a final decision has been made — outlining the transition away from Freeview and Freesat, which...
'Time will answer': DK Shivakumar's cryptic reply amid Karnataka CM buzz
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that "time will decide" his potential elevation to Chief Minister, amidst growing speculation of a leadership change in the state's Congress government. This comes as the Siddaramaiah-led government approaches a significant milestone, fueling discussions about a possible power-sharing arrangement.
Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’
Iran warIran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’ A visit by Pakistan’s army chief Thursday was aimed at “reaching the point of officially announcing acceptance of the memorandum of understanding,” Iran’s semiofficial ISNA news agency reported.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleVance says U.S. has been 'as clear as possible' with Iran during negotiations03:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMa...
Londoners face yet another by-election as new Labour councillor quits - leaving taxpayers facing £140,000 bill
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Mel Stride tears into Labour for 'toying with' food price cap plans: 'Absurd!'
Sir Mel Stride has launched a scathing attack on Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the now scrapped plans to implement price caps on essential foods.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Chancellor hit out at the Labour Government for "toying" with Britons over the plan.Reacting to the Government's sudden shift on the plan following criticism from the Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mel declared he "totally agrees" with the Governor's verdict.He told GB News: "They seem to have shifted their position...
Anwar Gargash: Iran's attempts to violate UAE maritime sovereignty are mere pipe dreams - Emirates 24|7
Anwar Gargash: Iran's attempts to violate UAE maritime sovereignty are mere pipe dreams Emirates 24|7
How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGabija GataveckaiteDublin correspondent, BBC News NISocial mediaYves Sakila died after an alleged shoplifting incident, with a video circulating online being described as "very disturbing"Protestors will gather in Dublin later on Thursday to once again highlight the death of Yves Sakila.Last week the 35-year-old was detained by a number of security guards over an all...
Bhojshala verdict: Fresh plea seeks removal of 'Islamic symbols', excavation
Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict recognizing Dhar's Bhojshala complex as Goddess Vagdevi's temple, Hindu petitioners have filed new pleas. They are demanding free entry for devotees, further excavation, and the opening of a locked room, asserting the court's order necessitates unrestricted access and removal of 'unauthorised Islamic symbols'.
Pauline Hanson announces Norway-inspired gas policy as she decries 25% export tax as ‘economic vandalism’
One Nation proposal would abolish offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity in new projects in a move the Coalition says is ‘borrowed from Venezuela’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation has vowed to replace the contentious offshore gas profits tax and acquire 30% equity stakes in new ventures under an interventionist policy designed to extract “vastly greater returns” for Australian taxpayers from the resource.The proposal for the commonwealth to co-own gas...
Why NATO needs a Plan B
Mark Rutte is wrong to quash talk of one. The risks of the alliance unravelling are too great to ignore
JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda
For years, California was the poster child of environmental overkill. That distinction now belongs to Hawaii. About 2,400 miles away from the West Coast and with no oil fields of its own, the Aloha State depends on imports to fuel its tourism industry, run its grid and make everyday life possible.But Hawaii’s oil dependence hasn’t kept it from waging an all-out litigation war against energy companies. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez along with Honolulu and Maui are suing the oil and gas indus...
MORNING GLORY: US must create a demilitarized zone along the Hormuz Strait
The United States, alongside coalition allies like the UK and France, established two no-fly zones in Iraq in the 1990s after the first Gulf War that followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which remained in place until the major combat operations in Iraq ended after the invasion of Iraq in 2003.The northern "no-fly" zone was established in April, 1991. The southern no-fly zone was established in August, 1992. The northern zone was designed to protect Iraqi Kurds from more retribution from S...
Terrifying fact of Iran war is America is no longer safe from this new threat
In a discussion regarding the ongoing "war" with Iran, a former high-ranking U.S. military officer made a point which left me momentarily speechless. That point being: "The UAE and our other allies in the Middle East are better protected via U.S. air defense systems from Iran’s Shahed Drones than the state of Florida."The reason Florida was brought up was because of Cuba. Much in the news lately as the Trump administration seeks to free the people of that communist nation from decades of totalit...
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Why Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House vote
CongressWhy Democrats have soured on a women’s history museum bill set for a House voteRepublicans amended the bill to say President Donald Trump may pick an alternative site for the museum and specified the museum could include only “biological women.”Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M.; Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. / Politico via AP; Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Raquel Coronell UribeA decadelong bipartisan effort to build a women’s history...
At breakfast meeting hosted by PM, Aga Khan expresses desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Thursday expressed the desire to continue cooperation with Pakistan in various human development initiatives during a breakfast meeting hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. Prince Rahim is undertaking his first visit to Pakistan since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year. According to a statement by the PMO, the premier warmly welcomed Prince Rahim and appreciated his commitment to f...
UK net migration halves after huge drop in non-EU arrivals
UK net migration has halved after a huge drop in non-EU arrivals.It was an estimated 171,000 in the 12 months to December 2025.The figure is down 48 per cent year-on-year, the Office for National Statistics said, to the lowest level since early 2021.Net migration, the difference between the number of people moving long-term to the country and the number of people leaving, has been falling for much of the past three years. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The total peaked at a record 944,000...
Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch
MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a “wealth tax that works”, by equalising tax on assets and income.Streeting said the current system – in which capital gains tax is generally much lower than income tax – was not fair and penalised work, arguing the taxes should be equalised. Continue reading...