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Foreign ministry spokesman says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel
Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel, after their vessels were intercepted at sea. Sailing from Turkiye last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy intercepted by Israeli forces last month. “Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making...
Xi and Putin praise China-Russia ties at Beijing talks with energy in focus - Emirates 24|7
Xi and Putin praise China-Russia ties at Beijing talks with energy in focus Emirates 24|7
Squad-endorsed socialist wins heated primary to represent America’s birthplace
Philadelphia’s Chris Rabb, a far-left state lawmaker backed by the "Squad," won the crowded and at-times-heated Democratic primary contest for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.The district — rated the most Democratic in the nation — includes much of Center City, all of North Philadelphia and West Philadelphia, and is one of the few Black-majority districts in the country, with Tuesday night’s results essentially foreshadowing November’s likely outcome.Rabb, whose district includes Mount...
British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say
British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail, family sayJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCaroline Hawley,Diplomatic correspondentandHarry SekulichFacebook/ drlindsayforemanCraig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in Tehran's Evin prison.The family of a British couple held in Iran after being accused of spying say the pair have gone on hunger strike to press for their release. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January of last year while passing...
Will Hamilton's new approach pay off and what upgrades will Mercedes unleash?
As the 2026 Formula 1 season resumes this weekend, Sky Sports F1 assess the key talking points heading into the Canadian Grand Prix.Mercedes to bring major upgradesWhile much of the focus will be on George Russell and whether he can stop Kimi Antonelli's early championship momentum, the Mercedes team themselves will be hoping their major upgrade package gives them an advantage over the field.
Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Here are key takeaways from Tuesday's primaries and what they might mean for 2028.
Who Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Trump's 1st Choice For Iran's New Leader
Many who remembered Ahmadinejad's term in office from 2005 to 2013 recall him as a Holocaust denier, an atom-bomb fanatic, and someone who shoved Islamic revolutionary ideology down the throats of a country already weary of it.
Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup
Former state House Minority Leader Christine Drazan won Oregon’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday, emerging from a crowded field of candidates seeking the chance to flip the governor’s mansion in a state Democrats have controlled for nearly four decades.The Republican field included former Portland Trail Blazers player and businessman Chris Dudley, state Rep. Ed Diehl and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell.2026 MIDTERMS: PRIMARIES, KEY RACES AND ELECTION RESULTSDrazan entered...
Trump-backed senator cruises to primary win, setting up potential 4th term
Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, moved one step closer to a fourth Senate term after trouncing two GOP challengers in a primary contest Tuesday evening.Risch, 83, comfortably won Idaho’s Republican primary shortly after polls closed, the Associated Press reported.He was endorsed by President Donald Trump, who has cruised to victory in the solidly Republican state every time he has appeared on the ballot since 2016. The Idaho Republican is chairman of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, w...
Russia's Putin gets red carpet welcome in China; high-stakes tea meeting with Xi in focus
At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep...
Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face offThe Republican primary campaign for Georgia governor will go to a June runoff, with the lieutenant governor Burt Jones facing off against healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson – and locking out Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia secretary of state and longtime political enemy of Donald Trump who was on track to finish a distant third.The Republican race to challenge the US senator Jon Oss...
Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts
Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, is one step closer to a third term after vanquishing a crowded field of challengers on Tuesday.Little defeated seven opponents in Idaho’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press.He was backed by President Donald Trump, who gave the incumbent his "complete and total endorsement," before he publicly announced his re-election decision.Several Republicans challenged Little from the right, including retired police officer Mark Fitzpatrick. The le...
Pakistan's claim of hitting 2 Indian airbases falls apart: The locations don't exist
Pakistan has made a bizarre claim of hitting two non-existent airbases, Rajouri and Mamun, during their counter-action "Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos." This follows India's strong retaliatory action last year, where all Pakistani missiles and drone swarms were intercepted and destroyed by India's air defence.
Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'
Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdrienne MurrayReutersJeff Landry insists he is visiting Greenland on a goodwill missionPresident Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make "friends"."I'm here simply to build relationships, to look, to listen and to learn," Landry said after stepping off an official US plane in Greenl...
Idaho Democrats choose small business owner in uphill race against incumbent GOP governor
Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, will face Democratic candidate Terri Pickens in November as he vies for a third term.Pickens, a private practice attorney and small business owner, edged out several challengers in the state’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, The Associated Press reported.She faces an uphill battle in a Republican-heavy state that has not elected a Democratic governor in 36 years.The nonpartisan Cook Political Report, a leading election forecaster, rates Little's re-electio...
China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks just days after US President Donald Trump made an official visit to China.
Did regime change plans in Iran include hardliner who called to 'wipe Israel off the map'?
US and Israel reportedly explored a regime-change plan in Iran, centering on former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, after alleged strikes killed top officials and the Supreme Leader. The plan, devised by Mossad, aimed to install Ahmadinejad, despite his hardline past, but collapsed after an Israeli strike on his residence. His current whereabouts are unknown.
Georgia GOP Senate primary heads to runoff as Republicans battle to unseat Ossoff
The quest to find the one candidate that can beat Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., isn’t quite over yet, with a runoff between a political outsider and an experienced lawmaker teed up for next month. Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., and former college football coach Derek Dooley are headed to a runoff election on June 16 in a state of particular political consequence for either party hoping to keep or gain power in the Senate.The contest comes after a bruising primary between Collins, Dooley, and Rep. Buddy Car...
Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.
Trump's stunning Georgia silence gifts America's 'most endangered Democrat' Jon Ossoff a vital lifeline
Trump's stunning Georgia silence gifts America's 'most endangered Democrat' Jon Ossoff a vital lifeline Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 04:06, 20 May 2026 | Updated: 04:07, 20 May 2026 e-mail View comments