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'Mother of all deals': India-EU cooperation to help bring stability to an unstable world — EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Gothenburg [Sweden], May 18 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday (local time) stressed that cooperation between India and the European Union can help bring stability to an increasingly unstable world and ensure greater security for citizens. Speaking at the European Round Table hosted by Volvo in Sweden, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson, von der Leyen highlighted the growing India-EU partnership across trade, security, technol...
Barnaby Joyce erupts over Labor's 'death tax' change: 'It's socialist you've got to give your money to Uncle Jim'
Barnaby Joyce has unleashed on Labor's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.
Now Labour are at war over the Olympics with Sadiq Khan criticising plans for events to be held outside London
Now Labour are at war over the Olympics with Sadiq Khan criticising plans for events to be held outside LondonBy PATRICK HARRINGTON, UK NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:29, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 01:29, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran suspected of drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant that sparked massive fire
Iran has been suspected of being behind a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which sparked a massive blaze.Three drones entered the UAE's airspace and struck an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the Al Dhafra region, the Gulf state's Ministry of Defence said.The ministry confirmed that "investigations are underway", adding that "further details will be announced upon completion".It added the ministry "rema...
What if disruption in Strait of Hormuz never ends? World adapts to “new normal”
Dubai: For months, governments, businesses and financial markets treated the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a temporary crisis that would eventually ease through diplomacy or military de-escalation.Moody’s Ratings is now warning the world may need to think differently.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a new report, the ratings agency said the disruption to one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes is increasingly looking...
Global use of death penalty including beheadings and public hangings doubles in a year with US, Saudi Arabia and China contributing to 'alarming spike' in executions, Amnesty reveals
Global use of death penalty including beheadings and public hangings doubles in a year with US, Saudi Arabia and China contributing to 'alarming spike' in executions, Amnesty revealsBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:01, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 01:01, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran war live: Trump threatens Tehran; Saudi, UAE report drone attacks
Peace talks remain deadlocked as drones target sites in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
'Dangerous escalation': India expresses concern after Iranian strikes target UAE nuclear facility
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Sunday expressed deep concern after Iranian strikes targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, calling the attack a “dangerous escalation” amid rising tensions in the Gulf.
Democrat congressional candidate 'twerking for votes' issues defiant response to critics
Democrat congressional candidate 'twerking for votes' issues defiant response to criticsSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By JENSEN BIRD Published: 00:29, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:33, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Backlash over Brexit 'betrayal': Lord Gove blasts Streeting and Burnham as Kemi says 'Labour clowns couldn't negotiate with the EU'
Backlash over Brexit 'betrayal': Lord Gove blasts Streeting and Burnham as Kemi says 'Labour clowns couldn't negotiate with the EU'MICHAEL GOVE: Whoever leads Labour will try to take us back into the EU. But thinking that's the solution to our problems is like believing Dunkin' Donuts will help you lose weight By CLAIRE ELLICOTT Published: 00:27, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:29, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Pakistan interior minister holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran
Pakistan interior minister holds talks with Iranian president in Tehran
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran
MAGGIE OLIVER: Burnham had a chance to give a voice to grooming gang victims, and he wasted it
MAGGIE OLIVER: Burnham had a chance to give a voice to grooming gang victims, and he wasted itRead also: Britain will pay a 'Burnham Premium' if Greater Manchester Mayor becomes Prime Minister, Kemi says By MAGGIE OLIVER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 00:14, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:15, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Britain will pay a 'Burnham Premium' if Greater Manchester Mayor becomes Prime Minister, Kemi says
Britain will pay a 'Burnham Premium' if Greater Manchester Mayor becomes Prime Minister, Kemi saysRead also: Burnham had a chance to give a voice to grooming gang victims, and he wasted it - MAGGIE OLIVER By SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 00:15, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:15, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure 34 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinTransport correspondentPA MediaThe HS2 rail line failed due in part to a focus on achieving the highest possible speeds and political pressure, a review is expected to find.The scheme has been undergoing a "reset", and in March Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander asked HS2 bosses to look at lowering top speeds to save money.This latest report into HS2, expected to be publish...
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war38 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCaroline HawleyandGhoncheh HabibiazadKURDPAMehrab Abdollahzadeh was executed earlier this monthThe line is crackly. But the voice of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh is clear and, given the circumstances, surprisingly steady.He's on death row in western Iran. He speaks quickly - as if time is running out. And his message is desperate."You are hearing my voice f...
Starmer’s Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals’ Brexit row
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Campaigners threaten legal action over UK-US deal on prices NHS pays for drugs
Two campaign groups claim that change to how NHS treatments are approved amounts to ‘unlawful power grab’Campaigners against the UK’s controversial drug pricing deal with Donald Trump are threatening the government with legal action unless it scraps a key element of the plan.They claim that a change to how drug treatments are approved for use by the NHS, which could lead to it paying even higher prices for them, amounts to an “unlawful power grab”. Continue reading...
David Lammy promises 25% cut in number of children jailed while they await trial
Justice secretary’s white paper will overhaul youth justice rules and could end lifelong criminal records for under-18sDavid Lammy has promised to cut the number of children kept in jail while they await trial by a quarter as part of an overhaul of youth justice rules that could also end lifelong criminal records for under-18s.The justice secretary is publishing a white paper on Monday that he says will reduce the number of children ending up in jail – something he admits was his greatest fear g...
SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’
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