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King dragged into Labour shambles: Monarch to lay out Starmer's plans with pro-EU push and more Net Zero but NO benefits curbs… as PM struggles to keep his job

King dragged into Labour shambles: Monarch to lay out Starmer's plans with pro-EU push and more Net Zero but NO benefits curbs… as PM struggles to keep his jobBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 07:57, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 07:57, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

"If Guilty, Must Face Punishment": Union Minister Bandi Sanjay On Sexual Assault Case Against Son

Addressing a gathering during the 16th annual Hindu Ekta Yatra in Telangana's Karimnagar on Tuesday, the BJP leader delivered an emotional and politically charged speech, speaking openly about the case for the first time.

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion

A Congressional Budget Office analysis suggests the cost of the missile defense program could be $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years, a far heftier sum than the initial $175 billion price tag.(Image credit: Alex Brandon)

Russia boosts LNG supplies to Europe by more than 18% in January-April

In April alone, Europe imported 2.17 bcm of Russian LNG, increasing purchases by 15%

Empty offices, locked buildings & fake work location: US agency flags OPT visa fraud

US immigration agencies have uncovered widespread fraud within the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, involving thousands of foreign students and suspect employers. Investigations revealed fake offices, empty buildings, and companies claiming to employ hundreds with little to no actual business activity, suggesting a "guestworker pipeline" issue.

West uses propaganda to justify atrocities against Iran — Lavrov

The top Russian diplomat noted that Moscow's position consists of designating the root cause by saying that it was an unprovoked aggression against Iran

UK lifts no longer big enough to fit oversized Britons inside

Britain's lifts are no longer big enough to fit oversized people as waistlines across the country balloon.Engineering experts warned lift capacity signs for the maximum number of passengers are "out of date".In the mid 1970s in the UK, the average weight of a man was 75kg, while the average weight of a woman was 65kg, experts said.Now this is around 86kg for men and 73kg for women, they added. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Lift manufacturers are required to display maximum number of pass...

US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over prescription pills laced with fentanyl

The United States has said it was imposing visa restrictions on 13 people linked to Indian online pharmacy KS International Traders for selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl. The 13 people are close associates of KS International Traders, which operates out of India, and its owner, the US State Department said on Tuesday. The Mumbai-based company’s web site, as listed in US government records, could not be accessed. No names or...

Vijay clears floor test with 144 MLAs backing TVK: How the high-stakes assembly showdown unfolded

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) successfully passed a crucial floor test, securing the support of several parties including a rebel AIADMK faction. This marks the first coalition government led by a new entrant, breaking the decades-long Dravidian political dominance. Vijay's victory solidifies his position as the state's first non-DMK, non-AIADMK chief minister since 1967.

Convoy cuts, no Cannes trip, metro rides: BJP ministers echo PM's austerity push

Convoy cuts no Cannes trip metro rides BJP ministers echo PMs austerity push

A More Assertive China Awaits a Leverage-Less Trump | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/13/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

N Rangasamy takes oath as Puducherry CM for 5th time

N Rangasamy has been sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister for a fifth term, leading an AINRC-BJP NDA government. He secured victory in two constituencies during the recent assembly elections. The NDA coalition holds a comfortable majority in the 30-member assembly, ensuring a stable government for the Union Territory.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay wins Assembly trust vote after DMK walkout

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay wins Assembly trust vote after DMK walkout

Opinion: Opinion | The Beijing Visit: Why Does Trump Suddenly Need Xi Jinping?

China will factor in the real possibility that in the mid-term elections in November, Trump may lose the House of Representatives and may become a lame-duck president. How far should it invest in an agreement with Trump is the question.

Middlesbrough boss issues emotional 'SpyGate' statement as Southampton rival storms out

Southampton downed Middlesbrough in their play-off semi-final amid the spying accusations levelled at the Saints - prompting an emotional response from Boro boss Kim Hellberg

Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snap

Spring temperatures to bounce back next week after cold snapImage source, BBC Weather Watchers / Robin Red BreastByBen RichLead Weather PresenterPublished3 hours agoAfter a stretch of unseasonably low temperatures for much of the UK, spring warmth is set to make a comeback next week.Afternoon highs could climb above 20C (68F) in some places, marking a big change from the cold snap currently affecting the UK.Warmer weather does not necessarily mean dry weather and sunshine for everyone though, wi...

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit

US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the conflict in the Middle East. In a sign of Trump’s focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a stopover in Alaska, with Tesla’s Elon Musk also travelling on the presidential plane to China. “I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to ‘open up’ China so that...

Why Vijay govt floor test is a survival test for AIADMK itself

Why Vijay govt floor test is a survival test for AIADMK itself