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John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory
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Anas Sarwar fails in bid to oust John Swinney and SNP from power at Holyrood
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Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict
Politics Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new House primary as state pushes to redistrict Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 9:37 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Republicans in Alabama approved plans Friday for new primary elections if courts allow a set of GOP-drawn House districts to be used in the midterms, a move that could eliminate one of the state's two Democratic seats.The legislation, which was passed by lawmakers this week and quickly signed into law by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday,...
How Bengalis erected BJP fence after Jamaat's rise along Bangladesh border
How Bengalis erected BJP fence after Jamaats rise along Bangladesh border
Soldier To General: Suvendu Adhikari's Oath As Bengal Chief Minister Today
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to become West Bengal's first chief minister from the party today, after being unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party. Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement on Friday.
Rostec meets around 80% of Russian army’s needs within special military operation
Rostec specialists managed to create a number of prototypes in a short timeframe that surpass Western counterparts in terms of their overall characteristics
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngus CochraneSenior political journalist, BBC ScotlandPA MediaJohn Swinney is set to continue as Scotland's first minister The SNP has won a fifth successive Scottish Parliament election, but fallen short of its target of an overall majority at Holyrood. The party won 58 seats, with 65 needed for a majority. Labour, who not so long ago harboured ambitions of toppling the SNP, fini...
Trump expecting peace proposal from Iran TONIGHT as he inflicts tough sanctions on top suppliers giving Tehran drones and ballistic missiles
Trump expecting peace proposal from Iran TONIGHT as he inflicts tough sanctions on top suppliers giving Tehran drones and ballistic missilesBy JENSEN BIRD Published: 01:53, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 01:56, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments
US President says negotiators to be sent to Moscow if it helps Ukraine talks
Donald Trump also suggested that the Ukrainian conflict may indeed be coming to an end
Swinney fails to win majority but says SNP ‘emphatically’ won Holyrood election
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Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNick ThorpeBudapest correspondentReutersIt was almost a month ago that Péter Magyar's party won a landslide victory in Hungary's electionHungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is set to be sworn in, almost a month after he steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.Tisza holds 141 seats out of 199 in th...
BJP’s 1st, Bengal’s 9th: Suvendu to take oath as CM today in PM Modi-Amit Shah presence
Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected BJP legislative party leader and will be Bengal's next chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement, highlighting Adhikari's fighting spirit and administrative experience. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
US President admits further extension of ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
The US leader also stressed that he "would like to see a big extension" of ceasefire
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US has sanctioned ten individuals and companies, including those in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs. These measures aim to curb Iran's military capabilities and its threat to regional shipping. The sanctions target entities involved in procuring weapons components and raw materials, with a warning to foreign firms engaged in illicit Iranian trade.
Kolkata Police unfollows Mamata on X; follows PM Modi, Amit Shah after BJP win
Kolkata Police's official X handle has shifted its following to prominent BJP leaders like PM Modi and Amit Shah, unfollowing Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This digital change follows the BJP's assembly election victory and coincides with the withdrawal of additional security from TMC offices and residences.
Vijay is CM, or is he? Tamil Nadu's Game of Thrones sees missing MLAs, AIADMK twist
Vijay is CM or is he Tamil Nadus Game of Thrones sees missing MLAs AIADMK twist
Man who survived hantavirus, but lost mom and sister, describes experience
Twenty-four years ago, photojournalist Gilbert Zermeño lost both his mother and sister to hantavirus. After cleaning their house, he was also exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Iran war live: US expects Tehran’s reply to peace deal; ‘clashes’ in Hormuz
Israel killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a rescue worker, Lebanon's National News Agency said.