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Crystal Palace are European finalists. Selhurst has never witnessed the like of this before

For once, Oliver Glasner could shift his focus and listen to the noise spilling out from every corner of Selhurst Park. He knew his Crystal Palace team had done what they needed to do on the pitch and he could simply take in the moment.He gestured with his hands, his arms waved up, he applauded repeatedly. “Increase the noise even more in these final moments. Continue to back the team. Appreciate this. Enjoy this. Celebrate this. Take it all in.” That seemed to be his message. Advertisement

‘Would like to share some thoughts’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s previous involvement with independent movement revealed

Exclusive: Farley discussed preferences and suggested platform before Voices group endorsed his rival Michelle Milthorpe as its candidateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s Farrer candidate, David Farley, sought to cooperate with the community independent “Voices” movement before the last election, including discussing preferences and suggesting a platform for a House and Senate campaign, before the group endorsed Michelle Milthorpe as their candidate.Document...

UK local elections results: Reform take 280 seats and are set to top 1,000 as Labour lose key London council to the Conservatives on horrific night for Keir Starmer

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the results and reaction from the UK local elections across England, Scotland and Wales in the biggest test of public opinion since Labour's landslide win in the 2024 general election.

'ममता दिल्ली से लड़ें, 17 करोड़ मुस्लिम उनके साथ हैं', बांग्लादेशी सांसद का भड़काऊ बयान

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now. Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of Hormuz...

'Too much at stake to accept ignorance': Lawmakers challenge US ambiguity over Israel’s nuclear capability

WASHINGTON: Nearly 30 Democratic lawmakers have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to end Washington’s longstanding ambiguity over Israel’s alleged nuclear weapons programme, arguing that such secrecy has become untenable during the ongoing war on Iran. Israel is widely believed to be in possession of nuclear weapons, though it neither acknowledges nor denies having a nuclear arsenal. In a May 4 letter addressed to Secretary Rubio, the lawmakers said the US was “currently engaged in a war a...

Local elections 2026 results: Everything you missed overnight as Keir Starmer suffers huge blows

Keir Starmer has suffered a disappointing night with Labour losing hundreds of councillors already across local elections in England - use our searchable widget to check results

Revealed: The fastest growing red state as fed up Americans ditch liberal enclaves

Revealed: The fastest growing red state as fed up Americans ditch liberal enclavesBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:05, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 06:05, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

World North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul May 8, 20261:04 AM ET By  The Associated Press In this photo provided on May 8, 2026, by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, visits the destroyer Choe Hyon to review its maneuverability off North Korea's west coast, Thursday, May 7, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image...

Whoever proves majority will be invited to form govt: TN Raj Bhavan sources

Whoever proves majority will be invited to form govt TN Raj Bhavan sources

महंगाई भत्ते में बढ़ोतरी का ऐलान, अब इस राज्‍य सरकार ने दिया तोहफा

बंगाल में कैसा होगा बीजेपी का पहला मंत्रिमंडल, जानिए कौन-कौन नेता बन सकते हैं मंत्री

Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week. All eyes will be on Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts said with an advance team already in Beijing, Trump’s travel will likely proceed even without an end to hostilities in the Middle East. What’s on the agenda for the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies? ‘Board of Trade’ US officials will li...

8th Pay Commission: The family unit formula behind salary revisions of govt employees

th Pay Commission The family unit formula behind salary revisions of govt employees

Small is Big as minor political players play hard to get in Tamil Nadu powerplay

Small is Big as minor political players play hard to get in Tamil Nadu powerplay

Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting

Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts

Lancashire and Middlesex: How county cricket's fallen giants turned mutinous

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.They are two of the biggest counties in English cricket, rich in tradition and success. But now the once mighty Lancashire and Middlesex languish in the second division of the County Championship amid accusations of poor management and blurred priorities.Advertisement

Trump says ceasefire still in effect, but Iran ‘better sign agreement fast’

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.

ED raids businessman linked to Punjab AAP chief in fake land papers case

ED raids businessman linked to Punjab AAP chief in fake land papers case

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterPA MediaReform UK has made significant gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.The polls across Scotland, Wales and 136 English councils are the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election and a key test for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The full picture will emerge later as most co...