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They stabbed us in the back, can't be trusted: DMK condemns Congress for breaking off alliance, TVK switch

They stabbed us in the back cant be trusted DMK condemns Congress for breaking off alliance TVK switch

Vijay should have been called, given week's time to prove majority: Mukul Rohatgi

Vijay should have been called given weeks time to prove majority Mukul Rohatgi

Iran conducting near-daily prisoner executions in secrecy, say rights groups

Families under pressure to stay silent amid internet blackout as executions reportedly surge with 24 killed in MarchMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran is carrying out near-daily executions of prisoners in secrecy and, in some cases, refusing to hand the bodies of the dead to their families, according to rights groups and sources close to the relatives of the dead.Many families only learn of executions after they have been carried out, with some facing harassment and pressure not to speak publ...

Mahua Moitra claims harassment on IndiGo flight, faces TMC chor, Jai Shri Ram chants

Mahua Moitra claims harassment on IndiGo flight faces TMC chor Jai Shri Ram chants

Trump claims Iran has agreed to not have nuclear weapons

President Trump appears optimistic about a peace deal with Iran, as the U.S. awaits a response from Tehran through mediators. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports, and Michael Williams, an associate professor at Syracuse University, joins with more insight.

LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt sends woke rival into self-pitying spiral with three brutal words that cut her to her core

LA mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt sends woke rival into self-pitying spiral with three brutal words that cut her to her coreBy WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:58, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 14:00, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

A new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jails

EXCLUSIVEJailed and PregnantJailed and PregnantA new federal bill aims to protect pregnant women held in prisons and jailsThe proposed legislation follows an investigation by Bloomberg Law and NBC News that found mistreatment of pregnant women in local jails. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00 body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to Goog...

Trump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: ‘More agents than you’ve ever seen before’Tom Homan hits back at Gov. Kathy Hochul, saying he is ‘not asking’ her permission to the enter the state and hitting out at sanctuary legislation designed to increase protections for residents Joe Sommerlad Thursday 07 May 2026 13:59 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...

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Operation Sindoor: The red lines for Pakistan

Operation Sindoor The red lines for Pakistan

Vijay has 107 MLAs, Governor insists on 118: What does the law say?

Vijay has MLAs Governor insists on What does the law say

Kremlin admits it is boosting security surrounding Putin due to fears of a Ukrainian assassination bid - after report claimed he has spent weeks 'living in bunkers'

Kremlin admits it is boosting security surrounding Putin due to fears of a Ukrainian assassination bid - after report claimed he has spent weeks 'living in bunkers'By WILL STEWART Published: 13:46, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 13:46, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

How Mamata-slayer Suvendu Adhikari planned Bhabanipur contest months in advance

How Mamataslayer Suvendu Adhikari planned Bhabanipur contest months in advance

Russia has not received requests from Japan for high-level contacts — MFA

According to Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow reaffirms that the path to restoring comprehensive interstate dialogue depends on Japan's willingness to move away from its current hostile stance toward Russia

Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists

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Alabama is the latest state set to redraw its congressional map

In response to last week's Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the Voting Rights Act, Alabama is set to remap its congressional districts. Ed O'Keefe explains.

China sentences 2-ex defence ministers to death with reprieve

China sentences ex defence ministers to death with reprieve

Trump posts wild new AI meme trolling Biden, Obama and Clinton with autopen, ice cream and cocaine references

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump posts wild new AI meme trolling Biden, Obama and Clinton with autopen, ice cream and cocaine referencesTrump has used AI images to bolster theories or controversies about his political opponents – despite the images being fakeAriana Baio Thursday 07 May 2026 13:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBook...

Why Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath's murder looms large over post-poll Bengal

Why Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Raths murder looms large over postpoll Bengal

UAE establishes national committee to document aggression, international crimes

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued Resolution No. (4) of 2026 concerning the formation of the National Committee for Documenting Acts of Aggression, International Crimes, and Resulting Damages, in a step that reflects the UAE’s institutional approach to documenting violations in accordance with the highest legal and technical standards.The resolution stipulates that the committee shall be chaired by the UA...