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Vijay still short of numbers despite Congress backing in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay remained short of the numbers needed to form the next government in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday despite securing Congress support, as intense negotiations continued in Chennai following the actor-politician’s stunning electoral debut.Reports said Vijay was unlikely to take oath immediately as chief minister as the party was still attempting to cross the halfway mark in the 234-member Assembly. TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats, but the...

Eve-of-election poll suggests SNP’s lead is ‘tightening’

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Howard Lutnick faces intense closed-door grilling over Epstein ties as he fights to stay in Trump's good graces

Howard Lutnick faces intense closed-door grilling over Epstein ties as he fights to stay in Trump's good gracesOur DC Insider newsletter has arrived. Sign up HERE for all the latest scoops inside Washington and drama inside the Trump administration. By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:18, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 16:18, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

DMK to tie-up with arch-rival AIADMK? Secret talks spark buzz amid Vijay power bid

DMK to tieup with archrival AIADMK Secret talks spark buzz amid Vijay power bid

Man and woman are arrested after legal advisers told asylum seekers to pretend to be gay if they wanted to stay in the country

Man and woman are arrested after legal advisers told asylum seekers to pretend to be gay if they wanted to stay in the countryGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 16:15, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 16:19, 6 May 2026 e-mail

Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections

Political parties make final pitches ahead of key elections12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPAPolitical parties and their candidates have been making their final push for votes on the last full day of campaigning ahead of elections across England, Scotland and Wales.Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose who should run their national governments, while seats on dozens of councils and mayors are up for election in England.The polls will be open bet...

Liverpool's Luis Diaz sale 'in line with FSG model' as Bayern Munich transfer explained

Luis Diaz has thrived since leaving Liverpool and could end the season as a treble winner with Bayern Munich - but the Reds decision to sell was part of the owner's financial model

Trump says U.S. will bomb Iran more if deal isn't made, pauses Project Freedom

President Trump renewed threats against Iran after pausing the U.S. mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News

Kiev 'goes wild' ahead of Victory Day to attack Russian civilians — senator

Natalya Nikonorova condemned the Kiev regime’s actions

Presidents of UAE and Ghana discuss strengthening cooperation

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, who is on a working visit to the UAE.The meeting took place on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).The two sides explored ways to enhance bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations and their peoples, with a focus on expanding cooperation in priority areas including the economy, trade and investment...

फैक्ट चेक: चोटिल होने का 'नाटक करती' टीएमसी कार्यकर्ता की पोल-पट्टी खुली? नहीं, ये वीडियो बिहार का है

Group that awards top government workers is having a hard time finding winners under Trump

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsGroup that awards top government workers is having a hard time finding winners under TrumpPartnership for Public Service said some government agencies declined to participate in the annual award program entirelyAriana Baio Wednesday 06 May 2026 16:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...

Coalition considers plan to slash net overseas immigration by nearly half its current rate, leaked documents reveal

Exclusive: Taskforce to mull options to cut level to 150,000-200,000, higher than One Nation’s hard 130,000 cap and Howard-era’s 100,000 targetGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is planing to cut Australia’s annual net overseas immigration levels to 150,000-200,000, according to a confidential policy roadmap that reveals Angus Taylor is preparing to fight a possible early election.An internal document circulated to senior Coalition MPs details the key polici...

Delhi will get 38-degree thunderstorms on Thursday, Rajasthan eyes a heatwave

Delhi will get degree thunderstorms on Thursday Rajasthan eyes a heatwave

Norwegian government rebuked over decision to reopen North Sea gas fields

Ministers also approve exploration in 70 new areas of country’s waters, prompting accusations of madness and greenwashingThe Norwegian government has been heavily criticism for approving plans to reopen three North Sea gas fields nearly three decades after they were closed to help fill the gap in energy supplies created by the Middle East war.Amid sharp price rises in oil and gas since the US and Israel’s attack on Iran in February, Oslo has also given its approval for oil and gas companies to e...

Three regional powerhouses fell on May 4. Now what?

Three regional powerhouses fell on May Now what

Young woman, 20, allegedly raped by Syrian refugee in beach toilet breaks down in tears when recalling how she 'froze' and 'whimpered like a puppy' while he 'carried on attacking her'

Young woman, 20, allegedly raped by Syrian refugee in beach toilet breaks down in tears when recalling how she 'froze' and 'whimpered like a puppy' while he 'carried on attacking her'By ED HOLT Published: 15:48, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:48, 6 May 2026 e-mail

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Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says

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Labour accused of trying to 'rig' its 'hall of fame' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cash

Labour accused of trying to 'rig' its 'hall of fame' pothole ranking scheme in favour of its town halls by including 'barmy' Net Zero targets within score for receiving cashBy DAVID CHURCHILL Published: 15:42, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:42, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments