Vijay under pressure, DMK-AIADMK scramble to stop TVK from forming govt: TN chaos in 10 points
Tamil Nadu's political landscape shifted dramatically as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party, winning 108 seats but falling short of a majority. Intense negotiations followed, with Congress backing TVK, causing friction with the DMK. Accusations of gubernatorial pressure surfaced, while both TVK and AIADMK reportedly engaged in resort politics amid a complex government formation battle.
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
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Henry Holland's My London: Brat, Bistrotheque, and a love of Lime bikes
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Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains
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Local elections 2026: All the London results so far
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Local elections 2026: What are the results in my area?
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Election results in maps and charts
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Kash Patel's girlfriend belts out the national anthem for adoring boyfriend and Trump allies
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USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
Politics USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail for the first time since 1927 May 7, 2026 / 9:50 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Handguns could be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect. Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states sent a letter this week in opposition.In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they...
‘National treasure’ and beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough turns 100
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Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election
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Labour appears to haemorrhage seats as first local election results roll in
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'Organisational arrogance, grassroots disconnect': Rumblings of revolt in TMC after poll debacle
Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as former MLA Raj Chakraborty quits politics, citing the end of his tenure. This follows public criticism from ex-ministers and functionaries blaming leadership arrogance and factionalism for the poll defeat. Several leaders have voiced discontent over party decisions and alleged pressure from within.
Man to appear in court after allegedly threatening Andrew on Sandringham Estate
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Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait
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Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership
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Retired New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo ‘very unfortunate’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsRetired New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo ‘very unfortunate’Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican on Thursday, as the Iran war continues to create a rift between the Trump administration and the popeJosh Marcus in San Francisco Friday 08 May 2026 00:36 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bo...
Federal court strikes down Trump’s new global tariffs as illegal
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Hantavirus cruise ship still days away from docking in Tenerife
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Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence
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