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3,644 more eligible voters in latest electoral roll compared to PE2023

SINGAPORE: The Government has released an update on the latest electoral roll, revealing that there... The post 3,644 more eligible voters in latest electoral roll compared to PE2023 appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Rishi Sunak, the stopgap prime minister who failed to turn around Tory fortunes

Rishi Sunak, the second choice prime minister who failed to turn around Tory fortunes. A retrospective on the rise and fall of Rishi Sunak's political career from rising Conservative star to electoral defeat.

The five biggest election moments in Wales

The key election moments in Wales as Labour dominate and the Conservatives face a wipeout.

Which countries will have the largest population in 2075?

What Labour plans to do in government

See what the party has promised to do on issues including the economy, the NHS, immigration and housing.

Thai Chinese cemetery shows movies for dead in eerie night of entertainment

Resting place holds graves of nearly 3,000 descendants of people who came from China to live in Thailand A Chinese cemetery in Thailand has taken the movie going experience to a new level - by holding film screenings for the dead. From June 2 to June 6, the eternal resting place in Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeastern Thailand, which holds 2,...

Lessons from Qatargate: The press must recommit to exposing the truth

It should not have taken half a year for the world to hear that a reliable research institute found incriminating documents about Israel's prime minister

Jubilant Labour secures historic Southport victory

Patrick Hurley will become the first ever Labour MP to represent Southport.

Tragic update after little girl died in crocodile attack

The girl was last seen swimming with family members at Mango Creek near the remote Aboriginal community of Palumpa south-west of Darwin.

FairPrice Group investigates after customer finds plastic clothespin in soup

SINGAPORE: FairPrice Group has launched an investigation after a customer complained online that she found... The post FairPrice Group investigates after customer finds plastic clothespin in soup appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Kinshasa, a megacity of traffic jams, potholes, transit chaos

Cable car, urban rail link or ring road -- Kinshasa has big plans for alleviating its traffic chaos but for now, travelling into the megacity remains a daily headache for millions of people. The cable car could provide a "small solution" to the city's traffic woes, Ndaka added -- but there is still one problem with the idea.

Labour's reaction as explosive exit poll predicts huge majority

Mr Streeting, lined up to be the country's new Health Secretary, 'welled up' as the exit poll was revealed at 1pm - tipping Sir Keir Starmer's party for a majority of 170.

SNP set for election humiliation leaving nationalists with SIX seats

John Swinney's scandal-ravaged nationalists could left with just six MPs, down from the high of 48 the party achieved in 2019.

It's the Nadine Dorries show! Former minister upstages Emily Maitlis

Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries stole the show on election night as she accused Alastair Campbell of sexism and revealed Boris Johnson had been texting her.

The UK election winner only becomes prime minister when King Charles III says so

LONDON (AP) — The Labour Party has won Britain’s general election, bringing a new party to power for the first time in 14 years. But Labour leader Keir Starmer won’t actually become prime minister until a carefully choreographed ceremony on Friday during which King Charles III will formally ask him to form a new government. It’s a moment that embodies the fact that, technically at least, the right to govern in the United Kingdom is still derived...

Sir Keir Starmer: still an enigma to many

Sir Keir Starmer's victory in the General Election marks the end of 14 years of governance by the Conservative Party.However, the Labour leader and his life still remain an enigma to many as he enters Downing Street.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 861

As the war enters its 861st day, these are the main developments.

Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip

One top EU leader says Hungary's PM "has no mandate to engage with Russia" on behalf of the bloc.

It's (finally) Nigel Farage MP: Eighth time lucky for Reform leader

Mr Farage, 60, was joined by former Tory chairman '30p Lee' Anderson, party chairman Richard Tice and former Southampton FC chairman Rupert Lowe in being elected.

UK’s Starmer promises ‘national renewal’ after commanding Labour win

Labour Party leader says UK has chance to ‘get its future back’ after 14 years of Conservative rule.

New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix

New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix

Peterborough turns red in election night shock

The city seats were among the last to be called in the county because of a recount.

“62% haircut” – GIC sells stake in UK mall purchased at 312 million for 120 million

SINGAPORE: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has reportedly sold its 17.5 per cent stake in... The post “62% haircut” – GIC sells stake in UK mall purchased at 312 million for 120 million appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Lee Anderson holds on as Reform UK win first seat

The former Conservative MP received 17,062 votes, with the Labour candidate finishing in second.

Things renamed because of wars and other political reasons

Disagreements and differences lead to change, and this also applies to names. From wars to protests, many events have lead to the change of names of foods, territories, and even royal families. For example, did you know that during World War I hamburgers became known as "liberty sandwiches" in America? Or that London's National Portrait Gallery changed the name of a series of paintings in protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine? These are just a couple of examples. Click through the following gallery to learn about more things renamed because of wars and other political reasons.

Fireworks explode in night skies of NYC and DC on 4th of July

Fireworks explode in the night skies of New York City and Washington, DC on 4th of July.

UK Labour Party sweeps to power in historic election win. But impatient voters mean big challenges

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Labour Party swept to power Friday after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed the party a landslide victory — but also a mammoth task of reinvigorating a stagnant economy and dispirited nation. Labour leader Keir Starmer will officially become prime minister later in the day, leading his party back to government less than five years after it suffered its worst defeat in almost a century. In the...

Farage hails 'unbelievable' early results for Reform

The Reform UK leader says his party could be on course for more than six million votes across the country.

The Tory big beasts looking to avoid a Portillo moment

Although the Prime Minister is expected to hold his own seat, a number of his Cabinet members are staring down the barrel of defeat.

Liz Truss sensationally lost her seat in the Tory election bloodbath.

Former prime minister Liz Truss sensationally lost her seat in the Tory election bloodbath.

Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins

Mr Sunak is being blamed for the Tory collapse and is already facing the wrath of senior Conservatives, many of whom slammed his decision to call a July election.

Protective mesh removed from controversial statue

The Cecil Rhodes figure in Oxford was covered by black netting after protesters called for it to be removed.

Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea

By Tom Balmforth ODESA, Ukraine (Reuters) - The Russian navy's Black Sea Fleet has been forced to rebase nearly all its combat-ready warships from occupied Crimea to other locations, and its main naval hub is becoming ineffectual because of attacks by Kyiv, Ukraine's navy chief said. Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa said Ukrainian missile and naval drone strikes had caused heavy damage to the

Rishi Sunak seen for first time since explosive exit poll

Nigel Farage finally won election to the Commons at the eighth attempt today, as he became the Reform MP for Clacton amid a Tory election bloodbath. The party leader surged to victory in Essex with a majority of almost 8,000.

How BTS' Jin completed his military service

Spain PM's wife to testify in graft probe

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife testifies before a judge Friday as part of a preliminary corruption probe into her business ties in a case that has infuriated the Socialist leader. Earlier this week, the investigating judge said Gomez was being investigated for "all actions, conduct and behaviours... since her husband became prime minister".

Tories suffer first Welsh wipeout since 2001

There are now no Welsh Conservative MPs as the Tories are badly damaged by Nigel Farage's Reform.

Church of England fights to head off donations slavery backlash

The C of E announced last year it was establishing a £100million fund for reparations to recognise that it once profited from the slave trade.

Is PM Wong’s Vision to Redefine Success in Singapore Only for a Select Few?

It's a great idea—but until we make concrete changes, that's all it'll be. The post Is PM Wong’s Vision to Redefine Success in Singapore Only for a Select Few? appeared first on RICE.

Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Labour Party won a parliamentary election on Friday, bringing to an end 14 years of Conservative Party-led government that saw the country weather one of the more turbulent periods in its post-World War Two political history. Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power - under five prime ministers - since 2010: 2010

Iranians vote in run-off presidential race amid widespread apathy

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Polls opened in Iran on Friday for a run-off presidential election that will test the clerical rulers' popularity amid voter apathy at a time of regional tensions and a standoff with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme. State TV said polling stations opened their doors to voters at 8 a.m. local time (0430 GMT). Polling will end at 6 p.m. (1430 GMT), but are

UK general election live results 2024: By the numbers

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party is expected to lose the July 4 election after 14 years of Conservative rule.

Hong Kong court hears mitigation pleas from Joshua Wong, other democrats

By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong should be considered an active participant in a landmark subversion case involving 47 democrats, his lawyer said on Friday, but urged a court to hand him a lighter sentence for entering his plea early. Wong, 27, who wore a gray sweater and navy blue shirt in court, was one of dozens of democratic activists arrested in

French far right, rivals in final push ahead of decisive vote

The French far right and its struggling rivals make a final push for votes on Friday ahead of the decisive round of parliamentary elections that were called in a major gamble by centrist President Emmanuel Macron. - Macron's gamble - Macron's decision to call snap elections three years ahead of schedule after his party's drubbing in EU Parliament elections has been seen as the biggest gamble of his political career.

Drive to recruit firefighters living near station

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is attempting to recruit new on-call firefighters who live near a station.

Heroes of World War II: Thrilling stories of courage and sacrifice that saved lives

As persecution of Jews in Europe mounted in the years prior to and during World War II, many people desperately sought visas and other ways to escape the Nazi regime. With that, heroes emerged to stand up to the terror. Many fought quietly, like a Swiss diplomat who took advantage of Nazi officers' respect for paperwork, or the Polish nurse who smuggled thousands of Jewish kids from Warsaw's ghetto. And some of these heroes would survive the war; others, however, weren't as fortunate. Click on to discover the brave individuals who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis.

India's Modi heads to Moscow for first visit since Ukraine invasion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday makes his first visit to Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, walking a fine line between maintaining a longstanding Moscow alliance while courting closer Western security ties. From Moscow, Modi will travel to Vienna for the first visit to the Austrian capital by an Indian leader since Indira Gandhi in 1983. asv-pjm/gle/rsc/ser

Find out who Vladimir Putin really is

As the world reacts in horror and disbelief to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the man who ordered the military attack, President Vladimir Putin, is being widely condemned for what's been described as a dangerous and unprovoked act of aggression. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.

SNP faces 'slaughter' says former leader Salmond

The SNP is on course to be 'slaughtered' in the General Election with its biggest loss of MPs in history. John Swinney's party looked set to lose 38 seats compared to the 2019 election.

DUP lose Westminster seat held by Paisleys since 1970

The North Antrim seat has been held by Ian Paisley and his father since 1970.