Chuckling Ed Davey in Kingston-upon-Thames for election count

Top Tories are bracing to be swept away in Keir Starmer's red tide today as election results roll in. Moments after ballot stations closed at 10pm, the dramatic exit poll was released - showing Sir Keir winning 410 of the 650 seats.

Man who stabbed South Korea's opposition leader sentenced to 15 years in prison

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A man who stabbed South Korea’s opposition leader in the neck earlier this year was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, court officials said. The knife-wielding man attacked Lee Jae-myung, head of the liberal Democratic Party, South Korea’s biggest political party, in January after approaching him asking for his autograph at an event in the southeastern city of Busan. After being detained by police, he told...

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

Satellite images show deforestation toll of Indonesia mines

More than 700,000 hectares of forest in Indonesia have been cleared for mining since 2001, including large tracts of primary forest, a new analysis using satellite data has found. It estimates that mining -- including pits, processing facilities, tailings areas and roads -- resulted in the clearing of 721,000 hectares (7,210 square kilometres) of forest between 2001 and 2023.

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

Celebrities directly affected by 9/11

The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, in New York City had a devastating impact on many thousands of people, including celebrities. Surprisingly, there were a few famous faces who had plans to board American Airlines Flight 11, or were supposed to be at the Twin Towers when the attacks occurred. However, this collection goes beyond close calls. Some celebrities were able to save lives during the tragedy, while others experienced the heart-wrenching loss of their loved ones. Take a look at the following gallery to learn more about the stars who had a personal connection to the events of 9/11.

These countries have non-violent rivalries

World peace, we all want it, but you know how life goes... War has ravaged the world for thousands of years, but some countries have taught us that there's such thing as friendly competition. From America to Tanzania, countries that once spilled each other's blood on the battlefield have moved on, becoming friendly rivals. Click through this gallery to find out which countries have a little friendly competition.

Netanyahu sends delegation to negotiate hostage release deal

Netanyahu will have consultations with his ceasefire negotiations team prior to cabinet meetings this evening, and will speak with US President Joe Biden

Peru Congress approves statute of limitations for crimes against humanity

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's Congress passed a law on Thursday introducing a statute of limitations for crimes against humanity, despite opposition from human rights organizations who argue the measure will hamper ongoing investigations into serious abuses. The law passed with 15 votes in favor and 12 against in the Congress' permanent commission, after the right-wing dominated legislature initially

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.

Angela Rayner: A profile of Labour's 'red queen'

Angela Rayner is likely to be appointed deputy prime minister in Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet after Labour was swept to power with a landslide General Election victory. Here is a profile of Labour's deputy leader.

“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

UK's Starmer: fight for trust is the battle of our age

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's incoming prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the fight for trust would be the "battle that defines our age" and he would be judged on his ability to show that politics could be a force for good in the world. Starmer, set to lead a centre-left party into power just as the far right makes gains in Europe, said his mandate from the British people was a "great

Factbox-Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's next prime minister, Keir Starmer, wants to focus on long-term growth, but as he gets to grips with that challenge his first few months are packed with tough decisions. Foreign affairs: U.S. RELATIONS Starmer has said he will "deal with whoever is the president", saying the relationship between Britain and the U.S. is "above the individuals". Starmer is expected to

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.

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

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

National Rally to fall short of absolute majority in French parliamentary elections, poll shows

PARIS (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) party will likely fall short of an absolute majority in forthcoming parliamentary elections, OpinionWay said in a poll for business daily Les Echos published on Friday. The poll saw RN win 205-230 seats in Sunday's vote, ahead of the leftwing New Popular Front with 145-175 seats, and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc with 130-162

Tories facing 'electoral Armageddon' - ex-minister

Sir Robert Buckland said too many in his party were focused on "personal agendas and jockeying for position".

Labour on track for landslide as SNP set to lose seats

According to the exit poll, Labour are on track to overtake the SNP.

Singaporeans call JB residents “lucky” because eating out is “really super cheap” there

SINGAPORE: A recent online discussion among Singaporeans has brought up the cost of living and... The post Singaporeans call JB residents “lucky” because eating out is “really super cheap” there 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.

Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat

By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) -Some foreign companies are considering moving Taiwanese employees out of China after Beijing said it could impose the death penalty on "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists, said four people familiar with the matter. The new guidelines have caused some Taiwanese expatriates and foreign multinationals operating in China to scramble to assess their legal risks

Live coverage of general election results around the UK

Follow the BBC's live coverage of election rescults around the UK and local areas of England.

UK's Farage hails establishment 'revolt' after election gains

Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage claimed to have kickstarted a "revolt against the establishment", as his hard-right party made significant gains in UK election results announced early Friday. Reform UK, a re-brand of the Brexit Party that Farage founded in 2018, had won four seats after around four-fifths of the UK's 650 constituencies had declared their results.

Family of nurse found dead alongside TV paramedic share tribute

Lauren Evans was found dead in Hednesford, near Cannock, on June 25 by emergency crews who also discovered the body of TV paramedic Daniel Duffield

Body of autistic girl, 7, is found in Tennessee lake

The body of a missing autistic girl has been found in a Tennessee lake just minutes after a statewide search was launched.

Reform UK win first seat as Anderson retains Ashfield

Lee Anderson has retained his Ashfield seat - the first win for Reform UK. Mr Anderson, a former Labour councillor, had been elected in 2019 as a Tory MP in the Nottinghamshire constituency and was deputy party chairman before he lost the whip and then defected to Reform earlier this year.

UK food safety in 'absolute chaos' due to Brexit, expert warns

Chris Elliott, the founder of the Institute for Global Food Security said that with the UK importing nearly 50 per cent of all food we eat, everything that happens in the world impacts us.

Iranians vote in run-off presidential election amid widespread apathy

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranians will vote in a run-off presidential election on Friday amid voter apathy and heightened regional tensions. The run-off follows a June 28 ballot with historic low turnout, when over 60% of Iranian voters abstained from the snap election for a successor to Ebrahim Raisi, following his death in a helicopter crash. The low participation is seen by critics

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.

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

Balcony advertised at $360 a week in exposes reality of rental crisis

A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $360 a week as the dire state of Australia's rental crisis is laid bare.

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.

Scottish National Party slump could hit independence aims

The Scottish National Party was forecast to suffer its worst result in a British general election since 2010 on Thursday, dealing a blow to Scotland's flagging independence movement. In 2010, it got only six seats.

Mexico's Sheinbaum names Harfuch as security minister

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday named Omar Garcia Harfuch to be her security minister in a bid to repeat the successes in fighting crime she had as mayor of Mexico City. Sheinbaum also named Rosa Rodriguez to be her interior minister and Mario Delgado to be her education minister. Ariadna Montiel was also named incoming wellbeing minister. (Reporting

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Scotland's papers: Dawn of a new era for Labour

Scotland's newspapers carry the exit poll prediction of a landlside for Labour in the general election.

Sir Ed Davey jubilant as Lib Dems predicted to take 61 seats

Sir Ed Davey jubilant as he arrives at Kingston and Surbiton as Lib Dems predicted to take 61 seats. The Liberal Democrats are set to become the third largest party in the House of Commons.

Swimming chiefs confirm US criminal investigation into Chinese athletes who competed at 2021 Olympics despite FAILING doping tests

The international swimming federation says its top administrator has been ordered to testify as in a criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who failed doping tests in 2021.

Lib Dem leader eyes 'best result for a century'

The party is predicted to win 61 seats and hopes to unseat some ministers including the chancellor.

Rishi Sunak hands peerage to top aide alongside Theresa May

No10 chief of staff Liam Booth-Smith, who is known as 'the Treasury Travolta' due to his love of a leather jacket, will enter the upper house among a slew of Tory big-hitters quitting the Commons.

Lost remnants of the Revolutionary War uncovered in Virginia

Archaeologists recently unearthed lost remnants of America's first soldiers who found in the Revolutionary War. The discovery was made in Colonia Williamsburg, Virginia.

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.

Jubilant Labour secures historic Southport victory

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

Ex-Labour leader Corbyn wins as independent in UK election

Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran left-winger suspended by the party following a drawn-out anti-Semitism scandal, won re-election to parliament on Friday as an independent candidate. He led the main opposition Labour party -- which is on course to return to power following Thursday's vote -- into the last election in 2019 but stepped down as leader after overseeing its worst results in decades.

Robert Buckland speaks after losing his Swindon South seat to Labour

Conservative Robert Buckland loses his Swindon South seat to Labour. This comes after he reacted to the exit polls appearing to accept the verdict, saying 'that's politics' and that he will be 'leaving Parliament to be more involved in politics'.

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its pressure over the past four years, both militarily and politically. On Tuesday,

Why the SNP was left shocked by Labour's surge

There was surprise at the party's victories in seats beyond its traditional heartlands in the central belt.

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.