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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

Lib Dem Ed Davey says party on course for 'best result in a century'

Sir Ed spoke out after the exit poll suggested the Lib Dems are set to increase their presence in Parliament more than five-fold to 61, compared with the General Election result in 2019.

An upbeat Jeremy Corbyn arrives at Islington North vote count

An upbeat looking Jeremy Corbyn arrives at counting centre for Islington North. The former Labour leader, who was ousted from the party over anti-semitism, is going neck to neck with Labour's candidate Praful Nargund in the constituency.

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.

Ballot boxes arrive and vote counting takes place across all the UK

Ballot boxes are arriving and vote counting started to take place across all the United Kingdom for the 2024 General Election.

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

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

Prime Minister of tiny African nation Cape Verde visits Cape Cod

Prime Minister of tiny African nation Cape Verde visits Cape Cod

Factbox-Who are the Americans held in Russian jails?

LONDON (Reuters) -American Robert Woodland was found guilty of drug trafficking by a Russian court on Thursday. Here are some details about him and other Americans convicted or facing trial in Russia. ROBERT ROMANOV WOODLAND A U.S. citizen adopted from Russia as a child, Woodland was detained in January on drug possession charges. A Facebook account in his name indicated he had been working as

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.

In pictures: Snake and a horse join dogs at polling stations

As people across the United Kingdom make the way to polling stations, so do their dogs.

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.

George Galloway LOSES Rochdale seat just five months after winning it

The leader of the Workers Party of Britain received 11,508 votes, losing out to Labour's Paul Waugh who won with 13,047 votes.

Where have 14 years of Conservative rule left Britain?

Which countries will have the largest population in 2075?

Hardliner faces reformist in Iran presidential run-off

A former heart surgeon is hoping to win clash with establishment rival.

New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix

New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix

Misconduct panel's 'shock' over ex-chief's lies

The scale of a former chief constable's fantasies about his career have been laid out in a report.

Neighbour saves couple and dog from burning home

The fire had started in the conservatory and spread through the open plan living area.

Grinning Farage arrives in Clacton after explosive exit poll

Nigel Farage is set to lead a squad of 13 Reform UK MPs in the Commons, the election exit poll suggests. The party leader is on course to enter Parliament at the eighth attempt by winning in the Essex coastal seat of Clacton.

Police dog dies during chase for attempted murder suspect

PD Zyla "will always be remembered for her bravery, her dedication and her service", Leicestershire Police says.

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

Theresa May and 'bionic' MP awarded peerages

New honours and peerages are announced just minutes before polls closed in the general election.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Brazil's Bolsonaro formally accused over Saudi gifts, sources say

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian federal police on Thursday formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of embezzlement for allegedly misappropriating jewelry he received while head of state, including luxury items given by the Saudi Arabian government, two police sources said. This is the second time police have formally accused Bolsonaro of a crime. He was charged in March with forging his

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.

Cyclist seriously injured in collision with lorry

Swindon Road in Cheltenham has been closed and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

Election 2024: Exit poll shows Labour majority of xxx

Sir Keir Starmer is poised to become Prime Minister according to exit polls, as voting in the General Election ends. It would be the first time in 14 years that a Labour government would lead the country.

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.

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.

SNP set for election humiliation leaving nationalists with 10 seats

John Swinney's scandal-ravaged nationalists are expected to be left with just 10 seats, a fall of 80 per cent from the high of 48 the party achieved in 2019.

Fourth arrest over child cruelty allegations at SEND school

A 50-year-old man is the fourth person to be arrested on suspicion of child cruelty at Life Wirral, police say.

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.

'This is huge': Farage claims Reform set to win six million votes

The party leader is on course to enter Parliament at the eighth attempt by winning in the Essex coastal seat of Clacton.

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

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.

Report: Hunter tried to pay hush money to baby mama Lunden Roberts

Hunter Biden 's attorney offered hush money to Lunden Roberts in an attempt to keep their love child a secret, her forthcoming book claims.

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.

Cyclist in his 70s taken to hospital after crash

Hertfordshire Police says the man has "potentially life-threatening injuries".

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.

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.

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.

Peru and Ecuador to join efforts on security and oil integration

LIMA (Reuters) - The presidents of Peru and Ecuador pledged to join efforts to fight transnational organized crime and also discussed new possibilities for oil processing, Peruvian Dina Boluarte said on Thursday. Boluarte made the remarks in Lima after meeting with her Ecuadorian counterpart, Daniel Noboa, in which the two signed a joint declaration between the Latin American countries. "We have

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'.

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

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