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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.


'Britain sees red' and 'Tory Party in election wipeout'

The general election exit poll and the expected landslide victory for Labour lead the papers.


'Shin Bet is lying': Ben-Gvir responds to Shifa director release, Sde Teiman camp controversies

An extensive newspaper investigation published by "The New York Times" revealed that detainees in Sde Teiman were forbidden to speak loudly, stand, or sleep while under surveillance.


Woman's final act before she died on a Qantas flight

Aspiring chef Manpreet Kaur, 24, was flying back to Delhi in India for a visit to see her parents for the first time in four years after relocating to Australia.


Reform UK leader Nigel Farage elected as Clacton MP

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been elected in Clacton, winning a UK parliamentary seat at his eighth attempt. the exit poll predicts Reform UK will win 13 seats.


George Galloway beaten by Labour in Rochdale

Labour wins back Rochdale from Workers Party of Britain founder George Galloway.


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.


Counting begins in the 2024 General Election

Counting has started across the country in the 2024 General Election. Sir Keir Starmer is on course for Downing Street as an exit poll indicated his Labour Party will sweep to power.


The American revolutionary groups of the 1960s

The 1960s were indeed a busy decade for the United States. Marked by international controversies, assassinations, and secret government programs, the intensity of the 1960s ran through every walk of life and demographic. While the decade is rightfully remembered as 10 years of bloodshed and violence, it was also a period of remarkable and seemingly unstoppable growth and progress within the citizenry. Some of the most influential grassroots groups and organizations in American history came about in the 1960s, galvanized by unjust warfare and widespread inequality. From women's rights to black liberation, from Betty Friedan to Martin Luther King Jr., the 1960s were at its heart a decade of righteous struggle, heroes, martyrs, and dreams of a better future. Intrigued? Read on to learn about some of the most impactful American revolutionary groups of the 1960s.


Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections.


What does UK's Labour want to do?

Britain's Labour party, predicted to win Thursday's election, is promising a "decade of national renewal" and with a record landslide that gives the party a free reign to implement its programme. - Healthcare - Often the highest priority for UK voters, the country's free-at-point-of-use National Health Service (NHS) is currently buckling under the strain of tight budgets, a 7.5-million person waiting list that ballooned during Covid, staff...


US cities can now punish homelessness. Will it help or hurt a crisis?

Experts argue arresting the homeless will make a crisis worse - but cities face mounting pressure take quick action.


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.


Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang

Police seize dynamite, weapons and ammunitions during a raid of tunnels in a mining area.


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


Brutal gang initiations from around the world

Gang culture is famed for its brutality and violence. Their involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and extortion often leads to shootouts with police or all-out street wars with rival gangs. In movies and TV shows, there's usually an initiation process for members—a sort of ceremony or ritual whereby they commit themselves to the organization and prove that commitment with a symbolic act. In 'The Sopranos' for example, new mob members draw blood from their hands and swear a pledge to their new "family," but this is pretty mild compared to many real-world initiation ceremonies. When it comes to notorious gangs like the Yakuza, the Bloods, and the Sinaloa Cartel, new recruits are subjected to horrific torture, or asked to commit terrible crimes to prove themselves. From brutal beatings to cannibalism, you won't believe what people go through to join these criminal enterprises. Click through the gallery and find out what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious gangs.


SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn hangs on to seat

He said the party was going to be "beat well" after winning his Aberdeen South seat with a reduced majority.


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.


Hungary's Orban to head to Moscow to meet with Putin

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday, Radio Free Europe and the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Russian news agencies quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as neither confirming nor denying the visit. State news agency RIA cited Peskov as saying that Putin had a "busy schedule" on Friday,


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.


US Jews can be counted on to support Israeli leaders who respect basic decency

Reinvention of the Zionist project along fanatic lines would prompt most American Jews (and other progressive supporters of Israel) to abandon it.


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.


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


Iran holds presidential election runoff

Iran holds a presidential election runoff Friday between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili following a record-low turnout in the first round. "The second round of the presidential election is very important," he said in a video carried by state TV. - Low turnout - He said participation was "not as expected" in the first round but that it was not an act "against the system."


Hezbollah launches big attack on Israel, sonic booms rattle Beirut

By Laila Bassam and Maayan Lubell BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Lebanon's Hezbollah launched a big rocket and drone attack at Israel on Thursday and threatened to hit new targets in retaliation for the killing of a top commander, in the latest surge of violence in the steadily worsening conflict across the border. Sparked by the Gaza war, the conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel has


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.


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.


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


Second female celebrity is linked to Matthew Perry drug death in bombshell report about their shared ketamine addiction

The as-yet unnamed woman reportedly claimed to be sober but was described as a 'walking pharmacy' who would help the Friends star obtain ketamine.


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.


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.


Netanyahu and Biden speak as Hamas drops upfront end of war demand

Shortly after the move, Israel approved sending a team led by Mossad Director David Barnea to participate in further negotiations.


This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War


Man stops driver and impersonates police officer

Police say the man's car had flashing lights and he wore a white police hat


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.


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


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Huge cheers for Labour as exit polls projected onto BBC HQ

The countdown to the end of the UK General Election and the first polls were displayed onto the BBC HQ resulting in cheers due to the defeat of the Tories.


Hunt for knifeman on the loose after triple stabbing six minutes apart

Three men were stabbed six minutes apart during the rampage in Feltham. They were all treated at the scene with two currently in hospital in a life threatening condition.


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 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 COVID-19


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


Hardliner faces reformist in Iran presidential run-off

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


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


NCT's Renjun under fire for leaking a civilian's phone number


New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix

New citizens naturalized at Independence Day ceremony in Phoenix


Nicola Sturgeon condemns the SNP campaign as exit poll predicts losses

Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the SNP 's general election campaign as she admitted exit polls painted a 'grim' picture for her party.


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...


Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn and St Pancras

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer holds Holborn and St Pancras. Labour is forecast to have a 170-seat majority in the Commons, with the Conservatives reduced to their lowest number of MPs on record.


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.


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.