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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

Land routes across Africa are twice as deadly for migrants as Mediterranean voyages, UN estimates

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations and partners say more migrants and refugees in Africa are heading northward toward the Mediterranean and Europe, crossing perilous routes in the Sahara where criminal gangs subject them to enslavement, organ removal, rape, kidnapping for ransom and other abuses. A report released Friday by the U.N. refugee and migration agencies and the Mixed Migration Centre research group estimated that land routes in Africa...

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.

Gaza war crisis proves divisive and disastrous for Labour

A shock defeat in Leicester South for Jonathan Ashworth (inset), a win for independent Jeremy Corbyn (left) and a reduced vote share for Keir Starmer (right) were all linked to Gaza.

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.

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.

Jubilant Starmer grips wife's hand as he celebrates landslide

Keir Starmer looks jubilant as he celebrates his election victory with his wife, gripping her hand just hours after the exit poll revealed a massive majority of the Labour Party.

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.

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

Labour wins Glasgow as party retakes heartlands

Labour's performance in Glasgow is emblematic of its success in winning back its traditional seats.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Bristol 'makes history' by electing its first Green MP

Carla Denyer says she is "over the moon" to win the newly-created seat of Bristol Central.

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.

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.

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

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.

Jubilant Labour secures historic Southport victory

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

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

Peterborough turns red in election night shock

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

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.

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.

Who is Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s next Prime Minister?

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.

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.

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.

Truss loses seat on bruising night for Tories in Norfolk

The Tories lose seats to Labour, Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats in the county.

MRT commuter criticised for refusing to give up priority seat for middle-aged woman

SINGAPORE: An MRT commuter was recently criticized on Reddit for refusing to give up the... The post MRT commuter criticised for refusing to give up priority seat for middle-aged woman appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Banner at Tanjong Pagar that asks passers-by to stare into flat windows causes confusion

SINGAPORE: A banner at a residential development at Tanjong Pagar has left some passers-by feeling... The post Banner at Tanjong Pagar that asks passers-by to stare into flat windows causes confusion appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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

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

Who was Lord Mountbatten and why was he assassinated?

Lord Mountbatten was a close relative of the British royal family, an officer in the British Royal Navy, and later in life the British Viceroy of India and its first Governor-General. He was the father of Patricia Knatchbull and Lady Pamela Hicks, as well as a mentor to Prince Phillip and then-Prince Charles. On August 27, 1979, Lord Mountbatten was killed by an IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb, which accelerated growing tensions between England and Northern Ireland. If you're curious about the life of this British noble and are keen to discover why he was targeted by the IRA, click through the gallery to find out.

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".

Russia claimed its forces built tunnels to attack Ukrainians from behind

Hezbollah, Hamas discuss latest developments in Gaza ceasefire talks, Hezbollah says

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and top Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire there during a meeting, Hezbollah said on Friday. Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza

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.

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.

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,

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,...

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Mukelwa Hlatshwayo NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan activist Bill Eugene Omollo was walking home after dark in his Nairobi neighbourhood on June 20 when he spotted trouble - two men eyeing him next to a parked white pick-up without number plates. The 28-year-old had been involved in the youth-led protests that have upended Kenya since last month and had been released by

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.

General election count in chaos as police take ballots over 'fraud'

Scottish police rushed to Emirates Arena in Glasgow, where they reportedly seized three ballot papers.

How BTS' Jin completed his military service

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.

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.

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

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.

Britain's Labour Party cruises to election victory

LONDON (Reuters) -Keir Starmer vowed to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a national election on Friday, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.35%, midcaps rose 1.6% to their highest since April 2022, led by gains in homebuilder stocks. The yield on 10-year British

Gaza concerns fuel independent's win in Blackburn

Adnan Hussain pledged to make sure constituents' concerns about Gaza were "heard loud and clear".