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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.

French far right likely to fall short of absolute majority, opinion poll shows

PARIS (Reuters) - France's far-right National Rally (RN) party is expected to fall short of an absolute majority in the second round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, an opinion poll showed on Thursday. It was the second survey in as many days to show Marine Le Pen's RN winning more seats than any other party - but also missing the 289 threshold required for an absolute majority. This

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.

'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.

Police statement following conviction of Holly Willoughby's stalker

DCI Greg Wood of Essex Police gave a statement after security guard Gavin Plumb, 37, was been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. He described Gavin Plumb as a 'dangerous and predatory' individual.

The bulging in-tray waiting for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Several of them threaten to take the shine off any 'honeymoon' period enjoyed by the Labour leader and have appeared on a potential 'disaster list' drawn up by Sue Gray, his chief of staff.

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.

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.

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

Hardliner faces reformist in Iran presidential run-off

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

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

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.

Dangerous driving arrest after boy hit by car

The child suffers potentially serious injuries, according to the ambulance service.

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

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

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.

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

Arrest after police cars smashed outside station

A man in his 30s is arrested after the vehicles were damaged outside Bath Police Station.

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

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

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.

Cyclist in his 70s taken to hospital after crash

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

Channel migrants say a Labour government 'will be very good for us'

The Mail first interviewed Sudanese national Omer, 23, in a Calais camp a week ago and he is now living at a Home Office hotel in the port city of Hull, east Yorkshire.

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

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

Israel approves largest W Bank land seizure in decades - watchdog

Palestinians and the UN criticise the move, which comes at a time of fraught tensions in the region.

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

Poland seeks border guard help from Germany, Greece, Finland

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland hopes to bring in border guards and police from Finland, Germany and Greece to help patrol its frontier with Belarus, a senior official said on Thursday, amid mounting concerns over migration pressures from the east into Europe. "Preparations are underway and these are countries that are very experienced in border protection. Especially, for example, Greek experiences

Town centre nightclub announces immediate closure

The venue, which was open for18 years, says its financial challenges had become insurmountable.

Keir Starmer: lawyer set to take UK's Labour back to power

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is an ex-human rights lawyer and public prosecutor who will have to focus his relentless work ethic and methodical mind to fixing the country. With his grey quiff and black-rimmed glasses -- Starmer, named after Labour's founding father Keir Hardie -- is also the centre-left party's most working-class leader in decades.

'Black sheep' embarrass French far right before vote

Efforts by France's far right to cultivate an image of respectability before legislative elections have been hurt by a number of racist and other extremist incidents involving its candidates. The RN has acknowledged that President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call a snap election left little time to select candidates in the numbers needed to fill the seats it expects to win.

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.

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.

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.

UK food security 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.

France's Greens leader takes to front line against far right

A young Greens politician who cut her teeth in a far-right fiefdom has emerged as a leading voice against anti-immigration forces in the final stretch of France's snap polls. Since the far-right National Rally (RN) won the first round on June 30, she has defended siding with Macron's centrist forces to win remaining seats from the anti-immigration and eurosceptic party at the end of the week.

All the crunch times you need as General Election voting nears its end

After polling stations close at 10pm tonight, the counting process begins in 650 constituencies across the UK, with seats expected to declare from around midnight up until 6am.

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

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

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

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.

Mexico's incoming president announces top posts but her new cabinet includes familiar faces

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s incoming president announced her appointees for top posts Thursday, but hopes for a fresh approach were dashed by the re-appearance of old faces in the new cabinet. President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Rosa Icela Rodríguez, who headed outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s failed security strategy, will serve as the next interior secretary. That is Mexico’s top domestic political post,...

Emma Raducanu’s ‘controversial’ general election comments were not what they seemed

Emma Raducanu joked she didn't know the UK General Election was happening - but she should not be criticised.

Swedish diplomat recalls darkest moments in Iran prison

After almost 800 days in Iran's notorious Evin prison, the now-free Swedish diplomat Johan Floderus recalled the darkest moments throughout his imprisonment and how he survived them. The EU diplomat was then taken by car to the north of Tehran, where he recognised Evin prison.

Inside the Holly Willoughby kidnap, rape and murder plot prosecution

Police prosecutors reveal how they infiltrated the 'abduct lovers' Kik group chat of Gavin Plumb where he planned the kidnap, rape and murder of the former This Morning star, leading to his arrest and officers finding a BDSM kit, metal cable ties and two bottles of chloroform at his Essex home.

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.

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel

Hezbollah launched the barrage in response to Israel's killing of one of its senior commanders.

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.

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.

Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang

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

University and student in court fight over protest

The University of Birmingham is seeking a court order against a pro-Palestinian protest camp.