British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job was hanging in the balance Sunday as more than 40 Labor Party lawmakers called for his resignation and rivals prepared to make bids for the leadership role. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo May 10 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer'»»»

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiamaka EnenduBBC Africa, Lagos BBC/GIFT UFUOMA It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th »»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»

STERLING: If there were any doubts about Lucas Herbert’s first-round performance being unsustainable, he put them to rest emphatically on Friday. The Ripper GC stalwart followed his opening 8-under 64 with a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Friday at Maaden LIV Golf Virginia 2026, extending his lead to six»»»

On May 9, 2017, President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey citing mistakes he allegedly made in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. 1 of 7 | U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with James Comey, director of the FBI during in the Blue Room of the White House»»»

A family fishing at Lake Henry in Mahwah, N.J., was attacked by a rabid beaver, sending an 8-year-old boy to the hospital and prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have had contact with the animal to seek medical guidance. The beaver attack happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday at Lake Henry»»»

Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic wa»»»

Dubai: Not sure what to queue up this weekend? Whether you’re planning a cinema trip or staying in with takeaway and an OTT binge, this week’s line-up has a bit of everything. Here’s what’s worth watching in the UAE right now. 1. Mortal Kombat IIThe video game adaptation sequel finally lands in UAE»»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged the continent’s oil-producing countries – Algeria, the Republic of Congo, Libya, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria – to remain within OPEC. The call follows the UAE’s announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ coalition. »»»

When Argentine superstar Lionel Messi visited Kolkata in India’s football-crazy state of West Bengal for the first time in September 2011, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) had just come to power after ending the 34-year rule of the Left Front. It was a ‘paribartan’ (change) that was»»»

A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers argue. Israel has neither co»»»

London: A pair of activists from the UK have said they were hospitalized after being assaulted by Israeli forces last week. Alice Chapman and Zak Khan were detained by Israel in international waters aboard the Global Sumud flotilla along with 178 other people last Wednesday. Chapman told The Guardi»»»

US President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has reached a new high of 62%, according to the latest Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll. The survey published by WaPo on Monday shows most Americans are dissatisfied with Trump’s job performance, while his approval stands at just 37%. Trump has repe»»»

YEREVAN: Armenia hosts its first bilateral summit with the European Union on Tuesday, a landmark diplomatic moment for the Caucasus Mountains nation that has formally declared its ambition to join the bloc and is cautiously loosening its ties with longtime ally Russia. The EU-Armenia summit in Yere»»»

Armenia hosts its first bilateral summit with the European Union on Tuesday, a landmark diplomatic moment for the Caucasus Mountains nation that has formally declared its ambition to join the bloc and is cautiously loosening its ties with longtime ally Russia. The EU-Armenia summit in Yerevan follo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gen. Richard Barrons, former head of the British Joint Forces Command and co-author of the UK government's Strategic Defense Review, told media that the country lacked the funds to purchase new weapons until at least 2030. In June 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced th»»»

Chennai: Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has emerged as a decisive force in Tamil Nadu on Monday. TVK workers celebrated their lead in 107 seats across the state with Vijay's 'whistle podu song', ringing the party's symbol between their lips in big celebrations. Vijay himself is leading Ti»»»

Travelers walk with a view of a United Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 22, 2025. On Sunday, the airline said one of its flights struck a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it was landing at the airport. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 3 (U»»»

The idea that democratic governance rests on active self-rule by citizens plays surprisingly little part in current theories of democracy, which instead stress the importance of representation by elected, appointed, or randomly selected bodies. This would have astonished 18th-century theorists of d»»»

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already been “terminated,” and the Trump administration believes it does not need an extension from Congress to continue the fighting, the Associated Press has reported, citing sources. The report comes as a deadline mandated by the 1973 War Powers Act rapidly approac»»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

La Paz: A military cargo plane crash in Bolivia that left 22 dead earlier this year was caused by a thunderstorm and errors involving the crew and air traffic control, according to a Bolivian Air Force probe report Thursday. The aircraft, a C-130 Hercules transport plane -- manufactured by Lockheed»»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

Emerging Europe is facing a fresh geopolitical shock linked to tensions involving Iran, but the impact is unlikely to match the severity of the 2022 crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) said. »»»

STARKE, Florida: A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was co»»»

Dubai: Dana Gas has received a $20 million payment from Egypt, bringing all overdue receivables from the country fully up to date and giving the Sharjah-based natural gas company a cleaner collection position as production from its Egyptian assets returns to growth. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval. The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defense Secr»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2027 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Thursday, where he was grilled on the costs of the war in Iran and whether President Donald Trum»»»