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‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas ruleAs Israel prepares to go to the polls, Palestinians in Gaza are bracing for an outcome that could shape their...
‘That’s the way the city works’: how the UAE changed the face of Andy Burnham’s Manchester
The story of the emirates’ presence in Manchester winds from the Arab Spring to some of the most deprived places in England – with complicated results Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in 10 ye...
Election posters, mass tourism and property: Israel’s footprint in Cyprus
Cypriots say Israeli money is moving fast and shutting them out as their government embraces Israel as a key ally.
Dividends & stock splits: L&T Tech, Shriram Finance among 24 stocks turning ex-record date this week. Do you own?
As many as 24 companies will turn ex-record date for dividends, stock splits and rights issues during the week starting October 26. Key names include Shriram Finance, CRISIL, Cyient, Chennai Petroleum and L&T Technology...
'He was a fish out of water': Sooryavanshi's No. 3 role questioned after 2nd T20I
Ravichandran Ashwin feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggled at No. 3 in India’s second T20I against New Zealand, scoring just four runs off eight balls. He believes Sanju Samson should bat at No. 3 if Sooryavanshi, Abhishe...
Derrick Harriott passes away at 87 years old
Derrick Harriott, an iconic figure in the reggae music landscape, has sadly passed away at the age of 87. Starting in the vibrant 1960s with The Jiving Juniors, he later carved out a notable solo career filled with char...
Details of software used in SIR exempt from RTI, Election Commission cites 'trade secrets'
It said no new software was developed or procured and that constituency-level electoral registration officers make decisions on voter inclusion or exclusion.
‘Prioritise welfare over military directives’: India raps Pak on minority rights at UN
Speaking at an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, India's First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Raghoo Puri, called out Pakist...
Britain's Smith retains title in split-decision win over Puello
Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.
Nearly 1,000 arrested across France as police find potential weapons on protestors: officials
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says nearly 1,000 people were arrested as 70,000 police officers deployed across the country amid nationwide protests.
European football: Lazio beat Parma to top Serie A; Dortmund lead Bundesliga
Lazio win 2-1 while Roma draw 3-3 with Napoli Beier gives Dortmund win over Eintracht FrankfurtLazio climbed to the top of Serie A with a 2-1 home win over Parma as Roma twice came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw with...
My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".
Delhi man arrested for posting ‘sting op’ clip targeting Siddaramaiah
A Delhi-based man accused of uploading a video of an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has been arrested on Saturday by Bengaluru police, with investigators examining whether...
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.
From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violenceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s top federal law enforcement official has dra...