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London Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic 3rd term as Tories routed in local polls

"Today is not about making history, it’s about shaping our future,” Khan says, secures 43.8pc of the vote against Susan Hall's 33pc. Updated 04 May, 2024 10:28pm

ICC rebukes individuals threatening ‘retaliation’ against its personnel

US media says that the ICC might issue an arrest warrant for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Hundreds of migrants expelled from Tunis

“At least 300 migrants, including refugees and asylum-seekers, as well as women and children, were forcibly evacuated overnight,” says rights group. Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Four hikers drown after heavy rains in Iraq

SULAIMANIYAH: Floods caused by torrential rainstorms killed four hikers in the Sulaimaniyah region of northern Iraq... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Houthis threaten to widen ship attacks

DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi fighters on Friday threatened to extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Former Trump adviser Hope Hicks testifies at his trial

NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s former campaign press secretary Hope Hicks became the first former member of the former ... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Internet outage in Nepal over payment dispute with Indian firms

Numerous private internet companies witness their customers being "forced offline" on Thursday night. Updated 04 May, 2024 09:29am

1,000 refugees flee Ethiopian camp

“This follows several reports of security incidents, including crime, theft, armed robbery, shooting and alleged abductions,” UNHCR spokesperson says. Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Debutant Tanzid powers Bangladesh to facile T20 win over Zimbabwe

Tanzid smashes eight fours and two sixes in his 47-ball maiden T20I. Updated 04 May, 2024 10:05am

West Indies name Joseph in T20 World Cup squad

Pace bowler Joseph, a former security guard, has yet to play a T20 International. Updated 04 May, 2024 10:02am

Alcaraz out of Italian Open

MADRID: World number three Carlos Alcaraz on Friday withdrew from next week’s ATP Italian Open due to ongoing pain... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

UEFA to allow 26-member squads at Euro 2024

PARIS: Nations participating at Euro 2024 in Germany in June and July will be able to take squads ranging in size... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Anderson included in US World Cup squad

WASHINGTON: Co-hosts United States announced on Friday their 15-player squad for the Twenty20 World Cup, which... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Sabalenka sets up Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open final

MADRID: Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Pakistan extradites Oslo shooting suspect to Norway

OSLO: Pakistan has extradited to Norway a man suspected of masterminding an Oslo shooting on the eve of the 2022... Published 04 May, 2024 07:00am

Russian, US troops at same base in Niger

US Defence Secretary says Russian deployment does not pose a “significant issue… in terms of our force protection”. Updated 04 May, 2024 07:59am

Govt extradites Oslo Pride shooting suspect to Norway

Arfan Bhatti's lawyer is angry that his client was extradited before the Supreme Court had a chance to rule on his case. Published 03 May, 2024 09:47pm

Pakistan slides two places in RSF’s press freedom index

Ranks 152 out of 180 countries compared to standing at 150 in last year’s index; report says self-censorship being encouraged due to financial issues. Updated 03 May, 2024 10:39pm

States opting for innovation to boost economy, UN report says

The UN says greater productivity levels could be reached through specialising in existing strengths. Updated 03 May, 2024 10:15am

Macron floats Ukraine troop deployment if Russia breaches frontline

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said the question of sending Western troops to Ukraine would... Published 03 May, 2024 08:57am