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British leader Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy election losses

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:15:16+00:00

Labour party loses more than 1,400 English council seats and crashes out in Welsh and Scottish parliament votes• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer, the British prime minister, is facing increasing pressure to set a date for his departure after elections across much of the country resulted in massive losses for his ruling Labour party.With the bulk of results now counted after voting on Thursday, Labour had lost more than 1,400 representatives from English councils, the local government structures that deliver many neighbourhood services. Continue reading...

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Early Adopter

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:09:50+00:00

Why does it feel worse to be early than to rush and stress and arrive a little late?

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One Nation wins Farrer byelection as Coalition vote collapses

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:09:40+00:00

David Farley wins One Nation’s first lower house seat, convincingly beating independent Michalle Milthorpe in seat vacated by former Liberal leader Sussan Ley Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation won its first ever lower house victory on Saturday night, with Pauline Hanson’s insurgent party easily winning the Farrer byelection amid a collapse in the Coalition vote.Irrigator David Farley soundly beat independent Michelle Milthorpe in the closely watched race, translating for the first time One Nation’s dramatic rise in public support since last year’s federal el

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Scaled-back Victory Day parade held in Moscow

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:04:45+00:00

Russia marks downsized Victory Day parade as Putin pledges victory in Ukraine 'special military operation'.

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‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummits

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:00:54+00:00

Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s decisions have hurt staff morale and put his job in crosshairsDonald Trump has signed off on a plan to fire Marty Makary, the commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, after a series of high-profile agency decisions put the FDA head in the crosshairs of the White House and Republican lawmakers.Makary’s tenure at the FDA has been marked by several controversial decisions on drugs and vaccines amid plummeting staff morale over layoffs and the appointments of divisive officials. Recent politic

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Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead?

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-09T10:00:02+00:00

A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do for Canadians.

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Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:55:24+00:00

Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with UkraineVladimir Putin has declared Russia will always be victorious as he oversaw a scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square held under heavy security amid mounting fears of Ukrainian attacks and growing public fatigue with the war.Speaking to the crowd, the Russian leader invoked the sacrifices of the second world war to rally support for his soldiers fighting in the war in Ukraine. Continue reading...

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PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth ₹25,160 cr since their launch in 2015

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-09T09:46:28+00:00

Citing data on the 11th anniversaries of the Jan Suraksha Schemes, Sitharaman said that over 27 crore, 58 crore and 9 crore enrolments have been done under PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY, respectively

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Le Royaume-Uni sous la menace de l’extrême droite

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-09T09:45:11+00:00

La déconfiture du Parti travailliste et l’entrée massive du parti Reform UK de Nigel Farage dans les conseils locaux, après les élections de jeudi, reflètent l’accélération de la fragmentation de l’offre politique dans la plus vieille démocratie d’Europe.

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Один раз і назавжди: ось як точно визначити, чи дозріло авокадо

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-09T09:30:00+00:00

Авокадо часто виявляється або занадто твердим, або вже зіпсованим всередині. Розповідаємо, як швидко визначити ступінь стиглості плоду за кольором, м’якістю та станом плодоніжки.

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Starmer gives Brown and Harman new roles as pressure grows over election mauling – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:29:47+00:00

Several frontbenchers told the Guardian they agreed the prime minister’s time in office should not go beyond the end of the yearMapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsPippa Crerar: Starmer under pressure to agree exit planGordon Brown has been appointed as a special envoy on global finance.“The PM has committed to boosting the country’s security and resilience,” Number 10 said. Continue reading...

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India's mining sector can create 25 million jobs by 2047: Report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-09T09:19:32+00:00

The report “Mining 5.0 - Emerging Mining Technologies by 2030” states that India’s mining industry is undergoing a “structural transition” due to rising mineral demand

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The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:14:33+00:00

The American empire cannot win the war against Iran at acceptable financial, military, and political costs.

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Early results show One Nation on track to win Farrer byelection

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:13:00+00:00

Initial counting shows David Farley with a clear lead ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe as Coalition support tanksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation appeared on track for its first ever lower house victory on Saturday night, with early results showing Pauline Hanson’s insurgent party taking the lead in the Farrer byelection.Irrigator David Farley looked well placed to beat independent Michelle Milthorpe in the closely watched race, confirming One Nation’s dramatic rise in public support since last year’s federal election and further weakening Angus Tayl

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Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:01:26+00:00

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

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‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation drive

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:00:53+00:00

Judges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government lineDavid Koelsch, a former immigration judge based in Maryland, was in Minneapolis visiting his mother and sister the day Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents. He drove to Nicollet Avenue, parked a few blocks away, and walked toward the scene.“I didn’t go there to protest. I didn’t bring a sign. I didn’t bring anything. I just went to stand and bear witness,” Koelsch said. Continue reading...

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Training For a Marathon in Kenya

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-09T09:00:22+00:00

Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world.

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