In a historic electoral upset, the BJP has secured its first-ever assembly election victory in West Bengal, unseating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 15 years. The results, reflecting a record 92.47% voter turnout, saw the BJP's «Bhoy out, Bharosa in» slogan resonate strongly, surpassing the TMC's «Maa maati manush» narrative.

In West Bengal's Kalimpong, BJP's Bharat Chettri secured a decisive victory in the 2026 assembly elections, defeating BGPM's Ruden Sada Lepcha by 21,464 votes. Chettri garnered 84,290 votes, while Lepcha received 62,826. This outcome contrasts with the 2021 elections where Lepcha, supported by TMC, narrowly won against the BJP.

Mega movie star «Thalapathy» Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a significant force in Tamil Nadu politics, disrupting the DMK and AIADMK's dominance. While TVK secured triple-digit leads in early trends, it fell short of a majority, prompting debate on structural shifts versus celebrity appeal and raising questions about Vijay's solo political path.

After decades of backing a “war on drugs,” the GOP has warmed to psychedelics for mental health treatment as high-profile backers and veterans tout the drugs.

Purshotam Dhillon, a long-serving magistrate in west London, has admitted being a heroin addict but denied he was part of a drugs supply gang.

US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s counterproposal for ending the conflict unacceptable Read Full Article at RT.com

At least 18 dead in Kenya floods and landslides as extreme rains persist Read Full Article at RT.com

Wholesale and retail traders across key commercial centres in Malawi remained closed on Monday, extending a silent but powerful resistance against the Malawi Revenue Authority’s (MRA) new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a development that has left thousands of customers stranded and daily commerce severely disrupted. A spot check in Lilongwe revealed that most shops in […] The post Shops Remain Closed in Lilongwe and Blantyre as Traders Resist New Electronic Invoicing System, Leaving Economy Under Strain appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has declared confidence that it is ready to win the upcoming by-elections scheduled for June 30 in Mikoko Constituency and Kanjuli Ward in Machinga District, in what is expected to be a closely watched political contest. UDF Secretary General, Generalino Lemani, says the party has already completed key internal processes […] The post UDF Says It Is Ready for Victory in June 30 By-Elections in Mikoko and Kanjuli Ward, Machinga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This month I'm celebrating a very special anniversary, marking a milestone I never thought I'd reach.

Britain might be in the doldrums, but people from around the world still flock to these shores - around 45million a year, in fact. The trouble is that most of them end up in the same places.

The first impact came two weeks in. After a year of suffering from painful acid reflux in the mornings, it just disappeared.

Kate and Gerry, accompanied by their twins, were warmly welcomed by supporters and well wishers for the informal outdoor gathering in their home village of Rothley, Leicestershire.

AFRICOM and the Moroccan Army have launched search and rescue operations after two US soldiers went missing during an African Lion drill Read Full Article at RT.com

The West is erecting a new Iron Curtain against Russia, cutting centuries of cultural and economic ties, a senior diplomat has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has warned that companies paying Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could face sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com

We take a closer look at the 16 World Cup stadiums for this year's tournament.

Ontario's highest court has ruled a part-time dog walker who was bitten on the job cannot sue her clients for damages because, under provincial law, she's considered to have been the «owner» of the animal at the time.

A Nova Scotia mother says following her 10-year-old daughter’s death, Air Canada failed to refund one of the flights for a trip she'd planned for them, leaving her to chase down answers for months during an already devastating time. Experts say the experience highlights a deeper problem — one where customers are left without clear answers or accountability during their most vulnerable moments.

An investigation into an Ottawa police sergeant who died in March is raising questions about what information the force had when sexual misconduct allegations made by college students surfaced four years ago and resurfaced three years ago — and about why the criminal investigation only began this year.

More than 30 needy students from various secondary schools across Malawi have received educational support, including upkeep items such as soap, notebooks, pens, lotion, and other learning materials. The initiative is being implemented by Sunhawk Energy International (SEI) in partnership with the Centre for Concerned Youth in Development (CECOYD), We Are One, and Child Legacy […] The post Msundwe Fired Up as Needy Students Receive Education Support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chiefs, civil society activists, and residents of Karonga District have commended the new District Commissioner, Willard Mwambo, for what they describe as his strong and visible commitment to improving service delivery and restoring public infrastructure in the district. Karonga, which has in the past been associated with incidents of unrest and deteriorating infrastructure, is now […] The post Karonga Community Hails DC Mwambo’s Commitment to “Make the District Great Again” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[DW] The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection.

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Luke Perret, 31, has been told he has just nine months to knock down the property he spent three years building.

Singapore and New Zealand inked the world's first legally-binding bilateral supply chain resilience agreement on Monday (May 4) — with the two countries committing to continue trading essential products, including food, fuel, healthcare and chemical products — even during times of crisis.The Singapore-New Zealand Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) was signed by Minister-in-charge of Energy, Science and Technology Dr Tan See Leng and his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay, at the annual leaders' meeting.«Under the agreement, Singapore and New Zealand commit not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on agreed essential supplies, including, food, fuel, healthcare and chemical products,» Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry said in a statement.It added that the agreement will also provide a framework for both countries to facilitate the movement of goods, share information and engage in consultations before or during supply chain disruptions, thereby providing businesses and consumers on both sides with greater confidence and stability during supply chain disruptions.

About 2,590 people were caught with vaporisers in the first three months of 2026 and penalised by health authorities.Of them, 377 were in possession of etomidate-laced vapes, also known as Kpods, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Monday (May 4).Over the same timeframe, 256 people were ordered to attend rehabilitation programmes — which is mandatory for first-time Kpod offenders and repeat regular vape offenders.A total of 520 vape users have enrolled in rehab since stricter anti-vape penalties kicked in last September, and 123 of them have successfully completed rehab. A 12-year-old girl, who was caught vaping for the second time in October 2025, completed rehab in January 2026.«Her parents reported significant behavioural improvements, better school attendance and improved academic performance,» said MOH and HSA.Meanwhile, 28 offenders who failed to attend compulsory rehab were taken to court, while another 42 defaulters are being investigated.

If you are told by a «government official' that you are under investigation for criminal activities, and asked to make cash deposits or transfers for »safekeeping«, or to prove your innocence — stop and tell someone, or you could be the next victim of scam.Since April 2026, there have been at least 68 such cases reported, with losses totalling at least $5.4million.Scam variants involving victims meeting unknown persons to hand over cash or valuables have been widely reported this year, but it seems that scammers are evolving their techniques to catch victims off-guard.In this variant, victims are similarly told that they are being investigated for criminal activities arising from a handset they did not purchase, a telecommunications contract they did not sign up for, or unauthorised bank transactions.They are then instructed to perform cash transfers or deposits via an automated teller machine (ATM) into a »safe account«. In some cases, victims were asked to physically hand over their bank cards and PIN to those pretending to be an »officer« or »inspector".

The president left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk. Iran said it would strike any foreign force approaching the strait.