Indians voted in searing summer heat on Saturday in the final phase of the world's biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term in a poll focussed on inequality and religion. More than 100 million people are registered to vote for 57 seats across eight states and
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Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites
Russia fired a combined 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, in a barrage that targeted energy sites across the country, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday. Russia has launched hundreds of aerial attacks at Ukraine’s power facilities throughout the two-year war, causing significant damage and energy shortages as Ukraine’s stretched air
Biles dominates on first day of US Gymnastics Championships
Simone Biles continued her march toward the Paris Olympics Friday, launching her US gymnastics championships campaign with a dominant day-one that included signature vault and floor skills. The four-time Olympic gold medallist launched her night in Fort Worth, Texas, with a scintillating performance of her Yurchenko double pike vault. She soared through
France beat holders England 2-1 to stay top of Euro 2025 qualifying group
Marie-Antoinette Katoto's second-half goal lifted France to a 2-1 victory away to reigning champions England in their Women's Euro 2025 qualifying match at St James' Park on Friday that kept Les Bleues in top spot in the group. France lead section A3 with nine points after three games, while the Lionesses'
Thailand’s Wichanee leads US Women’s Open as Korda misses cut
Djokovic eyes Federer record and French Open last 16 spot
114m have fled homes because nations fail to tackle causes of conflict: UN
The number of people fleeing their homes because of war, violence and persecution has reached 114 million and is climbing because nations have failed to tackle the causes and combatants are refusing to comply with international law, the U.N. refugee chief said Thursday. In a hard-hitting speech, Filippo Grandi criticized the
Russia says it seized 880 sq km of Ukraine in 2024
Iran ex-speaker Larijani launches presidential bid
Former Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani on Friday submitted his candidacy for a presidential election set for next month following Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, state media reported. The election was originally slated for 2025 but was brought forward following Raisi's death on May 19. The interior ministry on Thursday
