Resign as PM if you want to be BJP’s face in West Bengal, CM Mamata tells Modi

At a public meeting in Siliguri, the Prime Minister had said all BJP candidates contesting the…

Oil price dips below $100 a barrel after Trump claims Iran wants deal

US president’s previous threat to block strait of Hormuz had led to a 6.9% increase in…

Three-day parole for ‘Savukku’ Shankar to attend mother’s funeral

The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankar’s counsel on April 13,…

Plans to change HS2 train size could reduce capacity and speed in north, says expert

Review of original train order is meant to prevent service problems north of Birmingham, but it…

Australia news live: Susan Coyle to become nation’s first female army chief as PM announces slate of defence top brass changes

Coyle to replace the retiring chief of army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. Follow today’s news live…

Israeli strike kills paramedic, says Lebanese Red Cross – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Our live coverage continues here A post about an hour ago…

Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire

Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will…

Oil Spikes Past $100 As US Plans Naval Blockade Around Iranian Ports

US crude (West Texas Intermediate) rose 8 per cent to $104.24 a barrel. Brent crude jumped…

Massive Attack frontman Robert Del Naja among 500 arrested at Palestine Action protest

Musician says he wanted to attend the protest despite the consequences a potential arrest could have…

Hungary election live: Polls in Hungary close in tightly fought election after 16 years under Viktor Orbán

Prime minister has been trailing in the polls to Péter Magyar in race that could have…