Just 165 people have paid the application fee so far, the government said in a new legal filing.

West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.

Exit polls released on Wednesday after the conclusion of voting across four states and one Union Territory (UT) offered an indecisive picture, where entrenched incumbencies, rising challengers and new entrants are simultaneously may shape electoral outcomes if the exit polls numbers hold. With results scheduled for May 4, the projections reflect both continuity and churn across regions, underscoring how state-specific dynamics continue to define voter behaviour.

The former FBI director has denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president, and he has vowed to fight the case.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

Ottawa - Le Canada «reconnaît le plan d'autonomie» proposé par le Maroc «comme base pour une solution mutuellement acceptable» au différend régional autour du Sahara marocain. Cette position a été exprimée dans un communiqué diffusé, ce mardi à Ottawa, par le ministère canadien des Affaires étrangères, suite à un entretien téléphonique qui a eu lieu précédemment entre Mme Anita Indira Anand, ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, et M. Nasser Bourita, ministre des Affaires (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Afrobarometer, un réseau panafricain de sondages non partisan présent dans plus de 40 pays, et le gouvernement de la République du Ghana ont officialisé un accord établissant le siège du réseau au Ghana. Cette décision fait suite à l'approbation de l'accord par le Parlement en décembre 2025. Afrobarometer, fort de 26 années de recherche et représentatif des opinions de plus des trois quarts de la population africaine, fournit des données fiables sur les expériences et les points de vue des (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to Pete Hegseth, «after years of neglect, the United States will restore US military dominance in the Western hemisphere»

Imports of fish and seafood from China by Russia moved up in January - March 2026 by 20% in weigh

The license permits transactions related to negotiations regarding the sale, alienation, or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH and its assets

According to Robert Agee, American businesses are counting on anti-Russian sanctions being lifted

According to the report, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that this is a complex operation requiring political approval, but he did not reveal any further details

A defeat for LDF would also diminish the presence of CPM in its last major stronghold. The campaign narrative has also undergone notable shifts. Early phases were dominated by issues such as corruption allegations, economic concerns, backdoor appointments, the Sabarimala gold heist controversy, and rehabilitation concerns of Wayanad landslide victims, alongside scandals involving opposition leaders.

Puducherry's 2026 elections saw a massive 89.83% voter turnout, with exit polls suggesting a tight race. The ruling NDA, led by AINRC-BJP, appears to have a slight edge over the Congress-DMK alliance. A new force, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has also made its presence felt in several key constituencies, potentially fragmenting the results.

Exit polls present a stark contrast for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While most predict a spoiler role with 10-24 seats, one outlier suggests a Kejriwal-like breakthrough of 98-120 seats. The outcome hinges on converting star power into grassroots strength, unlike Prashant Kishor's Bihar debut.

Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant build by Russia’s Rosatom in Bangladesh Read Full Article at RT.com

The former FBI director denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president. He has vowed to fight the case.

The former attorney general had been subpoenaed to appear at a closed-door session. When she was fired by Trump, her appearance was thrown into limbo.

The decision could touch off a scramble by Republicans to redraw majority-minority congressional districts, especially in the South, that could cost many Black Democrats their seats.

Saudi oil and gas giant Aramco has been reportedly unable to fix its key LPG export terminal, with deliveries suspended through May Read Full Article at RT.com

The US and five countries have said Chinese ownership of ports in the Panama Canal is a threat to the Western Hemisphere Read Full Article at RT.com

Nine members of an Islamic sect in Cheshire were arrested after a woman accused them of serious rape, forced marriage and slavery Read Full Article at RT.com

Taking to social media, Prince William , 43, and Catherine, 44, shared a sweet photo with their children, a decade and a half after they exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

A chilling selfie of the man accused of attempting to assassinate the President has been released by federal prosecutors.

[New Era] Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that the recent reshuffle of senior officers is a planned, strategic move to strengthen the police force and improve service delivery nationwide.

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A video claiming that Cape Town is officially a province of the US, after South Africa's Democratic Alliance party secured a loan from the «Bezos Foundation», is circulating online. But this claim is false, and the audio shared as evidence has been fabricated.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has issued an urgent flood warning to residents living along the Lower Tana River following rising water levels in the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall upstream.

60 days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, RT looks at how the conflict began, how Iran retaliated, and what comes next Read Full Article at RT.com

This study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries. It clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Ahead of the ECON public hearing on 5 May 2026 this briefing provides further background on selected technical aspects of the Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP): asset management, central securities depositories (CSDs), central counterparties aka clearinghouses (CCPs), the proposed pan-European market operator regime (PEMO), consolidated tape (CTP), and distributed ledger technology (DLT). It complements already available EPRS legislative briefings on the package (EPRS briefings on the Master Directive, the Master Regulation, and the Settlement Finality Regulation). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP