Protest rallies on Russia Day
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Theresa May faces grilling by her own party as she cobbles together minority govt
The prime minister will hold talks with the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbenchers, who are expected to raise questions over her leadership and the terms of deal she is seeking with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
May set for rough ride as Corbyn prepares for Queen’s Speech assault
The Queen’s Speech is the formal occasion when a new government spells out its plans for the coming parliament. It is one of the few times the monarch is permitted to enter Parliament.
No easy ride for Uber as company votes to adopt changes from company review
The changes will be announced to the ride-sharing company’s employees on Tuesday when details of an inquiry carried out by former US Attorney General Eric Holder will be revealed. The company has said that all recommendations from Holder’s investigation are to be implemented.
Chinese passenger plane diverts due to huge hole in engine (PHOTOS)
Flight MU736 initially took off from Sydney at 8:30pm on Sunday night, and the flight lasted for about an hour before the crew spotted the casing gash. The jet in question, a twin engine Airbus A330, then landed safely in Sydney, the company announced.
13 Philippine Marines Killed in Battle Against Islamist Militants
MANILA — Thirteen Philippine marines were killed and at least 40 others were wounded in a 14-hour clash with militants linked to the Islamic State in the city of Marawi, the military said on Saturday.
Emmanuel Macron’s Amateur Politicians Are Poised to Remake French Parliament
ST.-JACUT-DE-LA-MER, France — The unmistakable candidate stood out during a campaign stop in a traditional Breton seaside village. “Ah, it’s you!” a middle-aged woman called out excitedly as he worked potential voters at the market — as if it could be anybody else.
Masquerading as Reporter, Assassin Hunted Putin Foes in Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainians have long struggled with fake news from Russia, but last week, they discovered something even more insidious: a fake journalist.