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A top&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.

As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war.

Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire.

"We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday.

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Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;attacks in Israel on October 7.

The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the&nbsp;Hamas-run territory's health ministry.

"The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed."

<h2>'Ball in Israel's court'&nbsp;</h2>

Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy&nbsp;Hamas's military and governance capabilities.

US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza.

Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress."

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The&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals.

"There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court."

He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas."

The official said that if the talks fail,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue."

In a separate statement,&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification."

It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.

A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages.

A top Hamas official told AFP Friday the group expects a swift Israeli response -- "likely today or tomorrow morning" -- to its new "ideas" for halting the Gaza war and freeing hostages. As an Israeli ended a first round of new talks with mediators in Qatar, Osama Hamdan also insisted that the group's military wing remains "in a good condition" to keep up the nine-month-old war. Hamdan said there were no new concrete proposals in a document sent to Israel this week but "some ideas were proposed to overcome" Israeli reticence about a ceasefire. "We are waiting to hear a response, likely today or tomorrow morning," he said. "If the response is positive, then we will discuss these ideas in detail because we will enter into the implementation discussion of these ideas, which... will not take long." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send the head of the Mossad intelligence service, David Barnea, to Doha for talks with Qatari mediators and his delegation was expected to arrive on Friday. Also Read: Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say Because of the devastation of the war, both sides face mounting international and domestic pressure to halt the conflict that started with the Hamas attacks in Israel on October 7. The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Hamas also seized 251 hostages, 116 of whom remain in Gaza, including 42 the army says are dead. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed at least 38,011 people, also mostly civilians, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. "The goal of negotiations is to cease the aggression, withdraw forces and allow the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, including shelter, relief and other details," Hamdan said. "Ultimately, a fair and suitable prisoner exchange deal must be completed." 'Ball in Israel's court' Netanyahu has said there can be no halt to hostilities until all hostages are freed. He has also insisted that Israel will not stop its campaign to destroy Hamas's military and governance capabilities. US President Joe Biden announced a pathway to a truce deal in May which he said had been proposed by Israel. This included a six-week truce to allow for talks, the release of hostages and eventually a programme to rebuild devastated Gaza. Hamdan blamed Israel for the deadlock since Biden's announcement. "The Israeli side has made every effort to complicate matters and obstruct progress." Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah says, 'would stop fighting with Israel after Gaza ceasefire' The Hamas leadership is "not talking about a new proposal nor something new," the official said. Talks would be on the existing proposals. "There are some ideas that have pushed things forward, and that is what has been discussed." He said the ideas had been "conveyed by the mediators to the American side, which welcomed them and passed them on to the Israeli side. Now the ball is in the Israeli court." He said the Doha talks "will be a test for the US administration to see if it is willing to pressure the Zionist entity to accept these proposed ideas." The official said that if the talks fail, Hamas is ready to keep fighting. "I can say that, by the grace of God, the capabilities of the resistance remain in a good condition that allows it to continue." In a separate statement, Hamas said it rejected any proposals "that support plans to bring foreign forces into the (Gaza) Strip under any name or justification." It added that Palestinian people "will not allow guardianship or the imposition of any external solutions" to the conflict. There have been calls, including from the Arab League, for UN peacekeepers to be deployed to Gaza.

Hamas official says expects quick Israeli response to ceasefire ‘ideas’

Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist who has pledged to grow the nation's economy while showing strong fiscal discipline.

Reeves, 45, becomes chancellor of the exchequer after her centre-left Labour party won Thursday's UK general election by a landslide, ending 14 years of rule by the right-wing Conservatives.

"It is the honour of my life to have been appointed chancellor of the exchequer," Reeves wrote on social media platform X after her appointment by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

"To every young girl and woman reading this, let today show that there should be no limits on your ambitions."

Labour had put the economy at the heart of its election manifesto, targeting growth and wealth creation as key priorities in government, while its emphasis on the latter is not normally associated with the party's traditionally leftist policies.

"Economic growth was the Labour Party's mission," Reeves added Friday.

"It is now a national mission. Let's get to work," said the married mother of two children.

<h2>'Iron chancellor'</h2>

Reeves recently told company bosses that Labour had become "the natural party of British business", adding that the party would show "iron discipline" over public finances.

The comments drew comparisons with 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman prime minister.

Unlike Conservative leader Thatcher, who privatised key sectors after becoming prime minister in 1979, Reeves wants a form of renationalisation, notably for energy, as she takes inspiration from policy enacted by US President Joe Biden.

Labour has pledged to create Great British Energy, a publicly owned company that would spearhead funding, alongside the private sector, for the "green" transition away from fossil fuels.

James Wood, senior teaching associate in political economy at the University of Cambridge, said Labour and Reeves were seeking a "responsible" approach to the public purse.

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"When she talks about being an iron chancellor, I think what she means is: we're going to balance the books and we're going to be responsible -- and we're going to try and get Britain's economy running... in a responsible way," he told AFP.

London-born Reeves tapped into public anger over Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss, whose unfunded 2022 mini-budget crashed the pound and sent mortgage rates soaring, worsening a cost-of-living crisis.

"They want to distance themselves from fiscal irresponsibility, not making big promises about spending that they can't possibly keep," Wood added.

<h2>Banking career</h2>

Reeves, whose parents were teachers, is no stranger to outmanoeuvring opponents.

She became British girls' chess champion aged 14 before studying philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford, which was followed by a Master's degree at the London School of Economics.

After graduating, she worked as an economist for a decade, first at the Bank of England before switching to the private sector.

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While working for British retail bank HBOS, the global financial crisis struck in 2008, resulting in her employer receiving a huge bailout, along with other lenders, from Gordon Brown's Labour government.

In 2010, when the Conservatives entered power in a coalition with the Liberal Democrats, Reeves was elected Labour MP for Leeds West in northern England.

Eleven years later, Starmer appointed her as Labour's finance spokesperson. Her sister Ellie Reeves is also a Labour MP.

Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist who has pledged to grow the nation's economy while showing strong fiscal discipline.

Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist who has pledged to grow the nation's economy while showing strong fiscal discipline. Reeves, 45, becomes chancellor of the exchequer after her centre-left Labour party won Thursday's UK general election by a landslide, ending 14 years of rule by the right-wing Conservatives. "It is the honour of my life to have been appointed chancellor of the exchequer," Reeves wrote on social media platform X after her appointment by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "To every young girl and woman reading this, let today show that there should be no limits on your ambitions." Labour had put the economy at the heart of its election manifesto, targeting growth and wealth creation as key priorities in government, while its emphasis on the latter is not normally associated with the party's traditionally leftist policies. "Economic growth was the Labour Party's mission," Reeves added Friday. "It is now a national mission. Let's get to work," said the married mother of two children. 'Iron chancellor' Reeves recently told company bosses that Labour had become "the natural party of British business", adding that the party would show "iron discipline" over public finances. The comments drew comparisons with 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman prime minister. Unlike Conservative leader Thatcher, who privatised key sectors after becoming prime minister in 1979, Reeves wants a form of renationalisation, notably for energy, as she takes inspiration from policy enacted by US President Joe Biden. Labour has pledged to create Great British Energy, a publicly owned company that would spearhead funding, alongside the private sector, for the "green" transition away from fossil fuels. James Wood, senior teaching associate in political economy at the University of Cambridge, said Labour and Reeves were seeking a "responsible" approach to the public purse. Also read: UK election 2024: Record number of Indian-origin MPs elected as Labour party triumphs over Conservatives "When she talks about being an iron chancellor, I think what she means is: we're going to balance the books and we're going to be responsible -- and we're going to try and get Britain's economy running... in a responsible way," he told AFP. London-born Reeves tapped into public anger over Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss, whose unfunded 2022 mini-budget crashed the pound and sent mortgage rates soaring, worsening a cost-of-living crisis. "They want to distance themselves from fiscal irresponsibility, not making big promises about spending that they can't possibly keep," Wood added. Banking career Reeves, whose parents were teachers, is no stranger to outmanoeuvring opponents. She became British girls' chess champion aged 14 before studying philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford, which was followed by a Master's degree at the London School of Economics. After graduating, she worked as an economist for a decade, first at the Bank of England before switching to the private sector. Also read: Keir Starmer’s first address: New British PM pledges to 'rebuild Britain brick by brick' While working for British retail bank HBOS, the global financial crisis struck in 2008, resulting in her employer receiving a huge bailout, along with other lenders, from Gordon Brown's Labour government. In 2010, when the Conservatives entered power in a coalition with the Liberal Democrats, Reeves was elected Labour MP for Leeds West in northern England. Eleven years later, Starmer appointed her as Labour's finance spokesperson. Her sister Ellie Reeves is also a Labour MP.

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The White House insiders have reportedly claimed that President Joe Biden occasionally forgot names and just as the visuals in public domain continue to show, also needed assistance from his wife, Jill Biden, to greet people.&nbsp;

Reports say confidants have expressed concerns about Biden's interactions. Longtime friends of the Biden family have reportedly been shocked to discover that Biden doesn't remember their names. One guest at a White House event last year claimed the President had to leave early due to difficulties in coping with the event.

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"Those who encountered the president in social settings sometimes disturbed left after their interactions," Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for Intelligencer wrote.&nbsp;

More insiders allege it has become tougher to reach the president as the White House red tape shields him from potentially awkward encounters.

In a meeting with a significant donor, Jill Biden reportedly had to nudge her husband to greet and thank him for his contribution.&nbsp;

An onlooker commented: "It hasn't been good for a long time but it's gotten so, so much worse. So much worse!" the Mirror US reported.

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

As President Joe Biden approaches a crucial period to stabilise his re-election campaign, there is an increasing speculation about his fitness for the re-election campaign. Some donors are even reportedly reconsidering their support or withdrawing from fundraisers.

While Biden has asserted that he won't pull out&nbsp;from the presidential race, the speculations continue about his fitness.

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"I'm not going anywhere," Biden boldly told attendees at a July 4th barbecue on the White House South Lawn. Later, as fireworks illuminated the night sky, Biden was spotted on the balcony with his family and Vice President Kamala Harris alongside her husband, Doug Emhoff, presenting a united front.

In a show of unity, Harris was seen gripping Biden's hand and raising it high, followed by a heartfelt hug between the two. At a gathering with Democratic governors, Biden confessed he needs more sleep and fewer late-night commitments to ensure he's ready for duty.

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The White House insiders have reportedly claimed that President Joe Biden occasionally forgot names and just as the visuals in public domain continue to show, also needed assistance from his wife, Jill Biden, to greet people.

The White House insiders have reportedly claimed that President Joe Biden occasionally forgot names and just as the visuals in public domain continue to show, also needed assistance from his wife, Jill Biden, to greet people. Reports say confidants have expressed concerns about Biden's interactions. Longtime friends of the Biden family have reportedly been shocked to discover that Biden doesn't remember their names. One guest at a White House event last year claimed the President had to leave early due to difficulties in coping with the event. Also read | Ageing Biden struggles as Trump delivers damaging attacks: Top takeaways from US presidential debate 2024 "Those who encountered the president in social settings sometimes disturbed left after their interactions," Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for Intelligencer wrote. More insiders allege it has become tougher to reach the president as the White House red tape shields him from potentially awkward encounters. In a meeting with a significant donor, Jill Biden reportedly had to nudge her husband to greet and thank him for his contribution. An onlooker commented: "It hasn't been good for a long time but it's gotten so, so much worse. So much worse!" the Mirror US reported. What does it mean? As President Joe Biden approaches a crucial period to stabilise his re-election campaign, there is an increasing speculation about his fitness for the re-election campaign. Some donors are even reportedly reconsidering their support or withdrawing from fundraisers. While Biden has asserted that he won't pull out from the presidential race, the speculations continue about his fitness. Also watch | 'I am not going anywhere', Biden slams concern around presidential bid × "I'm not going anywhere," Biden boldly told attendees at a July 4th barbecue on the White House South Lawn. Later, as fireworks illuminated the night sky, Biden was spotted on the balcony with his family and Vice President Kamala Harris alongside her husband, Doug Emhoff, presenting a united front. In a show of unity, Harris was seen gripping Biden's hand and raising it high, followed by a heartfelt hug between the two. At a gathering with Democratic governors, Biden confessed he needs more sleep and fewer late-night commitments to ensure he's ready for duty. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

A&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said.

Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries.

Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said.

The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip.

"They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said.

A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful Lebanese group welcomed the step, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. A Hamas delegation headed by the group's deputy leader Khalil Al-Hayya briefed Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah about the latest developments at a meeting in Beirut, the sources said. Iran-backed Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that Nasrallah and Hayya had discussed the latest developments in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for nearly nine months in hostilities that have played out in parallel to the Gaza conflict, raising fears of an all-out war between the heavily armed adversaries. Hezbollah has said its campaign of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel has aimed to support Palestinians under Israeli bombardment in Gaza. One of the sources, a Hezbollah official, told Reuters that the group would cease fire as soon as any Gaza ceasefire agreement takes effect, echoing previous statements from the group. "If there is a Gaza agreement, then from zero hour there will be a ceasefire in Lebanon," the official said. The Hezbollah statement said Nasrallah received Hamas deputy chief Hayya for the meeting, which reviewed "the latest security and political developments" in the Gaza Strip. "They also discussed the latest developments in the ongoing negotiations these days, their atmosphere, and the proposals presented to reach an end to the treacherous aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip," the statement said. A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that Hamas had made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, expressing hope that it would lead to a pact that would be a step to a permanent ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to resume negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country's team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah gets briefed by Hamas on ceasefire proposal, welcomes step, say sources

UK Elections 2024: Win for Keir Starmer's Labour in first results of UK poll

Who will Win UK's Next General Elections?After the Conservatives lost around 1000 seats in the local elections, UK's Labour party has become more confident than ever about returning to power in 2024. Labour leader Keir Starmer says the local election result was a clear rejection of PM Rishi Sunak. Vikram Chandra tells you.

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United Kingdom is on the verge of a potentially historic political shift as the nation awaits the results of the 2024 general elections. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss new Hamas proposals sent through Qatari and Egyptian mediators.

United Kingdom is on the verge of a potentially historic political shift as the nation awaits the results of the 2024 general elections. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss new Hamas proposals sent through Qatari and Egyptian mediators. Click on the links to read more... UK Poll Results LIVE: Rishi Sunak concedes defeat, congratulates Starmer British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat to the Labour Party as his Conservatives face a rout after 14 years of economic and political upheaval. Who is Keir Starmer, the man poised to be the British prime minister? From enduring the worst defeat in nearly 90 years under former leader Jeremy Corbyn, Starmer has almost guided Labour to a landslide victory, according to exit polls. Gaza war: Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Qatar for hostage negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (July 5) sent Mossad Chief David Barnea to Qatar for talks with mediators on a Gaza war ceasefire that could see Hamas militants release hostages. France’s government spokesperson attacked on the campaign trail In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail. Mexico braces for Hurricane Beryl ×

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Potential electoral fraud was reported in Glasgow where Police Scotland was called in to investigate the matter. Police were seen at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow where three ballot papers were seized over fears of possible electoral fraud. Two of these incidents are being investigated in Glasgow South West seat and one reportedly in Glasgow West.

The police suspected "personation" which was reported by the returning officer. As per the Electoral Commission, "personation" is "the offence of personation involves someone pretending to be someone else so they can use that person’s vote. This can happen at a polling station, with a postal vote, or a proxy vote."

Police reached Glasgow’s Emirates Arena around 11 pm and inspected the ballot papers on the counting floor after the Election Commission raised concerns over several ballot papers. The police were seen putting the papers in a clear evidence bag.

<h2>What did&nbsp;Glasgow City Council say?</h2>

Speaking on the matter, a spokesman for Glasgow City Council said, "Over the course of the day we have received four reports of potential personation at polling places.

"The police subsequently asked us to extract three ballot papers from the count and this was done when the relevant ballot boxes arrived at the count centre.”

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Labour to sweep all six seats

As votes are being counted in the United Kingdom, all six constituencies in Glasgow are likely to go to Labour from the SNP. Exit polls show that &nbsp;Labour is on course for a 170-seat majority, while the SNP might be left with just 10 seats in Scotland.&nbsp;

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<h2>Landslide victory for Labour&nbsp;</h2>

Labour Party is cruising along and is expected to bag 410 seats, while the Tories are on course for 131. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, after winning his seat in the parliament, said that the country had voted for change and it was time for his party to deliver.

"Tonight people here and around the country have spoken, and they're ready for change," Starmer said.

"The change begins right here."

Starmer is on track to take over as prime minister from Rishi Sunak and end 14 years of Conservative-led governments.

Potential electoral fraud was reported in Glasgow where Police Scotland was called in to investigate the matter. Police were seen at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow where three ballot papers were seized over fears of possible electoral fraud.

Potential electoral fraud was reported in Glasgow where Police Scotland was called in to investigate the matter. Police were seen at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow where three ballot papers were seized over fears of possible electoral fraud. Two of these incidents are being investigated in Glasgow South West seat and one reportedly in Glasgow West. The police suspected "personation" which was reported by the returning officer. As per the Electoral Commission, "personation" is "the offence of personation involves someone pretending to be someone else so they can use that person’s vote. This can happen at a polling station, with a postal vote, or a proxy vote." Police reached Glasgow’s Emirates Arena around 11 pm and inspected the ballot papers on the counting floor after the Election Commission raised concerns over several ballot papers. The police were seen putting the papers in a clear evidence bag. What did Glasgow City Council say? Speaking on the matter, a spokesman for Glasgow City Council said, "Over the course of the day we have received four reports of potential personation at polling places. "The police subsequently asked us to extract three ballot papers from the count and this was done when the relevant ballot boxes arrived at the count centre.” Also Read: Nuke orders, moving into Downing Street and more: What comes next in UK election? Labour to sweep all six seats As votes are being counted in the United Kingdom, all six constituencies in Glasgow are likely to go to Labour from the SNP. Exit polls show that Labour is on course for a 170-seat majority, while the SNP might be left with just 10 seats in Scotland. × Landslide victory for Labour Labour Party is cruising along and is expected to bag 410 seats, while the Tories are on course for 131. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, after winning his seat in the parliament, said that the country had voted for change and it was time for his party to deliver. "Tonight people here and around the country have spoken, and they're ready for change," Starmer said. "The change begins right here." Starmer is on track to take over as prime minister from Rishi Sunak and end 14 years of Conservative-led governments.

Voter fraud being investigated at UK general election count in Glasgow

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After 14 years, the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party defeated Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the UK elections. This time, UK polls saw a high representation of Indian-origin candidates.

After 14 years, the Keir Starmer-led Labour Party defeated Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party in the UK elections. This time, UK polls saw a high representation of Indian-origin candidates. Total number of Indian-origin candidates who emerged victorious: 26 British-Indian candidates in the last House of Commons: 15 Total number of Indian-origin candidates who contested the polls: 107 Here are the names and seats of British-Indian MPs from both the Conservative and Labour parties who were elected to the House of Commons. Despite Labour's overall victory in the general election, Rishi Sunak, the departing prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, has managed to hold onto his seats in Richmond and Northallerton in northern England. In the 2024 UK General Election, Conservative Priti Patel kept her Witham seat in Essex. The Conservative candidate Shivani Raja won the seat for Leicester East. Suella Braverman, a politician of Indian descent and member of the Conservative Party, won the Fareham and Waterlooville seat. The Conservative Gagan Mohindra of South West Hertfordshire was re-elected. In 2002, he became a Conservative Party member. The Conservative Party's Claire Coutinho became victorious in the East Surrey constituency. Alun Cairns, a former Welsh Secretary, lost to Labour Party candidate Kanishka Narayan. At 12, Narayan moved to Cardiff from India to become the first MP from a minority ethnic background in Wales. Seema Malhotra retained her electorate of Feltham and Heston with a large lead. Since 2011, she has represented Feltham and Heston in parliament. British Labour politician and solicitor Valerie Vaz has won the seat in Bloxwich and Walsall. She was elected to represent Walsall South as a member of parliament in 2010. The British politician Nadia Whittome, who is of Indian descent, won the Nottingham East seat. In the UK general election of 2019, she was elected as Nottingham East's first member of parliament. From the Birmingham Edgbaston seat, Preet Kaur Gill of the Labour Party was re-elected. Currently holding the position of UK Shadow Minister for Primary Care and Public Health, she is the first female British Sikh member of Parliament. The Labour Party's Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi was re-elected to represent Slough as an MP. He was re-elected in 2019 after winning the Slough seat with a 17,000 majority in the 2017 General Election. When Sojan Joseph, a candidate for the Labour Party, emerged victorious in the Ashford constituency, there were festivities in his Kottayam home. Also read: PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, eyes new India-UK strategic partnership The Labour Party's Lisa Nandy secured 19,401 votes to hold onto her Wigan seat, which she has held since 2010. The Labour Party's Navendu Mishra was elected to the Stockport seat. In the 2019 General Election, he was chosen to represent Stockport as a member of parliament. The Southampton Test seat was won by Labour Party candidate Satvir Kaur, a British Indian. 2011 saw her join the Labour Party. The Labour Party has the most number of candidates of Indian descent who won, including Jas Athwal (Ilford South), Baggy Shanker (Derby South), Harpreet Uppal (Huddersfield), Warinder Juss (Wolverhampton West), Gurinder Josan (Smethwick), Sonia Kumar (Dudley), Sureena Brackenbridge (Wolverhampton North East), Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East), and Jeevun Sandher (Loughborough). Munira Wilson won back her Twickenham seat for the Liberal Democrats, a political party that made notable advances in the UK and now has over 60 seats. (With inputs from agencies)

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In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail.

The French interior minister on Thursday (July 4) said that 30,000 police officers will be deployed on voting day, including 5,000 in the Paris region.&nbsp;

Anxiety is high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an absolute legislative majority, which would be a first and a major historical shift for France.

Candidates have reported experiencing both hate speech and physical violence during the brief and polarising campaign for the snap elections.

Thevenot, a candidate for the centrist Ensemble alliance led by President Emmanuel Macron, said she and a deputy and a party activist were putting up election posters in Meudon near Paris on Wednesday night when a group attacked them.&nbsp;

Thevenot’s deputy and the party activist were taken to a hospital.

She said the reason for the attack was being investigated. The prosecutor’s office said it opened an investigation into a gang assault with a weapon against a public official.&nbsp;

Four people, including three minors, are in custody, prosecutors said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail.

In the final days leading up to France's high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday (July 7), several candidates, including government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot, have reported being attacked on the campaign trail. The French interior minister on Thursday (July 4) said that 30,000 police officers will be deployed on voting day, including 5,000 in the Paris region. Anxiety is high as left-wing and moderate groups try to prevent the anti-immigration, nationalist National Rally from winning an absolute legislative majority, which would be a first and a major historical shift for France. Candidates have reported experiencing both hate speech and physical violence during the brief and polarising campaign for the snap elections. Thevenot, a candidate for the centrist Ensemble alliance led by President Emmanuel Macron, said she and a deputy and a party activist were putting up election posters in Meudon near Paris on Wednesday night when a group attacked them. Thevenot’s deputy and the party activist were taken to a hospital. She said the reason for the attack was being investigated. The prosecutor’s office said it opened an investigation into a gang assault with a weapon against a public official. Four people, including three minors, are in custody, prosecutors said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia. Orban's visit comes less than a week before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Russia for an annual India-Russia visit.

Orban's visit to Moscow comes just five days into Hungary's takeover of EU's rotating presidency. He first went to Kyiv and then landed in Moscow.&nbsp;

"As part of his peace mission Viktor Orbán has arrived in Moscow," his spokesperson told state news agency MTI. "The prime minister is meeting Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia."

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The visit is the first by an EU leader to Russia since April 2022 when Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Moscow to convince Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

"Hungary does not have the mandate to negotiate on behalf of the European Union. I would never pretend. But I can explore the situation," he told state media on Friday (July 5).

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Meanwhile, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, on Friday (July 5) said Orban's visit to Moscow was an "exclusively" bilateral one as the Hungarian leader "has not received any mandate...  to visit Moscow" and was "not representing the EU in any form".

European Council president Charles Michel took to X to assert Hungary does not have the legitimacy to speak for the bloc.&nbsp;

Orban has consistently taken a pro-Russia stance since 2022 and has opposed EU sanctions on Moscow.

He was also the first western leader to meet Putin in China last October after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for war crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Russian leader.

Putin defended Orban saying: "They are attacking him not because he has a different position from other European leaders, but because he has the courage to defend the interests of his people."&nbsp;

"Many politicians in Europe today lack that courage and envy him."

(With inputs from agencies)

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday (July 5) to meet President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a major setback to western-European effort to isolate Russia. Orban's visit comes less than a week before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Russia for an annual India-Russia visit. Orban's visit to Moscow comes just five days into Hungary's takeover of EU's rotating presidency. He first went to Kyiv and then landed in Moscow. "As part of his peace mission Viktor Orbán has arrived in Moscow," his spokesperson told state news agency MTI. "The prime minister is meeting Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia." Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit × The visit is the first by an EU leader to Russia since April 2022 when Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Moscow to convince Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. "Hungary does not have the mandate to negotiate on behalf of the European Union. I would never pretend. But I can explore the situation," he told state media on Friday (July 5). Also read | Kremlin says trade, economy on agenda during PM Modi's 'very important' visit to Russia Meanwhile, the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, on Friday (July 5) said Orban's visit to Moscow was an "exclusively" bilateral one as the Hungarian leader "has not received any mandate...  to visit Moscow" and was "not representing the EU in any form". European Council president Charles Michel took to X to assert Hungary does not have the legitimacy to speak for the bloc. Orban has consistently taken a pro-Russia stance since 2022 and has opposed EU sanctions on Moscow. He was also the first western leader to meet Putin in China last October after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for war crimes allegedly perpetrated by the Russian leader. Putin defended Orban saying: "They are attacking him not because he has a different position from other European leaders, but because he has the courage to defend the interests of his people." "Many politicians in Europe today lack that courage and envy him." (With inputs from agencies)

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On Friday (July 5), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave his first speech from 10 Downing Street. Thanking Rishi Sunak, his predecessor, he said, "The work of change begins immediately."

Starmer stated in his address that the nation had "decisively voted for change and a return of politics to public service."

“Today we start the next chapter – begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country,” he said.

“When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future, that we need to move forward together,” Starmer continued.&nbsp;

Starmer said he intends to start work right away “with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege and that this government should treat every single person in this country with respect.”

"My government will serve you. Politics can be a force for good - we will show that," he added.

"If I asked you now whether you believed that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you will say no - and so my government will fight until you believe again," Starmer said.

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"You have given us a clear mandate, and we will use it to deliver change, to restore service and respect to politics, end the era of noisy performance, tread more lightly on your lives, and unite our country,” Starmer said.

“With respect and humility, I invite you all to join this government of service in a mission of national renewal. Our work is urgent, and we begin it today,” he said.

Amidst applause from supporters outside 10 Downing St., Starmer declared, "My government will make you believe again."

“The work for change begins immediately. We're going to reconstruct Britain,” he said. Starmer concluded by saying that his party will rebuild the infrastructure of opportunity, brick by brick.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Friday (July 5), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave his first speech from 10 Downing Street. Thanking Rishi Sunak, his predecessor, he said, "The work of change begins immediately.

On Friday (July 5), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave his first speech from 10 Downing Street. Thanking Rishi Sunak, his predecessor, he said, "The work of change begins immediately." Starmer stated in his address that the nation had "decisively voted for change and a return of politics to public service." “Today we start the next chapter – begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country,” he said. “When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows this big, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief in a better future, that we need to move forward together,” Starmer continued. Starmer said he intends to start work right away “with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege and that this government should treat every single person in this country with respect.” "My government will serve you. Politics can be a force for good - we will show that," he added. "If I asked you now whether you believed that Britain will be better for your children, I know too many of you will say no - and so my government will fight until you believe again," Starmer said. Also read: PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, eyes new India-UK strategic partnership "You have given us a clear mandate, and we will use it to deliver change, to restore service and respect to politics, end the era of noisy performance, tread more lightly on your lives, and unite our country,” Starmer said. “With respect and humility, I invite you all to join this government of service in a mission of national renewal. Our work is urgent, and we begin it today,” he said. Amidst applause from supporters outside 10 Downing St., Starmer declared, "My government will make you believe again." “The work for change begins immediately. We're going to reconstruct Britain,” he said. Starmer concluded by saying that his party will rebuild the infrastructure of opportunity, brick by brick. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (July 5) sent Mossad Chief David Barnea to Qatar for talks with mediators on a Gaza war ceasefire that could see Hamas militants release hostages seized in the October 7, 2023 attack, the news agency AFP reported citing sources.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (July 5) sent Mossad Chief David Barnea to Qatar for talks with mediators on a Gaza war ceasefire that could see Hamas militants release hostages seized in the October 7, 2023 attack, the news agency AFP reported citing sources. This development comes a day after Prime Minister Netanyahu called a meeting of his security cabinet to discuss new Hamas proposals sent through Qatari and Egyptian mediators. A source told AFP that Mossad Chief Barnea was expected in Doha on Friday and was to meet Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Also read | Lebanon's Hezbollah launched 'explosive drones' at Israeli army positions in major attack Barnea's delegation "is travelling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a ceasefire and hostage deal. He will meet with the Qatari prime minister for discussions aiming to bring the parties closer to a deal in Gaza," the source added. Biden praises Israel's decision United States (US) President Joe Biden praised Israel's decision to send a delegation to Qatar. According to the White House, Biden spoke to Netanyahu and welcomed the decision to have Israeli negotiators "engage" with mediators in a bid "to close out the deal." A senior US official told AFP that Israel and Hamas have a "pretty significant opening" to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Israel evaluating Hamas' idea for potential truce deal Hamas has demanded an end to the war and an Israeli withdrawal as a prelude to any hostage deal. However, Israel has countered that there can be no end to the war without the release of hostages. On Wednesday, the Palestinian militant group sent new ideas for a potential deal and Netanyahu's office said the government was "evaluating" them. Both the warring factions have been under increased international pressure to agree to a ceasefire. (With inputs from agencies)

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Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport entered into a mess after a gas leak at its engineering section led to chaos on July 4 (Thursday) and made 39 people sick, said a Malaysian&nbsp;emergency services official.&nbsp;

"A total of&nbsp;39&nbsp;victims suffered from dizziness and nausea," said local rescue officer Muhammad Nur Khairi Samsumin, in a statement.

He stated that all 24 victims were later discharged and 14 others were provided medical care at the Air Disaster Unit. Meanwhile, one person was hospitalised.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, fire services also responded after the chemical leak happened at the aircraft engineering facility. The facility is not connected to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's passenger terminal.&nbsp;

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The leak affected the work of three companies which were operating at the&nbsp;facility. The air travel at the airport was not disrupted by the incident and the passengers or flights were not affected. Also, the chemical leak did not cause any risk to public safety.

<h2>Here's where the leak was traced</h2>

The police said that they traced the gas leak which was happening at a skid tank which was left unattended for nine years.

Local rescue officer Muhammad Nur said that the leaked gas was found to be methyl mercaptan and the source was discovered as an "unused tank" at the&nbsp;facility.

"Work to cover the&nbsp;leak&nbsp;was being done by the emergency crew," Nur said. He added that officials will dismantle and then dispose the tank.&nbsp;

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Muhammad Nur said methyl mercaptan gets added to liquefied petroleum&nbsp;gas&nbsp;to give it a particular smell, which alerts people about any leaks. The&nbsp;gas&nbsp;carries a strong odour like rotten cabbage.

(With inputs from agencies)

Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport entered into a mess after a gas leak at its engineering section led to chaos on July 4 (Thursday) and made 39 people sick, said a Malaysian emergency services official.

Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport entered into a mess after a gas leak at its engineering section led to chaos on July 4 (Thursday) and made 39 people sick, said a Malaysian emergency services official. "A total of 39 victims suffered from dizziness and nausea," said local rescue officer Muhammad Nur Khairi Samsumin, in a statement. He stated that all 24 victims were later discharged and 14 others were provided medical care at the Air Disaster Unit. Meanwhile, one person was hospitalised. Meanwhile, fire services also responded after the chemical leak happened at the aircraft engineering facility. The facility is not connected to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's passenger terminal. Also Read: Malaysia plans to introduce ‘orangutan diplomacy’ for nations that import palm oil The leak affected the work of three companies which were operating at the facility. The air travel at the airport was not disrupted by the incident and the passengers or flights were not affected. Also, the chemical leak did not cause any risk to public safety. Here's where the leak was traced The police said that they traced the gas leak which was happening at a skid tank which was left unattended for nine years. Local rescue officer Muhammad Nur said that the leaked gas was found to be methyl mercaptan and the source was discovered as an "unused tank" at the facility. "Work to cover the leak was being done by the emergency crew," Nur said. He added that officials will dismantle and then dispose the tank. Watch: Malaysia's BRICS entry signals global shift Muhammad Nur said methyl mercaptan gets added to liquefied petroleum gas to give it a particular smell, which alerts people about any leaks. The gas carries a strong odour like rotten cabbage. (With inputs from agencies)

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India and China should redouble efforts for “complete disengagement” of troops and restoring peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control as part of efforts to normalise ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday.

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