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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists won a clear victory in Sunday's Catalan regional election, in which Carles Puigdemont and fellow separatists lost their majority after 10 years in power.&nbsp;

The vote came six years after Puigdemont led a botched 2017 independence bid that triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades.&nbsp;

Led by Salvador Illa, Spain's health minister during the pandemic, the Catalan Socialist party won 42 of the regional parliament's 135 seats -- nine more than in the previous election in 2021.&nbsp;

Hailing the result as "historic" in a posting on X, Sanchez said it would mark the start of "a new era in Catalonia".&nbsp;

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"A new era for all Catalans, whatever they think," said Illa as his supporters cheered his victory.&nbsp;

It was a major victory for Sanchez, who had wanted to show that his policy of defusing tensions triggered by the Catalan crisis had worked, ultimately reducing pro-independence sentiment in this wealthy northeastern region of eight million people.&nbsp;

And it gives him some much-needed breathing space after a difficult start to his latest term in office which began in November and has been soured by right-wing opposition and a graft probe into his wife that almost caused him to resign.

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Since becoming premier in 2018 in the months following the failed separatist bid, Sanchez has sought to "heal the wounds" caused by the unprecedented political crisis&nbsp;

In 2021, he pardoned the separatists jailed over the secession bid and is currently advancing an amnesty bill for those still wanted by the justice system in exchange for key separatist backing that let him secure a new term in office.

<h2>No more separatist majority</h2>

In gaining more than 200,000 votes, the Socialists managed to deprive the pro-independence parties of the majority they needed to stay in power in a region they have ruled for the past decade.&nbsp;

Final results showed Puigdemont's hardline JxCat, the moderate ERC of outgoing Catalan leader Pere Aragones and the smaller hard-left CUP secured 59 seats, compared with 74 last time.&nbsp;

Even if they were to count the two seats won by the new ultranationalist Catalan Alliance, they would still be well short of the 68 seats required to rule.&nbsp;

JxCat won 35 seats, slightly higher than last time, while ERC fell sharply to 20, down 13, and CUP won just four, down from nine.&nbsp;

Puigdemont, 61, fled Spain to avoid prosecution following the botched secession bid and has lived in self-imposed exile ever since, running his campaign from southern France.&nbsp;

Although he will be allowed back when the amnesty bill becomes law, he had hoped a strong showing in Sunday's vote would have seen him re-elected leader, paving the way for a triumphant return.&nbsp;

He pledged to retire from politics if he failed to win.&nbsp;

<h2>Alliance building</h2>

Despite his victory, Illa is still a long way from the 68 seats required to rule and must now seek out the necessary backing to be sworn in as regional leader.&nbsp;

Although the Socialists also won most votes in 2021, Illa was unable to cobble together a majority while the separatists managed to piece together a 74-seat coalition.

Analysts say the most likely option would see the Socialists allying with the radical left Comuns Sumar, which won six seats, and ERC, which won 20.

Together they could count exactly 68 seats.&nbsp;

The vote also saw a breakthrough by the right-wing opposition Popular Party which won 15 seats up from three in the previous election, while the far-right Vox held onto its 11 mandates.&nbsp;

Both parties are vehemently opposed to the pro-independence movement and have fought tooth and nail against Sanchez's amnesty bill which will become law within weeks, allowing Puigdemont to return home.&nbsp;

Voter Ainhoa Matos, 31, expressed hope the election would give a greater voice to non-separatist Catalans.&nbsp;

"People like me who are not pro-independence have not had enough of a voice or representation, so I hope that can change," she told AFP.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists won a clear victory in Sunday's Catalan regional election, in which Carles Puigdemont and fellow separatists lost their majority after 10 years in power.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists won a clear victory in Sunday's Catalan regional election, in which Carles Puigdemont and fellow separatists lost their majority after 10 years in power. The vote came six years after Puigdemont led a botched 2017 independence bid that triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades. Led by Salvador Illa, Spain's health minister during the pandemic, the Catalan Socialist party won 42 of the regional parliament's 135 seats -- nine more than in the previous election in 2021. Hailing the result as "historic" in a posting on X, Sanchez said it would mark the start of "a new era in Catalonia". Also read | The Capitals: Madrid's tryst with women's rights, Pretoria avoids 'risking war' with Moscow "A new era for all Catalans, whatever they think," said Illa as his supporters cheered his victory. It was a major victory for Sanchez, who had wanted to show that his policy of defusing tensions triggered by the Catalan crisis had worked, ultimately reducing pro-independence sentiment in this wealthy northeastern region of eight million people. And it gives him some much-needed breathing space after a difficult start to his latest term in office which began in November and has been soured by right-wing opposition and a graft probe into his wife that almost caused him to resign. Also watch | Catalonia elections: Catalonia polls to impact on Spain's politics × Since becoming premier in 2018 in the months following the failed separatist bid, Sanchez has sought to "heal the wounds" caused by the unprecedented political crisis In 2021, he pardoned the separatists jailed over the secession bid and is currently advancing an amnesty bill for those still wanted by the justice system in exchange for key separatist backing that let him secure a new term in office. No more separatist majority In gaining more than 200,000 votes, the Socialists managed to deprive the pro-independence parties of the majority they needed to stay in power in a region they have ruled for the past decade. Final results showed Puigdemont's hardline JxCat, the moderate ERC of outgoing Catalan leader Pere Aragones and the smaller hard-left CUP secured 59 seats, compared with 74 last time. Even if they were to count the two seats won by the new ultranationalist Catalan Alliance, they would still be well short of the 68 seats required to rule. JxCat won 35 seats, slightly higher than last time, while ERC fell sharply to 20, down 13, and CUP won just four, down from nine. Puigdemont, 61, fled Spain to avoid prosecution following the botched secession bid and has lived in self-imposed exile ever since, running his campaign from southern France. Although he will be allowed back when the amnesty bill becomes law, he had hoped a strong showing in Sunday's vote would have seen him re-elected leader, paving the way for a triumphant return. He pledged to retire from politics if he failed to win. Alliance building Despite his victory, Illa is still a long way from the 68 seats required to rule and must now seek out the necessary backing to be sworn in as regional leader. Although the Socialists also won most votes in 2021, Illa was unable to cobble together a majority while the separatists managed to piece together a 74-seat coalition. Analysts say the most likely option would see the Socialists allying with the radical left Comuns Sumar, which won six seats, and ERC, which won 20. Together they could count exactly 68 seats. The vote also saw a breakthrough by the right-wing opposition Popular Party which won 15 seats up from three in the previous election, while the far-right Vox held onto its 11 mandates. Both parties are vehemently opposed to the pro-independence movement and have fought tooth and nail against Sanchez's amnesty bill which will become law within weeks, allowing Puigdemont to return home. Voter Ainhoa Matos, 31, expressed hope the election would give a greater voice to non-separatist Catalans. "People like me who are not pro-independence have not had enough of a voice or representation, so I hope that can change," she told AFP.

Separatists lose Catalan majority as Spain Socialists surge

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has removed Sergei Shoigu as the country's defence minister in a cabinet reshuffle. On Sunday (May 12), President Putin proposed Andrey Belousov to be the new defence minister.

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Andrey Belousov, with no military background, likely to be Russia's new defence minister. Who is he?

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (May 12) replaced Sergey Shoigu as Defence Minister with Andrey Belousov proposed to take charge, Russian media reported.

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Michael Cohen, the estranged personal lawyer of former US president Donald Trump, is set to take stand as a key prosecution witness in the hush money trial involving porn star Stormy Daniels.&nbsp;

His insider knowledge could provide jurors a crucial perspective on the alleged campaign finance violations. But legal troubles in the past raise questions about his credibility.

He served as personal attorney to Trump until his practice came under federal investigation. That led to a&nbsp;prison sentence for Cohen but no charges against Trump, who was in White House by then.

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Cohen, who is said to have arranged the payment to Daniels to keep her sexual relationship with Trump a secret,&nbsp;is expected to take the stand on Monday (May 13).

He will have the opportunity to present himself to the jury as someone who has openly acknowledged his past wrongdoing and faced consequences.

The expelled lawyer had pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and a bank.

But he said recently, under oath, that he wasn’t truthful even in admitting to some of those falsehoods.

As Trump's trial commenced, prosecutors made efforts to depict Cohen as just one element of their evidence against Trump.

But Trump and his legal team have branded Cohen a liar who currently earns a livelihood by disparaging his former employer.

<h2>Ally becomes opponent</h2>

Cohen was a condo board member in a Trump building and got involved on Trump’s side of a residents versus management dispute.

Trump soon brought Cohen into his company.

Cohen's career spanned from personal injury law to running a taxi business with his father-in-law.

As a lawyer for Donald Trump, Cohen had earned a reputation for his fierce loyalty in his heyday.

Cohen’s breakup with Trump came in 2018 after the FBI raided him home and office and Trump began to distance himself from the attorney.

Cohen promptly informed a federal court that he assisted Trump in utilising the National Enquirer tabloid as a platform to praise him, discredit his adversaries, and suppress scandalous allegations about his personal life.

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In his testimony at the trial, he will need to explain his prior disavowals of key aspects of the hush money arrangements.

He will have to convince jurors that this time around, he is telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

In the course of Daniel’s case, Cohen had told The New York Times that he had not been reimbursed, but later acknowledged repayment.

Cohen also admitted to tax evasion, arranging illegal campaign contributions in the form of hush money payments, and lying to Congress about his work on a possible Trump real estate project in Moscow.

He also pleaded guilty to signing off on a home equity loan application that understated his financial liabilities.

Cohen admitted to lying to the judge who accepted his guilty plea, though he maintained he wasn't entirely guilty of the original charges.

While a fraud trial judge deemed Michael Cohen's testimony credible due to supporting evidence, a separate judge raised concerns about perjury, suggesting Cohen lied either during his testimony or when pleading guilty.&nbsp;

Since his break with Trump, Cohen has acknowledged his history of dishonesty.

(With inputs from agencies)

Michael Cohen, the estranged personal lawyer of former US president Donald Trump, is set to take stand as a key prosecution witness in the hush money trial involving porn star Stormy Daniels.

Michael Cohen, the estranged personal lawyer of former US president Donald Trump, is set to take stand as a key prosecution witness in the hush money trial involving porn star Stormy Daniels. His insider knowledge could provide jurors a crucial perspective on the alleged campaign finance violations. But legal troubles in the past raise questions about his credibility. He served as personal attorney to Trump until his practice came under federal investigation. That led to a prison sentence for Cohen but no charges against Trump, who was in White House by then. Also read: Sergey Shoigu sacked as Russian Defence Minister as Putin begins fifth term Cohen, who is said to have arranged the payment to Daniels to keep her sexual relationship with Trump a secret, is expected to take the stand on Monday (May 13). He will have the opportunity to present himself to the jury as someone who has openly acknowledged his past wrongdoing and faced consequences. The expelled lawyer had pleaded guilty to lying to Congress and a bank. But he said recently, under oath, that he wasn’t truthful even in admitting to some of those falsehoods. As Trump's trial commenced, prosecutors made efforts to depict Cohen as just one element of their evidence against Trump. But Trump and his legal team have branded Cohen a liar who currently earns a livelihood by disparaging his former employer. Ally becomes opponent Cohen was a condo board member in a Trump building and got involved on Trump’s side of a residents versus management dispute. Trump soon brought Cohen into his company. Cohen's career spanned from personal injury law to running a taxi business with his father-in-law. As a lawyer for Donald Trump, Cohen had earned a reputation for his fierce loyalty in his heyday. Cohen’s breakup with Trump came in 2018 after the FBI raided him home and office and Trump began to distance himself from the attorney. Cohen promptly informed a federal court that he assisted Trump in utilising the National Enquirer tabloid as a platform to praise him, discredit his adversaries, and suppress scandalous allegations about his personal life. Also read: Seven killed in Ukrainian missile strike on residential building in Belgorod In his testimony at the trial, he will need to explain his prior disavowals of key aspects of the hush money arrangements. He will have to convince jurors that this time around, he is telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. In the course of Daniel’s case, Cohen had told The New York Times that he had not been reimbursed, but later acknowledged repayment. Cohen also admitted to tax evasion, arranging illegal campaign contributions in the form of hush money payments, and lying to Congress about his work on a possible Trump real estate project in Moscow. He also pleaded guilty to signing off on a home equity loan application that understated his financial liabilities. Cohen admitted to lying to the judge who accepted his guilty plea, though he maintained he wasn't entirely guilty of the original charges. While a fraud trial judge deemed Michael Cohen's testimony credible due to supporting evidence, a separate judge raised concerns about perjury, suggesting Cohen lied either during his testimony or when pleading guilty. Since his break with Trump, Cohen has acknowledged his history of dishonesty. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Michael Cohen, key witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial? What you should know

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Taylor Swift's fans shocked by baby left on floor during Paris concert

Thousands of people in Western Canada fled their homes on Sunday (May 12) as the season's wildfires began earlier than usual. Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement that extends from British Columbia to Ontario, the news agency Reuters reported early Monday.

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Wildfires in Canada: Widespread blaze in western region forces evacuations

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The Canadian Police on Saturday (May 11) arrested a fourth person and charged him with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Saturday that Amandeep Singh (an alleged Indian national) has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder Nijjar, the news agency Reuters reported. Singh's arrest came days after the police arrested and charged three men (alleged Indian nationals) in the city of Edmonton in Alberta. The three men were identified as Karanpreet Singh, 28, Kamalpreet Singh, 22, and Karan Brar, 22. Also read | Will have to wait for...: India's foreign minister S Jaishankar reacts to arrests in Nijjar murder case On Tuesday (May 7), the three appeared briefly in a British Columbia courtroom, wearing prison uniforms. Nijjar shot dead in June 2023 Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead in June 2023 outside a Sikh temple in Surrey. Nijjar was labelled a terrorist by the Indian government in 2020. In September last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Ottawa pursuing allegations linking Indian government agents to the murder. New Delhi rejected Trudeau's claim as absurd. India will wait for Canada to share details on arrests On Thursday, the Indian government said that it would wait for Canadian authorities to share information on Karanpreet, Kamalpreet, and Karan. Addressing a press conference, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that New Delhi was aware of the arrest but has not received a formal communication from Canada regarding the case. Also watch | Gravitas: India calls western report on Nijjar 'fake' & 'fabricated' × "We have long maintained that separatists, extremists and those advocating violence have been given political space in Canada. Our diplomats have been threatened with impunity and obstructed in their performance of duties. We have also pointed out to the Canadian authorities that figures associated with organised crime with links in India have been allowed entry and residency," Jaiswal said. "Many of our extradition requests are pending with them. We are having discussions at the diplomatic level on all these matters with the Canadian side," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Nijjar killing: Canadian police arrest fourth person, charge him with murder of Khalistani terrorist

Russian President Vladimir Putin's fifth presidential term began with the removal of his longtime ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister in the most significant rejig in the country's military command since the beginning of war in Ukraine in February 2022.

Shoigu will now head Russia's powerful security council, an autonomous element of the wider Russian presidential administration that acts as the the central body for managing the formulation and execution of security-related policies. While the rejig places Shoigu in a position formally considered higher ranking than his role in the defence ministry, shifting Shoigu to National Security Council chairman could be viewed as a demotion.

Shoigu's future remained the subject of intense speculation in and beyond Moscow's corridors of power since Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin demanded his dismissal when launching the dramatic but short-lived mutiny. Prigozhin, who was killed in a mysterious plane crash in August 2023, had accused Shoigu of incompetence and having no regard for the lives of Wagner troops.

<h2>Shoigu's claim to fame</h2>

Shoigu's popularity grew in Russia after Moscow's forces annexed Crimea in 2014. At the helm of Russia's defences then, he was credited to have orchestrated the successful annexation of the region Russia claims as its own.

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Shoigu was also believed to have direct access to Vladimir Putin. He was often seen on regular hunting and fishing trips with Putin in Siberia.&nbsp;

<h2>The Ukraine setback and Wagner debacle</h2>

Russia’s minister of defence since 2012, Shoigu is blamed by many critics inside the Russian military for failing to prepare the Russian Armed Forces for the war in Ukraine.

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Shoigu was tasked with modernising Russia's military and rooting out widespread corruption that plagued&nbsp;the military. But he came under intense criticism for Moscow's inability to overwhelm Ukrainian defences in the immediate weeks after Russia launched war on Ukraine. He was also blamed for failing to stop an armed uprising in June 2023 by Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who had called for his arrest after accusing him of discriminating between regular Russian armed forces and Wagner mercenaries.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin's fifth presidential term began with the removal of his longtime ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister in the most significant rejig in the country's military command since the beginning of war in Ukraine in February 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's fifth presidential term began with the removal of his longtime ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister in the most significant rejig in the country's military command since the beginning of war in Ukraine in February 2022. Shoigu will now head Russia's powerful security council, an autonomous element of the wider Russian presidential administration that acts as the the central body for managing the formulation and execution of security-related policies. While the rejig places Shoigu in a position formally considered higher ranking than his role in the defence ministry, shifting Shoigu to National Security Council chairman could be viewed as a demotion. Shoigu's future remained the subject of intense speculation in and beyond Moscow's corridors of power since Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin demanded his dismissal when launching the dramatic but short-lived mutiny. Prigozhin, who was killed in a mysterious plane crash in August 2023, had accused Shoigu of incompetence and having no regard for the lives of Wagner troops. Shoigu's claim to fame Shoigu's popularity grew in Russia after Moscow's forces annexed Crimea in 2014. At the helm of Russia's defences then, he was credited to have orchestrated the successful annexation of the region Russia claims as its own. Also watch | Russia: Vladimir Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as security council secretary × Shoigu was also believed to have direct access to Vladimir Putin. He was often seen on regular hunting and fishing trips with Putin in Siberia. The Ukraine setback and Wagner debacle Russia’s minister of defence since 2012, Shoigu is blamed by many critics inside the Russian military for failing to prepare the Russian Armed Forces for the war in Ukraine. Also read | Loud and posh Wagner chief Prigozhin gets quiet and sombre funeral Shoigu was tasked with modernising Russia's military and rooting out widespread corruption that plagued the military. But he came under intense criticism for Moscow's inability to overwhelm Ukrainian defences in the immediate weeks after Russia launched war on Ukraine. He was also blamed for failing to stop an armed uprising in June 2023 by Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who had called for his arrest after accusing him of discriminating between regular Russian armed forces and Wagner mercenaries.

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The hopes of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in their war in the Gaza Strip are fading. On Saturday (May 11), United States President Joe Biden said that a truce deal would happen as soon as "tomorrow" if Hamas released the hostages it held captive following its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

The hopes of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in their war in the Gaza Strip are fading. On Saturday (May 11), United States President Joe Biden said that a truce deal would happen as soon as "tomorrow" if Hamas released the hostages it held captive following its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. "Israel said it's up to Hamas, if they wanted to do it, we could end it tomorrow. And the ceasefire would begin tomorrow," Biden said. The Canadian Police on Saturday arrested a fourth person and charged him with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The arrested man was identified as Amandeep Singh. Earlier the police had arrested three Indian men in connection with the case. In other news, the world is celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday. Click on the headlines to read more: Biden says Gaza ceasefire possible as soon as 'tomorrow' if Hamas releases hostages United States President Joe Biden on Saturday (May 11) said that a ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas would happen as soon as "tomorrow" if the Palestinian militant group released the hostages it held captive following its Oct 7 assault. Nijjar killing: Canadian police arrest fourth person and charge him with murder of Khalistani terrorist The Canadian Police on Saturday (May 11) arrested a fourth person and charged him with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Saturday that Amandeep Singh (an Indian) has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder Nijjar. Meet Anna Jarvis, the Mother's Day 'founder' who fought against its commercialisation The cards have been dispatched, florists are having their time of the year, and you may struggle to find that favourite spot of yours at your favourite restaurant. The second Sunday of May is here, and with that, it's Mother's Day. But do you know that the founder of Mother's Day, Anna Jarvis, fought against its commercialisation and even attempted to have it rescinded. Kidnapping epidemic in Nigeria: Gunmen abduct over 100 during raids on three villages Gunmen raided three villages in northwest Nigeria on Friday (May 10) night, kidnapping more than 100 people, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday, citing a district official and residents. Alhaji Bala, head of a district in the Birnin-Magaji local government area of Zamfara, told Reuters that gunmen attacked the villages of Gora, Madomawa, and Jambuzu. Watch: China's nuke power in the South China Sea sparks concerns | WION Decodes ×

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The former United States President Donald Trump lambasted his successor Joe Biden and called him a “total moron” during a rally at Wildwood, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Biden, on Saturday (May 11) called Trump “clearly unhinged” and said “something snapped” after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential elections.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Total moron’</h2>

In true Trump fashion, the former president lashed out during a recent campaign rally with an estimated 80,000-100,000 supporters in attendance on Saturday evening in New Jersey calling Biden the worst president.&nbsp;

“You could take the 10 worst presidents in the history of our country, and add them up... and they haven’t done the damage to our country that this total moron has done,” said the former president.&nbsp;

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He added, “He’s a fool, he’s not a smart man. He never was.” He also promised the hordes of his supporters that he would win New Jersey, a deep blue state that hasn’t voted for a Republican for president since 1988.&nbsp;

In the 90-minute speech, Trump also gave the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg a new nickname – “Fat Alvin.” The Manhattan DA brought the 34-count indictment against the former president in New York for falsifying business records to cover the hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Trump, who has spent weeks sitting in the Manhattan court for his historic criminal trial, also blamed the US president for his many legal woes even though there is no evidence that the US president is involved in the case in any way.&nbsp;

“I am being forced to endure a Biden show trial, all done by Biden,” said Trump, adding that the trial is being carried out by “radical Democrat District Attorney…you know who he is? Fat Alvin, corrupt guy.”

Trump also went off-track and called fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter, a “wonderful man” and claimed that his rallies drew bigger crowds than Bruce Springsteen concerts.&nbsp;

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The presumptive Republican presidential nominee who is grappling with four indictments also claimed that he has been “indicted more than the great Alphonse Capone,” a violent Prohibition-era mob boss from the city of Chicago.

<h2>‘Unhinged’</h2>

“It’s clear that…when he lost in 2020, something snapped in him,” Biden told supporters at a private fundraiser Saturday, as quoted by CNN.&nbsp;

He added, “He’s not only obsessed with losing in 2020, he’s clearly unhinged. Just listen to what he’s telling people.” 
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The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Biden said that the upcoming presidential election will be “close” and “we feel good about the state of the race.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The former United States President Donald Trump lambasted his successor Joe Biden and called him a “total moron” during a rally at Wildwood, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Biden, on Saturday (May 11) called Trump “clearly unhinged” and said “something snapped” after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential elections.

The former United States President Donald Trump lambasted his successor Joe Biden and called him a “total moron” during a rally at Wildwood, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Biden, on Saturday (May 11) called Trump “clearly unhinged” and said “something snapped” after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential elections. ‘Total moron’ In true Trump fashion, the former president lashed out during a recent campaign rally with an estimated 80,000-100,000 supporters in attendance on Saturday evening in New Jersey calling Biden the worst president. “You could take the 10 worst presidents in the history of our country, and add them up... and they haven’t done the damage to our country that this total moron has done,” said the former president. Also Read | ‘Setback for peace talks’: Hamas slams Biden’s call for releasing all hostages in Gaza He added, “He’s a fool, he’s not a smart man. He never was.” He also promised the hordes of his supporters that he would win New Jersey, a deep blue state that hasn’t voted for a Republican for president since 1988. In the 90-minute speech, Trump also gave the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg a new nickname – “Fat Alvin.” The Manhattan DA brought the 34-count indictment against the former president in New York for falsifying business records to cover the hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump, who has spent weeks sitting in the Manhattan court for his historic criminal trial, also blamed the US president for his many legal woes even though there is no evidence that the US president is involved in the case in any way. “I am being forced to endure a Biden show trial, all done by Biden,” said Trump, adding that the trial is being carried out by “radical Democrat District Attorney…you know who he is? Fat Alvin, corrupt guy.” Trump also went off-track and called fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter, a “wonderful man” and claimed that his rallies drew bigger crowds than Bruce Springsteen concerts. Also Read | 'Inject a little bleach': Biden roasts Trump's COVID cure at election fundraiser The presumptive Republican presidential nominee who is grappling with four indictments also claimed that he has been “indicted more than the great Alphonse Capone,” a violent Prohibition-era mob boss from the city of Chicago. ‘Unhinged’ “It’s clear that…when he lost in 2020, something snapped in him,” Biden told supporters at a private fundraiser Saturday, as quoted by CNN. He added, “He’s not only obsessed with losing in 2020, he’s clearly unhinged. Just listen to what he’s telling people.” The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Biden said that the upcoming presidential election will be “close” and “we feel good about the state of the race.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Total moron’: Trump lambasts Biden, blames US president for his legal woes at rally in New Jersey

Authorities in the Indian capital were on high alert on Sunday after emails threatening bomb attacks were sent to several hospitals and the international airport.&nbsp;This came days after similar threats were sent to more than 100 schools. Meanwhile, Hamas has condemned US President Joe Biden for his Gaza hostage remarks, saying that his comments came as a "setback" for peace talks.&nbsp;On&nbsp;May 11, Biden suggested that a ceasefire in the besieged territory was possible 'tomorrow' if Hamas released all hostages it captured in the&nbsp;October 7&nbsp;attack.&nbsp;Blowing the trumpet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's &nbsp;'Modi ki Guarantee' (Modi's guarantee) slogan, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched his own &nbsp;'Kejriwal ki Guarantee' campaign.&nbsp;

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Authorities in the Indian capital were on high alert on Sunday after emails threatening bomb attacks were sent to several hospitals and the international airport.

Authorities in the Indian capital were on high alert on Sunday after emails threatening bomb attacks were sent to several hospitals and the international airport. This came days after similar threats were sent to more than 100 schools. Meanwhile, Hamas has condemned US President Joe Biden for his Gaza hostage remarks, saying that his comments came as a "setback" for peace talks. On May 11, Biden suggested that a ceasefire in the besieged territory was possible 'tomorrow' if Hamas released all hostages it captured in the October 7 attack. Blowing the trumpet against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Modi ki Guarantee' (Modi's guarantee) slogan, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched his own 'Kejriwal ki Guarantee' campaign. Click on the headlines to read more. Delhi bomb threat: Several hospitals, IGI airport receive threatening emails after scare at schools Several hospitals and the international airport in Delhi received bomb threats via email on Sunday (May 12), according to local officials. This comes days after similar threats were sent to more than 100 schools. 'Setback for peace talks:' Hamas condemns Biden's remarks on Gaza hostages Palestinian militant group Hamas said Sunday (May 12) that US President Biden's remarks that the truce in Gaza was linked to the release of hostages was a "setback" to peace negotiations. At least seven killed after Ukrainian missile hits residential building in Belgorod: Russian officials At least seven people have been killed and 20 others have been injured after a Soviet-era missile launched by Ukraine and shot down by Russia hit a section of a Russian apartment block in the border region of Belgorod, reported news agencies Reuters and AFP citing local officials, on Sunday (May 12). 'Azadi' chorus takes over PoK amid economic crisis; PM Shehbaz Sharif reacts Pakistan's illegal occupation of the territories of India's Jammu and Kashmir has snowballed into a widespread public unrest. Pakistani authorities have launched a massive crackdown to quell the protests that have taken over the occupied region right across Line of Control. Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts people on Mexico-Guatemala border A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. Putin critic Alexei Navalny awarded Dresden Peace Prize posthumously Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died on February 16 under mysterious circumstances, received the Dresden Peace Prize on Sunday (May 12). ‘Kejriwal ki 10 guarantee’: AAP leader vows to end Agniveer scheme, give full statehood to Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 12) declared that if the opposition INDIA bloc comes to power following the Lok Sabha elections 2024, he will strive to fulfil his 10 major promises from day one. Rainfall to bring relief in most Indian states till May 14 but intense heatwave predicted afterwards India's northern states are expected to receive a fresh spell of rainfall this week, keeping scorching heat at bay for at least two days till May 14. IPL 2024: WATCH - Ravindra Jadeja dismissed for obstructing the field against Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was given out for obstructing the field during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday (May 12) evening. Roger Corman, Legendary B-movie producer, dies aged 98 American B-movie director and producer Roger Corman, best known for churning out hundreds of low-budget films and giving some of Hollywood's biggest stars their early breaks, has died at the age of 98, US media reported on Saturday.

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Gunmen raided three villages in northwest Nigeria on Friday (May 10) night, kidnapping more than 100 people, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday citing a district official and residents.

Gunmen raided three villages in northwest Nigeria on Friday (May 10) night, kidnapping more than 100 people, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday citing a district official and residents. Alhaji Bala, head of a district in the Birnin-Magaji local government area of Zamfara, told Reuters that gunmen attacked the villages of Gora, Madomawa, and Jambuzu. Bala added that 38 men and 67 women and children were missing. "But the number of people abducted could be more than that," he added. Reuters reported that Zamfara has been a hotspot for kidnapping gangs who carry out attacks and retreat into forests where they have set up camps. Gunmen arrived on bikes, shot sporadically Madomawa village head Aminu Aliyu Asha said on Saturday that gunmen arrived in his village on motorbikes and shot sporadically before kidnapping several people. Also read | Over 200 abducted schoolchildren in northwestern Nigeria freed after two weeks "The abduction breaches the peace agreement between us and bandits. In February this year, we made several ransom payments in order to stop them from attacking our territory," Asha added. A resident from Madomawa said that his two brothers were among those abducted, while another resident, said that among the abducted were 15 passengers in a lorry that was passing through Gora, Madomawa, and Jambuzu. Kidnapping has become endemic in northwest region Kidnapping incidents have become endemic in Nigeria's northwest region, as gangs are abducting people from villages, highways, and schools, and demanding ransom money from their relatives. Mass kidnappings were first carried out by Boko Haram but now the practice has been adopted by armed gangs with no known ideological affiliation and has grown as Nigerians grapple with economic hardship. Also watch | Tanker explosion in Nigeria: People stranded for hours, many trapped in their vehicle × Friday's kidnappings came a day after at least nine students were kidnapped from their classrooms by gunmen at the Confluence University of Science and Technology in the state of Kogi. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Kogi's information commissioner, said the students were studying when gunmen attacked the university on Thursday night. (With inputs from agencies)

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