From politicians to activists: Modi govt under fire over demolition of 115 year-old Saharanpur Mosque
Political leaders characterise demolition as attempt to communalise Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

Political leaders characterise demolition as attempt to communalise Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution “would be perfect” if D4vd is found guilty.
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Women’s rights activists gather outside France’s Justice Ministry as lawmakers begin examining a proposed law on sexual violence.

Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland’s Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world.

Maia Sandu speaks out after two people are killed during a strike on the Starokozache crossing with UkraineMeanwhile, large crowds are gathering in Oslo for the funeral of late King Harald V, which is expected to attract some of other leading royals from Europe and beyond, including Britain’s Prince William, Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, Spain’s…

Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday

Brent crude up by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies.Brent…

Paris’s Grand Palais will host a two-day International Space Summit this Wednesday to promote global cooperation in the sector. A number of deals and investments for European space firms are expected to be announced as part of a wider plan to strengthen Europe’s position in a field dominated by the US and China. Also in…

Foreign secretary says Sir Ephraim Mirvis wrong to suggest measures against Israeli settlements will make British Jews less safeUK politics live – latest updatesEd Miliband has rejected warnings from the UK’s chief rabbi that the government’s sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements will make British Jews less safe, as he stressed ministers can confront the actions…