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Kabaeva became a model after leaving the competitive sport and was a Russian lawmaker until 2014. (Photo:AP)

Vladimir Putin's suspected lover gives birth to twin boys

Former Olympic gold medalist and rhythmic gymnast, Alina Kabaeva, 36, has long been rumoured to be in a relationship...

29 May 2019 11:11 AM IST

Several names have been in the reckoning. (Photo:AP)

Who wants to be Britain's next prime minister?

British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will quit next month, triggering a contest that will bring a new...

28 May 2019 9:17 AM IST

Following the scandal, Kurz sacked Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the Freedom Party (FPO). (Photo:AP)

Austria's chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote

Sebastian Kurz, ousted in a no-confidence vote just a day after his centre-right Austrian People's Party enjoyed a...

28 May 2019 9:02 AM IST

Farage only registered his party in February but succeeded in leveraging his reputation as one of the architects of the 2016 referendum. (Photo:AP)

Nigel Farage frames post-Brexit push on UK parliament

Farage's brand new election vehicle seized on voter discontent with Brexit's repeated delays to win nearly 32 percent of...

28 May 2019 8:44 AM IST

Many among the SPDs rank and file are fed up with serving as Merkels allies. (Photo:AP)

State vote in Germany could endanger future of Merkel coalition

Elections to the European Parliament on the same day as Bremen's parliamentary vote could pile further pressure on...

27 May 2019 11:32 AM IST

The voter turnout in this election was estimated around 51 per cent. (Photo:AP)

EU Parliament elections: Far-right Marine Le Pen declares victory over...

Le Pen's National Rally garnered around 24 per cent votes, with Macron's centrists trailing with 22 to 23 per cent...

27 May 2019 9:19 AM IST

Britain was supposed to have left the EU on March 29 but the entire process has been held up by a parliamentary deadlock. (Photo:AP)

UK's Brexit party set for landslide victory in EU Parliamentary...

The vote provided Britain's first measure of support for European institutions since a 2016 referendum pushed the...

27 May 2019 9:07 AM IST

May announced her resignation as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister on Friday as a leadership contest triggered in Brexit-hit Britain. (Photo: PTI)

British PM May calls Modi on poll win, discusses G20, ICC World Cup

She will formally step down on June 7, after a three-day state visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump.

26 May 2019 8:39 PM IST

About a dozen contenders in total are thought to be considering a tilt at the leadership. (Photo:AP)

Race to replace Theresa May as UK PM heats up

May announced on Friday she was quitting over her failure to deliver Brexit, raising the prospect of a new leader.

26 May 2019 10:21 AM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis condemns abortion, says use amounts to hiring of paid...

In cases where the child may not live long, medical care is not wasted but by gaining time, allows parents to prepare...

26 May 2019 9:43 AM IST

Netanyahu has until October to face a pre-trial hearing after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced in February his intention to indict the leader. (Photo:AP)

Protestors gather in Tel Aviv to 'save democracy' from Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis gathered here on night to protest against attempts to pass legislation that would grant protection...

26 May 2019 9:14 AM IST

The cause of the blast that occurred in or outside a branch of the bakery chain Brioche Doree wasnt immediately clear. (Photo:AP)

Blast in France injures 7; cause unclear

The victims sustained leg injuries that weren't life-threatening, Amerouche told The Associated Press.

25 May 2019 9:07 AM IST