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BoJo Rejects Idea of Indyref2 as ‘Irresponsible and Reckless’, Warns Against 'Ripping Country Apart'

Palestinians react as Israeli police fire stun grenades during clashes at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, amid tension over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jewish settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, in Jerusalem's Old City, May 7, 2021

Video: At Least 205 Reportedly Injured as Clashes Between Palestinians, Israeli Police Continue in Jerusalem

Philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates (R) and his wife Melinda listen to a speech by French President Francois Hollande, prior to being awarded Commanders of the Legion of Honor at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 21 April 2017

Why Have Melinda and Bill Gates Decided to Announce Their Split Now?

In this 1 December 2020 file photo, SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer media award, in Berlin, Germany

Destiny Calling? 'Elon’ Predicted to ‘Lead Humans on Mars’ in Book by Legendary Rocket Physicist

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi administers the oath of office to members of the 117th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, 3 January 2021.

Is Pelosi Ready to Raise the White Flag? Why Dems are Likely to Surrender the House to GOP in 2023

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Middle East
UAV Attacks Iraq's Ain Al-Asad Air Base That Hosts US Forces, Reports Say
Earlier, two rockets fell in an empty yard inside the Ain al Asad air base in Iraq’s Anbar province.
Last update: 08:10 GMT 08.05.2021
08:10 GMT 08.05.2021
US
Dozens of GOP Legislators Write to TikTok CEO to Stop Cartels from Using App to Advertise Smuggling
The members of Congress have requested information on how the company tackles the illegal activity and the mechanisms it uses to engage with federal agencies.
Last update: 06:19 GMT 08.05.2021
06:19 GMT 08.05.2021
India
Stalin Locks Down India's Tamil Nadu in First Major Decision Since Swearing-In as State Chief
In a recent televised address to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed reluctance in imposing a total national lockdown unless it is the last resort to contain the spread. While the central government is mulling over the economic repercussions of a large-scale lockdown, many Indian states have urged residents to stay home.
Last update: 08:24 GMT 08.05.2021
08:24 GMT 08.05.2021
World
Jews Asked to Apologise for 'Killing' Jesus in Sermon Posted by US Military Agency: Report
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation group was outraged to find out that one Washington agency working with the US military shared a controversial sermon on its website blaming the death of God’s son on Jews.
Last update: 00:05 GMT 08.05.2021
00:05 GMT 08.05.2021
Tech
Listen: NASA Captures Sounds of Ingenuity Chopper’s Fourth Flight on Mars
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter recently managed its fourth successful flight on the red planet on April 30, but also managed to capture an unexpected gift for space enthusiasts with an interest in video and audio content from the agency’s ongoing Mars missions.
Last update: 07:41 GMT 08.05.2021
07:41 GMT 08.05.2021
India
Mine Explosion Leaves at Least 10 Indians Dead, More Feared Trapped in Andhra Pradesh, Reports Claim
In Kadapa, a district of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh rich in sand, gravel, clay-phosphate and limestone, several surface mining operations take place each year at several quarries, which employ local residents.
Last update: 03:38 GMT 08.05.2021
03:38 GMT 08.05.2021
US
Kanye West's Former Yeezy Worker Reportedly Sues Him For Uncompensated Overwork, Job Trips
Top selling American musician-turned-entrepreneur Kanye West earlier faced legal proceedings after a number of his Nebuchadnezzar Opera crew members accused him of underpaying and overtime.
Last update: 04:35 GMT 08.05.2021
04:35 GMT 08.05.2021
World
Live Updates: India Reports Record 4,187 Coronavirus-Linked Fatalities Within Past Day
The global death toll from the coronavirus infection has topped 3.2 million, with over 156 million cases detected worldwide, according to Baltimore, Maryland's Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from national and local authorities, the media and other sources.