Nigel Farage has announced his resignation as a Member of Parliament, triggering a by-election in which he intends to stand as a candidate for Reform UK. The move follows his recent re-election.
The US economy expanded by two percent annually in the first quarter of 2026, driven by significant tech investment, even as the ongoing conflict in Iran pushed fuel prices to four-year highs and delayed anticipated interest rate cuts.
Film star C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party secured 108 seats in the recent Tamil Nadu state election, falling 10 short of a majority. This outcome disrupts decades of established political duopoly, forcing Vijay into coalition negotiations with smaller parties and independents to form a government in the 234-member assembly. Analysts observe a shift among younger and female voters towards TVK, driven by a desire for change and Vijay's distinct public persona.
