German far right surges in polls, alarming mainstream parties
Prominent figures in Germany's political mainstream are raising the alarm after a new poll showed support for the country's leading far-right party at a record high.
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Watch: On 'Most Successful IPL Team', Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard Engage In Hilarious Banter
Chennai Super Kings secured the record-equalling 5th title in the Indian Premier league (IPL) as they defeated Gujarat Titans in the final of the 16th edition of the league. With the top spot now shared between CSK and MI, their former players Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard engaged in a hilarious banter, looking the settle the 'most successful IPL franchise' debate. Bravo even took to Instagram to share a video of the debate between him and Pollard, asking fans to help him settle the debate.
Chess-Russia's Karjakin likely to skip World Cup, polls followers on social media
PARIS : Chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, who last year was banned for publicly backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to take part in the World Cup after his social media followers urged him not to participate without the Russian flag or anthem.
Steve Coogan describes sewage pollution of Lake Windermere as 'national scandal'
Steve Coogan has described sewage pollution at Lake Windermere as a 'national scandal' as he and fellow funnyman Lee Mack spoke out to raise awareness of the issue. The Middleton born actor and comedian joined forces with the Would I Lie to You star, with the pair also due to appear at an event later.
POLL: Should there be GAA competitions for Under-12s?
The GAA have reiterated to units their rules around Go Games, the policy that stipulates no competitions for children at Under-12 level and below.
Hundreds of voters were turned away from Bolton’s polling stations through lack of photo-ID
Hundreds of voters across Bolton were turned away from polling stations because of the new ID requirements at the local elections earlier this month. The new rule requiring that people voting at polling stations present an accepted form of photo identification – such as a driving licence or passport – came into force for the first time in all local elections across England on May 4.
Chemical cocktails polluting lakes and rivers - including The Irwell and Mersey in Greater Manchester
“Chemical cocktails” are polluting England’s rivers, lakes and groundwater sites and poisoning wildlife, analysis has revealed. They were found in 1,600 waterways including the River Irwell which stretches 39 miles long from the headwaters in Rossendale to its canalised lower reaches in Salford.
Greek election live: Second poll likely as Mitsotakis seeks majority
The Greek election is likely to head to a second poll as Incumbent Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party failed to win an outright majority despite a commanding win.