• France 24

    All eyes on opposition-held southern states as India votes in second election phase

    Millions of Indians began voting Friday in the second round of multi-phase national elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to galvanize voters with his assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics. People lined up outside polling stations as voting opened at 7 am. Turnout was expected to pick up as the day progresses. The outcome of Friday’s voting will be crucial for Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, as the 88 constituencies up for grabs across 13 states include some o

  • BBC

    TikTok will not be sold, Chinese owner tells US

    The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent.

  • Australian Associated Press

    Knicks no match for Embiid's nifty 50 as 76ers cruise

    Joel Embiid has produced one of his finest post-season games in the NBA, scoring 50 points to lead the 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.