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Parody Cockroach Janta political party’s rise reflects youth anger in India
May 21, 2026 - World 
Satirical project is viral sensation and outlet for protest on social media as it taps into young people’s frustrationIt began as a satirical online project after India’s chief justice compared unemployed young people to cockroaches. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration.A parody political party with the insect as its symbol has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humour into protest. Memes and short videos mocking corruption, joblessness and political dysfunction have flooded social media sites, where millions of users are embracing the cockroach – an insect known for its ability to survive harsh conditions – as a tongue-in-cheek symbol of endurance. Continue reading...
Turkish court rules to remove head of the main opposition party in latest blow
May 21, 2026 - World 
A Turkish court has effectively removed the head of the country’s main opposition party by annulling a 2023 congress that elected him
British radio station apologizes for airing fake news that King Charles died
May 21, 2026 - World 
A British radio station said it was sorry for accidentally announcing that King Charles III died.
Trump says U.S. wants Iran to hand over enriched uranium as mediators work on peace deal
May 21, 2026 - World 
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Iran keep its highly enriched uranium, a possible sticking point in negotiations to reach a lasting peace in the Middle East conflict.
Teenager among 3 dead in Turkey after floods and landslides hit southern province
May 21, 2026 - World 
Officials say three people have died during flooding in southern Turkey
