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Uyghur torture survivor condemns Starmer's approval of new Chinese embassy in London
Sayragul Sauytbay, vice president of the East Turkestan government-in-exile and a survivor of Chinese detention camps, has accused the UK government of sweeping China's human rights record 'under the rug' by approving a ...
Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award at star-studded ceremony
Eddie Murphy was honoured with the American Film Institute's life achievement award at a star-studded ceremony, receiving a standing ovation from attendees....
Police hunt 'dangerous' man after woman found dead in Glasgow
Scottish police are searching for Grant McKinnon, 30, described as dangerous, who was last seen in the Cardowan Road area of Carntyne, Glasgow, at around 4:00am on Saturday following a woman's death....
'Queen of Clean' Lynsey Crombie shares her top household cleaning tips
Cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie discusses her cleaning philosophy and advice in a Q&A interview, including her views on eco products and cleaning tools....
George Harrison's pre-Beatlemania Illinois retreat listed for sale
A property in Illinois where George Harrison stayed before the Beatles' rise to fame has been put on the market. Harrison reportedly went camping and jammed with local musicians during his time there....
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as US standoff deepens; Trump's 'unstable' strategy revealed
Iran has reversed an earlier decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning it will remain blocked as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Tehran stated both sides are far from a peace deal after Trump i...
Rat poison found in baby food prompts nationwide recall
Authorities have discovered rat poison in baby food products, triggering a country-wide recall. Officials warn that consuming the contaminated products could be life-threatening....
Swindon voters signal swing to Reform ahead of May local elections
Residents in Swindon — England's long-standing 'bellwether' constituency that has backed the governing party for 38 years — are expressing strong resentment toward Keir Starmer and Labour. Many say they intend to vot...
Reform's Richard Tice faces scrutiny over alleged £100k unpaid corporation tax
Reform UK's Richard Tice says he is 'happy to put things right' after reports emerged that he failed to pay approximately £100,000 in corporation tax. The revelation draws comparisons to Tice's own past criticism of Lab...
Small habit changes, not lifestyle overhauls, are key to lasting fitness
Fitness writer Harry Bullmore argues that sustainable physical health comes from modest, incremental adjustments to daily habits rather than dramatic lifestyle transformations....
Rory McIlroy's Masters victory hailed as 'priceless' boost for Northern Ireland golf tourism
McIlroy's Masters win is being celebrated as a major boon for Northern Ireland's already thriving golf tourism sector, with industry figures describing the impact as 'priceless' for promoting the region internationally....
Trump's oil embargo plunges Havana into darkness as Cuba's nightlife fades
The Trump administration's oil embargo on Cuba has severely worsened an existing energy crisis, shutting down Havana's historically vibrant nightlife scene and leaving much of the city without power....
Chernobyl exclusion zone shows nature's recovery four decades on
Forty years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, wildlife has made a remarkable comeback across the exclusion zone created by mass evacuations of the surrounding population in Ukraine....
EasyJet flight unable to take off due to excess weight
A BBC explainer examines why an EasyJet aircraft was found to be too heavy for take-off, outlining how factors including weather conditions, runway length, and passenger numbers all affect an aircraft's ability to become...
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crimes charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, released on bail this week, has denied five counts of war crimes relating to the alleged murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012, stating he is 'proud' of his military service....
Bruges Beguinage: A historic women's sanctuary amid modern tourism
Belgium's Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges continues to offer a rare tranquil refuge, tracing a centuries-old tradition of providing independent communal spaces for women....
Far-right 'Britain First' march through Manchester on St George's Day
Hundreds of Britain First supporters marched in Manchester to mark Saint George's Day, a saint who is also revered in Palestine. Al Jazeera reports on the tension surrounding far-right groups' appropriation of the cross ...
Wellington begins clean-up after severe flash flooding
New Zealand's capital Wellington is clearing up its worst-affected areas following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. The national weather service has forecast further thunderstorms and very heavy rain for parts of t...
US backs South Africa rare earth extraction project amid China rivalry
A US-backed initiative in South Africa seeks to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste, forming part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supplies....
Humanoid robot beats human world record in Beijing half-marathon
A humanoid robot won a dedicated robot half-marathon race in Beijing, completing the course faster than the human world record for the distance....