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King Charles to Lead Royal Events Marking Queen Elizabeth's 100th Birthday
King Charles will head a series of royal commemorations to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, which falls on Tuesday. The centenary is being celebrated with a programme of official royal event...
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, Triggering Tsunami Alert
A major earthquake measuring 7.5 in magnitude has struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert. The full extent of any damage is yet to be assessed....
FBI Director Patel Claims Agency Has 'Evidence' 2020 Election Was Stolen
Under-pressure FBI Director Kash Patel, reportedly facing dismissal, has publicly claimed the agency holds 'information that backs President Trump's claim' that the 2020 election was fraudulently won by Joe Biden. Patel ...
M&C Saatchi Withholds Dividend as Iran Conflict Hits Sports and Entertainment Arms
Advertising giant M&C Saatchi has suspended its shareholder dividend, citing 'tough' macroeconomic conditions and predicting a significant hit to its sports and entertainment divisions stemming from the ongoing Iran conf...
Bulgaria's Ex-President Radev Wins Parliamentary Election on Change Mandate
Bulgaria's centre-left coalition, led by former president Rumen Radev, has secured a convincing victory in the parliamentary election according to the central electoral commission. The result reflects widespread public f...
Almost Half of British Adults Worried About Paying Energy Bills
A survey by debt charity StepChange found that 45% of British adults are concerned about their ability to pay their energy bills, a sharp rise from 29% in January. The figures highlight mounting financial pressure on UK ...
UK PM Starmer faces Parliament grilling over Mandelson ambassador scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced tough questioning in Parliament on Monday over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to Washington. Both sources report that Mandelson, a long-time Jeffrey Epstein a...
Chinese Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait Under Military Surveillance
A Chinese warship has transited the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan's armed forces maintained what they described as 'close and continuous surveillance throughout' the passage. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the re...
Residents of Britain's Most Expensive Village Fight Plans for Car Park Near Ancient Woodland
Residents of Beaulieu, considered Britain's most expensive village, are opposing plans by the centuries-old Beaulieu Estate to build a car park near ancient woodland. Critics accuse the estate of attempting to 'commercia...
British universities hired spy firm to monitor pro-Palestine student protesters
An investigation by Al Jazeera reveals that UK universities paid a security firm called Horus, led by former military intelligence officials, to surveil pro-Palestine students during the protest movement. The findings ra...
UK voter registration deadline approaching ahead of May elections
Millions of voters across the UK are being reminded to register ahead of May elections, which include parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales as well as local elections in England....
Starmer Faces Commons Grilling Over Mandelson Vetting Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to address MPs in the House of Commons amid calls to resign over a vetting scandal involving Peter Mandelson. One article raises unanswered questions about the affair while a political ...
India and South Korea Agree to Nearly Double Bilateral Trade to $50bn by 2030
India and South Korea have struck an agreement to nearly double their bilateral trade from around $27 billion to $50 billion by 2030. The deal signals deepening economic ties between the two nations....
Wildflower Tourism Emerges as a Top Travel Trend for 2026
Wildflower tourism is growing rapidly as a popular travel trend in 2026, with five standout destinations highlighted for their exceptional blooms this year. The trend reflects a broader interest in nature-based travel ex...
Legal Questions Raised Over US Seizure of Iranian Cargo Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A naval law expert has examined the legal basis for the United States seizing an Iranian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Iran conflict. The analysis raises significant questions about the action's l...
Humanoid Robot Smashes Half-Marathon Record in Beijing, Finishing in Under 51 Minutes
A humanoid robot has broken the previous robot half-marathon record in Beijing, completing the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — dramatically cutting the former record of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The robot crossed the...
TfL Tube Strikes This Week: Lines Affected and When Drivers Walk Out
London Underground drivers are set to stage strikes this week, disrupting travel for commuters across the capital. Affected lines and the specific dates of the walkouts are detailed, with passengers urged to plan alterna...
86-year-old woman convicted after writing wrong letter on car insurance form
A pensioner aged 86 was criminally prosecuted after making a single typographic error — one incorrect letter in a number plate — on her car insurance documents. The case has drawn attention to the disproportionate us...
EU Hosts 60-Nation Conference on Gaza and West Bank Peace With Palestinian PM
More than 60 countries have sent representatives to Brussels for an EU-hosted conference focused on stability, security, and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa a...
Woman arrested after 14-week-old baby girl dies in Stockport
A woman has been arrested following the death of a 14-week-old baby girl who was found at a home in Reddish, Stockport, and later died in hospital, according to police....