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Asia and Africa Turn to Nuclear Power as Iran War Triggers Global Energy Crisis
Nations across Asia and Africa are accelerating nuclear power development as the US-Iran war sparks an energy crisis. Currently 31 countries use nuclear power, which accounts for approximately 10 per cent of global elect...
Fragile calm in Lebanon as US-brokered ceasefire holds
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States, has brought a fragile calm to parts of Lebanon, with families beginning to return home. The truce remains precarious amid ongoing regional t...
NYPD officer on horseback chases down alleged purse thief in Manhattan
A New York City police officer on horseback pursued and apprehended an alleged purse thief through Manhattan streets, with the NYPD sharing video of the chase on Thursday. The footage quickly drew widespread attention on...
Northern Ireland £100 heating oil grant delayed until summer at earliest
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a £17 million package for Northern Ireland to support home heating oil costs, but the latest £100 grant is not expected to be paid out until summer at the earliest. The delay will disappo...
UK fuel prices fall for first time since Iran war began
Petrol prices in the UK have dropped for the first time after 46 consecutive days of rising costs driven by the Iran conflict. The decline has been welcomed as relief for drivers who have faced sustained pressure at the ...
Trump calls McDonald's Oval Office delivery stunt 'tacky'
Donald Trump has distanced himself from a PR event in which McDonald's was delivered to the Oval Office by the wife of a cancer patient, describing the stunt as 'tacky'. The reversal came after the episode attracted publ...
Air pollution linked to faster onset of dementia and Parkinson's, UK study finds
A study analysing data from 396,000 UK citizens aged 39 to 70 as part of the UK Biobank has found that air pollution may accelerate the onset of dementia and Parkinson's disease. The research adds to growing evidence of ...
NCP car park operator collapses into administration
National Car Parks (NCP), one of the UK's largest car park operators, went into administration last month. The collapse raises questions about the financial pressures facing major operators in the sector....
Bulgaria heads to early election with pro-Russian ex-president as front-runner
Bulgarians are voting in an early election that could return a left-leaning, pro-Russian former president to power. The vote is seen as a significant moment for the country's geopolitical orientation amid the broader Eur...
Security expert warns UK is 'alarmingly unprepared' for modern threats
A security expert has echoed Lord Robertson's warning that the UK's national security is 'in peril', arguing that the country is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it currently faces. The opinion piece calls for urgen...
Workspace shares fall sharply after profit warning and dividend cut
UK office landlord Workspace has seen its shares slump after warning of a 'substantial step down' in earnings for 2026-27 and cutting its dividend. The announcement signals continued pressure on the flexible office marke...
Trump Attacks New York Mayor Candidate Mamdani Over Tax Policies
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly targeted Democrat Zohran Mamdani, a New York mayoral candidate, claiming his tax policies are 'destroying' New York and that people are 'fleeing' the city. Critics described Trump's...
Reeves Backs Further North Sea Drilling to Boost UK Energy Supply
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed support for additional North Sea oil and gas drilling, stating the government is working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites. The move signals a pragmatic stance on dome...
Iranian Footballers Granted Asylum in UK Vow to Rebuild Careers
Iranian footballers who were granted asylum in the UK have pledged to rebuild their sporting careers in what they described as a 'safe haven'. Concerns over their safety arose after several players refused to sing the na...
County Championship 2026: Division 1 and Division 2 live scoreboards
Round three of the 2026 County Championship is under way with a staggered schedule. In Division 1, leaders Somerset travel to the Rose Bowl and Essex face winless Warwickshire; in Division 2, Lancashire have the chance t...
Starmer Faces Resignation Calls Over Mandelson Security Vetting Row
Senior British official has resigned over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, after Mandelson reportedly failed security checks. Starmer insists he has no plans to...
Three charged with arson at Persian media offices in London
Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an attack on Persian media offices in London. The suspects are due to appear in court....
White House Unveils Designs for Trump's 250-Foot 'Triumphal Arch'
The White House has released design renderings for a planned 250-foot (76-metre) 'Triumphal Arch' proposed by President Donald Trump. The monument would be among the largest of its kind if constructed....
Three Charged Over Attempted Arson Attack on Persian Media Offices in London
Three individuals have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an attempted arson attack targeting Persian media offices in London. No further details on the suspects or motive were immediately dis...
Pope Leo XIV's Africa Tour Mass Expected to Draw Over Half a Million
Pope Leo XIV is at the halfway point of a four-nation tour of Africa, with his upcoming Mass projected to attract more than half a million attendees, making it the biggest event of the historic tour....