Tens of thousands descend on London for rival protests
A heavy police operation is in place for the Unite the Kingdom march, organised by Tommy Robinson, and a separate pro-Palestinian protest.
Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
The soldier, part of the Royal Horse Artillery, died at the scene after the fall on Friday evening.
Call for more meningitis vaccines after teen dies
Head of Meningitis Now wants to see a wider rollout after Oxfordshire sixth-form pupil's death.
Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
Farming family told to pay £19,000 after damaging rare flowers
Lloyd Jenkins and his parents pleaded guilty earlier this month to damaging a protected wildlife site.
Agony for Hearts as Celtic claim Scottish Premiership title after VAR and pitch invasion drama
Hearts missed out on their fairytale finish and historic Scottish Premiership title after suffering an agonising defeat to Celtic on the final day of the season.
UK set for highs of 27C
Sunshine and warmer temperatures are set to return to the UK next week after a spell of chilly weather.
Andy Burnham gets green light to run for selection in by-election
Andy Burnham has been cleared to run for selection in the Makerfield by-election following days of speculation that he will challenge Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Manchester City win FA Cup after beating Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester City have won the FA Cup after beating Chelsea 1-0 in the final at Wembley.
King 'shocked and saddened' after soldier dies falling from horse at Royal Windsor Show
The King has told of his "shock and sadness" after a soldier died following a fall from a horse at the Royal Windsor Show.
Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Iranian leaders and TV have ramped up pressure on the US with a stream of messaging to domestic and foreign audiences.
How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump
Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.
Israeli army kills Palestinian man, raids homes in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces killed a 34-year-old man in Jenin Camp, the Palestinian health ministry said.
Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests
British capital sees heightened security as right wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.
Zimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends
Zimbabwean digital influencers appear to influence diaspora investment decisions through social media.
Breezin’ through Burnley: A Libyan artist’s love for the blues
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Sexual harassment: Displaced Yemeni women accuse villagers of abuse
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The write stuff: How ancient Arabic scripts are coming back to life
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This doctor is giving life back to female Yazidi victims of Islamic State
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Illegal abortion in Lebanon: 'I couldn't comprehend how painful it was'
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Steel industry fortunes revive on price rise
Steel industries in China have witnessed a revival of fortunes during the first nine months of this year and are on track to continue the performance into the first few months of next year also, experts said on Wednesday
World Cleanup Day features creative ways of picking up trash
BEIJING - More than 100,000 volunteers in 132 cities spent a weekend picking up plastic and other waste across the country, in a joint worldwide effort to clean up the planet.
Cui: US accusations 'groundless'
In the escalating trade tensions with China, US officials have repeatedly accused Beijing of stealing intellectual property and forcing technology transfers, and US Vice-President Mike Pence earlier this month said much
Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
Israel’s military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October US-backed ceasefire agreemen
China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit
China and the United States have agreed to establish trade and investment councils, committing in principle to match each other’s tariff cuts on a reciprocal basis. “The two sides will use the Trade Council as a forum to
Hong Kong chief justice urges senior counsel to uphold public trust in courts
Hong Kong’s chief justice has urged the city’s senior barristers to uphold public confidence in the judicial system through their practice, saying the role requires consistent integrity and judgment. Chief Justice Andrew
How will Beijing judge Trump’s take on Taiwan? Look for 1 critical factor
Beijing’s assessment of whether US President Donald Trump can “properly handle” the Taiwan issue and US-China relations will largely come down to arms sales to the island, analysts said. Following the summit with his Chi
Maldivian military diver dies in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers
A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave. The group of five Italian divers is believed to have died while exploring a ca
EU ‘not very relevant’ on global stage – ex-foreign policy chief
The EU should create a new core group of nations and abandon its unanimity decision-making principles, Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump claims top ISIS commander killed (VIDEO)
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State globally, was killed in Nigeria, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner
Russia and China are being pushed toward deeper strategic interdependence by sanctions, energy security, geography and Eurasian trade routes Read Full Article at RT.com
Massive crowds gather in London for anti-immigration march (VIDEOS)
Massive crowds have gathered in central London for the anti-immigration Unite the Kingdom rally amid a heavy police presence Read Full Article at RT.com
US no longer ‘land of opportunity’ – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would no longer recommend the US for study or work, citing a deteriorating “social climate” Read Full Article at RT.com
SC to hear appeals to extend deadline for GBA polls till Sept. 30
Robert Vadra secures pre-arrest bail in Shikohpur land transaction case
According to allegations, 3.53 acres was acquired by Vadra for ₹7.5 crore in 2008 and sold to a real estate firm for ₹58 crore in 2012; investigators allege the acquisition involved false declarations and that a commerci
Bandi Bageerath arrested near Narsingi after week-long manhunt
The arrest had come a day after the Telangana High Court had rejected his pre-arrest bail plea
PM Modi in Netherlands LIVE: Netherlands hands back Chola dynasty copper plates to India
PM Narendra Modi on May 16 met King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace and discussed close cooperation in digital technology, innovation, fintech and blue economy
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announces incentives for third and fourth children under new population management policy
He says a one-time incentive of ₹30,000 for the third child and ₹40,000 for the fourth will be given to encourage population growth and hints at increasing Thalliki Vandanam aid too
Alleged drug queenpin Anmol remanded into police custody till May 22 in narcotics case
KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Saturday remanded alleged drug queenpin Anmol alias Pinky in police custody till May 22 in a narcotics case registered against her. Anmol was arrested earlier this week from her apartmen
Law Minister Tarar sees ‘no indication’ of 28th amendment for now
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Sindh lifts curbs on market timings; minister says step taken to facilitate businesses, citizens
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Saturday said that the provincial government had exempted shops, markets, malls, hotels, restaurants, wedding halls and marquees from fixed closing timings to “facilitate businesse
Litton's rearguard ton propels Bangladesh to 278 in Pakistan Test
Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first innings of the second and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Pakistan reached 21-0 at stumps in rep
UK police brace for far-right rally and counter-demonstration
Thousands of people began rallying in London Saturday at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest, amid a huge police presence. London’s Metr
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Blind date: ‘Distance shouldn’t stand in the way of love … I did have to catch the last train home though’
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Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem
As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates“People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that “almost ever
Back to Back Barries: Angus Taylor’s migration muddle - podcast
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry deliver their verdict on the federal budget – including opposition leader Angus Taylor’s targeting of migrants in an effort to solve the housing crisis. They also discuss Pauline Hanson’s so
From bottles to bars: easy swaps to cut plastic from your personal care routine
Almost all cosmetic packaging is thrown away. But with a bit of forethought, it’s not hard to keep both your skin and your conscience squeaky clean Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Sat
Adorni scandal affecting government’s ‘anti-caste’ messaging
Almost 80% of respondents in a recent UBA survey said that the allegations are tarnishing one of Milei’s strongest talking points La entrada Adorni scandal affecting government’s ‘anti-caste’ messaging se publicó primero
Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in
Despite Milei's deregulation push, Argentina slipped to ninth place in TMF Group's global complexity index La entrada Argentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in se publicó primero en Buenos
Maradona death trial: star’s daughter had to be assisted after seeing autopsy images
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Government presses ahead with privatization of state-owned firms
Economy ministry launches bid to sell national water company Aysa as the government seeks fresh funds amid falling tax revenue La entrada Government presses ahead with privatization of state-owned firms se publicó primer
Inflation in April dips to 2.6%, first drop in 11 months
Milei celebrated the news, calling it a ‘return to normalcy.’ The accumulated y-o-y number is 32.4% La entrada Inflation in April dips to 2.6%, first drop in 11 months se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.