News

More in News

Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ancestral Home in County Mayo, Ireland

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits County Mayo, Ireland, to connect with his ancestral roots, meet relatives, and honor his family's history dating back to their 1925 emigration.

3 min read

Cabinet Ministers Urged to Find Savings to Boost UK Defence Budget

Cabinet ministers are tasked with finding departmental savings to fund increased UK defence spending after John Healey's resignation over inadequate budget plans.

4 min read

Wales Faces Major Challenges in Expanding Free Childcare, Data Reveals

Wales faces significant challenges expanding free childcare due to resource and staffing shortages, with only three councils meeting current targets. The government plans gradual rollout amid concerns over inequality and funding delays.

4 min read

UK Forces Intercept Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel

British forces intercepted the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation involving Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency, with RAF support. The vessel remains held off England's south coast as investigations continue.

1 min read

Tech Expert Loses £70,000 in Sophisticated Phone Scam During Tokyo Trip

Tom Honeyands, known as 'The Tech Chap,' lost £70,000 after a scammer impersonated Lloyds bank during a call on his Tokyo trip, exploiting details from his social media posts.

3 min read

Northern Ireland's Demographic Shift Highlighted by Recent Disorder

Recent racially motivated violence in Northern Ireland highlights a demographic shift driven by Brexit policies, with fewer EU migrants and more arrivals from South Asia and Africa, reshaping the region's migration landscape.

4 min read

PM Reduces UK Electric Car Targets; Burnham and By-Election Focus

Sir Keir Starmer plans to reduce UK's electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030. Andy Burnham aims to win Makerfield by-election, while controversy surrounds Reform UK and Restore Britain. Defence and immigration issues also dominate Sunday papers.

5 min read

Dan Jarvis Urges Labour to Address Defence Spending Challenges

Dan Jarvis, the new Defence Secretary, stresses the government's responsibility to increase defence spending amid internal disputes and delays to the defence investment plan, following John Healey's resignation over funding disagreements.

3 min read

UK’s Approach to UFO Sightings Faces Scrutiny Amid Growing Global Interest

Retired pilot Chris Crowther recalls a mysterious 1978 sighting amid growing global interest in UFOs. The UK lacks a formal reporting system, prompting calls for government action to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena.

8 min read

Verdict Imminent in Oslo Rape Trial of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Son Høiby

Norway awaits the verdict in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, facing 40 charges including rape. The case unfolds amid the crown princess's critical health and intense public scrutiny of the royal family.

6 min read

US-Iran Nuclear Deal Nears Signing Amid Complex Negotiations and Challenges

President Trump announced a US-Iran nuclear deal signing soon, amid Tehran's skepticism. The agreement involves uranium stockpile removal and sanctions relief, with comparisons to the 2015 JCPOA. Negotiations continue amid complex technical and political challenges.

7 min read

US-Iran Deal Expected Sunday, But Iran Questions Timing, Trump Says

A US-Iran deal to end hostilities is scheduled for Sunday, says Trump, but Iran questions the timing. Pakistan mediates, with talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting blockades included.

2 min read