Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
The state collected more in tax than it spent in January but the figures fell short of forecasts.
Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres
Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar. Alleged…
US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay
News US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay President Maduro said the handover was a ‘direct request’ from his government to the US and added that his countrymen…
Elon Musk waves ‘bureaucracy chainsaw’ gifted by Argentina
Argentina’s president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.
Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court
Police in Sri Lanka say the gunman used a revolver which was smuggled in a hollowed-out book.
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.…
China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands
China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands. An…
What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names
What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names Around half of the world’s countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions, often reflecting…
Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza
Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza Israeli army said the remains of two child captives were identified but another body released by…
Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say
Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear. White…