Nowruz 2025: Traditions, haft sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year
EXPLAINER Nowruz 2025: Traditions, haft sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year Celebrated across Iran and several other countries, the holiday symbolises renewal and prosperity. The Haft Sin traditional…
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill more than 70, including newborn baby
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill more than 70, including newborn baby Women and children among those reported dead in predawn attacks across northern and southern Gaza. Loved ones of the…
Nicholas Prosper murders expose lack of control over guns, police chief says
Prosper murders ‘expose lack of control’ over guns 6 hours agoPhil Shepka & Laura FosterBBC News, BedfordshireWatch: Killer mimicked the shootings with piece of wood The triple murder of a…
Chaos as Birmingham residents swarm mobile bin collection
Chaos as residents swarm mobile bin collection 33 minutes agoKatie ThompsonBBC NewsReporting fromBirminghamCharlotte BentonBBC News, West MidlandsOne officer called in to monitor the collection said it was a waste of…
Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?
EXPLAINER Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts? Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’. British…
Spring brings more Russian advances as Putin rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine
Spring brings more Russian advances as Putin rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine Amid truce negotiations, Russian forces were stirring in the south after pushing Ukraine out of Kursk. Olha Kyzym,…
New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots?
EXPLAINER New JFK assassination files: What was revealed about Oswald and CIA plots? New files released on Tuesday don’t shed new light on Kennedy’s assassination. But they reveal details about…
China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency
China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency China’s embassy in Ottawa has confirmed executions of four dual Canadian-Chinese citizens for drug offences. Flags of Canada and…
Judge halts Trump order barring gender-affirming care for transgender teens
The judge’s temporary restraining order is a setback for Trump’s efforts to roll back transgender rights and services. A United States federal judge has temporarily blocked an executive order from…
Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with India’s Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the fourth world leader to visit Donald Trump in the White House since the start of his second term as United States…