Marking St George’s Day, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a strong message against what he termed “plastic patriotism”, accusing some groups of misusing the St George’s Cross to spread hate and division.In a statement, Starmer said that the flag belongs to the “vast majority” who believe in unity, respect and shared values, rather than…
UK lawmakers seek a ban on the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in a wide range of everyday products. UK lawmakers have called for a phased ban on the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in a wide range of everyday products, including school uniforms, non-stick cookware and food packaging, amid rising concerns over their long-term…
FILE – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the National Palace in Mexico City, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) Mexico’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have come under renewed scrutiny after a deadly shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, April 20, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to acknowledge gaps in security…
A Scottish national detained in India for over eight years is facing “psychological torture” due to prolonged uncertainty and delayed justice, United Nations experts have said, calling for his immediate release.A group of 10 independent UN human rights experts — including members of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention — said there is…
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and more set the red carpet on fire / Image: file London became a high-fashion runway on April 22, 2026, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiered in the city’s heart, bringing together Hollywood royalty and British style stars under one roof. Leading the glamour were Meryl Streep, reprising her iconic…
A 32-year-old man in the UK has admitted to carrying out a religiously aggravated rape and assault on a Sikh woman inside her home in Walsall, after initially denying the charges during trial proceedings.According to Mirror, John Ashby, who has no fixed address, changed his plea at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, accepting responsibility for…
Marking the first anniversary of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, the United Kingdom on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims and reiterated its strong stance against terrorism.In a tweet, the British High Commission in India said, “Today, we mark one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. We pay our respects to the victims,…
UK creates ‘smoke-free generation’ with landmark lifetime tobacco ban / Image: file If you were born after 2008, cigarettes could be off-limits for life. In a sweeping government move, the UK is introducing a landmark rule that will steadily raise the legal smoking age until it effectively disappears for future generations. Under this rule, the…
A 13-month-old baby boy was “routinely ill-treated, sexually abused and physically assaulted” before being killed, a UK court has heard, in a case described as deeply distressing.Jamie Varley, 37, a former secondary school teacher, is accused of murdering Preston Davey, a child he and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, were in the process of adopting….
Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals. Indian student enrolments at UK universities have declined, with new data showing a broader fall in international postgraduate intake ahead of tighter visa rules.A survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association found that 70% of UK universities reported fewer international students joining courses…
