UK Awaits Voter-friendly Budget Before Election
Britain's Conservative government unveils a pre-election budget Wednesday that could feature voter-friendly measures as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party badly trails main opposition Labour in polls.
Hotels, Heritage, and Hamas: Why the West Is Shedding Its Reliance on Qatari Cash
Scrutiny over Qatar's UK property holdings, linked to terrorism concerns, prompts boycotts and political pushback, leading to a reassessment of Western ties and investments.
London Mayor Wants to Sell Homes of 'Putin Cronies' to Fund Building of 4,000 Low-Cost Homes
Khan's call comes days after the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US Conspiracy Theorists Monetize 'Disease X' Misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.
Gaza Truce Talks In Cairo As Heavy Fighting Rages
Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a Gaza ceasefire, but differences remained as fighting raged on Sunday between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in the Palestinian territory gripped by desperate food shortages.
'Game-changing' Tech Fuels US Relook At China Data Risks
From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.
Canada To Re-implement Visas For Mexicans To Curb Increase Of Asylum Seekers
To stem the number of Mexican nationals entering Quebec and the US through Canada, the government has launched a crackdown on Mexican travellers.
The Troubling Gender Inequality and Vested Interests Being Highlighted at COP Conferences
As Conference of the Parties (COP) events have become well-recognized and respected, the world is now more aware of the grave danger we are in.
Ship That Went Missing Over 100 Years Ago Found Near Sydney
The authorities are now trying to locate the family members of the crew who died in the tragic accident.
Former U.S. Ambassador Admits He Spied For Cuba For Decades
Victor Manuel Rocha continued spying for Cuba for decades with impunity.
6.3m Migrants Detained For Illegally Entering US Under Biden, Higher Than Trump
Recent data shows that more than 6.3 million migrants have been detained crossing into the US illegally with Biden in office – a higher number than under Trump, Obama or George W Bush.
BA Worker 'Made Millions' Charging Indians £25k To Illegally Fly Into Canada To Claim Asylum
Several Indians have illegally entered Canada in the last five years from London through British Airways flights courtesy of a BA worker who exploited a loophole in immigration checks.
Taliban Holds Three Public Executions In Five Days
The latest public execution is the fifth on record since the Taliban took over Afghanistan.
Prince Harry May Have To Pay About £1M After Losing High Court Security Case Against The Home Office
The Duke of Sussex is hoping to get justice from the Court of Appeal after his case was denied a judicial review.
Watch: Air India's New In-flight Safety Video Is A Colourful Cultural Work of Art
An in-flight safety video released by the official Indian airline Air India has caught the imagination of people with its innovative way of telling safety guidelines using Indian dance movements poses.
Chinese Nationals Illegally Entering US Increased by 7000% Since 2021, Sparking National Security Concerns
A US government national security report has highlighted how China is trying to be a superpower by gathering data from US companies, the general public and academic institutions by sending Chinese nationals as illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
This $3.5b Security Company Pays For Employees to Have Drinks Together After 3pm
Verkada, valued at $3.5 billion, initiated the program in April last year, and approximately 1,800 employees have participated at least once.
Chinese Women Are Ditching Real Men For 'Perfect' AI Boyfriends Instead
Glow, a free app in China's expanding human-robot relations industry, facilitates friendly and even romantic interactions. MiniMax, the creators of Glow, reported a surge in daily downloads, reaching the thousands.
UK Official Says Iran and Russia May Use Deepfake Videos to Disrupt UK and US Elections
Call for better AI regulation to control deepfake videos emerges as AI-generated deepfakes are being used globally to disrupt elections by rival forces.
UN Representatives Praise Iraq's Progress
UK, US, and French UN reps praise Iraq's progress in stability, citing successful elections as a milestone amid corruption challenges, as Iraqi government intensifies service delivery efforts.
Fighting Corruption and Defending Democracy – Ukraine Is at a Serious Crossroads
Ukraine is dealing with a big problem: corruption. It's causing economic issues and making things tough for the country.
US Soldier On Fire Protesting Israel Eerily Similar To Buddhist Monk Who Burned Himself To Death In 1963
A 25-year-old US serviceman died of critical injuries in hospital after he lit himself on fire in protest against the "genocide" of Palestinians
Donald Trump Threatens To Deport 'Unforgivable' Prince Harry If Reelected As President
The Duke of Sussex could allegedly face deportation if found that he lied about taking illegal drugs in his U.S. visa application.
Microsoft's AI Fights Phone Scams, Puts You in Control
Cybercriminals trick you into sharing your sensitive data like bank details and credit card numbers to make unauthorised purchases or steal your money.
Jihadist Attacks Displace Tens Of Thousands In Mozambique
Mozambique's government confirmed Tuesday that tens of thousands have been driven from their homes by a wave of jihadist attacks in the restive north, but rejected calls for a state of emergency.
Museum Visitors To Get First Sight Of King Charles Banknotes
People in the UK can get their first glimpse on Wednesday of banknotes bearing King Charles III's image.
UK 'Net Zero' Economy Bucks Recession: Study
Britain's green economy grew in 2023 to buck a broader recession, according to a report released Tuesday that urged politicians heading into a general election to stick with climate-friendly investments.
Travel Warning Issued Amid 'Serious' Terrorist Attack Threat, Rise In Organised Crime In Belgium
Belgium is a popular destination for breaks and is just over an hour away from the UK.
US Supreme Court Hears Challenges To Social Media Laws
The US Supreme Court, in a case that could determine the future of social media, heard arguments on Monday about whether a pair of state laws that limit content moderation are constitutional.