UK Child Activity Workers To Be 'Legally Obliged' To Report Child Sexual Abuse
UK's sex offense laws are going to be strengthened with stricter child sexual abuse law which makes it a punishable offence to hide any child sexual exploitation leading to prison term.
Adi Marsiela Q&A IBT
We had a chance to sit down with Adi Marsiela, coordinator at CekFakt for a conversation about disinformation, the upcoming Indonesian elections and expected challenges.
Young Creators Face Cost Dilemma At London Fashion Week
To show or not to show at London Fashion Week? The programme provides also a venue to showcase at London Fashion Week, which could be for example at a hotel close to the main setting.
Global Operation Smashes 'Most Harmful Cyber Crime Group'
An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted "the world's most harmful cybercrime group", the Russian-linked ransomware specialist LockBit, officials announced Tuesday.
British Journalist Sentenced To Prison In Malaysia For Defaming Queen
The journalist has alleged that she is being targeted because of her reports that exposed the 1MDB scandal.
'Everyone Jumping, Everyone Happy': Rio Celebrates Carnival
Glittering with sequins and sweat, thousands of performers shimmying to sultry samba beats danced their way down an avenue in Rio de Janeiro Sunday as the Brazilian beach city's famed carnival parades got under way.
'Carnival Is Here': Rio Gets Ready To Party
With the clock ticking down to what has been called the biggest party on Earth, Brazilian dancer Pedro H. Gaspar confesses he is "excited... and tired."
Labour Drops Radical Reforms As It Prepares To 'Bombproof' Manifesto From Tory Attacks
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that the Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
Kenya Femicide: Women Take Matters Into Their Own Hands In Biggest Protest Yet
Women took to the streets to tackle a growing femicide epidemic after data revealed that more than 20 women have already been killed in Kenya this year.
More Than Half Of Undergraduates Use AI To Help With Essays, New Study Shows
Many people are excited by its potential to enhance learning and reduce workload, but there is equal concern over a potential epidemic of AI-based cheating.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
New Travel Warning Issued For People Heading To France In Coming Days
France is one of the most visited countries across the globe.
Travellers Heading To France Receive Warning About Possible Road Blocks In Paris, Other Parts
The protests are now slowly edging closer to Paris.
Storm Jocelyn Unleashes Fury Across the UK with 97 mph Gust
Storm Jocelyn is the 10th named storm of the season and triggered an amber warning for wind in parts of Scotland on Wednesday morning.
Aid Groups Say Stop Sending Arms To Israel, Palestinian Groups
International humanitarian and rights organisations on Wednesday called on countries to halt weapons transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups in a bid to end the Gaza conflict, or risk being complicit in possible war crimes.
Simon Clarke Faces Backlash From Tory MPs After Calling For PM Rishi Sunak To Quit
Writing in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, Clarke claimed Sunak, who is under increasing pressure after he was dealt a blow to his Rwanda deportation plan in the House of Lords, was "leading the Conservatives into an election where we will be massacred".
Storm Isha Ravages UK, Leaving Thousands Without Power And Two Dead
Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England, and Wales were particularly hard-hit, with remote areas warned of potential power outages until Tuesday.
Authorities Investigate £60 Million Student Loan Scam Targeting Higher Education Funding
The illicit scheme allegedly involves the creation of fake student identities and the manipulation of loan disbursements.
Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd Dies Aged 73 Following Announcement of Untreatable Leukaemia
The long-serving politician, who had been the MP for Rochdale since 2017, was diagnosed with blood cancer four years ago.
Student Takes London's 'Toughest Headteacher' To High Court Over Prayer Ban
The Michaela Community School has been taken to the High Court after it implemented a prayer ban that "uniquely" targets Muslim pupils.
Recent Report Reveals Climate Change Skepticism Rises Among One-Third of UK Teens
There has been a surge in YouTube videos promoting a new form of climate denial specifically targeting young audiences.
Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan At PMQS As Starmer Goes On The Offensive Ahead Of Crucial Vote
Two deputy chairmen of the Conservatives resigned from their roles as they joined dozens of Tory right-wingers in backing amendments to toughen the scheme.
Sunak Says UK Is Ready To Strike Houthis Rebels Once More
Rishi Sunak contradicts Grant Shapps as he warns that the UK is ready to strike Yemeni rebels once more if the group continue to hold hostages and attack shipments.
Boris Johnson Joins Tory Rebels Demanding Amendments To Rwanda Bill
The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.
Conservatives On Course For Worst Electoral Defeat Since 1997, New Poll Suggests
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
Denmark's King Frederik X Takes Throne Ushering In New Era
Denmark's King Frederik X acceded to the throne on Sunday, ushering in a new era after his mother Queen Margrethe abdicated, with more than 100,000 Danes turning out for the unprecedented event.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
Paris Travel Warning: French Capital Hikes Tourist Taxes By Whopping 200% Ahead Of Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to take place from July 26 to August 11.
Met Police Reports Hamas Attack on Israel Caused Rise In Antisemitic Incidents And Islamophobic Hate Crimes
Religious hate crime data collected by the Metropolitan Police showed a shocking level of antisemitic incidents in the UK as figures went from below 50 to above 200 after the Hamas attack on Israel.