Thursday, May 7, 2026

World Affairs

The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy | Elections

Recent state elections in India have produced one of the most consequential political verdicts in the country’s contemporary history, especially in West Bengal (WB), a border state of...

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

Holder, who appeared via video link from prison, showed no emotion as he was sentenced by Recorder...

PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris | Football News

Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic...

Tenerife resident calls plan ‘reckless’ as hantavirus ship approaches

The MV Hondius is sailing towards Spain's Canary Islands where all passengers will be evacuated, after being...

Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches | Football News

Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging ⁠in ‘genocide’ in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA...
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Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles, drones as oil prices soar | US-Israel war on Iran News

Bahrain tells residents to stay inside after an attack on fuel tanks while Saudi Arabia reports shooting down drones headed towards an oilfield.Listen...

Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations

René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.

China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set | Politics News

The National People’s Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China’s 15th five-year plan is approved.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 12 Mar...

Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves

It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know | US-Israel war on Iran News

As the United States-Israeli war on Iran closes in on two weeks, one specific attack stands out as the bloodiest incident of the...

Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit

A handyman had sought $1.7m (£1.267m) from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses and being unfairly fired.
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