Ex-Runcorn MP blames Labour mistakes for election losses
Ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury has blamed “big political mistakes” over benefit cuts by the government on a disastrous set of election results. Labour lost 187 council seats as well as…
Germany’s Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters Germany’s conservative leader has unexpectedly fallen short of the numbers needed to form a majority in parliament to become chancellor. Friedrich Merz needed 316…
Himanshi Narwal, Indian navy officer’s widow trolled after peace appeal
Nikita Yadav BBC News, Delhi PTI Himanshi Narwal (left) bid an emotional farewell to her husband, who was killed in the Pahalgam attack Two weeks ago, the photograph of a…
Woman’s body found near former Burnage Cricket Club
A woman’s body has been found on land near a former cricket ground. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was found near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe…
Deliveroo deal shows UK still can’t hang on to big firms
PA The takeover of Deliveroo by its US counterpart DoorDash is an illuminating example of the differing fortunes and attractions of US and UK stock markets. Deliveroo and DoorDash are…
Visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted
Visa applications from nationalities thought most likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK could be restricted under a new government crackdown. Under Home Office plans, first reported in…
India seeks to stop sale of jewels linked to Buddha remains
The Indian government has threatened to take legal action against Sotheby’s in Hong Kong unless they stop an upcoming auction of jewels linked to the Buddha’s remains and requested their…
Hamas says ‘no point’ to talks as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive
A senior Hamas official has said there is “no point” in further talks on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after Israel said it would expand its ground…
Multiple explosions rock Port Sudan as RSF target key city
Explosions have been heard in the Sudanese city of Port Sudan as a paramilitary force targeted the de-facto capital of the country’s military-led government for the third consecutive day. Thick…
Deliveroo agrees to £2.9bn takeover by DoorDash
Deliveroo, the food delivery app, has agreed to be taken over by US giant DoorDash in a deal valuing the British business at £2.9bn. The deal is the latest example…