United Kingdom: News
'Very deep poverty' level worst in 30 years in Britain
A report released on Tuesday by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has revealed that poverty in Britain has deepened, with around 6.8 million people now living in "very deep poverty." This is the highest level recorded in three decades.
Why India-EU trade deal is risky for Japan, UK, US
India's free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) is likely to up the ante for major exporters like Japan, the UK and US.
10 European countries to build a 100GW wind power grid
The UK and nine other European nations are expected to sign a historic agreement to create an offshore wind power grid in the North Sea.
7 more countries agree to join Trump's 'Board of peace'
United States President Donald Trump has announced that seven more countries have agreed to join his "Board of Peace."
China, Russia's air power a threat to the West: Report
A report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has noted that both China and Russia have drastically improved their air power since 2020.
'Great Stupidity': Trump blasts UK's Chagos deal amid Greenland push
United States President Donald Trump has linked Britain's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius with his plans to acquire Greenland.
EU warns Greenland tariffs hand strategic advantage to China, Russia
European Union leaders have expressed their discontent with United States President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on goods from seven European countries.
Why UK's Royal Society has not revoked Elon Musk's fellowship
Paul Nurse, the President of the UK's Royal Society, has defended the academy's decision not to take action against tech billionaire Elon Musk.
UK to enforce law that criminalizes making sexual deepfakes
The UK government is set to enforce a law that criminalizes the creation of non-consensual intimate images, including sexual deepfakes.
Fired Rockstar employees denied interim pay by UK tribunal
A UK employment tribunal has rejected a request for interim pay from fired Rockstar Games employees, while they await a full hearing regarding their dismissal.
Why Elon Musk has called the UK government 'fascist'
Elon Musk has slammed the UK government as "fascist," amid threats to block his social media platform, X, over images created by his AI tool, Grok.
Weight returns 4x faster after stopping weight-loss injections, study finds
A new study has revealed that people who stop using weight-loss injections, like Mounjaro or Wegovy, regain their lost weight four times faster than those who quit traditional dieting and exercising.
Why Nestle has recalled baby formula products in the UK
Nestle has issued a recall for certain batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formulas in the UK, due to the possible presence of cereulide.
UK universities making it easier to switch jobs in 50s
In a surprising trend, UK universities are extending their career services to graduates in their 40s and 50s.
Australia flags fake Indian rabies doses; Indian maker rejects alarm
Australia has issued a health advisory over the Abhayrab rabies vaccine, warning that counterfeit doses are circulating in India.
New Zealand Foreign Minister slams India FTA as 'bad deal'
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has vehemently opposed the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.
'India-New Zealand FTA was entirely women-led team': Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a "historic and landmark" deal.
UK couple beats 24 trillion-to-1 odds to win lottery again
Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson, a couple from Wales, have won the United Kingdom's National Lottery for the second time.
Why US has suspended its £31B tech investment in UK
The United States has temporarily suspended its multi-billion-pound investment in British technology, a major blow to US-UK relations.
Singapore High Commission issues advisory amid Delhi's rising air pollution
The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has issued an advisory for its citizens living in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.
Scottish actor-comedian Stanley Baxter dies at 99
Stanley Baxter, the celebrated Scottish actor and comedian, has passed away at the age of 99.
British-raj era artifacts among 600 items stolen from UK museum
A major burglary at a Bristol museum in the United Kingdom has resulted in the theft of over 600 items. The stolen items include artifacts related to India's colonial history.
Meghan Markle slams newspaper for reporting from ailing father's bedside
Meghan Markle has accused British news portal the Daily Mail of breaching ethical boundaries by reporting from her estranged father Thomas Markle's hospital bedside.
When did humans master fire? Research says 400,000 years ago
Humans first learned to create fire around 400,000 years ago, 350,000 years earlier than previously believed.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
Haryana student stabbed dead in UK, 5 murder suspects bailed
A 30-year-old Indian-origin student, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was fatally stabbed in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25.
How JLR cyber attack affected car production in the UK
The UK's new car production witnessed a staggering 24% drop last month, following a major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
What's inside Naia Island, where billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is moving
Billionaire businessman Lakshmi Mittal is reportedly shifting his base to Dubai's Naia Island.
This AI supercomputer in UK will reveal our eye's secrets
Researchers at the University of Essex are set to use one of the UK's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers, Isambard-AI, in a £1.2 million ($1.5 million) eye study.
How will Canada's overhaul of citizenship rules benefit Indians?
Canada is set to overhaul its citizenship laws, making them more inclusive. The changes are expected to benefit thousands of Indian-origin families.
Why billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK after 30 years
Lakshmi Mittal, one of the world's richest men, is leaving the UK after nearly three decades.
UK to study impact of puberty blockers on young people
Researchers in the UK have announced two new studies to investigate the effects of puberty blockers on young people experiencing gender incongruence.
UK government in talks with LinkedIn to combat Chinese espionage
The UK government is in talks with LinkedIn to tackle the growing threat of Chinese espionage.
Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to target UK lawmakers
UK's domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has issued a warning to lawmakers about Chinese spies posing as recruiters on platforms like LinkedIn.
UK changes its asylum rules: How it affects Indians?
The United Kingdom has announced major changes to its asylum system, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calling it the "biggest changes to tackle illegal migration in modern times."
Why 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' is ineligible for BAFTAs
Netflix's animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has been ruled ineligible for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards, reported Variety.
Chinese 'cryptoqueen' who stole $5.6B from pensioners faces jail
Qian Zhimin, a Chinese national dubbed the "Cryptoqueen," is due to be sentenced for her role in a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
India will soon become world's biggest market for Scotch whisky
India is set to become the world's largest market for Scotch whisky, both in volume and value, in the coming years.
King Charles allows brother Andrew to keep war medal
King Charles has decided to allow his brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, to keep his South Atlantic medal, aka the Falklands medal.
Stability AI triumphs in UK copyright case against Getty Images
Stability AI mostly prevailed in a legal battle against Getty Images in the UK.
Meet Fei-Fei Li, AI 'godmother' receiving prestigious engineering prize today
Professor Fei-Fei Li, often referred to as the "godmother" of artificial intelligence (AI), has said that she is proud to be different.
Gopichand P Hinduja, Hinduja Group chairman, passes away at 85
Gopichand P Hinduja, the Chairman of the Hinduja Group and a prominent figure in the business world, has passed away at the age of 85 in London.
UK university halts human-rights study after pressure from China: Report
Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom has halted research on human rights abuses in China after pressure from Beijing, according to a report from The Guardian.
Maldives becomes 1st country to impose generational smoking ban
The Maldives has become the first country to impose a generational smoking ban, making it illegal for anyone born after January 1, 2007, to buy or sell tobacco products.
9 critically injured in Cambridge train stabbings; 2 suspects arrested
A stabbing incident on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Doncaster to King's Cross in the United Kingdom has left at least 10 people injured, with nine believed to have life-threatening injuries.
Are Harry-Meghan fighting over sending son to UK boarding school?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may face potential tension over a major decision.
Cyclist gets 3D-printed face after suffering burns in road mishap
A 75-year-old cyclist, Dave Richards, has been fitted with a 3D-printed face after suffering severe third-degree burns in a road accident.
Is UK's national AI research body misusing public funds?
Dr. Doug Gurr, Chairperson of the Alan Turing Institute, has denied allegations of a "toxic internal culture" and misuse of public funds at the organization.