Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of extending his devolution agenda beyond English regions to Scotland and Wales, where progressive nationalist parties hold power.
BP chief executive Meg O'Neill has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to prioritize domestic oil and gas resources, even as BP prepares to sell its North Sea business after reporting quarterly profits of $5.73bn.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that citizens must maintain respect while exercising their right to protest.
NDA meeting emphasizes employment and economic growth under PM Modi, contrasting with UPA era. Modi's interaction with Nitin Nabin sparks curiosity amid BJP's loss in Bankipur.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces early political turmoil as he reluctantly proceeds with a managed early prisoner release scheme to prevent systemic collapse, despite public outcry and the release of certain killers.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting after Goodburn made an emotional plea on BBC Breakfast and TikTok for increased funding and resources for brain cancer research.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham invites Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors, to discuss increased funding for brain cancer research after Goodburn's emotional plea on BBC Breakfast.
India's MEA states no government involvement in a private media event featuring former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, amid concerns from Bangladesh over potential endorsement of her views, as she prepares for her first public appearance since resigning in 2024.
Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance after ousted leader Sheikh Hasina announced a planned video address at a Delhi event, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's Gaza withdrawal will only begin after Hamas completely disarms.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 38, with recovery hampered by extreme heat up to 40C, water shortages affecting over 46,000 households, and criticism of shelter conditions; a mall explosion killed two employees.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, in a decree. Stefanishyna said she left by personal choice after nearly a year, amid broader reshuffle of top officials.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi visits earthquake-hit Kumamoto prefecture, where recovery is hindered by extreme heat, water shortages, and lack of air-conditioned shelters, nearly a week after a 7.1 magnitude quake killed 38 people.
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs asked India to clarify whether it supports an upcoming virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, warning it could impact bilateral ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed U.S. Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna via presidential decree. Stefanishyna stated the departure was her own decision due to personal circumstances, coinciding with a broader reshuffle of top Ukrainian officials.
Rapists and child sex offenders are excluded from early prison release plans in England and Wales to ease overcrowding, though domestic abusers and killers remain eligible.
Former influential media personality Alan Jones has appeared in an Australian court, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. His legal team plans to challenge the credibility of complainants, while the prosecution details allegations of abuse of power and financial leverage.
Ursula von der Leyen urged stronger EU borders after tens of thousands of migrants arrived in Spain's Ceuta, triggering a dispute among EU nations over migration policy and Spain's handling of returns. EU interior ministers will hold emergency talks.
BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri claimed that 'puncture repairers and locksmiths' outnumbered students at a recent Jantar Mantar protest against the NEET paper leak, criticizing the abusive language used against PM Modi. His remarks follow Modi's appeal to forgive young protesters who used offensive language.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
Spanish politicians from across the spectrum are pressuring Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to hold Morocco accountable for the sudden influx of 50,000 migrants into Ceuta, despite Sánchez's focus on human smugglers. Critics cite Moroccan gendarmes abandoning posts and Rabat's potential leverage over Western Sahara.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the European Commission for exempting Russian luxury sable fur from sanctions, calling it 'blatant hypocrisy.' He argued that while essential goods are banned, luxury items are spared, hurting EU economies more than Russia. The exemption reportedly followed pressure from Italy and Greece, key importers of sable pelts.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook honored 68 individuals with state medals and citations for their contributions to projects marking the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, including former lawmaker Lee Jong-chan and professor Yuji Hosaka.
A nationwide survey by CVoter reveals that over half of Indian adults are unhappy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government regarding its handling of recent exam scandals and leaks. These issues sparked widespread student protests, leading to the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
