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Lady Starmer tells PM ‘you can’t walk away’ as Labour MPs plot Andy Burnham's coronation
Sir Keir Starmer’s wife has urged her husband to fight on as Prime Minister following Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win.Lady Starmer, whom Sir Keir has called his "rock", was in attendance alongside the Prime Minister at the G7 summit ahead of polls opening in Makerfield earlier this week. Despite more than 100 Labour MPs calling on Sir Keir to step down, three pro-Starmer aides have claimed that Lady Starmer has steadied the Prime Minister’s nerve.One told The Telegraph: “Vic is of the...
Labour admits knowing for a year millions of state pensioners were overcharged £43.5million by HMRC
Millions of state pensioners were overcharged income tax while Labour ministers knew about the issue for at least a year before taking action.Pensions minister Torsten Bell admitted the Government had been aware of the problem since June last year.The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) calculation error is estimated to have affected up to 8.7 million retirees who pay income tax on their state pension, with each pensioner overcharged by around £5 on average.Mr Bell said: "We have become aware that for...
Finance minister addresses NA on budget FY27
Finance Minister Muhammad Auranzgeb is currently addressing the National Assembly on matters pertaining to the proposed budget for FY27. His address follows the NA’s discussions earlier in the day on 140 recommendations made by the Senate on the budget. More to follow
European mom shares parenting tips she borrowed from Indian mothers
A European mother of four, Ksenia Kala, shares how embracing Indian parenting traditions has enriched her family life. From co-sleeping and daily oil massages for babies to thoughtfully choosing Indian names and dressing up in sarees for birthdays, these practices have become cherished parts of her family's story. Kala emphasizes that good parenting ideas can be found anywhere, proving that cultural exchange can lead to beautiful family connections.
'Do you take Eknath seriously?' Sanjay Raut on Shinde's 'yeh toh trailer hai' remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has strongly criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, labeling him a "dishonest leader" who betrayed the party. Raut also drew parallels with West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari, suggesting both leaders make provocative statements while in power. He warned that public backlash awaits them once their power diminishes, amidst speculation of MPs switching parties.
US envoy headed for Switzerland, Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten talks
US media are reporting that Witkoff and Kushner are preparing for negotiations with Iran after talks were postponed.
Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m
Exclusive: Tourism minister says another likely record year of visitor growth is not a worry amid move to welcome tourists out of season and market less frequented areasSpain is redoubling its efforts to push its tourist appeal beyond the familiar “sun and sand and coast” model as it prepares for another record-breaking year in which the number of foreign visitors could reach 100 million for the first time, the country’s tourism minister has said.Speaking to the Guardian, Jordi Hereu rejected su...
Bedtime blues: London ‘killing off nightlife’ as UK city with strictest licensing rules
Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are experiencing after-hours boom as a result of more lenient rulesLondon has the earliest council-mandated bedtime of any other city in the UK as a result of policies in nightlife districts that oppose any new bar or restaurant opening past 11pm.These strict restrictions on pubs and bars are “killing off nightlife” in the capital, experts have said, while other cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are experiencing an after-hours boom because they ha...
‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de las Musique returns amid heatwave warnings
Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge annual street celebrationParis is preparing for a street party of unprecedented scale on Sunday, as more than 2 million people are expected to gather for the Fête de la Musique amid a huge influx of music fans from the UK and warnings of record temperatures.France’s annual free street music festival, which has been running for more than 40 years, has grown into the country’s largest cultural event. What was previously a nationw...
Bolivia crisis explained: State of emergency declared after 50 days of protests
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after nearly 50 days of crippling protests over economic hardship. The move allows the military to clear widespread road blockades that have led to severe shortages of essential goods. Demonstrations, fueled by anger over rising costs and subsidy cuts, are demanding the president's resignation, despite recent government concessions.
Experts call for human rights governance reform at UN meeting
Officials, scholars, and civil society representatives have called for reforming the global human rights governance system and improving its effectiveness at a United Nations meeting in Geneva, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation, reduce politicization, and ensure human rights are better integrated into global governance through development-oriented approaches.
Fix it, flip it — how to turn a run-down home into a money-maker
House flipping, a popular investment strategy, involves buying distressed properties, renovating them, and selling for a profit. Success hinges on finding undervalued homes, meticulously managing renovation budgets to avoid unexpected costs like plumbing or foundation issues, and timing the market for a quick sale. While offering substantial returns and the satisfaction of transformation, this venture carries inherent risks due to significant upfront investment and fluctuating market conditions.
In 'Trump Heights', Israelis have not abandoned US president despite Iran deal
As the sound of Israeli artillery shells echoed around their hilltop homes close to Lebanon, residents of Trump Heights struggled to hide their dismay at the deal to end the war on Iran, but were not giving up on their hero in the White House. Under the US-Iran agreement announced earlier this week to end the Middle East war, fighting is also supposed to cease between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. In Israel, the agreement is widely viewed as undermining the country’s security and its acceptan...
OSSSC RI, ARI exam postponed due to NEET UG: Check new date & fresh admit card details
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has rescheduled its Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE)-2025, originally set for June 20, 2026, to June 28, 2026. This postponement, affecting posts like Revenue Inspector and ICDS Supervisor, is due to unavoidable circumstances related to the NEET (UG) 2026 examination. Candidates will receive new admit cards by June 24, 2026, with all other recruitment conditions remaining unchanged
‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home
In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned - the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
As Moscow burns, spotlight once again on loitering munition, India keeps pace with global trend
Unmanned drones have transformed into strategic weapons, capable of deep strikes and economic disruption. Ukraine's recent large-scale drone assaults on Russian oil refineries highlight this shift, undermining war economies and demonstrating vulnerability. Iran's long-range Shahed drones project power across the Middle East, challenging adversaries through sheer volume. India is also integrating indigenous kamikaze drones into its doctrine for precision strikes, underscoring the global evolution...
How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe
A new fossil DNA study has rewritten the evolutionary history of the horse, showing that the extinct Dalian horse from northeastern China served as a genetic bridge between North America and Eurasia.
‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions
Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from droughtThe European Commission plans to rewrite the EU’s flagship water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals mines, despite many being located in drying and water-stressed regions, analysis has found.Mining is a water-intensive industry, requiring large volumes of water for ore processing, dust suppression, waste management and mine dewatering. While mode...
SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds
Exclusive: Research suggests financial penalties necessary if number of large vehicles on roads is to be reducedDrivers who are told about the safety risks posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, a new study has found.The findings indicate that if governments want to reduce the number of large, dangerous vehicles on the roads, it is likely to require financial penalties, according to the psychologists at Swansea University who led the research....
Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire
Iran presses US over Lebanon as Israeli strikes test fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts.