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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.
Crude comeback: 20 million barrels leave Iran port after peace breakthrough
Iran's oil exports have surged following a peace deal with Washington, with 11 tankers carrying 20 million barrels departing the Gulf of Oman. This increase coincides with new maritime regulations for the Strait of Hormuz. However, the delay of permanent peace talks due to regional clashes casts a shadow on the long-term outlook, with lighter traffic observed on Friday.
INS Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray: Navy to commission 3 indigenous warships and survey vessel
India's maritime strength is set to surge as PM Modi commissions three new indigenous warships in Kolkata on June 21. INS Dunagiri, a stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey vessel, and INS Agray, an anti-submarine warfare craft, will bolster the Indian Navy's combat, surveillance, and deep-sea capabilities. These platforms, boasting over 75% indigenous content, signify a major leap in India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
World Refugee Day: How can the world address the growing crisis?
As the world marks World Refugee Day, the latest figures from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) paint a sobering picture of a crisis that continues to deepen despite decades of international humanitarian efforts.
'BJP busy buying parties, people can't afford necessities': Kharge targets govt over inflation
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge targeted the Centre over rising inflation saying that while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was "busy buying shopping from other parties", common people could not even "afford basic necessities!"
7 dead, 3 injured in back-to-back blasts in KP's Bannu
BANNU: Seven people were killed and three others injured in two explosions in Marka Bera, a semi-tribal mountainous area of Bannu’s Wazir sub-division. Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi confirmed that a total of seven people were martyred and three others were injured in the two blasts. He said security forces and law enforcement agencies immediately reached the area, collected evidence, and launched an investigation into the incidents. According to police and local sources, the f...
Gang of Algerian migrants jailed after £600k luggage heist targeting Abu Dhabi royals
A gang of Algerian migrants has been jailed after stealing £600,000 worth of luggage from three members of the Abu Dhabi royal family.Three cases were stolen from the elite royal family, with one thief claiming he sold it to a market trader in south London for £10,000.Abdel Aitkebir, 35, who claimed to have sold the contents, was jailed for two year and six months on Friday.Medhi Fatih, 41, also involved in the thefts, was jailed for two years and four months. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say...
Bolivian president declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, escalating a blockade crisis that has ground the country