A quiet English town has suddenly found itself at the centre of a political storm. Ashton-in-Makerfield became the focus of national attention as a crucial by-election unfolded. Many seeing the result as a possible turning point for the future of Britain’s Labour Party. For locals like charity worker Sue Hailwood, the spotlight became overwhelming. “Absolutely
What began as a dispute over a restaurant bill has ended in a Canadian courtroom. With three British men admitting their roles in the death of a restaurant owner. Robert Evans Jr, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Sharif Rahman, a 44-year-old father. Following an altercation outside a restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario, in
After years of house arrest and a conviction widely criticised abroad, Cambodia’s opposition figure Kem Sokha has been pardoned. Does this mark justice, or just a partial reset in a tightly controlled political system? The pardon was announced by former prime minister Hun Sen, now acting head of state, who signed a royal decree on
Can citizenship in the US really be permanent — or can it be taken away years later? That question is back in focus as the Trump administration expands a renewed push to strip naturalised Americans of their passports. In cases involving fraud, terror links, and major financial crimes. The US Department of Justice says it
What happens when fragile peace starts to crack again along a tense border? That’s the question hanging over eastern Kunar Province after deadly strikes reportedly killed at least seven people and injured 75 others. Multiple sources told the BBC that students and a professor at Kunar University were among the wounded. With the Taliban government
What if a battlefield could “think” before a commander even gives the order? That’s the future South Korea is quietly building—an AI-powered system designed to turn raw satellite data into real-time military decisions. At its core, the plan sounds ambitious. Imagine one platform that doesn’t just collect images from space but actually understands them. Spotting
What if your daily commute suddenly became free—no tickets, no stress? That’s exactly what parts of Australia are trying as fuel prices surge. In Victoria, home to Melbourne, public transport will be free throughout April. Meanwhile, Tasmania is going even further—offering free buses, ferries, and coaches until the end of June. The goal? Get people
What happens when a tech company draws a line in the sand? US President Donald Trump just made it clear: Anthropic, the AI developer behind Claude, is out. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again!” he declared on Truth Social. He directed every federal agency to
A Sunday football match in central Mexico turned into a nightmare. How does a place meant for cheers and family chatter become a crime scene in seconds? In the city of Salamanca, at least 11 people were killed. Around a dozen more were injured when gunmen opened fire on locals gathered at a neighbourhood football
A routine flight turned into a nightmare on Saturday when an Indonesia Air Transport turboprop carrying 10 people vanished from radar. This happened shortly after takeoff. The plane was flying from Yogyakarta to Makassar, on Sulawesi island, when contact was lost just after 1pm local time. On board were three government workers from the Ministry
SpaceX is back in the skies! After a hiccup on Dec. 17 knocked one of its Starlink satellites out of action. The company successfully launched the Starlink 6-88 mission from Cape Canaveral in the wee hours of Jan. 4. Did a little bad weather slow things down? Sure — a nearly two-hour delay didn’t stop
What should have been a calm Christmas week in California turned chaotic. Relentless storms battered the state, triggering floods, mudslides, and heartbreaking loss. By Christmas night, at least three people were dead — and the worst may not be over. So how bad did it get? In parts of Los Angeles County, more than 11
