LONDON, The ruling Labour Party suffered a shock defeat in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, where Reform UK clinched victory by a razor-thin margin of just six votes, overturning a once-secure Labour majority and sending political shockwaves through Westminster. The dramatic upset marks the first parliamentary seat won by Reform UK in 2025 and reflects […]
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LONDON, The UK government has issued an urgent warning that men’s prisons across England and Wales could hit full capacity by November, sparking renewed alarm over the state of the country’s justice system. In a statement to Parliament, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the situation as “unsustainable” and outlined a series of emergency measures to […]
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LONDON , The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a bold new immigration policy package aimed at dramatically reducing net migration, igniting fierce political debate across the country. The proposals, outlined in a statement from Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, signal a major tightening of the UK’s migration system and represent a sharp […]
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MIAMI, FL, Florida has become the second U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride and other additives to public drinking water, following a controversial move signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. The bill, passed by Florida lawmakers last month, aligns with the anti-fluoride stance of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., […]
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LONDON, The UK government is under increasing legal pressure following a High Court challenge brought by Palestinian rights group Al-Haq, supported by prominent international human rights organizations including Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Human Rights Watch. The lawsuit accuses the UK government of violating domestic and international law by continuing to supply critical components for Lockheed […]
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LONDON, The UK government is under legal scrutiny over its policy of deporting asylum seekers to Bulgaria, with human rights organizations and legal experts arguing that such actions may violate international human rights standards. Key Points: Government’s Position: The UK government maintains that it only returns asylum seekers to countries deemed safe. However, the ongoing […]
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GLASGOW, In a significant move, Glasgow Pride has announced that no political parties will be allowed to participate in its 2025 event, citing insufficient support for transgender rights following a recent UK Supreme Court ruling. The ruling, issued in April 2025, defined “woman” and “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 as referring exclusively to biological […]
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LONDON, In a landmark April 2025 decision, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the term “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 should be interpreted strictly by biological sex, rather than including gender identity. This ruling has ignited a fierce debate across the country. LGBTQ+ advocates and human rights organizations warn the decision could marginalize transgender […]
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LONDON, The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), exceeding initial forecasts. This growth was primarily driven by a rebound in the services sector, which includes finance, professional services, and hospitality. Despite this positive start, economists warn that […]
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a stark warning for economies across emerging Europe and Central Asia, cutting its 2025 growth forecast to just 3.0%, down from 3.2% in February. This marks the fourth consecutive downgrade, as the region faces escalating trade wars, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shocks. The U.S. […]
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