UK cuts VAT on energy bills ahead of prime minister’s first cabinet meeting
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham kickstarted his programme to ease the cost of living for millions of Britons by planning to remove tax on household electricity bills. The VAT cut is meant to reassure the markets ahead of his first cabinet…
Lebanese army says troops deploying in ‘pilot zone’ after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s army says its troops have begun deploying to a «pilot zone» in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. A statement from the army command said units had entered…
Demonstrations break out in Bologna after Moroccan man dies while being restrained by police
Italian police clashed with demonstrators in the northern city of Bologna on Monday, ANSA news agency reported, during a protest over the death of a Moroccan man who died while being forcibly restrained by police during an attempted arrest. Abderrahim…
‘Anti-ICE’ Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
A former US Army soldier has been arrested after igniting a fire in front of a federal building in New York City, says the FBI. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, allegedly shot a pellet gun and set off fireworks on Monday morning at 26 Federal Plaza, where the FBI,…
French lawmakers expected to pass social media ban for children under 15
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union. Parliamentarians from the upper and lower houses reached a compromise…
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
Hamas is going through one of the most difficult periods in its history. The group – which is designated as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the UK, the US and many other countries – has been severely weakened by the Gaza war, during which…
World Cup 2026 : Spain return to Madrid in triumph – Sports
Spain reunited with their supporters in Madrid less than 24 hours after winning the World Cup final against Argentina (1-0, after extra time). The players of La Roja, alongside head coach Luis de la Fuente, presented the trophy upon their arrival at the…
Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
But Russia’s ramping up of attacks against cargo ships is likely meant to deter foreign companies from buying Ukrainian products and using its Black Sea maritime corridor. On Sunday, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi said his…
UK prime minister Andy Burnham unveils new government, replacing Starmer era
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor’s loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left. He immediately got to work after replacing…
Jigawa boat accident: Another Nigeria disaster on water but why do they keep happening?
The pattern has now become wearily familiar in Nigeria. Many die in a boat accident; officials say the regulations should be followed; their calls are ignored; campaigners say the resources are not available; another tragedy happens. This time, a…