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Andy Burnham gains ground in Labour PM race
Andy Burnham has moved to the centre of Britain’s political debate after Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader and step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Burnham’s return to Parliament through the Makerfield by-election has changed the mood inside Labour and made him one of the most closely watched figures in the race for No 10. His victory came at a difficult time for the governing party. Labour
Andy Burnham gains ground in Labour PM race
Andy Burnham has moved to the centre of Britain’s political debate after Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader and step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Burnham’s return to Parliament through the Makerfield by-election has changed the mood inside Labour and made him one of the most closely watched figures in the race for No 10. His victory came at a difficult time for the governing party. Labour
Edinburgh attack raises UK hate crime concerns
An attack in Edinburgh on June 19 has raised fresh concern over hate crime, anti-Muslim abuse and community safety in the UK. Five men were injured after a 36-year-old man allegedly attacked people while shouting religious abuse. Some of the victims were Muslim, and two men were reportedly returning from mosque prayers when the incident happened. Police and counter-terrorism officers are investigating the case as a suspected hate crime, making it a sensitive moment for m
Edinburgh attack raises UK hate crime concerns
An attack in Edinburgh on June 19 has raised fresh concern over hate crime, anti-Muslim abuse and community safety in the UK. Five men were injured after a 36-year-old man allegedly attacked people while shouting religious abuse. Some of the victims were Muslim, and two men were reportedly returning from mosque prayers when the incident happened. Police and counter-terrorism officers are investigating the case as a suspected hate crime, making it a sensitive moment for m
UAE Introduces Strict Social Media Age Limit for Kids
The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions preventing children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen online safety and reduce children’s exposure to cyberbullying, harmful material, privacy risks and contact with unknown users. Under the cabinet resolution, social media companies operating in the UAE will receive a 12-month compliance period. Platforms th
UAE Introduces Strict Social Media Age Limit for Kids
The United Arab Emirates has announced new restrictions preventing children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms. The measure is part of a broader effort to strengthen online safety and reduce children’s exposure to cyberbullying, harmful material, privacy risks and contact with unknown users. Under the cabinet resolution, social media companies operating in the UAE will receive a 12-month compliance period. Platforms th
Iran Warns UK and France Over Hormuz Deployment Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Iran on Sunday warned Britain and France against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would respond immediately and decisively if foreign powers attempted to interfere in the security of the strategic waterway. His remarks came after reports that both Britain and France had sent vessels toward the Gulf region amid ongoing concerns over marit
Iran Warns UK and France Over Hormuz Deployment Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Iran on Sunday warned Britain and France against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would respond immediately and decisively if foreign powers attempted to interfere in the security of the strategic waterway. His remarks came after reports that both Britain and France had sent vessels toward the Gulf region amid ongoing concerns over marit
Report charts Indian migration waves shaping UK economy and tech sector
A new white paper has underscored the deep and lasting contribution of the Indian diaspora to modern Britain, describing the community as the country’s most economically successful migrant group and a central force in national growth. The report, launched at the House of Lords on 5 February, traces decades of migration and documents how successive generations of Indian migrants have supported Britain’s recovery, innovation and competitiveness across multiple sectors of the economy.
Report charts Indian migration waves shaping UK economy and tech sector
A new white paper has underscored the deep and lasting contribution of the Indian diaspora to modern Britain, describing the community as the country’s most economically successful migrant group and a central force in national growth. The report, launched at the House of Lords on 5 February, traces decades of migration and documents how successive generations of Indian migrants have supported Britain’s recovery, innovation and competitiveness across multiple sectors of the economy.
Stonehenge May Have Been Built to Unite Ancient Britain, Study Finds
A new study published in Archaeology International suggests that Stonehenge may have been constructed to help unify ancient Britain, long before the establishment of kingdoms. The iconic site in Wiltshire, southern England, was built in phases between 3100 and 1600 BC, with stones transported from as far as southwest Wales and northeast Scotland. The research posits that people from Scotland and Wales contributed stones to the project as a symbol of political unification an
Stonehenge May Have Been Built to Unite Ancient Britain, Study Finds
A new study published in Archaeology International suggests that Stonehenge may have been constructed to help unify ancient Britain, long before the establishment of kingdoms. The iconic site in Wiltshire, southern England, was built in phases between 3100 and 1600 BC, with stones transported from as far as southwest Wales and northeast Scotland. The research posits that people from Scotland and Wales contributed stones to the project as a symbol of political unification an









