LONDON — Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a sweeping and controversial immigration plan that would abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) within 100 days of a Reform government taking office and trigger the deportation of hundreds of thousands of migrants currently living legally in Britain. Farage described the proposal as an unprecedented reversal of Britain’s “relaxed border rules” introduced after Brexit, arguing that the country’s welfare system and…

By Eniola Amadu  United States President Donald Trump has issued a public warning that “bad things” would follow if Afghanistan did not return control of the Bagram airbase to the United States, after officials in Kabul rejected his demand. Trump posted the message on his Truth Social platform, saying: “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING…

By Eniola Amadu  U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to file criminal charges against several of his political opponents, even as he later expressed support for her leadership at the Justice Department. In a series of posts on social media, Trump directly addressed Bondi, citing dozens of public complaints that the Justice Department had not acted swiftly on investigations involving prominent Democrats and critics…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has credited prayers and intercession from citizens for sustaining his administration through challenging moments. The governor spoke on Sunday at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo town, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area (LGA), during a thanksgiving service marking the church’s 2025 Harvest of Divine Possibilities and Thanksgiving. Accompanied by his wife, Valerie, and other dignitaries, Governor Fubara described the church as his spiritual foundation and the place…

The UK is expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday, after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer concluded Israel had failed to meet conditions he set in July for avoiding the move. Starmer had warned that Britain would act before next week’s UN General Assembly unless there was a ceasefire in Gaza, resumed aid deliveries, and credible steps towards a two-state solution. With none of those conditions met, and…

David Lammy has suggested the government could reverse its decision preventing Palestinian scholars from bringing their children to the UK. Thirty-four students from Gaza, including Chevening scholars, have been granted places at British universities and were evacuated last week with government support. But nearly all have been told they cannot bring their dependants, leaving around 20 children at risk of being separated from their parents. Speaking on BBC One’s Sunday…

Liverpool’s summer signing Hugo Ekitike continued his dream start to life at Anfield with another influential performance in the 2-1 Merseyside derby victory over Everton. His seamless transition from Eintracht Frankfurt to the Premier League has not only delivered goals but also created an unexpected tactical conundrum for new head coach Arne Slot. Signed for £70m after a hot pursuit that saw Liverpool edge out Newcastle United, the 23-year-old Frenchman…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continued their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against host nation Chile in a friendly encounter played on Saturday. The fixture, staged as part of both nations’ warm-up schedule, gave coach Aliyu Zubairu valuable insights into his squad ahead of the global tournament, which kicks off later this month. The w started brightly and showed great composure against a technically…

Sir Keir Starmer and his Cabinet could face electoral wipeout as new polling suggests a Left-wing challenge led by Jeremy Corbyn and the Greens threatens dozens of Labour seats. Labour secured 411 seats at last year’s general election, but fresh analysis by More in Common indicates this would collapse to just 126 if a vote were held this autumn. Up to 52 Labour constituencies are at risk from Green Party…

An anti-asylum demonstration in The Hague spiralled into chaos as masked rioters clashed with Dutch police, leaving streets littered with debris and a police vehicle set ablaze.

Real Madrid extended their flawless start to the 2025-26 La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. The result keeps Carlo Ancelotti’s side on track with five wins from five, asserting their dominance at the top of the Spanish top flight. Espanyol arrived in the capital hoping to frustrate the reigning champions with a disciplined low block. For much of the first half,…

After a nervy start and conceding twice in the opening 30 minutes, Spurs’ performance showcased a new fighting mentality under manager Thomas Frank.