The University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton, has suspended its Vice Chancellor, Professor George Holmes, following a series of ‘serious’ allegations that have prompted an ongoing police investigation into suspected financial misconduct at the institution. Professor Holmes—one of the UK’s longest-serving university leaders—was suspended alongside the university’s provost and a third senior academic staff member. The move comes in response to findings from an independent…

British prosecutors have decided not to bring any charges against former Reform UK party lawmaker Rupert Lowe.

Harvard University has expanded its lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s moves to cut off billions of dollars in federal funding. The Ivy League school filed an amended complaint in federal court in Boston after officials announced the termination of an additional $450 million in grants. This decision comes on top of the $2.2 billion in funding that President Donald Trump’s administration had already terminated. The Trump administration’s moves to cut…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria at the behest of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince. This move would be a huge boost for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to stabilize a country shattered by war. Trump made the surprise announcement during a regional tour that began in Saudi Arabia. The White House said Trump would meet with Sharaa…

Buckingham Palace has announced that President Emmanuel Macron of France will pay a state visit to King Charles in July.

U.S. President Donald Trump is said to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning to kick off a four-day swing through the Gulf region. This trip will focus more on economic deals than on the security crises besetting the region, from the war in Gaza to the threat of escalation over Iran’s nuclear program. American business leaders, including Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk, will be in attendance. The…

WASHINGTON D.C. – As US President Donald Trump grapples with the complexities of Middle East policy, he has sought counsel from former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, a figure with extensive experience in the region’s intricate political landscape, source revealed. This move comes amidst Trump’s growing frustration in his efforts to broker an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Sources close to the administration reveal that Trump, currently…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to significantly reduce net migration over the next four years, citing the need for greater control to preserve social cohesion and prioritise investment in the domestic workforce. Controlling immigration was a key factor in Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union, yet net arrivals have quadrupled since it left the bloc, helping boost the popularity of Nigel Farage’s right-wing, anti-immigration Reform UK party.…

Foreign students face deportation if they fail to secure graduate-level roles, and migrants to the United Kingdom may soon face a 10-year wait before becoming eligible for citizenship—unless they can demonstrate a “real and lasting contribution” to British society and the economy—under sweeping immigration reforms to be unveiled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. In a long-anticipated white paper on immigration, the Labour government is set to overhaul a decades-old…

Oil prices increased on Monday following positive remarks from both the US and China during weekend trade talks. The progress in negotiations had boosted market sentiment, suggesting a potential resolution to the trade dispute between the world’s two largest crude consumers. Brent crude futures climbed 43 cents, or 0.67%, to $64.34 a barrel by 0500 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were trading at $61.50 a barrel, up…

The prime minister of Albania, Edi Rama seeks an unprecedented fourth term in office during a campaign dominated by promises to join the European Union and accusations of widespread graft. Albanian elections began as Albanians started voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday. Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) and will close at 7 p.m as results were expected to be released on Monday. Rama, in power as head…

London’s Stansted Airport was hit by IT problems on Sunday that left hundreds of passengers stuck in long queues outside and inside the terminal building and caused delays to flights. The technical problems, which affected check-in, baggage and security operations, were later resolved, but flights continued to run behind schedule, the airport said in a statement. Images posted on social media showed people queuing outside the airport had missed their…