U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on a range of UK exports, escalating trade tensions between Washington and London. The move, which comes amid broader trade disputes, is expected to have significant economic implications for British industries. “The UK has taken advantage of the U.S. for years. It’s time to level the playing field,” Trump stated in a press briefing, defending the tariffs as a necessary…

By Fatimah Idera In a response to the recent expulsion of two British embassy staff from Moscow earlier this week,The British government announced on Wednesday that it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse. This was made known in an official statement, the UK Foreign Office said it had summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin over what it described as an “increasingly aggressive and coordinated campaign of harassment” against…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle listed his final 23-man squad for the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, however, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho were missing from the list. In the final list for the games billed for next week, the Malian gaffer who will be leading the Super Eagles out for the first time yanked off the Kano Pillars man and Iheanacho of Middlesbrough. Although Musa…

A proposed amendment to a landmark assisted dying bill in England and Wales has ignited fierce debate over the inclusion of mentally ill and disabled individuals who have a terminal prognosis of six months or less. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who has represented Spen Valley since 2021, introduced the private member’s bill aiming to grant terminally ill patients the right to medically assisted death. On Wednesday, she proposed an amendment…

Reform UK leader demands an apology from Kemi Badenoch over accusation the party had produced ‘fake’ data Nigel Farage has warned of possible legal action against Kemi Badenoch, demanding an apology after she accused him of falsifying Reform UK’s membership numbers. Farage, calling the claim “outrageous,” urged Badenoch to retract her statement, describing it as an “intemperate outburst.” Speaking on a Zoom call, Farage said he would take action within…

Kemi Badenoch’s journey from modest beginnings to leading the Conservative Party is a powerful story of resilience and ambition. Born on January 2, 1980, in Wimbledon, London, Badenoch’s path to success has been anything but conventional. Her rise has been shaped by a multicultural identity, family values, and a drive to make an impact.  Badenoch, originally named Olukemi Adegoke, is one of three children born to Nigerian Yoruba parents. Her…

As part of efforts to limit immigration, Canada has announced a reduction in its permanent resident targets over the next three years. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau emphasized that this decision aims to prioritize economic opportunities for Canadian citizens. Trudeau and Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller announced the 2025–2027 immigration levels plan on Thursday. The plan reduces the target for permanent residents from 500,000 last year…