“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35 should be offered the Rafale,” French president says. French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments come as European NATO members have become even more dependent on U.S. weapons than ever before. French President Emmanuel Macron wants to lead a charm offensive to convince EU countries to stop buying U.S. defense equipment and buy French and European…

By Fatimah Idera The accumulation of refuse caused by Birmingham’s ongoing bin collection strike poses a major public health risk, as rodents thrive on the abundance of rotting food left unattended. Approximately 400 council waste workers in Birmingham went on strike on Tuesday over a dispute concerning jobs and pay. Unite warned that the disruption could extend into the summer, while the city council insisted that they had made a…

A court has sentenced Hassan Sentamu, 18, to life imprisonment for stabbing 15-year-old Elianne Andam to death in an unprovoked and savage attack in Croydon. The Old Bailey, where he stood trial on Thursday, ruled that Sentamu must serve a minimum of 23 years before any consideration for parole. A bright and beloved schoolgirl, Elianne had no idea her final moments would be met with such violence. According to the…

By Fatimah Idera The finance ministry revealed that the government will expand the credit agency UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) direct lending capacity by £2 billion ($2.6 billion), bringing the total to £10 billion. The additional funding is expected to unlock billions of pounds for UK defence companies that export overseas, driving economic growth and creating jobs across the UK. This boost comes just weeks after Britain pledged to increase defence…

Pope Francis is beginning his 29th consecutive day in the hospital, a day after he marked the 12th anniversary of when he was elected pope following five ballots in a papal conclave. Pope Francis’ medical staff celebrated the pope’s 12th anniversary with a cake and candles on Thursday while the pope continued his respiratory therapy Thursday afternoon and followed the evenings Lenten spiritual exercises, the Vatican said. Pope Francis’ condition…

— and Prince William may be a godfather! Congratulations are in order for the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, who are expecting their first child. A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement released on March 12: “The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are very pleased to share that the Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news…

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…

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…