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April 15, 2026

King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit

King Will Not Meet Epstein Survivors On US Visit Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not convene with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…

April 15, 2026

US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says

US-Kuwaiti Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Social Media Posts, Watchdog Says Detention Amid Conflict Coverage Authorities in Kuwait have detained Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, an American-Kuwaiti journalist, following his comments on videos…

April 15, 2026

As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?

As Former Nato Chief Warns of Defense Spending Shortfalls, How Much Has the Military Shrunk? Military Size Reductions Since 1990 The UK’s armed forces have undergone significant scaling back since…

April 15, 2026

US Treasury secretary tells BBC ‘bit of pain’ worth long-term security

US Treasury Secretary: Economic Sacrifice for Nuclear Deterrence Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, expressed to the BBC that a “limited economic cost” would be acceptable to counter the threat…

April 15, 2026

Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close

Asylum Hotel Numbers Drop to 185 After 11 Closures The Home Office has closed eleven hotel facilities used for housing asylum seekers, reducing the total count to 185 from a…

April 15, 2026

JD Vance defends backing ‘great guy’ Orbán’s campaign after landslide defeat

JD Vance Backs Orbán Despite Overwhelming Opposition Victory JD Vance, the U.S. vice-president, has defended his recent decision to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s campaign efforts, which occurred just…

April 15, 2026

‘I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair’

I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair A young woman’s experience highlights disability discrimination in public spaces An 18-year-old from Oldham was asked to leave a Manchester…

April 15, 2026

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

New footage captures the moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea A recent video captures the instant recovery teams open the hatch of Artemis II’s Orion capsule, revealing the…

April 14, 2026

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate

Doctor Who Star Ncuti Gatwa Honored With Honorary Doctorate The University of Glasgow will bestow honorary doctorates upon Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa and Belle and Sebastian musician Stuart Murdoch…

April 14, 2026

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

UK Growth Setback Amid Iran Conflict, IMF Warns The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted that the UK will endure the most severe economic repercussions among major advanced economies due…