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PM Modi lands in London: All eyes on historic India-UK FTA signing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in London during the early hours of Thursday (July 24). He is on a two-day visit to the UK and is seeking to strengthen defence, trade and technology ties. The formalisation of a long-awaited free trade...

Final countdown as Spain set up England Euros encounter
Aitana Bonmati has scored in extra time to send Spain to their first Women's European Championship final with a 1-0 win over Germany. Spain's victory on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) set up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup title match against England. A...
Sunderland named in top 15 list of most affordable cities to live in to attend the best schools in England, new study reveals
With house prices in England climbing steadily over the years, finding an affordable home can feel like an uphill battle, especially if you’re also trying to secure a place near a top-rated school. For many families, living in the catchment area...

Spain beats Germany 1-0 on Bonmati's extra-time winner to set up Women's European Championship final against England
ZURICH (AP) — Spain beats Germany 1-0 on Bonmati's extra-time winner to set up Women's European Championship final against England. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten...

Europe’s AI Sandboxes: Racing in the Sand?
On a Formula One Grand Prix circuit, race cars blast off to more than 200 miles per hour. Europe hopes to build similar safe — and fast — racetracks for AI. “If you want to learn how to drive fast safely, you go to a track where experts — maybe...

UK and Turkey sign deal for Eurofighter jets as Ankara aims to upgrade air force
ISTANBUL — The UK and Turkey signed a preliminary agreement on Wednesday for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey, marking a significant step in Ankara's efforts to modernise its air fleet. Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler...

Bonmati’s extra-time winner lifts Spain past Germany to set up Women’s Euro final vs. England
ZURICH (AP) — Aitana Bonmatí scored in extra time to send Spain to its first-ever Women’s European Championship final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday, setting up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup title match. A stubborn Germany performance...

Podcast: Offshore Wind in Scotland – Innovation – Ep3
Scotland has considerable ambitions in offshore wind, with more than 45GW of projects at various stages of development to support the national commitment to reach net zero by 2045. Operating in adverse conditions, offshore wind farms must be...

British Columbia runs table for national intermediate Little League title with win over Alberta
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Baseball Local Sports Team British Columbia's Cooper Gill slides under the tag from Team Alberta catcher Jack Harris during BC's 8-2 win in the gold medal game at the Canadian Intermediate Little League championships...

Asia warming more rapidly
[NEW DELHI, SciDev.Net] Chinese air quality improvements are likely to have contributed to accelerated global surface temperature warming, according to a research paper, with the Asian landmass warming at twice the global average. The study,...

Keir Starmer to sign off major new trade deal in boost to UK firms and shoppers
Keir Starmer will sign off a major trade deal to make it easier for British firms to sell goods like whisky, cosmetics and cars to India. The Prime Minister will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday to rubberstamp the pact, which will add...

Russia issues chilling 'we can destroy you' WW3 threat to UK
One of Vladimir Putin’s most sycophantic puppets has issued a threat to the UK and Europe, saying Russia should “destroy” them. Vladimir Solovyov, a pro-Kremlin media personality, spoke on his Russian state TV show 'Sunday Evening With Vladimir...

For US, UK and Europe, wars, death and destruction are profitable business
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu US President Donald Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, soaked in Palestinian blood, is the most hated person in this planet today. Some describe him as the Jewish Hitler in view of his...

Blacksmithing student wins top UK design award
Cameron Pearson, from Hereford College of Arts, was named the top prize winner at the prestigious New Designers graduate showcase in London. His low-carbon forms blended technical precision with a dynamic approach to perspective and were part of...

158-year-old UK firm shut down after cyberattack exploited one password
A British transport company founded in 1865 has shut down permanently after a ransomware attack exploited a single weak password, leaving 700 people unemployed. The company, KNP Logistics, became the victim of a cyberattack in 2023 that encrypted...
30 years of Firepower with Invesco Asia Dragon Trust Plc
Asia is home to some of the world’s largest, most competitive and exciting companies. At Invesco, we are excited to be marking 30 years of empowering investors with access to Asia’s most compelling opportunities. Investment risk The value of...

Infosys profit surges 8.7% on deals, Europe show
Infosys recorded an 8.7% expansion in net profit at Rs 6,921 crore for the first quarter of FY26 on the back of a 7.5% increase in revenue at Rs 42,279 crore as second-largest software exporter surpassed peers, having snagged bigger deals and...

St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper outlines his World Cup hopes and European dreams
Joseph Anang hopes his European exploits with St Patrick’s Athletic can boost his bid to go to next year’s World Cup. The 25-year-old received his first Ghana call-up for last month’s Unity Cup against Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago - and although...

Iran Threatens to Exit Global Nuclear Treaty Amid Renewed Sanctions Pressure from Europe
By Emmanuel Ogbonna Tensions Rise Ahead of Pivotal Talks in Istanbul Between Iran and Western Powers Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi delivered a sharp warning on Wednesday, signaling that the Islamic Republic may exit the Nuclear...

UK moves to force rules on Apple and Google app stores
Apple has warned the CMA to avoid any interventions which it claims could impact its customers' privacy and security. It believes similar moves by the European Commission to enforce interoperability have undermined security and it is appealing a...