Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo
The UK paused processing of Syrian claims five months ago, following the fall of President Assad....
Month : May 2025
Sweden summons Israeli ambassador to protest blocking aid to Gaza
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Monday that his government will summon the Israeli ambassador to protest the refusal to allow aid into Gaza.’We absolutely...
Russian President, Turkish FM discuss efforts to end war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met today in Moscow to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine and developments...
Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert
The first minister has urged Facebook’s parent company Meta to remove the “unacceptable” video....
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ sets record with 31st summit
Kami Rita Sherpa is a “global symbol of Everest itself”, says the expedition organiser....
King prepares to give key speech backing Canada
King Charles has received a warm welcome in Canada ahead of a historic speech in its parliament....
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat....
Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates
Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over “quasi-kangaroo courts”....
Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child
The former PM’s wife says the family is “totally smitten” by their daughter, Poppy....
New rules may take unfinished housing sites off developers
The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029....