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Starmer questioned on Mandelson choice even as he avoids ethics probe

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:35:35 GMT

LONDON, U.K.: Prime Minister Keir Starmer managed to avert a parliamentary inquiry over his choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador to the U.S., but he still faced questions about whether he bent the rules to appoint the ambassador.

In a positive development for the prime minister, the House of Commons on April 28 voted against an opposition attempt to start a standards investigation into Starmer. Howeve

New deal by UK, France will see reduction in migrants crossing Channel

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:57:45 GMT

ZUYDCOOTE, France: A new multi-million-euro agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and France late last week, increasing police patrols and improving surveillance in northern France to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.

U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez officially approved a th

US President Trump, First Lady bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (local time) bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the end of their state visit.

In 'honour' of the state visit of the British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the Un

Trump announces removal of scotch whiskey tariffs in 'honour' of UK royals visit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:49:56 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that his administration will remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the United Kingdom, in 'honour' of the state visit of the British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

In a post on Truth Social he said, 'In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, s

Sri Lanka beat host Bangladesh, hit winning form ahead of T20 World Cup

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:10 GMT

Sylhet [Bangladesh], April 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka has built strong momentum ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant showing against Bangladesh. After sealing the ODI series 2-1, the visitors followed it up by winning the first two T20Is of the three-match series, gaining valuable confidence heading into the marquee tournament.

In the first T20I, Sri Lanka posted 161 on the back of solid knocks fr

"Everyone loves underdog": Jonty Rhodes feels success of associate teams in T20WC 2026 will drive ETPL's success

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:54:16 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 (ANI): Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will be received with more fanfare following some fine performances from non-Test playing nations in this year's T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Jonty, one of the finest cricketers of his era best known for his excep

SA stars Jonty, Faf, Klaasen acquire Rotterdam franchise in ETPL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:28:33 GMT

Rotterdam [Netherlands], April 30 (ANI): Three of South Africa's most celebrated cricketers are taking their passion for the game beyond the boundary. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen have formed a consortium to acquire the fifth franchise of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) Europe's first ICC-sanctioned T20 league based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Madhukar Shree will be joining as Managing Partn

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games prize medal revealed

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:22:32 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], April 29 (ANI): The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games prize medal has been revealed today, featuring a world-first inclusive design inspired by Glasgow's iconic landmarks and coat of arms. For the first time in Games' history, the medal includes braille and tactile elements, ensuring inclusion is a tangible and felt experience, according to an official release from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

New government will strengthen Bangladesh's cricket relations globally: Shakib Al Hasan

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:12:20 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said that the cricketing landscape in Bangladesh and the country's cricketing ties globally will improve following the regime change in Bangladesh and hoped that the new government will take the 'right decision in terms of cricket.'

Bangladesh's interim government did not permit the national team to participate in the T20 World C

Tribeny Rai's 'Shape of Momo' bags triple honours in Los Angeles, Indie Meme Festival

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:20:47 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 29 (ANI): In another feather to her cap, filmmaker Tribeny Rai's debut feature 'Shape of Momo' has won the Grand Jury Prize at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, along with two other honours at the 11th Indie Meme Film Festival 2026.

The news was shared on the official social media handle of the film. 'Shape of Momos sweeps both the Jury Award and the Audience Choice Award for Best

"Why Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma not recused in excise policy case?" Delhi LoP Atishi

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:30:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Wednesday questioned Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma for not recusing from hearing the Delhi Excise Policy case.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s top leadership, including convenor Arvind Kejriwal, has refused to appear before the court after the High Court denied the recusal of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma.

'After recusing in multi

King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive at White House for state dinner hosted by President Trump

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:40:38 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 29 (ANI): UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening (local time) for a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as part of his ongoing state visit to the United States marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

The White House confirmed the development in a post on X, s

Eternal bond: King Charles III marks US semiquincentennial with historic address to Congress

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:24:43 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): In a moment steeped in both ancient tradition and modern urgency, King Charles III became only the second reigning British monarch to address a Joint Meeting of the US Congress on Tuesday (local time).

Speaking in the House Chamber during the United States' semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary year, the King delivered a stirring tribute to the 'indispensable partnership' be

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma recuses from hearing Karti Chidambaram's plea to quash CBI FIR in Diageo case

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused herself from hearing a plea filed by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking quashing of a case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the alleged Diageo Scotland bribery matter.

The High Court is examining Chidambaram's petition challenging the FIR, which relates to allega

Caught between the UK and EU: Whats next for young Scots

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:34:57 GMT

It's so much more than a traditional political debate, says 25-year-old Annie. It's your identity, your values, your culture. It's your way of being.

Annie is a student at the University of Glasgow. She grew up in North Ayrshire, in the west ofScotland, in a family that was firmly against Scottish independence. They identified as British, not Scottish, she explains.

Her parents are what would be traditional

Eric DeCosta's Plan for Ravens' Starting Center Job

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:31:32 GMT

Clifton Brown

The Ravens' biggest need coming out of the 2026 draft is arguably the biggest need entering the draft center.

While Baltimore upgraded the interior of the line with first-round pick Vega Ioane, who will join veteran John Simpson to make a formidable duo at guard, the Ravens are still looking for a center to replace Tyler Linderbaum.

General Manager Eric DeCosta shared his perspective on

Late for Work: Top Remaining Tasks on Ravens' Offseason Checklist

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:33:36 GMT

Kevin Eck

Top Remaining Tasks on Ravens' Offseason Checklist

The Ravens used the draft to check several items off their offseason checklist, but there is still work to do.

NFL.coms Kevin Patraidentified the biggest tasks remaining for each team. Upgrading at center was at the top of the list for the Ravens.

"The Ravens exited the draft upgrading the interior offensive line wit

1st LD Writethru: Trump's plan to impose 25-pct tariffs on EU cars unacceptable: senior EP official

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:15:12 GMT

BRUSSELS, May 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against the European Union (EU) is unacceptable and shows Washington is an unreliable partner, Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's trade committee, told Xinhua on Friday.

Lange said the EU and the European Parliament are honoring the trade agreement reached with the United States in Scotland last year, and are working on l

Trump to remove tariffs on Scottish whisky

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:15:11 GMT

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will remove tariffs on Scottish whisky to celebrate the connection between the United States and Britain as King Charles III winds up his four-day visit to the United States.

"In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom ... I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland's ability

How immigration is playing a role in the Scottish election, even though policy is set in Westminster

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:04:16 GMT

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No single issue has dominated the agenda ahead of the Scottish parliament election in May. But immigration, despite being a matter not devolved to Holyrood, has been part of campaigns. This is because some parties u

King Charles arrives in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:20 GMT

The monarch was greeted on the airport tarmac in Hamilton, the capital of the British island territory, by Premier David Burt and other dignitaries.

The island stop the first visit by Charles to a British Overseas Territory as sovereign comes after a day packed with small-town American experiences for the king and Queen Camilla, who will not join for the Bermuda leg of the trip.

By all accounts, the four-da

Towards a strengthening of cooperation ties with Spain - iciHaiti.com - All the news in brief 7-7

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:33:32 GMT

Towards a strengthening of cooperation ties with Spain - iciHaiti.com - All the news in brief 7-7

The General Election 2026 polling station rules that Scottish voters must follow

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:32:43 GMT

The General Election 2026 polling station rules that Scottish voters must follow

'I went from my bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas'

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:45:54 GMT

'I went from my bank job to training with WWE stars in Las Vegas'

Rohl says Rangers are ready for the fight in the heat of must-win contest at Tynecastle

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:45:22 GMT

Rohl says Rangers are ready for the fight in the heat of must-win contest at Tynecastle

Historic trophy worth nearly 500k stolen from Glasgow museum

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:53 GMT

Historic trophy worth nearly 500k stolen from Glasgow museum

'First hotel in Scotland' could reopen as business hub

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:21 GMT

'First hotel in Scotland' could reopen as business hub

I won lunch with George Clooney and gave him a Scotland strip

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:41:46 GMT

I won lunch with George Clooney and gave him a Scotland strip

Body found in search for teenager at Lochindorb in Highlands

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:38 GMT

Body found in search for teenager at Lochindorb in Highlands

What did Scottish party leaders do before politics?

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:35 GMT

What did Scottish party leaders do before politics?

Two more arrested after suspected gangland stabbing

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:09 GMT

Two more arrested after suspected gangland stabbing

World musicians gather for the Shetland Folk Festival

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:02 GMT

World musicians gather for the Shetland Folk Festival

Scotcast Show- The 'meh-lection' campaign? - BBC Sounds

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:38:46 GMT

Scotcast Show- The 'meh-lection' campaign? - BBC Sounds

Beltane Fire Festival- Pictures of the celebrations

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:32 GMT

Beltane Fire Festival- Pictures of the celebrations

Glasgow's Burrell Collection to hold first ever fashion show

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:29 GMT

Glasgow's Burrell Collection to hold first ever fashion show

Couple breathe sigh of relief as 'abusive' neighbour evicted

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:13 GMT

Couple breathe sigh of relief as 'abusive' neighbour evicted

Holidaymakers face disruption over possible Glasgow Airport strike

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:36:57 GMT

Holidaymakers face disruption over possible Glasgow Airport strike

Wandering walrus makes a new stop on tour of Scotland

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:36:26 GMT

Wandering walrus makes a new stop on tour of Scotland

Teenager seriously injured in Dundee hit-and-run

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:35:52 GMT

Teenager seriously injured in Dundee hit-and-run

Body of teenager recovered from River Nith near Dumfries

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:50 GMT

Body of teenager recovered from River Nith near Dumfries

In Case You Missed It - 1. Why are we having fewer children? - BBC iPlayer

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:44 GMT

In Case You Missed It - 1. Why are we having fewer children? - BBC iPlayer

Stonehaven Orange Order march approved despite residents' concerns

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:34:11 GMT

Stonehaven Orange Order march approved despite residents' concerns

Will 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:33:26 GMT

Will 'scunnered' voters decide Scotland's election?

Man reported to prosecutors over Livingston shopping centre ram raid

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:32:25 GMT

Man reported to prosecutors over Livingston shopping centre ram raid

Businesses say Glasgow Union Street fire cordon 'is killing us'

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:32:17 GMT

Businesses say Glasgow Union Street fire cordon 'is killing us'

Birds of America- One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:31:56 GMT

Birds of America- One of the world's most valuable books goes on display in Glasgow

McInnes wants Tynecastle 'in full glory' for Rangers clash

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:39:46 GMT

McInnes wants Tynecastle 'in full glory' for Rangers clash

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:32:37 GMT

The city caught in the middle of the big energy shift debate

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:41 GMT

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

Scott McTominay- The day Scotland midfielder scored an even better overhead kick in training

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:32:04 GMT

Scott McTominay- The day Scotland midfielder scored an even better overhead kick in training

Country diary- As spring bursts into life, all eyes on the Cairngorms barbecue ban - Amanda Thomson

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:38:38 GMT

Country diary- As spring bursts into life, all eyes on the Cairngorms barbecue ban - Amanda Thomson

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit - Scotland

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:06:01 GMT

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit - Scotland

Hibs U19s Face Hearts In First Of Back-To-Back Derby Meetings

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:06:52 GMT

Hibs U19s Face Hearts In First Of Back-To-Back Derby Meetings

New PPA Transportation Center opens in Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:03:42 GMT

New PPA Transportation Center opens in Philadelphia NBC10 Philadelphia

Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after kings US visit - Trump tariffs

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:39:31 GMT

Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after kings US visit - Trump tariffs

Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections? podcast - May 2026 elections

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:38:30 GMT

Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections? podcast - May 2026 elections

Nearly twice as many men as women standing in May elections in UK - Women in politics

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:38:25 GMT

Nearly twice as many men as women standing in May elections in UK - Women in politics

DPA announces new chapter with launch of new books division

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:04:55 GMT

DPA announces new chapter with launch of new books division