Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially designated the far-right AfD party as 'extremist', pointing to anti-democratic actions and xenophobic rhetoric. The move lets authorities increase surveillance, sparking fierce political debate and legal threats from AfD. This highlights ongoing struggles between national security and political freedoms in Germany.
Reform UK has shaken up the UK’s political scene by bagging 677 seats in the 2025 local elections, flipping traditional Labour and Conservative strongholds. Nigel Farage’s party now controls ten councils, signaling the end of the old two-party dominance and a five-party future. The results mark a massive shift in British politics.
A major points failure has crippled the London Underground for a second straight day, leaving commuters frustrated on the Piccadilly line. Travelers faced delays, packed platforms, and little information as engineers scrambled to fix the problem. Widespread disruption saw thousands hunting for alternative routes and travel options.
London's King’s Cross was evacuated after a suspicious item led to a full station shutdown and widespread travel chaos. Passengers were forced out, a man was arrested, and major rail routes from the busy hub were thrown into turmoil before authorities cleared the scene.
Yair Netanyahu stirred outrage after blaming Israel’s political left and Arab residents for massive wildfires near Jerusalem, though no evidence has supported his claims. With fires displacing thousands and disrupting national events, political blame games intensified while questions linger about wildfire preparedness. Arrests have been made, but investigations continue.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hunt for a major trophy with Al Nassr drags on after a 2-3 home defeat by Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite semifinals. Costly defensive errors and Kawasaki's sharp counterattacks ended Al Nassr's continental dreams, piling more pressure on Ronaldo to deliver silverware in Saudi Arabia.
Mishal Husain bid farewell to the Today programme after 11 years with a moving on-air message. She thanked colleagues and listeners, recalled memorable moments, and announced her next chapter at Bloomberg News. Husain leaves behind a legacy of candid journalism and resilience.
Jewish Canadians face tough decisions in the April 2025 election as economic worries, Canada-Israel relations, and new highs in antisemitic incidents shape their vote. With U.S. trade tensions and controversial remarks from Donald Trump in the background, both Liberal and Conservative parties are fiercely competing for key Jewish ridings.
ITV's 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe' tells the bizarre true story of John Darwin, who faked his death for insurance money, drawing his wife and sons into the deceit. The critically acclaimed series dives into the emotional and legal chaos from the infamous canoe scam.
Jet2’s flight from Alicante to Manchester was forced to divert to Barcelona after passengers became unruly, causing significant delays. Police met the aircraft on arrival, and travelers were eventually sent on to their original destination amidst growing worries over disruptive behavior on planes.
