Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing a major political crisis following the resignation of senior Socialist Party (PSOE) leader Santos Cerdán, who is under investigation for alleged corruption. Audio recordings released by investigators appear to show Cerdán discussing commissions paid for public contracts, forcing his resignation from both the party and
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara from the Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap, was released on unconditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on a terror-related charge. He is accused of displaying a flag in support of the banned organisation Hezbollah during a recent performance in the […]
Pegasus, the force behind the celebrated Miss South India and Mrs South India pageants, has raised serious concerns over growing instances of impersonation. Founded and trademarked by Dr. Ajit Ravi, these platforms are considered flagships in the beauty pageant space, offering women a stage to showcase talent and strength. However, recent activity by unassociated groups
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has assured pensioners that no one in Scotland will receive less in winter fuel payments than their counterparts in the rest of the UK. This announcement follows UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ reversal on a controversial decision to cut universal winter fuel payments. Under the revised UK scheme, households in England […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly apologised after a major corruption scandal forced the resignation of his close Socialist Party ally, Santos Cerdán. Cerdán, the party’s secretary, stepped down ahead of his testimony before the Supreme Court, where he is accused of participating in a kickback scheme involving the improper awarding of public
Revelations from recent fraud convictions of prolific ticket touts Peter Hunter and Maria Chenery-Woods have unearthed disturbing insights into the UK’s secondary ticketing market. Judges in both cases raised serious concerns about potential “connivance and collusion” or “complicity” between ticketing companies and touts, who profited
From the quiet lanes of Thrissur to the corridors of global recognition, K. Paul Thomas has walked a path few dare to tread—blending finance with faith, business with benevolence, and vision with values. This is the inspiring story of the man behind ESAF, who ignited India’s banking revolution rooted in compassion. From a Dream to […]
The UK government has proposed a significant expansion of its ban on bottom trawling, a destructive fishing method that drags heavy nets across the seafloor, threatening marine habitats. The plan would extend protection from 18,000km² to 48,000km² in English offshore waters, covering 41 out of 181 designated Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Environment Secretary Steve Reed
Retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reportedly suffered a major cyberattack by ransomware group DragonForce, who sent a direct, abusive email to CEO Stuart Machin and several top executives. The message, sent from a compromised employee account on April 23, contained disturbing language and confirmed for the first time that the company’s servers had […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a sweeping £15.6 billion investment in public transport infrastructure across England, targeting metro mayoral areas in the Midlands, North, and West Country. The five-year funding plan—set to run from 2027/28 to 2031/32—includes major allocations for tram, train, and bus networks, with £2.5bn earmarked for expanding Greater









