West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision upholding the cancellation of teacher recruitments due to irregularities. He also expressed concern over violence in Murshidabad and urged the governor to intervene for peace.

This study analyses why European banks, despite improved cost efficiency, continue to trade at lower valuations than their United States (US) counterparts. The gap stems from limited growth potential due to market fragmentation and underdeveloped capital markets. To close this competitiveness divide, the study calls for accelerating the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), expanding investment banking capacity, and implementing smart banking regulation and supervision that reinforces market discipline while enabling risk-taking within a stable, integrated European financial system. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Danny Jones and his wife Georgia are living under the same roof but have 'separate lives', according to sources close to the couple.

Tommy Robinson has lost a Court of Appeal challenge against his 18-month sentence for contempt of court.

A bizarre gaffe has ignited online conspiracy theories about Kerry Perry's flight into space with Blue Origin.

The Supreme Court has announced that the definition of a woman in the Equality Act is based on biological sex in a landmark judgement.

Which of the following is the odd one out? A brand-new, top-of-the-range Tesla, a terraced house in County Durham, or a champagne-coloured cockapoo?

Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan Anita Kiki Gbeho, who visited Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, on April 15, urged everyone «involved in the violence to refrain from harming the population— including humanitarian personnel who risk their lives every day to deliver aid»

One munition and seven drones were launched at the Volokonovsky district, damaging a private house, an outbuilding, and destroying a car

According to Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Qatar continues to play an active role in supporting international efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and diplomacy

In February 2025, Qatar became the second largest LNG exporter worldwide after the US

Cairo (HOL) — A high-level Somali delegation met with General Osama Sayyid, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Council of Ministers, in Cairo on Tuesday to advance bilateral cooperation in public sector development and institutional reform.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, announced on Tuesday that the country is officially open for oil drilling and exploration, inviting U.S. energy companies to re-engage in Somalia's hydrocarbon sector.

Beledweyne (HOL) — A new contingent of Djiboutian troops arrived in Beledweyne on Tuesday as part of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), marking the latest deployment in the AU’s post-ATMIS operations.

Shocking video shows Gene Hackman and his wife were living in squalor shortly before their deaths.

Last year 1,720 people reportedly fell victim to courier fraud, but because not all frauds are reported, the actual figure is likely to be significantly higher.

The decision could have far-reaching implications on how sex-based rights apply, including how women-only spaces are allowed to operate.

Which of the following is the odd one out? A brand-new, top-of-the-range Tesla, a terraced house in County Durham, or a champagne-coloured cockapoo?

It says something about the speed and intensity of the global news cycle that Aimee Lou Wood has in the space of ten days become the most talked about celebrity on the planet.

The supermarket giant announced that it was planning to close 52 of its in-store cafes and 17 small outlets.

Tiger Lily Hutchence's secret East London wedding' this weekend was said to have been 'very rock 'n' roll' - but behind the singer's happy day is a painful history.

The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to cut funding for NATO and the UN, the New York Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the Murshidabad unrest, refuting BJP's claims of TMC involvement in Waqf violence and accusing the Centre of a pre-planned communal riot. She blamed the central government for border security lapses and 'godi media' for spreading misinformation against Bengal.

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A prototype from the ChatGPT maker reportedly features an AI image feed and could compete with social media apps Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to cut funding for NATO and the UN, the New York Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Since the entry into force of the Treaty of Maastricht, every EU citizen and all natural or legal persons residing in the Member States have had the right to submit a petition to the European Parliament, in the form of a complaint or a request on an issue that falls within the European Union’s fields of activity. Petitions are examined by Parliament’s Committee on Petitions, which takes a decision on their admissibility and is responsible for dealing with them. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, claiming Mughal descent, has appealed to the UN for the protection of Aurangzeb's tomb following unrest in Maharashtra. Citing the risk from misrepresentations and hate campaigns, he urged the UN to direct Indian authorities to secure the site under the Ancient Monuments Act.

Following the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case, posters calling for «bulldozer action» have emerged in Mumbai. BJP leader Vishwabandhu Rai urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to demolish properties linked to the case. The ED is also moving to seize AJL properties worth over Rs 700 crore, alleging money laundering.

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Of the 278 different new car options available in showrooms today, only 82 have a much-loved feature that has been a key factor in driving enjoyment for decades.