Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.

OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Thursday that Russia threatened security in Europe, during a visit to Lithuania to mark the formation of his country's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II. "There is a threat ...more

During Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, US tech firms announced AI deals worth billions, raising concerns about potential benefits for China. The Trump administration eased restrictions on chip sales to the Middle East, aiming to a ...more

Malaysia is preparing to host the 46th Asean Summit, where leaders will address critical regional issues, including the Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes. Amidst US tariff concerns, Asean aims to strengthen economic ties wit ...more

High Court in London examines U.K. Government’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, facing last-minute injunction

High Court in London examines UK government’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, facing last-minute injunction

Two Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah and Yaron, were fatally shot in Washington DC, near the Jewish Museum. The couple, planning to get engaged, were described as "nice, popular people." Authorities have arrested Elias Rodriguez, a 30-ye ...more

Joseph Nye passed away 6 May 2025 at the age of 88. He is widely known for the concept of ‘soft power’ in 1990 which is arguably the most talked about term in international relations...

Despite a G7 pledge, Japan remains a major public financier of oil and gas projects, investing $93 billion between 2013 and 2024. Through initiatives like AZEC, Japan promotes LNG as a transitional fuel, raising concerns about 'greenwas ...more

Fourteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named in India's Under-19s squad for this summer's multi-format tour of England.

Net migration to the UK dramatically decreased to 431,000 in 2024, a significant drop from 860,000 the previous year. This decline is attributed to stricter work and study visa regulations implemented by the previous Conservative govern ...more

The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".

Despite facing potential repercussions, Iranian women are increasingly defying mandatory hijab laws following Jina Mahsa Amini's death, challenging the state's authority. While some conservatives advocate for stricter enforcement, many ...more

“We are witnessing the terrible price of antisemitism and wild incitement against Israel. The blood libels against Israel are costing blood and must be combated to the bitter end,” PM Netanyahu said

The victims—Yaron Lischinsky, a research assistant, and Sarah Milgrim, who managed visits to Israel—were ambushed while leaving an event.

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.

Hungary faces widespread protests over a new "Transparency of Public Life" bill, perceived as a Russian-style attempt to stifle dissent. Critics fear the law grants the government excessive power to control media and NGOs by monitoring ...more

China's Tianwen-2 mission, set to launch in late May 2025, marks the nation's first endeavor to survey and sample an asteroid, Kamo'oalewa, using 'touch-and-go' and 'anchor and attach' techniques. Following this initial phase, the probe ...more