Representatives of Ombudsman meet with Azerbaijani citizens repatriated from Syria

Nigel Farage's alliance with Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, seemed like a promising opportunity to gain power and influence in British politics, following his success with Brexit. However, Musk's erratic behavior and support for extremists like Tommy Robinson led to a dramatic fallout, causing the populist right alliance to unravel. Farage's hopes for a shortcut to political success quickly turned into a cautionary tale about the dangers of riding the tiger of powerful alliances....

Heavy overnight snow across the UK is causing disruption as a cold snap continues, with major airports closing runways, leading to flight cancellations and delays. National Highways warns of up to 25cm of snow and ice affecting roads in northern England, while amber snow alerts are in place for Wales, central England, and most of northern England. Yellow weather warnings are also in effect across the UK, with a new yellow rain alert for southern...

Austria's ruling conservatives are in crisis after Chancellor Karl Nehammer's resignation, with Christian Stocker likely to take over temporarily. Coalition talks collapsed, leaving the country without a stable government and facing significant financial challenges. The failure to form a coalition highlights ongoing political disagreements and the need to address economic issues like a large budget deficit and rising unemployment. Full Article

Young women and teenage girls are increasingly being groomed into county line drug gangs, with tactics such as offering beauty treatments like Botox and lip fillers. In the West Midlands, girls have been manipulated into carrying guns and drugs in prams to avoid detection. Charities warn of a "safeguarding pandemic" as gangs exploit vulnerable youngsters with drugs and weapons, preying on females who remain invisible victims in the criminal landscape. Full Article

In a bold move, Sir Keir Starmer's government has made unpopular decisions such as scrapping winter fuel payments for pensioners and introducing inheritance tax changes, leading to a decline in the prime minister's popularity. Health Secretary Wes Streeting defended these decisions as necessary to address the challenges inherited from the previous Conservative government and expressed hope that the public will appreciate the improvements in areas such as healthcare, education, and policing as a result of...

Up to 10,000 North Korean soldiers have reportedly been sent to assist Russia in Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighting the deployment of foreign fighters to the front line. Ukrainian forces engaged in multiple clashes, resulting in the capture or death of around 1,730 Russian personnel, while Russia claimed to intercept U.S.-made missiles and threatened retaliation. Ukraine has advocated for preemptive strikes on critical military infrastructure inside Russia. Full Article