Scottish man acquitted in India terror case

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has received an endorsement from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe ahead of the April 28 federal election. Moe criticized the Liberal government for making it harder for Saskatchewan to sell resources and stated his support for Poilievre, emphasizing the need for a government that treats Saskatchewan as part of Canada. While the endorsement aligns with the province's Conservative stronghold, political experts note that such public endorsements by premiers are uncommon and...

Investigation into Felling of Ancient OakThe Forestry Commission has launched an investigation into the felling of a 500-year-old oak tree in Enfield, north London, which has sparked controversy and raised questions about land ownership. Junior environment minister Helene Hayman described the incident as “horrifying” and indicated it has “opened up a nerve in the country.” The investigation follows public outcry over the tree's removal near a Toby Carvery car park earlier this month. Full Article

The Act Party and its MP Nicole McKee campaigned in 2023 to abolish the firearms registry and expand access to military-style automatic firearms. However, a review of the firearms registry, completed months ago but not yet released, reportedly recommends maintaining it. As Associate Justice Minister, McKee acknowledges the challenges ahead in her push for reform, stating that while she will advocate for her constituency, achieving their goals may not be guaranteed, especially given police support...

Summary of Carthaginian Demographics and Identity Research indicates that while Phoenicians traveled to Carthage, they likely represented only a small fraction of its population, as evidenced by the lack of Phoenician women for male colonists. Marriages between Carthaginian nobles and regional princes suggest local partnerships, correlating with a demographic shift around the sixth century B.C. that saw cultural changes and a new dialect emerge. The findings emphasize that Carthaginian identity was complex, intertwined with myths...

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, warned of a "growth shock" in the UK economy due to Donald Trump's trade policies, although he does not foresee an imminent recession. The IMF has downgraded the UK's 2025 growth forecast from 1.6% to 1.1%, reflecting ongoing economic struggles since Labour's election victory and heightened consumer uncertainty. As UK officials, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, seek to negotiate trade agreements with the US to alleviate tariffs impacting British...

Sunil Gavaskar’s playful moments with IPL robot dog Champak (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A video featuring cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar interacting playfully with the Indian Premier League's robot dog, Champak, has gone viral. The clip, recorded at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium before a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, showcases the 75-year-old Gavaskar playing with the dog, which has garnered attention for its name reminiscent of a popular character from the show "Taarak Mehta Ka...