Foreign Office urged to rebrand and face colonial legacy ‘head-on’

Pope Francis, aged 88, has passed away, as announced by the Vatican. He led the Catholic Church for 12 years after being elected in March 2013, following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. Despite recently recovering from a complex respiratory infection, he appeared publicly for Easter Sunday before dying on April 21, 2025, at his Vatican residence, initiating the process to elect a new pope, highlighted by his historical significance as the first Jesuit pope and the...

A civil servant known as 'Katie' from the Department for Work and Pensions reportedly flashed her chest to fans during a live stream while providing pensions advice. She expressed concerns about her low pay and the possibility of struggling with bills in retirement, referencing cuts to winter fuel payments. The DWP is investigating the incident after her profile on the porn site XHamster was revealed, where she performs various adult-themed shows; this case highlights the...

A British man was murdered in Ecuador after being pulled from a police station by locals who accused him of shooting a resident in the village of Playas del Cuyabeno. Despite being arrested for his protection, a mob broke into the station six hours later and set him on fire outside, leading to his death. The village, accessible only by boat, is known for its small tourism industry linked to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, which...

SummaryLondon Gatwick has been identified as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority, with air traffic control issues cited as a major cause of the ongoing disruptions. In 2024, flights from Gatwick departed on average more than 23 minutes late, making it the worst performer in the country. Additionally, Birmingham and Manchester airports ranked as the second and third-worst for delays, respectively. Full Article

Britain's defence secretary has announced plans to significantly boost the country's weapons production, aiming to reduce reliance on imports from the US and France. This shift comes in response to lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine and concerns regarding the reliability of the US as a military partner under President Donald Trump. As a result, British and European defence companies are increasingly moving away from US-made weaponry and equipment to develop a more independent...

This spring has featured stunning celestial events, including two consecutive nights of Northern Lights sightings recently. Additionally, the annual Lyrid meteor shower is active until April 25, peaking on Tuesday. This meteor shower is known for its brief streaks of light, occurring every mid to late April. Full Article