GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

A major incident has been declared in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, following a suspected gas explosion that partially destroyed a terrace house on Saturday evening. Emergency services, including fire crews and the East Midlands ambulance service, evacuated nearby homes to ensure the safety of residents and to account for all individuals in the area. As of Saturday night, it was still uncertain if the explosion had resulted in any casualties. Full Article

Alex de Minaur's impressive clay-court run ended in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals with a close loss to Lorenzo Musetti, despite winning the first set 6-1. De Minaur, aiming to be the first Australian finalist since 1969, fell 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) after nearly three hours of play as Musetti staged a comeback amid enthusiastic Italian support. Musetti will face Carlos Alcaraz, who reached his first Masters final in over a year by defeating Alejandro...

Decades after his mother Selonia Reed was murdered in 1987, Reggie Reed Jr. reflects on the profound impact of her death, which he experienced at just six years old. Selonia's body was discovered in her car with multiple stab wounds and evidence of sexual assault, leading to a complex investigation that uncovered various clues but no clear suspects. In his memoir, "The Day My Mother Never Came Home," Reggie shares his memories and the emptiness...

Iran and the US have held their first round of talks in Oman regarding Tehran's nuclear program, marking the highest-level meeting since 2018. The discussions, described as "constructive," lasted two-and-a-half hours and set the stage for a second round, with both sides indicating a desire for a fair agreement to limit Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. US envoy Steve Witkoff emphasized the importance of dialogue, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported...

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has struck Myanmar, compounding the challenges faced by the impoverished nation still reeling from a previous earthquake that killed more than 3,600 people just two weeks prior. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that this quake occurred at a depth of 35km. This follows a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, which caused extensive damage, leaving many areas without power and communication, and worsening the turmoil caused by the ongoing civil...

SINGAPORE: Criminal lawyer Marshall Lim, 38, will represent the People’s Action Party (PAP) in Hougang SMC during the upcoming General Election, taking over from Jackson Lam. Mr. Lim emphasized his commitment to justice and fairness, drawing from his background as a public defender, and stated his aim to serve Hougang residents sincerely while acknowledging the constituency's history as an opposition stronghold held by the Workers’ Party since 1991. He is focused on addressing residents' concerns...