Planned ban on smoking in pub gardens ‘set to be ditched by No 10’

Police detonated a suspicious package near the US Embassy in central London in a controlled explosion, causing a loud bang. The embassy was placed on lockdown as armed officers arrived at the scene in Nine Elms and carried out the controlled explosion. Cordons remained in place as investigations into the package continued, with residents in the area unable to access their homes. Full Article

Between 2014 and 2023, Spain issued nearly 250,000 'special' residence permits to non-EU citizens, including golden visas and digital nomad visas. This data highlights Spain's success in attracting foreign talent and capital, showcasing its ability to capture a diverse range of individuals seeking to reside in the country. The issuance of these permits demonstrates Spain's commitment to welcoming and integrating non-EU citizens into its workforce and economy. Full Article

The family of 11-year-old Britain’s Got Talent contestant Evan Rothwell, who tragically died in a car crash outside his school in Chester, are calling for the 40mph speed limit on the road to be lowered to prevent similar incidents. Evan, who was airlifted to Alder Hey Hospital after the accident and passed away four days later, was known for his talent and ability to bring joy to others through his performances and humor. His family...

King Charles and Sir Tony Blair paid tribute to former deputy prime minister John Prescott, who passed away at 86 after battling Alzheimer’s. The King praised Prescott's decades of public service and remembered his unique character and sense of humor. As a pivotal figure in Blair's New Labour project, Prescott served as deputy prime minister for 10 years, mediating the relationship between Blair and Gordon Brown while representing Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years....

Rosie Millard, the chair of the BBC’s Children in Need, resigned over the charity's grants to LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS), whose former chief was convicted of child sex assaults. The charity awarded £466,000 to LGBTYS, led by James Rennie, a member of a paedophile ring, despite new management being in place when the grants began. Children in Need suspended funding to LGBTYS after Millard raised concerns about the 2009 case, eventually withdrawing support following a...

After President Biden authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, Ukraine launched ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles at Russian targets. The Pentagon expressed concern over Russia's experimental missile launch, which Moscow had notified the U.S. about beforehand. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of escalating the conflict by firing intercontinental ballistic missiles into Ukraine, prompting him to highlight Moscow's fear of Ukraine in his address. Full Article