Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”. ...
Day: April 7, 2026
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killingsNine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020. ...
Anthony Zurcher: Little sign of breakthrough as Trump’s Iran deadline nearsAnthony Zurcher: Little sign of breakthrough as Trump’s Iran deadline nears
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down. ...
Middle East crisis live: Israel threatens entire Iran train network; Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimesMiddle East crisis live: Israel threatens entire Iran train network; Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes
Israeli military warns Iranians to immediately stop using trains or being near railway lines, saying it would ‘endanger’ their lives Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues ...
Sluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphereSluts, simps and body shaming: the rise of Africa’s manosphere
Experts have been alarmed at the growth of deep misogyny dressed up as self-help on social media. We profile seven men from across the continent who are gaining traction It is not just Europe and the US that are grappling with a growing landscape of misogynistic influencers online. While Andrew ...
Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadlineTalks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline
US president acknowledges ‘significant’ 10-point peace plan submitted by Tehran but says it is ‘not good enough’ Middle East crisis – live updates Diplomatic negotiations aimed at halting the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering a day before a deadline imposed by Donald Trump with a threat ...
‘Italy has the best benefits’: Milan takes on Dubai as home for the super-rich‘Italy has the best benefits’: Milan takes on Dubai as home for the super-rich
With the UAE under fire from Iranian missies, wealthy investors are turning to Italy’s flat-tax haven Just over a month ago, Dubai was the obvious destination for wealthy Britons in search of a new home. Few cities allow you to earn vast sums tax-free and spend them across any number ...
Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutesWatch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes
Once contact was regained, astronaut Christina Koch said: “It is so great to hear from Earth again.” ...
Clock ticks on Trump’s Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthroughClock ticks on Trump’s Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down. ...
Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike beginsDisruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments. ...