Tuesday, October 13, 2026

World

June 23, 2026

Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell sentenced to prison for embezzlement

Peter Murrell, a former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling party funds.

Peter Murrell
June 22, 2026

Tata Electronics hit by cyberattack amid Apple, Tesla-linked data leak

The latest attack comes as another setback for Apple’s supply chain in India. 

Tata electronics
June 22, 2026

Three dead, seven injured in Philippines high school shooting

Police said one suspect was arrested shortly after the incident. 

Philippines police
June 22, 2026

New British PM to emerge before September; nominations for new leader start in July: Starmer

He said he would remain in office until his party completes the process of choosing his successor.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
June 22, 2026

UK to deploy ankle tags to keep 7,300 offenders off alcohol during 2026 World Cup

5,000 offenders have already been fitted with a tag since the World Cup started, while the remaining 2,300 will soon be tagged.

Ankle tag
June 22, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer’s potential successor?

Mr Burnham joined the Labour Party at the age of 15 and rose through the ranks.

Andy Burnham
June 22, 2026

Iran-U.S. War: Tension persists over Strait of Hormuz as Switzerland peace talks end

Mediators said the parties made “encouraging progress,” but tension persisted over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz
June 22, 2026

UK develops long-range strike weapons for Ukraine

The system is designed to hit targets at distances of more than 500km while carrying a 225kg warhead.

Fired missile
June 22, 2026

UK govt introduces £7,000 penalty for unsafe rental homes

The penalty applies to 21 serious housing hazards, such as mould, freezing conditions, faulty electrical systems, fire risks, structural problems, and unsafe housing layouts.

A dilapidated house in the UK