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Protests turn violent in UK over student murder footage - VIDEO

A southern British city descended into chaos Tuesday evening after shocking police bodycam footage sparked violent clashes, a political firestorm, and a national conversation over "two-tier policing."

03 Jun 2026-10:43
UK seeks China reset as trade hits £104.9 billion

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s visit to China has become one of the key diplomatic events of the day, highlighting London’s attempt to balance economic pragmatism with growing geopolitical pressure. On 2 June, Cooper is expected to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng, before travelling to Shenzhen, one of China’s most important technology hubs, for discussions focused on science, technology and innovation.

02 Jun 2026-13:42
Why the UK foreign secretary’s China trip is drawing global attention amid Ukraine, Hormuz and trade tensions

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to China comes at a particularly sensitive moment in international affairs.

02 Jun 2026-11:30
Cargo vessel attacked in Gulf near Iraqi port

A cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile and suffered a large explosion while transiting deep in the Gulf, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.

01 Jun 2026-21:46
Gulf of Aden sees reported suspicious ship activity

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Saturday that it had received several reports of suspicious activity in the Gulf of Aden.

23 May 2026-15:08
Mohanlal Drishyam 3 sets record breaking advance bookings ahead of global release - VIDEO

Mohanlal is set to return as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, the third instalment of the blockbuster thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph, with the film generating major anticipation ahead of its theatrical release on May 21.

21 May 2026-16:02
Black Sea incident: Russian jets ‘dangerously’ intercept RAF spy plane - VIDEO

21 May 2026-10:18
UK relaxes Russian oil sanctions amid soaring fuel prices

The United Kingdom has eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries as rising fuel prices and disruptions linked to the Iran conflict put pressure on global energy markets.

21 May 2026-08:42
No certainty mines are laid in Strait of Hormuz, France says

France has not yet confirmed whether naval mines have been laid in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin. Her comments on France Info radio follow recent U.S. media reports claiming that at least 10 mines had been detected in the critical shipping lane.

20 May 2026-15:31
Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists amid concerns over foreign crime

Thailand has announced a major tightening of its visa-free travel policy, reducing the permitted length of stay for tourists from more than 90 countries in response to concerns over crimes involving foreign nationals.

20 May 2026-10:30