Turkiye–Saudi relations are set to deepen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh to discuss expanding cooperation across key political and economic sectors. During high-level talks at Al-Yamamah Palace, Erdogan emphasized that Ankara is determined to elevate Turkiye–Saudi relations to a stronger strategic partnership, particularly in renewable…
A US aircraft carrier strike group shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea after the aircraft approached in what American officials described as an unsafe and aggressive manner, adding to rising military tensions just days before planned diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran. According to a US military spokesperson, the unmanned aircraft moved…
Snooker legend John Virgo has died at the age of 79, leaving behind a lasting legacy both as a professional player and as one of the sport’s most recognisable voices. Virgo enjoyed an 18-year career on the professional snooker circuit, earning widespread respect for his skill, personality and showmanship. His biggest playing achievement came with…
At least 17 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across northern and southern Gaza, according to local hospital officials. The Israeli military said the strikes followed an incident in which gunfire from Palestinian militants seriously wounded a soldier during an operation near a boundary area in the northern part of the territory. The area lies…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk earlier than originally expected, according to royal sources. He left the property on Monday evening and is now staying at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate while longer-term accommodation on the estate is prepared. Previous indications had…
The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson following allegations of misconduct in public office linked to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry follows the emergence of documents that appear to show Mandelson sharing government-related information with the US financier while serving as business secretary during the global financial…
The US Department of Justice has taken down thousands of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein after concerns were raised that victims’ identities had been unintentionally revealed. Lawyers representing survivors said errors in the redaction process exposed sensitive personal details, disrupting the lives of nearly 100 individuals. According to legal representatives, some of the published material…
Russia has launched its most powerful strike on Ukraine’s energy sector this year, targeting power plants and infrastructure across Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and other cities. The missile and drone attacks left the energy system operating under “serious restrictions,” according to the private energy company DTEK, and caused widespread disruption for civilians. The strikes hit during…
Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, has announced it will close “for the foreseeable future” following new Epstein revelations highlighting her past interactions with the late convicted sex offender. The decision comes after months of internal discussion by Ferguson and the board of trustees, who expressed regret over having to suspend the charity’s work. The closure…
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has gone on trial in Oslo, facing multiple charges including rape, as the royal family navigates an unusually tense period in the public eye. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, appeared in Oslo district court on charges spanning four counts of rape, bodily harm, threats, and violations of restraining orders….
