Watched, Scared and Trapped: India’s ‘Abandoned Brides’ Face Visa Nightmare
Thousands of Indian women are left trapped after marrying men abroad, facing surveillance, abuse and visa woes. Kiran's story illustrates the 'abandoned brides' crisis.
Category : Politics
Britons on death row and life sentence in Indonesia to be repatriated to UK
Two British prisoners in Indonesia, including a woman on death row for drugs, to be repatriated under UK-Indonesia agreement.
Maguire 'shocked' by England World Cup snub
Harry Maguire says he is 'shocked' and 'gutted' to miss England's World Cup squad, with Thomas Tuchel favouring other defenders.
Idaho man who won lottery 18 times says true luck is 40-year marriage
Robert Bevan has won the Idaho Lottery 18 times but says his greatest success is his 40-year marriage. He shares his story after a recent $50,000 win.
FIFA boycott threat over private investor World Cup plan
UEFA and 55 European associations boycott FIFA competitions after Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors, including Jared Kushner's brother, is rejected.
WHO considers experimental vaccines as Ebola cases and deaths rise in DRC
WHO weighs experimental vaccines as DRC Ebola outbreak reaches 500 suspected cases and 130 deaths, with Bundibugyo strain lacking approved treatments.
Putin denies using body doubles despite security offers
Putin denies using body doubles, admits offers were made during Chechen conflict. He remains in power until 2024 with speculation over future role.
Badenoch Urges Liz Truss To Stop Unhelpful Interventions
Kemi Badenoch told shadow cabinet she wants Liz Truss to stop unhelpful interventions, amid tensions over Truss's legal letter to Starmer and economic legacy.
Florida and Mississippi Tighten Voting Laws with Proof-of-Citizenship Requirements
Florida and Mississippi sign proof-of-citizenship voting bills; four states have now passed such laws amid stalled federal Save Act.
Trump Accuses Xi, Putin and Kim of 'Conspiring' Against US After Military Parade
Trump accuses Xi, Putin and Kim of conspiring against the US after a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's defeat.
Celebrities Wear Anti-ICE Pins at Golden Globes After Minneapolis Shooting
Celebrities at the Golden Globes wear anti-ICE pins to protest the killing of Renee Good, sparking political activism at the awards ceremony.
France Puts National Interest at Heart of Foreign Aid Policy
France will prioritise foreign aid in sectors where it has economic self-interest, says minister, as cuts deepen and contrast with UK and US approaches.
Streeting Ends Starmer Premiership But Unlikely To Win
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary, ending Starmer's premiership, but is unlikely to win the Labour leadership race.
White House Backtracks on Claims About Alex Pretti After Video Contradicts Account
White House distances from claims that Alex Pretti was a gunman after video shows he was shot in the back by federal agents.
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Lebanon Before Key Disarmament Meeting
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as deadline to disarm Hezbollah nears; violations of ceasefire continue amid diplomatic talks.
Amanda Holden urges Strictly boss to pick 'left-field' host, suggests Ashley Roberts
Amanda Holden tells Strictly boss to avoid 'boring' replacements for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, suggesting Ashley Roberts as a left-field choice.
Second ICE Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Outcry
A second ICE killing in Minneapolis sparks outrage; nurse Alex Pretti shot multiple times in the back after being pepper-sprayed.
Brown Says Starmer Leadership Speculation ‘Serious’ but Backs His Integrity
Gordon Brown defends Starmer's integrity but warns leadership speculation is serious amid Mandelson scandal and police investigation.
Labour MP Declares 'I Am Cornish, Not English' in Commons Debate
Labour MP Perran Moon tells Commons he is 'Cornish, not English', urges pride and calls for devolution that respects Cornwall's national minority status.
Colleen Hanabusa, First Woman President of Hawaii State Senate, Dies at 74
Former US representative Colleen Hanabusa, first woman president of Hawaii state senate, dies aged 74 after cancer battle.
Peaky Blinders Spin-Off Unveils First Look at Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby
BBC releases first-look image of Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby in the next generation of Peaky Blinders, set after World War Two.
France to Return Deported Migrants Who Re-Enter UK Under Revised Deal
UK and France rewrite migration treaty to stop deported migrants returning via lorry, extending scheme and closing loophole.
Nigel Farage Unveils Hardline Immigration Plan, Calls Crossings 'Invasion'
Reform UK's Nigel Farage unveils hardline immigration plan, proposing migrant deportations and scrapping human rights protections, calling the situation an 'invasion'.
Lord Ashcroft: Trump peace team making dangerous Ukraine mistake
After Laura Loomer admits error, Lord Ashcroft criticizes US negotiators Witkoff and Kushner for never visiting Ukraine, calls for firsthand experience to counter Russian propaganda.
Israeli forces intercept six more activist flotilla vessels in Mediterranean
Israeli forces intercept six activist boats near Gaza, detaining hundreds; Ireland PM condemns action
Amnesty accuses Sudan's RSF of crimes against humanity in El Fasher
Amnesty International report accuses Sudan's RSF of crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, with evidence of war crimes and persecution.
Trump lawyers refuse to disclose finances to BBC in defamation case
Trump lawyers reject BBC request for financial documents in $10bn defamation case over Panorama documentary splicing speech before Capitol riots.
Trump vows to pay troops amid US government shutdown
Donald Trump claims he found a way to pay US troops during the government shutdown, blaming Democrats and directing the Pentagon to release funds.
Dog Walkers Risk £100 Fine Without Proof of Poo Bags
Dog owners warned of £100 on-the-spot fines if they cannot show proof of carrying poo bags under new Public Space Protection Orders.
Ted Cruz Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Labels FCC ‘Speech Police’
Senator Ted Cruz defends Jimmy Kimmel after FCC review over Melania Trump joke, calling agency 'speech police'.
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