Reform pledges to suspend asylum system for up to five years and deport claimants
Reform UK has announced plans to close down the UK’s asylum system for a full parliamentary term if it were elected. The party said all new asylum applications would be…
Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown
Delhi braces for more protests against election chief amid crackdown Opposition parties, joined by student groups, are hitting the streets, disrupting central New Delhi with flash marches. A demonstrator is…
What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean?
EXPLAINER What do emergency and governor rule in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mean? Pakistan has taken control of a province governed by Imran Khan’s PTI. Here is what the move means…
Russia introduces drone classes in public schools
Russian public schools are teaching children to assemble and fly drones as part of changes to the national curriculum.
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in…
Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
Russell Brand has arrived at court for the start of his rape and sexual assault trial. The 51-year-old comedian and actor is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault…
India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign
India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign Thousands of security personnel have been deployed across New Delhi in advance of protest calling for the election chief’s…
Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks
Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he ‘fears nothing’ and will face M’billi in Riyadh on October 31…
Healey must find up to £35bn to meet spending plans, says think tank
Chancellor John Healey is facing a funding gap of up to £35bn and must set out “credible” spending plans in his first Budget on 28 October, an influential think tank…
India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’
blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’ Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the…