One percent of the population possesses the excellent facial recognition skills that the UK police have been hiring officers with. About 20 of these specialized policemen are currently employed by the UK police in this capacity.

UK Police claims to have officers better than AI who ‘never forget a face’

PM Sunak said that "life means life" in a statement that was made public on Saturday. He also said that judges would have to sentence anybody found guilty of severe crimes and murders to mandatory life sentences. The whole-life order (WLO) is regarded as the harshest penalty under English criminal law.

After 'baby killer' case, UK PM Rishi Sunak pushes for stricter laws

A UK committee has suggested the expansion of AUKUS to include South Korea & Japan. What could this expansion mean for the Quad? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: UK Committee suggests including Japan & South Korea in the QUAD

Russia on Wednesday (August 30) vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution, which was drafted by France and UAE, on the sanctions against Mali. Thirteen out of the UN Security Council's 15 members were in favour of the proposal that would have extended the UN sanctions and independent monitoring for another year.

Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on sanctions against Mali, China abstains

When constructing integrations with LLMs into services or enterprises, the UK government agency advised caution. The global IT community "doesn't yet fully understand LLM's capabilities, weaknesses and (critically) vulnerabilities," according to the NCSC, adding that AI chatbots occupy a "blind spot" in human understanding.

UK's cybersecurity agency issues warning over AI chatbots

A new report has raised questions over the selection process of police forces across England and Wales. It basically claims that black candidates applying under government recruitment drives have a higher rejection rate than white candidates.

UK police forces accused of racism

Grant Sharps has now been named as the new British defence secretary he's replacing Ben Wallace who served in this role for more than four years.

UK: Grant Shapps to exit energy ministry, to head defence ministry

On Thursday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is anticipated to reveal the name of the next defence secretary for the UK. Ben Wallace, who served in the position for four years, announced last month that he would quit his position at the upcoming cabinet shuffle. He resigned from his position on Thursday. Senior Conservatives have suggested James Heappey, the minister of the armed forces, Grant Shapps, the secretary of energy, and John Glen as suitable candidates.

Ben Wallace confirms resignation as UK defence minister in letter to PM Sunak

Harry Brook strengthened his chances of a late call up to England's World Cup squad with a timely reminder of his white-ball ability, as the world champions eased to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I at Chester-Le-Street.

Harry Brook issues world cup reminder

Queen Camilla has unveiled a portrait of Indian-origin spy Noor Inayat Khan now at the Royal Air Force Club. He was a descendant of Tippu Sultan and served as an undercover agent for Britain during World War II. The picture hangs opposite a glass window celebrating women in the Royal Air Force.

Queen Camilla unveils new portrait of Indian-origin spy Noor Inayat Khan

After months of criticism and allegations of taxpayers' money being wasted the UK government has shelved plans to spend almost 50 million dollars on contracts for helicopters. These helicopters were used by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his ministers for travelling.

UK PM Rishi Sunak's helicopter transport contract shelved

A very significant medical achievement as the UK's National Health Service will be the first in the world to offer cancer Jabs. Hundreds of cancer patients in the country would benefit from the injection which will cut their treatment time by up to 75%.

UK's National Health Service to roll out first cancer treatment jab

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on Tuesday (August 29), yet again opted for a helicopter ride from London to Norwich, in the latest incident of choosing air travel for his commute.

PM Rishi Sunak draws flak for helicopter ride to Norwich for marking government’s ‘green credentials’

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, during his state visit to Beijing on Wednesday (30 August), said that he made it a point to raise human rights concerns at all of his meetings that were scheduled with top Chinese officials.

UK foreign secretary James Cleverly says raised human rights concerns at meetings with top Chinese officials

The US and the UK are now trying to improve its China ties. UK Foreign Secretary James cleverly met the Chinese vice president in Beijing today. Interestingly cleverly is the first senior UK minister to travel to China since 2018.

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Beijing

The US and the UK are now trying to improve its China ties. UK Foreign Secretary James cleverly met the Chinese vice president in Beijing today. Interestingly cleverly is the first senior UK minister to travel to China since 2018. To know more watch this interview with Political Analyst Dr Nigel Fletcher.

James Cleverly visit to China: No global problem can be solved without China

Barbie has secured yet another box office landmark as it surpassed the eighth Harry Potter film to become Warner Bros.’ most successful worldwide release ever.

Barbie beats final Harry Potter film in impressive new box office record

UK's Foreign Secretary's China visit is underway

The UK's air traffic control systems have experienced a "major failure" that has hit "hundreds of thousands" of people flying into and out of the UK.

UK air travel chaos as major traffic control failure impacts hundreds of flights

Days after the successful launch of India's Chandrayaan-3. Britain has announced some major plans for taking part in the space race. UK is planning to launch a rocket every month.

Is Britain finally joining the space race after Chandrayaan-3's success?

Barber shops in England will now be a semi-health checkup centre for men. Recent Studies have revealed that heart attacks are twice as common in men than women which is why the UK's National Health Service is launching a major drive to keep blood pressure in check. Under this plan men will now be able to access medical checks in establishments like barber shops, mosques and Working Men's Clubs in England.

Men in England to be offered blood pressure checks in barber shops

UK home minister Suella Braverman has vowed to move ahead with the Asylum plans even if the UK government's plan to send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda is hampered by the European Convention on Human Rights. Braverman also hinted that the government is prepared to move out of the convention.

UK: Braverman vows to do 'whatever it takes' to tackle illegal migration

A call for the British Museum to return Chinese artefacts after the recent alleged theft of about 2,000 items is heating up social media in the country.

China state media calls on British Museum to return artefacts

A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports.

UK journalist lodges police complaint against Nawaz Sharif's security guard over 'misconduct'

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