UK has given a green light to Ford's new BlueCruise technology. The new tech runs on a subscription model. Will you buy a car running on a subscription service? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ford introduces "Hands-off, eyes-on" tech

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Thailand celebrates Songkran water festival, FTX collapse: How deep does the damage run?, Britain's biggest rollercoaster 'breaks down', school girls in Israel face backlash over racist comments against Mizrahi Jews, over 18,000 cows killed due to massive explosion at a dairy in the US.

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UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that he was making the issue of migrants arriving on small boats his top priority. Many conservative leaders were expecting a swift end to this problem but now Sunak fails to guarantee whether his pledge will be fulfilled by the next general election. While labeling the situation as a complicated problem Sunak said it is very important to him personally well number 10 is prepared for legal challenges to a draft piece of legislation on migrants arriving on boats. Sunak made these comments while giving an interview to an online platform.

UK PM Rishi Sunak risks provoking Conservative MPs, says 'migrant pledge is complicated' | WION

Buying a car and driving it has always been a simple affair - pay for it and get behind the wheel. Feel hot? You switch on the AC, feel bored? You play your favourite track but it seems the automakers don't want your experience to continue to be this smooth. Watch the video to know why?

Ford launches UK's first hands-free car, enthusiasts slam pay-per-feature move | Auto News | WION

Are Chinese spies infiltrating the UK? UK's intel agency MI5 says Chinese agents are entering UK through third countries. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Are Chinese spies infiltrating the UK?

A woman in the UK claims she married a ghost and wants a divorce because her husband is stalking her. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: UK woman claims her 'ghost' husband is stalking her

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the greatest humanitarian crisis. Thousands of lives have been lost and millions of livelihoods have been disrupted. The prospects of an end to this prolonged war are uncertain. The nations stepped up to provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. One year in, amid the ongoing destruction, the aid required to battle Russia continues to rise. To help Ukraine in its tough time, Britain is ready to provide an extra $500 million in loan guarantees.

Why has UK confirmed further $500 million in loan guarantees for Ukraine?

The United States and United Kingdom has announced new sanctions aimed at Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich. Usmanov and Abramovich were early targets of Western sanctions aimed at key Russian sectors and individuals close to Putin.

UK and US announce new sanctions targeting Russian oligarch

A 2-year-old Labrador in the UK has become the first canine to be treated for alcohol addiction. Molly Gambhir gets you his story.

Gravitas: How a 2-year-old Labrador got addicted to alcohol

UK's Labour party has targeted Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty in its latest advertisement. The ad accuses Sunak of letting his family benefit from a tax loophole. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: UK's Labour Party targets Rishi Sunak's wife

Leaked US military documents indicate that the UK has deployed as many as 50 special forces to Ukraine. The UK government has not disclosed since the beginning of the war that special forces have been active in Ukraine.

US documents leak reveals 50 UK special forces 'operating in Ukraine'

50 UK special forces present in Ukraine, leaked US documents claim

US President Joe Biden kicked off his public schedule in Northern Ireland on Wednesday after arriving in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Biden began his visit by meeting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

US President Joe Biden meets UK PM Rishi Sunak in Northern Ireland

Tens of thousands of doctors walked off the job across England on Tuesday, kicking off a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.'s public health service.

UK junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

Britain plans to launch its "Swap to Stop" scheme to discourage smoking. The scheme will include distribution of 1 million free vaping starter kits to smokers. How does UK find vaping as a better alternative? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: UK to distribute 1 million free vaping kits

Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Britain's main business lobby group announced on Tuesday (April 11) that it had sacked Director General Tony Danker over allegations of sexual misconduct.

British business lobby group axes chief over 'misconduct'

The UK Labor Party has stepped up its campaign against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The main opposition party has run a number of ads criticising Sunak's wife, Akshata Murthy, while the latest ad from ABS questions the CNX wife's use of non-domicile status to reduce her tax bill.

UK: PM Rishi Sunak's wife accused of avoiding taxes under non-domicile status

Junior doctors in England will stage a four-day walkout from Tuesday, potentially the most disruptive in NHS history. The strike is part of a bitter pay dispute.

England's junior doctors stage four-day strike over pay

Tens of thousands of junior doctors — qualified physicians who make up nearly half of the medical workforce — are striking for pay rises better aligned with inflation, in the latest disruption to affect the state-funded National Health Service (NHS).

UK braces for 'unparalleled' disruption from doctors' strike

India on Monday rubbished reports that it halted trade discussions with the United Kingdom over the attacks at the Indian consulate by Khalistani supporters in London. Indian officials called the report "baseless," while a British diplomat confirmed that trade talks between the countries were continuing as usual.

"Baseless," India denies reports of halting trade talks with UK over London High Commission attack

King Charles' coronation is approaching soon. The king will be crowned during the main event, which will be on a smaller scale. Royal carriages in which the monarch and his wife will travel are being prepared by royal servants. The event is planned to take place at the Royal Church of Westminster Abbey on May 9th.

Royal workers in the UK are preparing coaches for the coronation ceremony of King Charles

Hospitals across the United Kingdom scrambled to limit the predicted loss of life from the upcoming strikes by the country’s National Health Service (NHS) and are reportedly attempting to retain junior doctors by increasing locum pay.

UK hospitals left in a bind after thousands of doctors plan to strike again

A number of TikTok accounts, some even having followers under the age of 16, have put up a catalogue of machetes, zombie-style knives and samurai swords and are offering to sell and deliver them to the UK, as per reports.

TikTok accounts, with followers under the age 16, selling ‘zombie knives’

A Financial Times analysis has revealed that almost 80 per cent of employers in the UK pay men more than women on average in their organisations. It added that the percentage figure had worsened since the mandatory gender pay gap reporting began six years ago.

Gender pay gap widens: 80 per cent UK employers pay men more than women

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