An infected blood scandal in Britain was no accident but the fault of doctors and a succession of governments that led to 3,000 deaths and thousands more contracting hepatitis or HIV, a public inquiry reported on Monday. Watch in for more details!

UK's infected blood scandal: 6 year probe reveals chilling details

Six-year probe of UK's infected blood scandal reveals chilling details

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty now possess more personal wealth than King Charles, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. Watch in for more details!

UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty is richer than King Charles

The post-Brexit border checks are expected to cost taxpayers in the United Kingdom at least $6 billion after repeated delays in setting new rules, according to a report released by the parliament’s spending watchdog, on Monday (May 20).

Post-Brexit border arrangements expected to cost UK taxpayers $6 billion

British courts have concluded that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange cannot be promptly extradited to the US to face spying accusations, paving the way for months of judicial fighting over his fate.

UK: Assange wins right to challenge US extradition

If you are amongst over 99.5 per cent of the world's population that missed on the northern lights last weekend, then, well, you may bid farewell to your reeling sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).

Missed Northern Lights? Don't worry, you can sight them really soon here

The Chinese social media app remains under Global scrutiny. The Canadian intelligence Chief has come up with a stark warning against using the app. He said that China could in fact be using it to spy on Canadians. Watch in for more details!

TikTok: Firm never shared user data with Chinese government

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is making headlines again and this time it's about the increase in wealth that Rishi Sunak and his wife have amassed.

UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife amass more wealth in 2024

On March 16, 1986, conman Charles Sobhraj and six other notorious inmates escaped from the high-security Tihar Jail in Indian capital New Delhi. Their tactic? Spiking sweets and fruit cream with drugs, which were given to all jail officials on an inmate's birthday, and tying them up with medical gauze tape before making their escape.

UK prison guards hospitalised after inmates poison staff food with dangerous drug

Labour has decided to take direct control of the selection race that will determine who replaces former party leader Jeremy Corbyn as the parliamentary candidate in Islington North. Watch in for more details!

UK: Labour takes direct control of selection to replace Jeremy Corbyn

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is "not in a life-threatening situation at this moment," a day after escaping an assassination attempt. In other news, Vladimir Putin is on a visit to China.

Morning news brief: Putin in Russia; Slovak PM no longer in life-threatening condition, and more

A severe diarrhea outbreak has left hundreds of residents in UK's Devon practically bedridden. According to a Metro report, the illness is linked to cryptosporidium, a parasite found in contaminated water that causes severe gastrointestinal issues.

Contaminated tap water gives 'explosive diarrhea' to residents of this UK town

Rishi Sunak faces the threat of an accidental leadership contest after a wave of disgruntled Tories submitted letters of no confidence. Watch to know more.

UK: Tories losing confidence in Sunak?

The UK government is changing its regulations on sex education in schools. It is making subjects like gender identity illegal to be taught to children under the age of nine years. It says the new guidance will be enforced later this year and will ensure that parents can demand access to all media and materials used to teach their children. The British government says the new guidelines in primary schools will stop teaching lessons under relationships, sex and health education.

UK plans to ban sex education for children under 9

The cost of the Covid Inquiry is projected to be over £196 million. The cost per day is estimated to be £136907. Watch to know more.

UK's covid inquiry, costliest in the world?

UK's Covid investigation an 'eye-watering bill' or a lesson?

A new portrait of King Charles has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. It is the first official portrait of Charles since his coronation on May 6 last year. Watch in for more details!

First official portrait of King Charles unveiled since coronation

Good news for the workers and staffers of the Labour Party in the UK. After spending weeks anticipating an early election the opposition party has now eased the rules on the holiday limit for staffers.

UK general elections: Labour Party relaxes holiday rules

There's a new covid variant called KP.2 under the name FLiRT that has emerged in the US, UK and India. These new variant mutants are collectively called FLiRT.

India reports maximum number of 'FLiRT' COVID cases

Indian students planning to pursue their studies in the United Kingdom this year have received a positive development. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended maintaining the current form of the graduate route work visa, popularly known as the post-study work visa (PSW).

UK’s graduate route visa to stay, offering major benefits to Indian students

A conference in Dubai on innovation in food is encouraging its participants to reimagine classic food and one of them is our beloved Biryani ever thought of substituting rice in a Biryani. Indian-born British restaurant owner Asma Khan has exactly that to offer now showcasing how the food Biryani will look as its main ingredient is changed. The chef replaced rice with Quinoa in her Fish Biryani.

Rice-less Biryani: Fad or a way forward?

"Knife-enabled" crime, in which knives were used to commit crimes or someone was caught illegally possessing one - rose 7% in England and Wales last year, according to the government data. Watch in for more details!

UK: Knife-enabled crime increases by 20% in London in 2023

Spotlight on the 'Dubai Unlocked' Data leak report: Some $251 million worth of properties have been discovered that has been bought by criminals convicted in British courts and people who have failed to pay debts in the UK. Watch in for more details!

'Dubai Unlocked' Data Leak: How dirty money finds home in Dubai real estate

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