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A leading UK business lobbying group is calling for a major reset of relations with the European Union, urging both sides to “build bridges” and move beyond Brexit divisions. In a report published ahead of a EU-UK summit due to take place on 19 May in London, it calls for “practical steps” to ease travel, … Read more

A court in Thailand has issued 17 arrest warrants for people connected to the building of a skyscraper that collapsed during an earthquake in March. The 30-storey tower, being built to house the State Audit Office, was felled when Bangkok was hit by tremors of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck neighbouring Myanmar. Authorities said … Read more

Getty Images A few days on from seeking to sound muscular about his desire to squeeze legal migration, the prime minister is in Albania focusing on illegal arrivals. The Balkan country has provided a rare British success story in the incredibly difficult politics and diplomacy of attempting to cut illegal migration. In 2022, around 12,500 … Read more

Reuters Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed Ukraine will send a delegation led by the defence minister to meet Russian officials in Istanbul for peace talks, but accused Russia of not treating them seriously. Speaking to reporters in Ankara, he criticised the “low-level” Moscow delegation. Its head, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, insisted the Kremlin team had “all … Read more

EPA-EFE/Shutterstock UK entry Remember Monday perform during a Eurovision dress rehearsal The Eurovision Song Contest is back – this time in Basel, Switzerland. The UK’s entry this year is Remember Monday – a country-pop trio who will perform their song What The Hell Just Happened. What is the Eurovision Song Contest? The Eurovision Song Contest … Read more

A Texas mother has been arrested for allegedly buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son who she knew was planning “mass targeted violence” at his school, officials said. Prosecutors say Ashley Pardo, 33, was aware of her son’s obsession with violence, and “intentionally and knowingly aided” his violent goals in exchange for him babysitting … Read more

Nigeria’s national examination body has admitted to a “technical glitch” which compromised some results of this year’s university-entrance exams, after nearly 80% of students got low grades. Students have complained about not being able to log in to the computers, questions not showing up and power cuts making it impossible to take the examinations. The … Read more

Jiyar Gol BBC world affairs correspondent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps special forces (file photo) US and Israeli intelligence have accused Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards of planning attacks abroad There has been a sharp rise in plots by the Iranian regime to kidnap or assassinate dissidents, journalists and political foes living abroad, according to reports by … Read more

Jessica Parker and Kristina Völk BBC News Reporting fromLehrte, Lower Saxony Watch: Christian Brückner was asked about the McCann case as he left court in Germany The chief suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance, who is currently serving a sentence for a rape conviction, will be released from prison in Germany later than originally scheduled, his … Read more

Ireland’s goods exports to the United States increased by almost 400% in March as manufacturers raced to get products into the country ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Sales to the US were worth just over €25bn, compared to €5bn during March 2024. It made March a record month for overall goods exports from Ireland … Read more