Light aircraft crashed near greater Manchester
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area. “We are currently in attendance to establish the full circumstances and assess any casualties. The crash happened in the Littleborough area, and emergency services are at the scene.It is reported that a Cirrus... Read More
Priority of Iran talks in Istanbul is to avoid conflict, official says-
The priority of talks between Iran and the United States this week in Istanbul is to avoid any conflict and de-escalate tensions between the two sides, a regional official told Reuters on Tuesday, adding a group of regional powers were also invited. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said some of the countries invited... Read More
Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X –
The French offices of Elon Musk’s X have been raided by the Paris prosecutor’s cyber-crime unit, as part of an investigation into suspected offences including unlawful data extraction and complicity in the possession of child pornography. The prosecutor’s office said the probe began in January 2025 when it started looking into content recommended by the... Read More
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of CongressClintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days before a vote on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for refusing to appear before the House Oversight Committee after a... Read More
UK sanctions Iran’s interior minister over protester crackdown-
The United Kingdom on Monday sanctioned 10 individuals, including Iran’s interior minister and police chiefs, for their roles in “recent brutality against protesters,” the British foreign ministry said. Those sanctioned include the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA), interior minister Eskandar Momeni, two Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) officers, senior police chiefs,... Read More
Met Police reviewing misconduct allegations after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
The SNP and Reform UK have reported Peter Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police after emails suggest he forwarded internal government information to Jeffrey Epstein when he was business secretary in 2009 The Met says it has “received a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office”, and will review them to determine... Read More
Trump announces India ‘trade deal’ after Modi call
After speaking with India’s PM, Trump said that the US would lower its tariff rate on Indian goods, while again claiming that India had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Modi thanked Trump for the deal. Modi and Trump met at the White House in February 2025Trump has put pressure on India since taking office... Read More
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plan to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal and other issues, a US official said on Monday.
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)US envoy Steve Witkoff (L) and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (AFP)Witkoff, Araghchi to meet on Friday to discuss possible nuclear deal, US official says US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plan to meet... Read More
Trump rips Grammy Awards, threatens to sue host Trevor Noah over Epstein jab.
President Trump in a Truth Social post early Monday ripped the Grammy Awards as “virtually unwatchable” and said he would “have some fun” while threatening to sue host Trevor Noah for a joke related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Congratulations, Billie Eilish. Wow, that’s a Grammy that every artist wants — almost as much... Read More
Starmer thinks Mandelson should no longer be a member of the Lords, No 10 saysSir Keir Starmer believes Lord Mandelson should no longer be a member of the House of Lords or use his title, a Downing Street spokesperson has said.
However, the spokesperson said the prime minister does not have the power to remove his title, and has called on the Lords to modernise its disciplinary procedures for those bringing the house into disrepute. Lord Mandelson last night resigned from the Labour Party, saying he did not want to cause the party “further embarrassment” due... Read More