A Peter Kay gig has been evacuated after a “potential suspicious bag” was found, police say. West Midlands Police wrote on X that the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated on Friday evening. A 19-year-old man is in custody, and the venue is being searched, the force added. The comedian had been performing at the... Read More

The US State Department said on Friday it was approving military sales totaling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The announcements came as the US and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire came... Read More

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership.US to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership.The... Read More

Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal for talksUpdated / Friday, 1 May 2026 19:36 An armed Iranian police officer stands guard on an armored vehicle in Tehran, Iran.Efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasseUS President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on ⁠the Iran... Read More

Section World Business 4:46 am today Lufthansa apologises for lost Oscar after US airport security row 4:46 am today Share this Russian teacher Pavel Talankin hoists his Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” at the 98th Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. Photo: ANGELA... Read More

Turkish police have reportedly arrested more than 500 people and fired tear gas at May Day demonstrations in Istanbul. Many of those arrested were trying to march to Taksim Square, which has seen a number of anti-government protests in the past. The square, where demonstrations have been banned since 2013, was sealed off by police... Read More

The text of the proposal was handed to Islamabad yesterday evening, the IRNA news agency reported. The war, launched by the United States and Israel with a vast wave of surprise strikes on 28 February has been on hold since 8 April, but only one failed round of direct talks has taken place between Iranian... Read More

Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK in honor of the British King and Queen, announcing the move the day the royal duo departed from the US. Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky in nod to King Charles Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK... Read More

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London on Wednesday. Suleiman appeared in the dock on Friday wearing a police-issued grey sweatshirt and trousers. He appeared to have a bruising around his eyes. He stood to confirm his name and date of... Read More

Parker, who took charge in July 2024 and signed a three-year contract, led the Clarets back to the top flight last season with a second-place Championship finish. However, this campaign has been a struggle, with Burnley winning only four of their 34 league games and picking up just one point from their last eight matches.Burnley... Read More