Author: Onu Akter

A dispute over the Chagos Islands has triggered fresh tension between Britain’s main political parties. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Reform UK leader Nigel Farage after he suggested offering the United States long-term control of Diego Garcia, a key military base in the Indian Ocean. Badenoch described the proposal as damaging to British sovereignty and questioned whether it would serve the country’s interests. The Chagos Islands have been at the centre of a long-running dispute over sovereignty and the future of the people who were removed from the islands decades ago. Diego Garcia is strategically important because it hosts a…

Britain’s relationship with the European Union has returned to the centre of political debate after Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for a longer-term discussion about closer ties. His comments suggest a change in tone from earlier leaders who tried to avoid reopening arguments over Brexit. The issue remains sensitive because leaving the EU shaped British politics for years and continues to affect trade, migration and international cooperation. Supporters of closer ties argue that Britain could benefit from reducing trade barriers and improving cooperation with European partners. Businesses have often raised concerns about paperwork and costs linked to cross-border trade. Some…

Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the United States have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed deal involving diesel supplies from Russia. The lawmakers argue that the plan could conflict with restrictions introduced after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Their criticism shows that the proposal has created political concerns beyond the usual divide between the two major parties. The senators said American law restricts energy imports from Russia while the war continues. They argued that allowing Russian fuel into the US market could provide money to a country whose military actions Washington has opposed. The lawmakers also…

Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, October 11, setting a course record of two hours, nine minutes, and ten seconds. The two-time Olympic champion claimed his 17th marathon victory at the age of 41. The result marked his first win over the distance in three years and showed that he remains competitive against a new generation of elite runners. Kipchoge said he increased his pace after the 30-kilometre mark because he wanted to test his condition and challenge the course record. His plan worked, allowing him to finish ahead of Australia’s Thomas Do Canto, who took…

A new report has challenged the idea that the growing visibility of Christian symbols in British public life reflects a broad return to regular church attendance. The research suggests that some people who identify strongly with Christian national values rarely attend church services. The findings have added to debate over religion, national identity, and the influence of far-right political groups in Britain. Christian nationalism links ideas about the nation with a particular view of Christianity. Supporters may argue that Christian traditions should have a stronger place in public life, schools, and national culture. Critics warn that the movement can exclude…

Democrats are expanding their campaign efforts into areas that strongly supported Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. With the November 3 midterm elections approaching, the party is targeting House districts in states such as Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. The strategy shows growing confidence among Democrats that they may regain control of the House, though analysts warn that a large national victory is far from certain. The House campaign is important because all seats in the chamber are contested during midterm elections. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority, so a relatively small number of changed districts could shift control.…

The Jerusalem Consulate Crisis deepened on October 8 as Britain removed signs and plaques from its consulate in East Jerusalem after Israel ordered the mission to close. Workers removed the markings overnight as the deadline for the Israeli order approached. The dispute has created one of the most serious diplomatic tensions between Britain and Israel in years and could lead to further action between the two governments. The British consulate has long played an important role in dealing with Palestinians and in providing diplomatic services in East Jerusalem. Britain considers the area occupied territory and has maintained a separate diplomatic…

Shell expects its refining business to report one of its strongest performances as the war involving Iran continues to tighten fuel supplies and push prices higher. The company said on October 7 that third quarter refining margins could reach about $42 a barrel. That would be a sharp increase from $24 a barrel in the previous quarter and would give the major energy company a large boost from its fuel trading and refining operations. The increase in refining margins shows how conflict can affect different parts of the energy industry in very different ways. Consumers and transport companies face higher…

The Gaza Anniversary Crisis reached another emotional point on October 7 as Israelis marked three years since the Hamas attack that began the latest devastating phase of the conflict. Memorial events were held across Israel, including a vigil near the site of the Nova music festival and a gathering at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. The anniversary came as the region remained under a fragile ceasefire and questions about Gaza’s future remained unresolved. The attack on October 7, 2023 killed about 1,200 people in Israel and saw 251 hostages taken to Gaza, according to Israeli figures. Israel then launched a…

Two facilities at the Russian held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were attacked by Ukrainian drones, according to Russia’s state nuclear company. The incident was reported on October 6, 2026, and has renewed concerns about the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant during the war. Alexei Likhachev, head of Rosatom, said drones attacked the plant overnight and that a driver delivering food to workers was killed in the attack. According to Russian officials, the targets included a laboratory building and a radioactive waste processing facility. Ukraine has not commented on the Russian account, and there has been no independent confirmation…