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British human rights activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India since 2017. He faces trial for alleged involvement in the murder of a Hindu leader. Senior lawyers, including a former director of public prosecutions, have written to UK…

US President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East peace deal has sparked concern in Israel, with many fearing it may pave the way for Iran to develop a nuclear bomb. The deal's outline has been met with alarm, particularly given Israel's…

A 30-year-old woman was shot dead in Sheffield city centre in the early hours of bank holiday Monday. The incident occurred outside the One Four One bar, prompting a murder investigation by local police. Three people have been arrested in…

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been found to have used embezzled funds to purchase luxury items. The stolen amount totals £400,310. Murrell spent portions of this money on high-end watches, jewellery, and…

A confrontation occurred outside the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, where protesters gathered to support a hunger strike by detainees. The protesters were met by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Reports indicate that ICE agents used…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is outpacing response efforts. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged neighbouring countries to take immediate action to prevent the virus from…

Cyprus held parliamentary elections, resulting in significant gains for the far-right Elam party. Elam, inspired by Greece's Golden Dawn, doubled its number of seats. The party's vociferously anti-Turkish stance resonated with some voters. Despite concerns, mainstream parties did not experience…

The solutions to today's chess puzzles have been released, providing clarity for those who attempted to solve them. These puzzles, featured in our Science section, presented unique and quirky challenges for chess enthusiasts. The puzzles required creative thinking and problem-solving…

France has experienced a record-breaking heatwave, with over 20 towns registering their highest ever May temperatures. Temperatures soared above 30C in many areas, exceeding the average for this time of year. The unusual heat is attributed to a high-pressure system…

Reform UK's rising popularity can be attributed to growing public insecurity, as noted by readers responding to Sacha Hilhorst's article. Nick Moss, Derrick Joad, and John Wilkinson have written to express their views on the matter. Their letters highlight the…

The British Council plays a crucial role in promoting British culture and education abroad. As a key instrument of soft power, it fosters relationships and understanding between the UK and other countries. Professor Mark R Sanderson has emphasized the council's…

Math educators often find ways to simplify complex calculations for students. One technique for mastering the nine times table involves using the fingers of one hand. By folding down a finger to represent the multiplier, the remaining fingers to the…

The Nullarbor Links golf course spans 1,365km across remote South Australia and Western Australia. This vast course is the world's longest, requiring a week to complete. It stretches from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. The course…

Lismore residents Liam and Rachel are taking matters into their own hands after years of waiting for assistance to rebuild their flood-damaged home. The couple has decided to cut their house in half and relocate it to higher ground. This…