Defending world champion Thierry Neuville set the fastest time in the Rally Portugal shakedown stage held in Baltar, covering the 5.72-kilometre route in 3 minutes 51.2 seconds. Neuville edged Finland’s Sami Pajari by just 0.3 seconds after delivering an impressive performance on the gravel surface. Rally Portugal is regarded as one of the toughest rounds…
Voters across the United Kingdom are set to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2026 for the next round of local elections, with more than 5,000 council seats expected to be contested across England, along with mayoral and devolved elections in parts of the UK. The elections will be held in hundreds…
A recent YouGov analysis of political attitudes ahead of the 2026 UK local elections suggests a highly fragmented and volatile voting landscape, with no single party commanding dominant support. Across recent national voting intention polling, Reform UK has consistently led the field, polling in the mid-to-high 20s, while Labour, the Conservatives, the Greens, and the…
Peshawar Zalmi secured a thrilling five-wicket win to lift the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title, delivering a composed performance in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Zalmi’s disciplined bowling attack restricted their opponents to a modest total, applying pressure throughout the innings with regular breakthroughs. The chase,…
The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “Substantial” to “Severe,” meaning an attack is now considered highly likely, according to an official update from security authorities. The decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), part of MI5, following a recent violent incident in Golders Green, London, along with…
Birmingham felt different today wrapped in a quiet stillness that carried equal parts respect, love, and the deep echo of shared memories. People gathered in large numbers, drawn by the legacy of one man, the late Councillor Wasim Zaffar MBE, a figure widely and fittingly described as “a true son of Birmingham.” The dignified memorial…
Paramount’s $110 Billion Warner Bros. Deal Wins Shareholder Approval Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount’s proposed $110 billion takeover, clearing a major step toward combining two of Hollywood’s most historic studios. At the same meeting, investors rejected CEO David Zaslav’s compensation package in a separate advisory vote, signaling dissatisfaction with the scale of executive…
Pakistan is facing renewed concern over the spread of HIV after hundreds of children in parts of the country were diagnosed with the virus, with investigators pointing to unsafe medical practices as a major cause. Health officials say reused syringes, poor sterilisation procedures, and inadequate infection control in some healthcare facilities may have contributed to…
Rawalpindi Police have been placed on high alert following directives from City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani, as enhanced security measures are implemented across the city ahead of expected foreign delegations’ movements. According to police sources, a high-level meeting held at Police Lines Headquarters reviewed the overall security situation and issued instructions to…
Pakistan’s federal government has officially abolished the long-standing provision of free electricity units for employees in the power sector, following a decision by the Lahore High Court that supported the Power Division’s petition. Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, welcomed the ruling in a message posted on X, describing the move as a historic reform…
