Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesRobert Hayward’s forecasts for the English local elections (see 9.06am) are broadly in line with the equivalent figures produced by other experts.Here…
Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.
How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.
Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor marked India’s shift to decisive counter-terror action, highlights AI-driven military transformation
New Delhi, April 30. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 30 said Operation Sindoor sent a clear global signal that India will no longer rely solely on diplomatic protests after terror attacks, but will respond with calibrated and decisive action. A…
The best cloud phone systems of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
I tested the best cloud phone systems hands-on, compared pricing, AI features, and real user feedback to help you pick the right one for your team.
Germany’s canal village keeps 129-year mail-by-boat tradition alive
In Germany’s Spreewald, postal worker Andrea Bunar resumes delivering mail by barge, continuing a 129-year tradition in Lehde village.
The case against an imminent software developer apocalypse
Since the advent of ChatGPT, the software developer population has grown between 18% and 50%, depending on the measure.
Shock in Australia as body found in search for missing five-year-old Indigenous girl
A manhunt has been launched for the prime suspect, 47-year-old Jefferson Lewis, who had been recently released from prison
US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’
Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of CaliforniaA family cat who got lost amid a move from California across the US is said to be settling back into his old ways with his humans at their new home in …
UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases
Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientistsA new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss me…