UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official - AP News

UK expels Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British official  AP News

Newspaper headlines: 'Terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism 'out of control''

The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London being declared a terrorist incident dominates Thursday's papers.

Reeves defends record as chancellor as cabinet reshuffle rumours grow

Labour MPs speculate that Keir Starmer will revamp his top team after next week’s elections

Moldovan President Maia Sandu: 'For us, joining the EU is not a dream but a survival strategy as a democratic state'

In an interview with Le Monde, President Maia Sandu advocates for the European integration of Moldova, Ukraine and the Western Balkans to withstand Russian pressure. She also raises the possibility of unifying her country with Romania to speed up the process.

Given bonus PMQs tilt at Keir, Kemi fails to land a blow | John Crace

PM was supposed to be preparing his election excuses but took no damage from mediocre end-of-session clash Today was never meant to have been this way. The plan had been to prorogue on Tuesday night ahead of next week’s elections and the state opening the week after. No need for Keir Starmer to face a last prime minister’s questions of the parliament. Time to catch his breath. Put his feet up. Recover from the near constant noise of the Peter Mandelson scandal and leadership challenges. Start...

By John Crace

UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Moscow is yet to comment on the development.

Ukraine's "small" air defence downs over 2,100 Russian assets in one month

Ukraine's "small" air defence system, which includes interceptor drone units and helicopters, shot down more than 2,100 Russian assets in April 2026.

By Andrii Konyk

Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend sleaze vote rebels

Labour revolt after MPs were ordered to vote down inquiry into scandal of Peter Mandelson’s failed security vetting

By David Maddox and Kate Devlin

Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

Prince Charles to Bezos, Cook, Huang: Tell us your problem with British startups

King Charles III met with tech titans like Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook to address funding challenges for British startups, particularly university-born ventures. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the potential of UK startups in AI and quantum computing, emphasizing the need for a robust venture capital ecosystem. This discussion follows significant investment pledges from major tech firms to the UK.

By TOI TECH DESK

No one was a winner at the final PMQs before the May elections

Kemi Badenoch’s attacks felt laboured, while Keir Starmer’s position still appears uncertain

By Megan Kenyon

Cypriot diaspora’s role highlighted at Westminster event

The contribution of the Cypriot diaspora in the United Kingdom and its role in strengthening ties with Cyprus were highlighted at an event held at the UK Parliament on Wednesday, bringing together political, business and academic representatives. Organised at the initiative of the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council, the event focused on the community’s economic, social and […]

London stabbing of two Jewish men 'terrorist incident'

Two men have been stabbed in a predominantly Jewish area of north London in what UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply concerning" attack.

Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat

In the month after Starmer's March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months.

Iran Embassy Urges Expats To 'Sacrifice Their Lives', UK Reacts Strongly

A message linked to Iran's embassy in the UK urging expatriates to "sacrifice their lives" has triggered outrage, with British authorities raising security concerns and summoning envoy Seyed Ali Mousavi over the controversial campaign.

EU calls on Southeast Asian countries not to get oil from Russia - The Jakarta Post

EU calls on Southeast Asian countries not to get oil from Russia  The Jakarta Post

Rolling Stones Tease ‘Foreign Tongues’ Project

The legendary British rock band is teasing what appears to be a new project titled Foreign Tongues, clues for which can be seen on their official social pages.

By Lars Brandle

Report: Russian general accused of Bucha killings survives assassination attempt

An assassination attempt targeting Major General Azatbek Omurbekov was reported at a military garrison in Khabarovsk Krai, according to the Telegram channel VChK-OGPU. An explosive device planted in a mailbox detonated on April 28, killing one person and wounding several others.

Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Cold. Russia Deals Germany Impeccably Timed Oil Blow 

Cut off of Kazakh oil through Druzhba pipeline amid global supply crunch deepens Germany’s crises.

By Conor Gallagher

Syniehubov: Russians probing new directions for offensive in Kharkiv region

Russian troops are testing new potential routes for future offensives in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian forces are in control of the situation and repelling the attacks.