As of May 8, 2025, the papal conclave convened in Vatican City to elect a new pope has not yet resulted in a decision. Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on the evening of May 7, signifying that the initial ballot among the 133 cardinal electors failed to[Read More…]

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intent to recruit female Gurkhas into the British Army, marking a significant shift in policy. However, this move is contingent upon ongoing discussions with the Government of Nepal, as the recruitment of Gurkhas is governed by a long-standing bilateral agreement. Defence Minister[Read More…]

British counterterrorism authorities have thwarted a suspected terror plot aimed at the Israeli embassy in Kensington, London, by arresting five Iranian nationals in coordinated operations across England. The suspects, detained in locations including west London, Swindon, Rochdale, Stockport, and Manchester, were reportedly in the final stages of planning the attack,[Read More…]