Starmer said he would 'listen to voters' following what became Labour’s biggest electoral test since returning to power in 2024. Getty Images UK Starmer vows to fight on after Labour setbacks in England, Scotland and Wales Vivek MishraMay 09, 2026
Anyone whose last passport was issued before January 1, 1994 must apply for what is classed as a “first adult passport Getty Images UK Brits with passports issued before 1994 may need to apply all over again Teena JoseMay 09, 2026
As Modi arrived on stage, he knelt facing the crowd and touched his forehead to the dais with folded hands, drawing cheers from supporters at the venue. Getty Images Asia Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal’s first BJP chief minister Eastern EyeMay 09, 2026
The government has long collected UFO data, including the Pentagon’s program started nearly two decades ago Getty Images US Pentagon releases UFO files as Trump tells public to 'have fun and enjoy' Ashya RoseMay 09, 2026
Fresh data from Link, the UK’s ATM network, suggests the trend is moving beyond survivalist fringe culture and into ordinary households iStock UK Britons build ‘emergency stashes’ as fears over cyber-attacks and power cuts grow Teena JoseMay 09, 2026
The tariffs had been imposed on all countries on February 24 for 150 days after a Supreme Court ruling struck down Trump’s earlier sweeping levies. Getty Images US US court strikes down Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs Eastern EyeMay 08, 2026
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrives at the Magistrate's Court following his arrest, in Colombo. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images) News Former Sri Lankan Airlines chief found dead days before re-arrest Pramod ThomasMay 08, 2026
Sequels often struggle to maintain momentum when production stretches over several years Getty Images Entertainment 'Kalki 2' eyes a 2027 release as Prabhas’ packed schedule slows production Gayathri KallukaranMay 09, 2026
Entertainment Abhishek Bachchan says Bollywood can’t match Hollywood VFX budgets while defending 'Raja Shivaji' Gayathri KallukaranMay 09, 2026
Entertainment Ameesha Patel questions Bollywood’s PR-driven fame race as box office debate resurfaces Gayathri KallukaranMay 09, 2026
Entertainment Drew Barrymore turns her wrinkles into a quiet rebellion against Hollywood perfection Gayathri KallukaranMay 09, 2026
Entertainment Billie Eilish says she is 'tired' of empathy for animals becoming 'controversial' Gayathri KallukaranMay 08, 2026
Bottles of Pernod Ricard's brands are displayed at a bar during a photo opportunity, in Gurugram, India, November 26, 2024. Reuters Business India orders antitrust probe into Pernod Ricard Vivek MishraMay 09, 2026
The Indian government holds a 49 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea, followed by the Aditya Birla Group Getty Images Business Vodafone considers share transfer to Indian unit instead of fresh cash injection Ashya RoseMay 09, 2026
The US economy added 115,000 jobs during the month, more than double economists’ forecasts of around 55,000 iStock Business US adds 115,000 jobs in April as US labour market defies war fears Teena JoseMay 09, 2026
Jet fuel prices used by most European airlines have reportedly surged by roughly 50 per cent since the conflict intensified. iStock Business European airlines may soon run on US fuel as Iran conflict shakes aviation Teena JoseMay 09, 2026
Toyota Warns of Major £3bn Impact From Iran Conflict iStock Business How the Iran conflict became a £3bn problem for Toyota Teena JoseMay 08, 2026
Food suppliers are now adding extra charges to cover the cost of fuel, which has gone up because of the war in Iran Getty Images Business Leon boss says price rises unavoidable when profit is just two pence per pound Ashya RoseMay 08, 2026