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UK special forces resigning en masse over war crimes probe – media
Soldiers are reportedly resigning as an inquiry examines alleged killings of civilians and cover-ups during operations in Afghanistan and Syria Soldiers from the UK’s elite SAS force are resigning in significant numbers over fears of prosecution following human rights investigations into alleged war crimes, British media reports. The probe largely focuses on British special forces operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, as well as missions in Syria and Northern Ireland. A...
Punjab slashes jobs ahead of new budget
Amid an acute financial and economic crisis in Punjab, the provincial government has granted final approval to abolish nearly 150,000 vacant posts ranging from Grade 1 to 16 across all departments. Implementation has commenced, and all such positions will be eliminated before the 202627 budget, with directives issued not to allocate funds for these posts in the upcoming fiscal plan. The largest share of cuts has been imposed on the education sector, where 30,391 posts (Grades 116) have been...
Monsoon preparations begin in Rawalpindi
Ahead of the monsoon season, the cleaning and desilting of Nullah Leh and 15 city drainage channels will be completed at a cost of Rs80 million. The operation is scheduled to begin on May 1 and will be finalised by June 15. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has initiated the contracting process for desilting Nullah Leh from IJP Road to Moti Mahal Chowk at an estimated cost of Rs50m. Meanwhile, tenders have been invited for the cleaning of 15 urban drainage channels that discharge into Nul...
Encroached land reclaimed near Diplomatic Enclave
The Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) has retrieved six acres of CDA-owned land behind the high-security Red Zone and Diplomatic Enclave in the federal capital, worth billions of rupees. According to the CDA, the land had been illegally occupied for decades and was reclaimed after a three-month-long operation during which 19 criminal cases were registered against the operatives of the influential occupation mafia. CDA officials further said that in order to protect the six acres of...
Hot-air balloon with 13 people lands in California backyard: ‘out of a fairytale’
Pilot made emergency landing on small plot of grass at Temecula home amid low fuel and shifting windsA balloon landed in a southern California backyard – a balloon with 13 people.The enormous hot-air balloon, with a pilot and passengers in the basket, descended perfectly on Saturday on a small plot of grass at a home in Temecula. Hunter Perrin said he had no idea that he had visitors until a neighbor alerted him. Continue reading...
Donny Osmond pays tribute to brother and ‘protector’ Alan after his death at 76
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GDRFA Dubai hits 95.6% future readiness with AI innovation push
Dubai : Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs achieved a 95.6 per cent future readiness rate by 2025, driven by a long-term foresight strategy that has already translated into major initiatives such as the “Red Carpet” project — first envisioned in 2015 and now implemented as part of its forward-looking government model.The authority said it continues to build an integrated, innovation led government ecosystem, combining advanced methodologies, talent empowerment, and da...
Alan Shearer slammed over brutal Eddie Howe sack prediction - 'Totally out of order'
Alan Shearer slammed over brutal Eddie Howe sack prediction - 'Totally out of order'Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has questioned whether Eddie Howe will still be in charge next season - but his comments have massively irked a former Magpies managerCommentsSportDaniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter16:46, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAlan Shearer has been called out by Sam Allardyce after questioning Eddie Howe's Newcastle future(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)Sam Allardyce...
Haylie Duff and fiancé Matthew Rosenberg split after 12-year engagement
Haylie Duff and fiancé Matthew Rosenberg have split after a 12-year engagement."Haylie and Matt ended their relationship around the first of the year," a representative for Haylie told Fox News Digital in a statement. "She asks for privacy at this time in protection of her young daughters."The couple share daughters Ryan, 10, and Lulu, 7.Haylie, the older sister of Hilary Duff, and Rosenberg got engaged in 2014, but never officially tied the knot.HAYLIE DUFF ON MOVING TO TEXAS AND MAINTAINING A...
Pakistan urges US, Iran to extend ceasefire
Pakistan is urging the U.S. and Iran to consider extending a temporary ceasefire, ahead of its expiration on Wednesday evening. The country’s office of foreign affairs recapped a Tuesday meeting between Pakistani Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie Baker in a post on the social platform X. The…
Limited economic impact? How Iran war is impacting job market and your household bills
India's economy shows resilience amid Middle East crisis, with household spending largely unaffected by rising energy prices, though consumer confidence is slightly dipping. While manufacturing faces some impact, the services sector remains robust, and overall growth for Q4 FY26 is projected to remain strong, with limited downside risks.
Grammar school headteacher, 56, is killed in crash while cycling - as four people are held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Grammar school headteacher, 56, is killed in crash while cycling - as four people are held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous drivingBy FREYA BARNES, NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:43, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 16:45, 21 April 2026 e-mail
Guardiola: I loved seeing Rice say the title race is not over
Man City boss Pep Guardiola says he "loves" Declan Rice's claim that the title race is not done yet despite Arsenal's defeat to his team on Sunday.City made a major statement in the Premier League title tussle by beating leaders Arsenal 2-1 last weekend, and can now move top themselves on goal difference if they beat Burnley on Wednesday night, live on Sky Sports.
US DoJ launches investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center
Justice department’s focus seems to be on SPLC’s prior use of paid informants to monitor hate groups, group’s CEO says The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization, the group’s CEO said on Tuesday.Bryan Fair, the CEO of the SPLC, said the details of the investigation were not entirely clear, though “the focus appears to be on the SPLC’s prior use of paid confidential informants to gather credibl...
UK and EU close in on agricultural deal to reduce Brexit barriers
Lords told sales of Scottish shellfish among areas that may benefit – but agreement will not erase all paperworkEurope live – latest updatesA new agriculture agreement with the EU would not wipe out all Brexit paperwork but may greatly increase sales of Scottish langoustines and oysters, the House of Lords has heard.The UK and EU are close to finalising a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to reduce Brexit trade barriers, and while it will have “modest” impact on the UK economy the agree...
MAGA lawmaker calls Somalis a ‘net drain on society’ in interview
Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill lashes out at immigrants, telling Benny Johnson: ‘They’re not all equally compatible with America’s governing framework, they’re not all equally moral, they don’t all have equal dignity‘
Kawkab Marrakech Refers ‘Hyserical’ Coach Hicham Damai to Ethics Committee
The board of Kawkab Marrakech has referred head coach Hicham Damai to the club’s ethics committee following an internal incident, just four days before a key league clash against Wydad AC in the 16th round of Botola Pro D1. The decision comes amid rising tensions within the club, with the internal divisions having been intensified by a statement from president Idriss Hanifa, who took issue with the events that led to the disciplinary move. According to the president’s official statement, the inc...
Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ About Donald Trump: I Will Be ‘Tormented by It for a Long Time’
Tucker Carlson’s break with President Donald Trump — whom the ex-Fox News host once robustly supported — took a stunning turn, as Carlson apologized for campaigning for Trump and said he was sorry for “misleading people” about Trump. Carlson made the comments on Monday’s episode of his podcast, “The Tucker Carlson Show,” speaking with his […]
Hopes of peace deal fade as Trump says he ‘expects to be bombing’ when ceasefire deadline expires
NewsWorldMiddle EastHopes of peace deal fade as Trump says he ‘expects to be bombing’ when ceasefire deadline expiresUS president said he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Tehran and that the American military is ‘raring to go’Alex Croft Tuesday 21 April 2026 16:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"}...
Director Abhishek Shah on National Award pressure: Every film has its own fate
Director Abhishek Shah on National Award pressure Every film has its own fate