Ian Austin confirmed that he has left the Labour Party
Ian Austin who represents Dudley North is the ninth member to resign stating he has become "ashamed" of Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.
He says he has no plans on joining the new breakaway Independent Group which 11 other MPs are already a part of.
Trump announces commitments for Gaza reconstruction at Board of Peace
US President Donald Trump told the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday that nations had contributed $7 billion to a Gaza reconstruction fund that aims to rebuild the enclave once Hamas disarms.
Police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was on Thursday arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon in insurrection trial
A South Korean court ordered life in jail on Thursday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, after holding him guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
Over 20 countries to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting on Thursday
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meeting is set to take place on Thursday in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the White House said.
The UAE has pledged an additional $1.2 billion in support for Gaza during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington.
The UAE Food Bank has launched its Ramadan campaign, aiming to provide eight million meals by redistributing surplus food to beneficiaries in the UAE and abroad.
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
