Globetrotting Sir Keir rings alarm bells in Number 10 after G20 summit
With this week's G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro signifying the Prime Minister's 15th foreign trip since July, some in Number 10 are reportedly growing concerned around his absenteeism.
DWP new welfare reforms could slash Universal Credit and PIP for young adults
New work capability assessments are expected to see hundreds of thousands of people lose the right to claim PIP, which is the primary disability benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions
Social media sites must not be 'safe haven' for illegal content, Ofcom warned
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has said out new measures to Ofcom to make sure the UK keeps pace with tech as it evolves to create a safer internet especially for kids
Starmer's new borders chief vows to cut small boat crossings to 'zero'
Martin Hewitt, the new head of Labour's Border Security Command, has insisted he will 'hold the system to account' to stop small boat migrants from reaching the UK.
Over 20,000 young people expected to be homeless this Christmas
Nearly 23,000 young people in England are expected to be homeless this Christmas.
‘I didn’t think I’d walk again after road crash’
Tom Hadden’s life changed forever when he was involved in a crash on a rural road in County Tyrone.
Dallas City Council rejects push to delay implementing voter-approved marijuana measure
The Dallas City Council rejected an effort to add language to a resolution that would have limited the city from enacting a recently passed city proposition related to marijuana possession.
World leaders snub Starmer's call to issue show of support for Ukraine
As the conflict entered its 1,000th day, the Prime Minister had urged leaders gathering at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro to 'double down' on their backing for Ukraine.
Plane from Vedic era, not Wright Brothers: UP Guv
Some BJP leaders have argued that the concept of a flying machine is demonstrated in the ‘Pushpak Vimana’ described in the Ramayana
Who is the new Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers?
He is known to have long-held ambitions for the top job and is considered a favourite of frontline police.
Britain's prosecutor has 'no idea' what non-crime hate incidents are
Stephen Parkinson, the director of public prosecutions, said there was 'surprise at the level' of NCHIs recorded within police forces as demands to overhaul how they are handled grew.
Delhi University student expelled for six months over anti-NTA graffiti  
Delhi University expels student for anti-NTA slogans, sparking controversy and accusations of selective action.
Dallas ISD data shows academic improvement after cellphone ban 5 years ago
Robert T. Hill Middle School in Dallas ISD was one of the first schools in the country to try locking away cell phones and they say it works.
German minister suggests cutting of underwater cables is sabotage act
Boris Pistorius spoke after damage was detected to the C-Lion1 telecommunications cable that runs for almost 750 miles from the Finnish capital Helsinki to the German city of Rostock.
Morning Digest: Polling will be held for 288 Assembly seats in Maharashtra and for 38 seats in 2nd phase in Jharkhand today; PM Modi concludes Brazil visit, leaves for Guyana, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 20, 2024
DWP boss divulges vast scale of pensioner poverty baked into Labour policy
The boss of the DWP, Liz Kendall MP, admitted tens of thousands of pensioners would be plunged into poverty by the decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment
U.S. envoy: Israel-Hezbollah truce ‘within our grasp’
A United States envoy said an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after talks in Lebanon on Tuesday.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Steve Jobs' clothes all the same designer?
QUESTION: Were all Steve Jobs's clothes made by the same designer?
Stage set for Mahayuti-MVA 'Maha' yudh today
Counting of votes set for Nov 23
No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says
The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.
PM Modi urges people of Maharashtra, Jharkhand to participate in polling with full enthusiasm
Maharashtra-Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Polling for Assembly elections is underway in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people of both states to vote in large numbers in order to enhance the democratic festival.
Living in Delhi smog is like watching a dystopian film again and again
Toxic, deadly, poisonous - these words are back in the headlines as Delhi’s pollution spikes again.
WW3: Russia's chilling message warns the West it is on the brink of huge conflict
Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chair of Russia's security council, is among several of Vladimir Putin allies to post harrowing messages on X, which was known as Twitter, about World War Three
Government designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity
The government has also slapped a similar designation on the Houthi movement.
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