JUSTICE SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood is considering making chemical castration mandatory for the most serious sex offenders as part of a broader review of sentencing reforms and efforts to address prison overcrowding.
The Ministry of Justic... Continue

England is set to become the first country in the world to introduce a national gonorrhoea vaccination programme, in a move hailed by health officials as a “landmark moment for sexual health”. The rollout will begin on 1 August 2025 and... Continue

ABHISHEK SHARMA scored 59 off 20 balls to help Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Lucknow SuperGiants by six wickets on Monday, ending Lucknow’s chances of making the IPL playoffs.
Chasing 206 for victory, Abhishek set the tone with an innings t... Continue

The UK is experiencing widespread rainfall as a 320-mile-long band of wet weather stretches across western parts of England, marking a significant shift from the record-breaking warmth earlier in May.
According to WXCharts data, the rain... Continue

INDIA said on Friday (9) it repelled multiple drone and artillery attacks launched by Pakistan overnight, as tensions continued following deadly cross-border violence this week. Islamabad denied launching any attacks, while both sides repor... Continue

With the release of Pia’s Pet Club: Puppy Problem on 8 May, award-winning author Serena Patel brings young readers a heartwarming new series that combines humour, friendship, and cultural representation. Known for her Anisha, Accidental D... Continue

THE UK is ready to support both India and Pakistan in de-escalating tensions following deadly clashes between the two countries, trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds said on Wednesday.
“Our message would be that we are a friend, a partner... Continue

PAT CUMMINS took 3 for 19 but rain ended Sunrisers Hyderabad’s hopes of making it to the IPL 2024 playoffs, as their match against Delhi Capitals was called off on Monday.
Hyderabad had restricted Delhi to 133 for 7 in 20 overs, but ra... Continue

The UK has experienced its warmest start to May on record, with temperatures soaring and sparking concerns over climate change. According to the Met Office, Kew Gardens in south-west London recorded 29.3°C on Thursday afternoon, surpassing... Continue

The Spice Girls are gearing up for a return to the stage, with plans quietly coming together for a 30th anniversary tour in 2026. But one member is unlikely to be joining the ride: Victoria Beckham.
Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Mel C... Continue

AT JUST 14 years and 32 days old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player to score a century in a senior T20 match.
On Monday evening (28) in Jaipur, playing in only his third Indian Premier League (IPL) game for Rajasthan Roy... Continue

INDIA and Pakistan have exchanged a series of diplomatic measures after prime minister Narendra Modi blamed Pakistan for a deadly shooting in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which 26 civilians were killed.
Modi said India would identify and punish... Continue

MS DHONI scored an unbeaten 26 to help Chennai Super Kings end their five-match losing streak with a five-wicket win over Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL on Monday.
Chasing 167, Chennai reached the target with three balls to spare, thanks... Continue

MS DHONI will lead Chennai Super Kings for the rest of the Indian Premier League season after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury, coach Stephen Fleming said on Thursday.
Fleming said Gaikwad, 28, has been diagnosed with an elbo... Continue

A detailed full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed significant new insights into the ship’s final moments before it sank in 1912. The 3D replica, constructed from more than 700,000 images, provides a complete and unprecedented... Continue