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Alex Murdaugh to Face New Murder Trial

Alex Murdaugh, the former lawyer convicted of murdering his wife and son, is set to face a new trial after South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions. The court ruled unanimously that Murdaugh did not receive a fair trial in connection with the 2021 killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul. Judges concluded that comments and actions by court clerk Rebecca Hill improperly influenced the jury during the original proceedings. According to the ruling, Hill encouraged jurors to closely monitor Murdaugh’s testimony and suggested they should not fully trust him while the trial was underway. The high-profile case attracted massive international attention and inspired documentaries, podcasts, books and television productions focused on the powerful South Carolina legal family. Murdaugh, 56, had originally been sentenced to two life terms for the murders of his wife, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh, and […]

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Wes Streeting Quits Starmer Government

Wes Streeting has resigned as UK health secretary following days of growing speculation about tensions within the Labour government and questions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. In a strongly worded resignation letter, Streeting criticised Starmer’s leadership style and warned that the Labour Party risks losing public confidence if it fails to provide a clearer political direction. Although he stopped short of officially launching a leadership campaign, Streeting suggested Labour should begin preparing for a future leadership transition and called for a “broad” contest involving multiple candidates. The former health secretary said remaining in government after losing confidence in the prime minister would have been “dishonourable and unprincipled.” Despite his resignation, Streeting praised recent progress within the National Health Service and stressed that his departure was not linked to policy disagreements, but rather concerns about the leadership of both the […]

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Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Again

At least eight people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed in Kyiv after Russia launched one of its largest overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since the beginning of the war in 2022. Ukrainian emergency services said the victims were found under the rubble of a heavily damaged apartment building in the capital. Rescue teams are still searching for at least 20 people believed to be trapped beneath the debris. Authorities confirmed that 45 people were injured in the strikes, including two children. Kyiv officials also declared Friday a day of mourning following the deadly attack. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia fired more than 670 drones and 56 missiles across the country overnight. The attacks reportedly targeted over 180 locations throughout Ukraine, including more than 50 residential buildings and several civilian facilities. Zelensky said Russia had launched […]

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Xi Gives Trump Grand Welcome in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping gave US President Donald Trump a highly ceremonial welcome in Beijing on the opening day of a visit that could reshape relations between the world’s two largest powers. The reception outside the Great Hall of the People featured a military honour guard, a gun salute and performances of the American national anthem. Schoolchildren waving Chinese and US flags lined the route as Trump greeted them during the ceremony. During their meeting, Trump warmly praised Xi, describing him as a “great leader” while highlighting the importance of continued dialogue between both countries. The atmosphere marked a sharp contrast from the harsh rhetoric Trump previously used against China during his political campaigns and trade disputes with Beijing. Over recent years, tensions between Washington and Beijing intensified over tariffs, trade imbalances, Taiwan and geopolitical influence. At the peak of […]

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Iran Seizes Vessel in Gulf of Oman

Iranian forces have reportedly seized a vessel operating as a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman, according to maritime security company Vanguard. The ship is said to be heading toward Iranian territorial waters following the incident. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also confirmed that the vessel was moving toward Iranian waters after being intercepted. BBC Verify reviewed tracking information from MarineTraffic, which showed the vessel — identified as the Honduras-flagged Hui Chuan — last transmitted its position about 70km northeast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday. According to Vanguard, the operators of the Hui Chuan stated that the ship was functioning as a floating armoury. Such vessels are commonly used by private maritime security companies to store weapons and ammunition for guards protecting commercial ships from piracy attacks. The exact cargo onboard the vessel and […]

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UAE Denies Netanyahu’s Secret Visit Claim

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed he made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates during the recent conflict involving Iran, saying he met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in what his office described as a “historic breakthrough”. According to Netanyahu’s office, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Israel and the UAE amid growing regional tensions linked to the war with Iran. Reports suggested the talks took place in the Emirati city of Al-Ain, near the border with Oman. However, the UAE quickly rejected the claims. In an official statement, the Emirati foreign ministry described reports of Netanyahu’s visit as “completely false” and stressed that relations with Israel are conducted openly through the framework of the Abraham Accords, not through secret arrangements. The UAE also reaffirmed its commitment to transparent diplomacy, insisting that no unofficial Israeli […]

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Starmer Faces Revolt Inside Labour Party

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned Labour ministers and MPs that any attempt to remove him from office could throw the government into “chaos”, as pressure continues to mount inside his party. Facing growing criticism and resignation calls from several Labour lawmakers, Starmer used meetings in Parliament to defend his leadership and present what he described as a “radical” programme aimed at transforming the country. The prime minister promised major reforms in areas including healthcare, housing and immigration, insisting his government was prepared to challenge policies that had failed working people for years. His comments came shortly after the presentation of the government’s legislative programme during the King’s Speech delivered by Charles III in Parliament. Among the proposals announced were plans to abolish NHS England, introduce digital identity systems, reform leasehold property rules, strengthen rail infrastructure in northern England […]

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Trump heads to China, says no need for Xi’s help on Iran war

US President Donald Trump has travelled to China for a crucial summit with President Xi Jinping, declaring that he does not expect to need Beijing’s help to end the ongoing war with Iran. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington, Trump downplayed China’s potential role in resolving the conflict, which has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise,” he said, in comments that underscored his determination to project confidence despite mounting costs and diplomatic pressure. The war has seen both the US and Iran impede maritime traffic in a waterway that normally carries around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Trump’s remarks contrast with expectations from some analysts and allies, who had hoped China might use its economic ties with […]

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Nvidia CEO joins Trump’s mission to ‘open up’ China

Huang’s presence has fuelled speculation that Nvidia could secure breakthroughs on long-delayed approvals for its H200 artificial intelligence chips, which have faced export restrictions and regulatory hurdles in China. An Nvidia spokesperson said the CEO is attending the Trump–Xi summit at the president’s invitation “to support America and the administration’s goals.” The Nvidia boss is travelling alongside other heavyweight CEOs, including Tesla’s Elon Musk and Apple’s Tim Cook, as Washington and Beijing prepare for talks that will touch on trade, AI, semiconductors and the aftermath of the Iran war. Analysts say the participation of such tech and industrial leaders underlines how central advanced chips and supply chains have become to US–China relations. Trump has framed the mission as an effort to “open up” China further to US goods and investment, while Chinese officials hope the visit will ease export controls […]

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Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

US President Donald Trump is heading to China this week seeking much-needed diplomatic and economic wins after an unpopular war with Iran has weakened his standing at home and abroad. Analysts say Trump’s once bold ambition to force Beijing into sweeping concessions through tariffs and pressure has been blunted by court rulings and the political fallout from the conflict in the Middle East. Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15, their first face-to-face talks since the two leaders agreed to pause a bruising trade war last October. Expectations for the summit are modest, with US officials now focusing on securing limited deals on agricultural exports like soybeans, beef and a potential package involving Boeing aircraft. Beyond trade, the Iran war is expected to dominate the agenda as Washington quietly seeks China’s […]

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