'Strait of Hormuz gives Iran strategic leverage,' says Iranian official

Strictly Come Dancing fans cry 'disgrace' as they issue same complaint for Will Best

Strictly fans were upset on Will Best's behalf as he performed in week seven of the BBC dance contest with pro Dianne Buswell

Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'something needs to change' as judges come under fire over 'mess'

Strictly viewers were left baffled during the latest live episode of the BBC dance contest

A new life for building that has sat empty for eight years in historic area of Rochdale

The building has been empty for almost a decade. The develoopers feel this would be a good use of the site

Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: Modi

Celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Modi said the fight against Maoist ideology must continue despite the government’s announcement that India was free of Naxalism.

IRGC dismisses new US plan to tighten economic pressure on Iran as 'wordplay'

The US military has launched Task Force Iron Gate to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and materials. Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stated that the US goals are unattainable due to Iran's preparations and neighbor communications. Mohebbi criticized the Iron Gate initiative as ineffective in imposing economic pressure on Iran. He emphasized that Tehran's strategic planning enables continued trade routes despite American efforts.

Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests

Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. It said they were found guilty of "participating in operational activities on behalf of the Israeli Zionist regime, the United States and hostile groups" during the protests.

'Strait of Hormuz gives Iran strategic leverage,' says Iranian official

Iranian official Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said the Strait of Hormuz gives Tehran strategic leverage in global affairs, citing recent developments in the waterway. He called for faster implementation of maritime development policies. Separately, Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Shekarchi claimed the US Republican Party's midterm setbacks showed Washington had failed to break Iran's resolve.

Plugged in, not locked in: middle powers navigate US-China AI rivalry

Middle powers navigating the US-China competition in artificial intelligence (AI) favour flexible partnerships over closed alliances, demanding a “plugged in, not locked in” approach, an AI governance panel heard on Saturday. Alejandro Reyes, adjunct professor in the department of politics and public administration at the University of Hong Kong, said that middle powers were exercising agency in the AI era, selectively partnering with both Beijing and Washington “issue by issue” rather than...

Firefighters sent to Tesco Extra in Thanet after reports of gas leak

Fire crews were called to a supermarket after reports of a gas leak.

Multiple people hurt after more than 30 vehicles crash in thick fog on M20

The M20 has reopened after several people were hurt in a crash involving around 30 vehicles.

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Bastar, shares heartfelt message

Sonia Gandhi shares memories of celebrating Diwali, greets people on festival