21 h. ago ‘I hope we survive this hell tonight’: People in Kashmiri border villages fear more strikes

Residents on both sides had been preparing for violence for days. It came in the middle of the night, with the whistle of missiles overheadFull report: Pakistan decries ‘act of war’Live coverage: deadly Indian missile attackFor days, residents living on both sides of the volatile border between India and Pakistan, dividing the disputed region of Kashmir, had been bracing themselves for war.After India accused Pakistan of involvement in a terrorist attack which killed 26 people, and vowed to retaliate with military might, locals knew a confrontation between the two countries could take place at any moment. Continue reading...

Events

22 h. ago New German government plans to boost border controls to curb migration

Germany’s new government says it will start increasing border controls to clamp down on migration

Politics

22 h. ago Friedrich Merz arrives as a humbled new German chancellor – but that may not be the worst way to start | Jörg Lau

Defeat in the first round of a confirmation vote was humiliating. It could be the lesson Merz needed to change his leadership styleThere goes the cliche about German politics being stable but dull. Germany finally has a new leader, but only after a day of drama, suspense and historic twists. The conservative Friedrich Merz failed to secure a majority confirming him as chancellor in the first round of voting in the Bundestag. In eight decades of postwar Germany, this has never happened before.When Merz’s cabinet was finally sworn in later on Tuesday afternoon, after a successful second round, both parties in the governing coalition – the conservative CDU/CSU and the Social Democrats (SPD) – were eager to play down the failure as a mere hiccup. But the high drama indicates a new degree of fragmentation and instability in the German party system. It is certain to affect the way this new administration will govern.Jörg Lau is an international correspondent for the German weekly Die Zeit...

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25 h. ago English cricket stars are 'split' over staying in Pakistan amid country's conflict with India

Airlines have cancelled or rerouted a number of flights in the wake of India firing missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least six locations.

Events

28 h. ago Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs across UK – see full list of locations so far

This morning, Wetherspoon revealed that like-for-like sales had jumped 5.6% in the 13 weeks to April 27. With this boost, the pub chain announced that it planned to open more branches across the UK

Politics

33 h. ago ‘Like powerful thunder’: Panic in Kashmir’s border villages as long

Residents on both sides of the Line of Control have been preparing for violence for days. It came in the middle of the night, with the whistle of missiles overheadFull report: Pakistan decries ‘act of war’Live coverage: deadly Indian missile attackFor days, residents living on both sides of the volatile border between India and Pakistan, dividing the disputed region of Kashmir, had been bracing themselves for war.After India accused Pakistan of involvement in a terrorist attack which killed 26 people, and vowed to retaliate with military might, locals knew a confrontation between the two countries could take place at any moment. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago India and Pakistan’s dispute over Kashmir – explained in 30 seconds

Countries have fought three wars over Himalayan region, which is divided by heavily armed borderControl of Kashmir, in the foothills of the Himalayas, has been disputed since India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain in 1947.Both claim it in full, but each controls a section of the territory, separated by one of the world’s most heavily militarised borders: the “line of control” based on a ceasefire border established after their 1947-48 war. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Foreign Office issues Brits travel warning for parts of Pakistan and India

It is not safe to travel to parts of Pakistan and India, according to the Foreign Office, which has spoken out after India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory

Events

37 h. ago UK Foreign Office travel warning issued as Pakistan and India clash: Full list of airlines cancelling flights revealed

Airlines have cancelled or rerouted a number of flights in the wake of India firing missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least six locations.

Events

40 h. ago The Latest: India fires missiles across the border with Pakistan, killing at least 1, officials say

India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing at a child and wounding two other people, Pakistani security officials said

Events

5 d. ago Ghost booking: The tactic travellers are using to ease US border control fears

As border crossing anxiety increases, this practice is haunting hotels

Politics

7 d. ago Swansea City have just landed a huge boost in their summer transfer plan

The club are already looking ahead to the summer after tying Alan Sheehan down to a long-term deal

Politics

7 d. ago £170m truth behind Man United's Europa League ambitions ahead of key Ruben Amorim transfer call

Manchester United would give their plans - on and off the pitch - a major boost with Europa League success.

Economics

8 d. ago Migrants face a novel criminal charge in new border zone in New Mexico

Immigrants recently detained in southernmost New Mexico are facing a novel criminal charge of breaching a national defense area

Events

1 week ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's plan to save British and Irish snooker backed as history awaits

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has bold plans to give snooker in the UK and Ireland a major boost as he gathers support during his World Championship run

Politics

1 week ago John Higgins offers clear verdict on Ronnie O'Sullivan's radical snooker plan

Seven-time world snooker champions Ronnie O'Sullivan is advocating for a plan that would boost the sport in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and John Higgins has given his verdict

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool get Milos Kerkez transfer boost as Bournemouth draw up summer plan

Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez this summer and the Cherries already have a clear idea about who they might sign to replacing the Hungarian defender

Politics

2 w. ago British tourists with burgundy passports urged to carry out 'vital checks'

Holidaymakers who still hold the old-style passports before Britain left the EU risk being caught out by border control unless they check certain details

Politics

2 w. ago Workers could get a £1,000 pension boost as DWP proposes new rule for providers

Millions of workers are missing out on their hard-earned pension savings

Economics

2 w. ago DWP announces £1,000 retirement savings boost under new plans for small pension pots

Pensions Minister Torsten Bell said there are now more small pension pots in the UK than pensioners.

Economics