Xi and Putin Meet in Beijing After Trump Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing with pomp, days after welcoming Donald Trump. Talks focused on trade, energy, and Middle East crisis.

UK Inflation Slows to 2.8% in April

UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April, below forecasts, due to lower energy price caps. However, economists warn the drop is temporary as Iran war drives up fuel costs.

US-Iran Talks as Hormuz Tensions Rise

The US and Iran held emergency talks to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent incidents have threatened global oil supplies and regional stability.

Arise: Breaking Harrow's Two-Party Duopoly

Arise, a new grassroots party in Harrow, won its first council seat in May 2026, ending eight years of Conservative-Labour dominance. Leader Pamela Fitzpatrick explains the party's stance on housing, education, and poverty.

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