UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1150 EAT on Wednesday 21 May 2025 The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country’s ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the military escalation in Gaza morally unjustifiable. The move follows warnings of…

Plan unveiled: Golden Dome defence system

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1118 EAT on Wednesday 21 May 2025 The US has selected a design for the futuristic Golden Dome missile defence system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. Just days after returning to the White House…

UK now the greatest country on trade

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1140 EAT on Tuesday 20 May 2025 The UK is now in a better place on trade than any other country in the world the chancellor has said. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the latest EU deal took the UK backwards and previously said the country had been…

Man Utd make £55m offer for Premier League winger

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1518 EAT on Monday 18 May 2025 Manchester United have ‘presented an offer’ to Brentford of £55m to sign star forward Bryan Mbeumo this summer. Ruben Amorim is desperate to add to his ranks at Old Trafford with the Red Devils currently sitting 16th in the table having…

Crystal Palace fans ‘unbelievable’ FA Cup win

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2047 EAT on Sunday 18 May 2025 Crystal Palace fans celebrated late into the night following the club’s historic FA Cup win over Manchester City on Saturday. The south London side won 1-0, marking the club’s first major trophy in its history. Eberechi Eze’s 16th minute goal secured the…