Narendra Modi’s carefully crafted image has taken a hit as India reels from a punishing Covid wave. image copyrightGetty Images “Modi leads India out of a lockdown and into a Covid apocalypse,” declared a recent headline in the UK Sunday Times. The Australian newspaper re-published
The ex-football manager is EastEnders’ shock loan signing. Here are five other TV celebrity cameos. As one of English football’s most colourful managers, Harry Redknapp became a cult figure among fans for making dramatic transfer deadline day signings (and updating journalists from his car window).
The Czechs and Russians, ex-communist bloc allies, are in a new diplomatic Cold War. image copyrightGetty Images As Europe marks VE Day, relations with one of its liberators, Russia, remain fraught with hostility and mistrust. The Czech Republic has expelled dozens of diplomats, amid claims
At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police are injured in protests over evictions in Jerusalem. At least 163 Palestinians and six Israeli police officers have been hurt in clashes in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics and Israeli police say. Most were injured at the Al-Aqsa Mosque,
The UK will be ‘left behind’ if other countries open up travel more quickly, the industry says. image copyrightGetty Images The travel industry has expressed disappointment that so few countries are on the UK government’s green list for travel, describing the announcement as “overly cautious”.
Banking CEO David Velez says it is vital that bosses appoint staff who have experience of working in that industry.Banking CEO David Velez says it is vital that bosses appoint staff who have experience of working in that industry.
The Biden administration may be taking a softer line on Chinese tech giants say industry watchers.The Biden administration may be taking a softer line on Chinese tech giants say industry watchers.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ call for people to pause summer holiday plans gets a rough reception.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ call for people to pause summer holiday plans gets a rough reception.