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The UK defended transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining Diego Garcia under a 99-year US lease, after Donald Trump criticized the move as weakening national security. Opposition voices and displaced islanders expressed concern over the deal

Prince Harry returns to London’s High Court as a nine-week trial begins against the Daily Mail’s publisher, accusing it of unlawful privacy breaches. The case marks the final chapter in his high-stakes legal battle to curb tabloid excesses and could involve millions in damages

US-based astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni has received the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal for his groundbreaking work in time-domain astronomy. The Caltech professor is known for discovering cosmic events and building powerful instruments to study the changing night sky.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has restricted image generation and editing after global backlash over sexualised deepfakes. Governments and regulators in several countries have raised concerns, while Britain warned of action against X over the issue

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has triggered global backlash after generating non-consensual sexualised images of women and children, prompting demands for action and investigations by governments across Europe, India, Asia and Latin America over AI safety and digital abuse

Arsenal ended the year top of the Premier League after a 4-1 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates. Goals from Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus sealed victory, keeping Arsenal five points clear of Manchester City

Former England batter Robin Smith, famed for his battles against West Indies pacers and his powerful square cut, passed away at 62 in Perth. He played 62 Tests, scored 4236 runs, and was a Hampshire legend remembered fondly by fans

Liverpool’s Premier League title defense suffered another blow with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving them 11th. Manchester City also lost 2-1 at Newcastle, while Chelsea closed in on leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win at Burnley

Liverpool were stunned 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, while Chelsea defeated Burnley 2-0 with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brighton registered wins in Saturday’s Premier League fixtures

Videos from the US, UK and Canada showing Indians violating local laws during Diwali celebrations have drawn sharp criticism. Community leaders urge NRIs to act responsibly and respect local customs to uphold India’s global image

Two suspects, a man and woman from Sandwell, were arrested over the racially aggravated rape of a British Sikh woman in Oldbury. The case, which shocked the community, is being investigated alongside a separate assault in Halesowen

A 61-year-old Hyderabad woman lost Rs 35.23 lakh after a fraudster posing as a London doctor duped her with a fake story of her son’s accident. The victim transferred the money over WhatsApp calls before realising the scam

An Indian-origin couple in London, Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal, face murder and related charges after allegedly starving their three-year-old daughter, Penelope Chandrie, to death in 2023. Prosecutors say prolonged malnutrition caused her fatal ketoacidosis. Trial proceedings continue

As more nations recognise Palestine, the reality on the ground—fragmented by expanding Israeli settlements and political instability—raises doubts about viable statehood. Without diplomatic action to halt settlement growth, recognition risks becoming symbolic rather than supporting lasting peace or sovereignty

Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside Derby, continuing their perfect start to the Premier League season. Arne Slot praised his squad's depth, which helped secure a crucial victory amidst competition pressure

With India already qualified, the 2025 Asian Table Tennis Championships in Bhubaneswar will determine 12 continental berths for the London 2026 WTTTC Finals. Top Asian teams, including China, Japan, and Korea, will compete for direct passage.

Immigrants must integrate with British society, but hate campaigns targeting them will harm the nation’s unity

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh hosted a London investor summit ahead of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. Highlighting AP’s $2.4 trillion economic vision, he outlined a green, cluster-based strategy and assured global investors of fast, transparent governance

London’s Heathrow Airport reopened after Terminal 4 was evacuated due to a suspected hazardous materials incident. Emergency services found no harmful substances. Around 20 people reported minor injuries. Flights resumed, and authorities confirmed the terminal was safe for operations

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer finalised a sweeping Cabinet reshuffle, elevating women to top posts for the first time. Shabana Mahmood became Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper Foreign Secretary, and Rachel Reeves remains Chancellor, marking a historic female-led leadership team