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Like US, UK, UAE imposes tougher visa conditions on Nigerians
UAE bans transit, tourist visas for Nigerians aged 18 to 45 • UK introduces e-Visas for Nigerian study, work visa applicants • FG urges US to reconsider single-entry, 3-month visa validity decision BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR Nigerians traveling to the...

The V&A Museum to host first Schiaparelli exhibition in the UK in 2026
By EFE Published July 9, 2025 The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will open in March 2026 the first exhibition dedicated to Italian designer Elsa Schiaparelli and her eponymous firm in the United Kingdom, the institution announced...

33 British Columbia Gold Rush Towns
British Columbia experienced several gold rushes throughout the latter half of the 1800s – some large, some small. With the influx of miners and their families, as well as entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the miners’ new prosperity, new...

Revolut Plans to Democratise Access to Invest With New Stocks and Shares ISAs and UK-Listed ETFs
British neobank Revolut has launched new Stocks and Shares ISAs and UK-listed Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) as part of efforts to expand investment options for UK customers. Through the new Stocks and Shares ISA, which will be available in the...

Nvidia becomes first company in history to hit $4 trillion market cap
Nvidia has become the first company in the world to hit $4 trillion in market cap, marking another historic milestone as Wall Street is excited about the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the global economy. Shortly after the stock...

Macron wraps up UK state visit with defence pact 'reboot'
French President Emmanuel Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to Britain on Thursday with a summit aiming to "reboot" defence ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear co-operation. Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
Celebrating SG60: 12 key objects from Singapore’s 60-year history
SINGAPORE – The Straits Times’ interactive gathers together 60 objects, one for each year of the nation’s history. Here is a sneak peek at some of the objects, one for each decade of the country’s independence. 1965 to 1975 Old National...
Charles, Patel Family Office seal $1bln UK, GCC real estate pact
In a landmark move aimed at bridging traditional real estate with emerging opportunities in infrastructure, Charles Group, one of India’s fastest-growing diversified conglomerates, has signed a $1 billion strategic agreement with the US-based...

Why The Triumph Street Triple Is The Sleeper British Bike That Everyone’s Overlooking
In the world of motorcycles, the Japanese have truly nailed the VFM aspect. Whereas, America sells nostalgia and raw emotions with a slew of big twin-powered cruisers, baggers, and full dressers. What about the Brits, then? They have the sole...

PTI founder's sons are British nationals, can't participate in Pakistan's politics: Barrister Aqeel
Pakistan Pakistan PTI founder's sons are British nationals, can't participate in Pakistan's politics: Barrister Aqeel Close Barrister Aqeel said PTI is now attempting to gain public sympathy by playing the “children card”. Follow on Published On:...

Diana Ross, 81, looks ethereal in custom-made flowing white gown as Motown legend opens the Henley Festival
Diana Ross looked ethereal as she kicked off this year's Henley Festival with a performance on Wednesday evening. The American icon, 81, had been booked to grace the stage at the British festival after performing a series of dates across the UK on...

Boston City Council marks July 4 by comparing Trump’s presidency to pre-Revolutionary British rule
The Boston City Council sought to commemorate America’s July 4 birthday by comparing President Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions in office to the pre-Revolutionary reign of King George III that led to “open rebellion” against the British...

Junk food “avoids advertising regulation” with top level UK sports sponsorship
Sophie Borland, freelance journalist Hertfordshire, UK sophie.borland{at}googlemail.com A BMJ investigation finds more than 90 deals between brands of food or drink that is high in fat, salt, or sugar and sporting entities, amid concerns over such...

Nvidia makes history, becomes first company to hit $4 trillion in market value
Nvidia has made history by becoming the world’s first publicly listed company to cross a market capitalisation of $4 trillion. The landmark was reached on Wednesday after the chipmaker’s shares rose as much as 2.5% to a record high of $164, driven...

Bridging the Skills Gap in the UK: The Role of Awarding Bodies in Shaping a Skilled Workforce
Bridging the Skills Gap in the UK: The Role of Awarding Bodies in Shaping a Skilled Workforce The UK continues to face a significant skills gap that affects economic growth, innovation, and the employability of future generations. This challenge...

Huge driving licence change for 42 million UK motorists
Motorists in the UK are being alerted to major change to driving licences. The government is hoping to "simplify access" by bringing in digital versions of the document. Drivers will soon be able to carry their licence on their phones, when a new...

Wales Women's history at major tournaments
Given that women's football was banned in the UK from 1922 to 1970, the game has only developed in Wales in the past half-century. The country's national team completed a long journey from their first official match against Ireland in 1973 when...
Celebrating SG60: Explore Singapore history through 60 objects
SINGAPORE – What objects can tell the story of Singapore as it matures into 60? The solemnity of Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s red box or the levity of Joseph Schooling’s swimming shorts? The enduring books of Catherine Lim or the vanished red-brick library...
China's Chang'e-6 sheds first light on evolution history of moon's far side
This photo taken on July 9, 2025 shows a press conference held by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China. A series of research findings by Chinese scientists on the samples collected by the Chang'e-6 mission from the...
This AI firm just made history as the world's first $4 trillion company
Nvidia became the first company to reach $4 trillion (R71 trillion) in market value on Wednesday, a new threshold in Wall Street's bet that artificial intelligence will transform the economy. Shortly after the stock market opened, Nvidia, which is...