Student protests at Lovely Professional University in northern India have turned violent following social media claims that a female student was raped at a girls’ hostel by a worker. The university has denied the allegations as rumours, while police have launched an investigation. Published On 27 Sep 202627 Sep 2026 Share Alleged rape on campus…
Unacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump to Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it’s still awaiting what it called a ‘definitive repsonse’ from Washington, through mediators. But Trump has said Iran needs a deal because, in his words, it’s losing badly. So, is his rejection of…
Police have arrested protesters at a Palestine Action demonstration in Liverpool, near the venue hosting the Labour Party conference. Demonstrators say they are defending the right to free speech and protesting against the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Published On 27 Sep 202627 Sep 2026 Share Palestine Action protesters arrested…
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’ but remains open to diplomacy. The comments come after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Published On 27 Sep 202627 Sep 2026 Share…
