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Asda has sold Leon back to its co-founder John Vincent, ending four turbulent years of ownership under the Issa brothers that saw the once health-focused fast-food chain accused of losing its identity. The deal, which includes 46 company-owned restaurants and 25 franchise sites, comes amid growing criticism that Leon had drifted away from its founding principles of “natural fast food” …

A Costa del Sol resort has received a major boost to its economy thanks to a new employment training centre. Nerja lies in Spain’s Axarquía, an area to the east of Malaga province, that is characterised by a varied landscape of stunning coastlines and towering mountains. The resort is famous for its beaches and the Nerja Caves that were discovered …

A leaked video from 2024 allegedly shows Israeli soldiers at a detention site sexually assaulting a Palestinian prisoner The leak of a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner is the “most serious public relations attack against Israel,” Benjamin Netanyahu has said. The footage, filmed at the Sde Teiman base near the Gaza border, showed soldiers leading …

پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کے چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری نے کہا ہے کہ مسلم لیگ (ن) ستائیسویں آئینی ترمیم کے لیے حمایت مانگی ہے۔ انہوں نے اس حوالے سے جو تفصیلات بیان کیں ان پر ایک نئی بحث چھڑ گئی ہے۔ بلاول بھٹو نے پیر کو سماجی رابطے کی سائٹ ”ایکس“ پر جاری ایک پوسٹ میں کہا کہ مجوزہ ستائیسویں آئینی …

Chicago always has something to prove. When it went up against New York for the 1893 World’s Fair, a New York Sun reporter called out its “windbag” campaigners. Illinois ended up hosting the fair, and Chicago embraced its new identity as the Windy City. That chip-on-the-shoulder energy still defines this metropolis, a city that builds, innovates, and competes like it …

The West Indies have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning November 5 in Auckland. While the return of Matthew Forde marks a boost for the team’s pace department, left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has been left out of the squad to undergo remedial work on his bowling action following a recent dip in …

The head of British luxury brand Mulberry has called on the government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for international tourists, warning that the “unfair” tax burden is stifling investment and driving wealthy shoppers away from the UK. Chief executive Andrea Baldo said the move would help revitalise Britain’s luxury and retail sectors — which have been hit hard by declining visitor …

ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر نے کہا ہے کہ امن فوج غزہ بھیجنے کا فیصلہ حکومت اور پارلیمنٹ کرے گی، پاک فوج سیاست میں نہیں الجھنا چاہتی، فوج کو سیاست سے دور رکھا جائے۔ ڈی جی آئی ایس پی آر لیفٹیننٹ جنرل احمد شریف نے صحافیوں کو بریفنگ دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ پاکستان اپنی سرحدوں، عوام کی حفاظت …

London’s top-tier property market has suffered its steepest fall in more than four years amid growing fears that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a mansion tax in her first Budget. New figures from Knight Frank show that the average price of “prime” London homes fell 4% in the year to October, the sharpest decline since February 2021. Analysts say the …

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 culminated in a historic victory for India, who secured their maiden title with a compelling 52-run win over first-time finalists South Africa in Navi Mumbai. Women’s World Cup 2025: A historic triumph for India The tournament was a spectacular showcase of the global growth of women’s cricket, marked by high-scoring thrillers and individual brilliance. …

The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) and the Institute of Directors (IoD) have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking scholarship programme aimed at accelerating the careers of exceptional Black business leaders across the UK. Launching in October 2025, the initiative will provide three outstanding leaders — one from a start-up, one from an SME, and one from the public or …

As I browse the web in 2025, I rarely encounter captchas anymore. There’s no slanted text to discern. No image grid of stoplights to identify. And on the rare occasion that I am asked to complete some bot-deterring task, the experience almost always feels surreal. A colleague shared recent tests where they were presented with images of dogs and ducks …