International

The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister as Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government. The former Manchester mayor, Britain's seventh PM in a decade, promised "a circuit breaker for Britain."
International

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, ending a tightly contested final with a decisive breakthrough.
Football

British newspaper The Independent names “Pakistan” instead of “Hamas” in blunder truce headline

The Independent has named "Pakistan" instead of "Hamas" in a headline about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, causing confusion and highlighting the need for accurate reporting in sensitive geopolitical contexts.
International

BJP vows to rename Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar if elected to power in Telangana

During a roadshow in Hyderabad, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath promised that the BJP would rename Hyderabad to 'Bhagyanagar' if elected in Telangana, criticising the current government's policies and pledging changes to city names and reservation policies.
International

4-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas set to begin at 10am local time on Thursday

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a four-day ceasefire starting Thursday at 10 AM local time, including a hostage-prisoner exchange and a significant influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The truce, aimed at de-escalating the conflict, involves complex negotiations brokered by Qatar with U.S. and Israeli involvement.
International

Indian plot to assassinate Khalistani activist foiled by the United States

U.S. prevents assassination plot against Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and diplomatic tensions simmer amid concerns over India's role in targeted attacks on Sikh separatists.
International

Peace deal between Hamas and Israel expected within just hours, confirm Biden, Netanyahu, and Haniyeh

A breakthrough peace deal between Hamas and Israel is expected within just a few hours, confirm U.S. president Joe Biden, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, in order to bring a potential end to the Gaza conflict and hostage crisis.
International

‘Free Palestine’ protestor pauses Cricket World Cup final at Ahmedabad attempting to hug India’s Kohli

A man wearing a 'Free Palestine' T-shirt disrupted the match by entering the field and approaching Indian cricketer Virat Kohli before being removed by security.
International

تأكدت وفاة جميع مرضى وحدة العناية المركزة في مستشفى الشفاء، وهو أكبر مستشفى في غزة، في ظل الحصار الذي تفرضه إسرائيل

أكد مدير أكبر مستشفى في غزة، مستشفى الشفاء، وفاة جميع مرضى وحدة العناية المركزة خلال الحصار الذي فرضته إسرائيل على المنشأة لمدة ثلاثة أيام۔
International

All ICU patients confirmed dead at Gaza’s largest al-Shifa Hospital as Israel sieges on

Muhammed Abu Salmiya, director of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital, confirms the death of all ICU patients during Israel's three-day siege of the facility.
International

Three British-Pakistani MPs vote against Gaza ceasefire in UK Parliament vote

Tuesday's UK parliamentary vote on a Gaza ceasefire highlighted three Pakistani-origin Conservative MPs voting against it.
International

Iran will not enter the war with Israel on behalf of Hamas, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells Hamas chief

Iran reaffirms political and moral support for Hamas but rules out military intervention during a recent meeting between Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Ismail Haniyeh.
International

Ireland’s Parliament faces crucial vote on expelling Israeli ambassador today

The Irish Parliament confronts a decisive moment as it debates the expulsion of Israel's Ambassador and leading opposition party Sinn Féin's push to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court.
International

WHO Director-General demands ceasefire as Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital is almost destroyed

The World Health Organisation's Director-General, Dr Tedros, has urgently called for a ceasefire on Gaza, as the city's Al Shifa Hospital faces catastrophic conditions amid intense attacks from Israel.
International