Many Istanbul residents spent the night outdoors, too fearful to return to their homes, following a strong earthquake and more than 180 aftershocks. The magnitude 6.2 quake tremor that struck on Wednesday deeply impacted the city of 16 million residents, leaving many inhabitants shaken and wary of a possible more...
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Enfield have charged a man. Abdirazak Omar, 29 was charged on Wednesday, 23 April for the murder of 45-year-old Pamela Munro and possession of a knife. He will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 24 April. An investigation was...
A new type of diabetes that’s linked not to obesity but to malnutrition has been officially recognised, decades after it was first observed in developing countries. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) this month officially recognised the disease as “Type 5 diabetes” or Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (Mody). The...
The transport secretary has pledged to reduce the number of learner drivers in England waiting more than five months to sit practical tests. Heidi Alexander said the government would aim to clear the backlog by next summer, providing at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month to help tackle the...
The 13th British Alevi Festival, hosted by the British Alevi Federation (BAF), will take place on Sunday, June 8 in London. As in previous years, the festival aims to strengthen the spirit of unity and solidarity within the community. This year’s theme—“We Walk with Love”—reflects the core values of Alevi...
Organized by the Alevi Cultural Centre and Cemevi of UK, the concert titled “The Language of Deyiş with Dertli Divani” took place on Friday evening, April 18, 2025. Taking the stage, Dertli Divani delivered an emotionally charged and meaningful performance, captivating the audience with his powerful renditions of traditional deyiş....