Labour's rural U-turn on tax, then trail hunting ban
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
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Trump Renames Kennedy Centre, Faces Legal Action
President Donald Trump's overhaul of the Kennedy Centre, including renaming it after himself, triggers a lawsuit and protests from the Kennedy family and artists. Read the full story.
New Arizona 'city' offers 100,000 homes from £257k
A vast new master-planned community, Teravalis, is rising in the Arizona desert. With 100,000 homes planned, it promises affordability, jobs, and a focus on water sustainability. Discover this ambitious 'city within a city'.
Massive Boxing Day hunt turnout protests Starmer's ban plan
Tens of thousands gather at Boxing Day hunts as countryside communities protest Keir Starmer's plan to ban trail hunting. Read why supporters vow to fight the 'monstrous attack on freedoms'.
Farage at Boxing Day Hunt Amid Labour Trail Hunting Ban Row
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a Boxing Day hunt as PM Keir Starmer moves to ban trail hunting, alienating rural communities. Polls show 65% feel Labour neglects the countryside.
Labour faces major rural trust challenge, poll reveals
Sir Keir Starmer's government battles to rebuild trust with rural voters amid a trail hunting ban and inheritance tax discontent. A new poll shows 65% feel neglected. Read the full analysis.
Labour alienates rural voters, poll suggests
Sir Keir Starmer's government faces a significant trust deficit in the countryside over plans to ban trail hunting and inheritance tax changes. A new poll reveals 65% feel rural communities are unfairly neglected. Read the full analysis.
Farm Inheritance Tax Relief Raised to £2.5m
The government has raised the inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers from £1m to £2.5m following intense protests. Critics say the personal cost to families won't be forgotten. Read the full story.
Congress Member Sues Over Kennedy Center Renaming
A US Congresswoman files a federal lawsuit after the Kennedy Center board votes to add Donald Trump's name to the iconic arts venue. Read the full story on the legal and cultural clash.
Kennedy Center Board Member Muted in Trump Name Vote
A US congresswoman alleges she was forcibly muted during a Kennedy Center board call to rename it after Donald Trump, contradicting claims of a unanimous vote. Explore the legal and political fallout.
Sarah Paulson as Aileen Wuornos in Monster Series
Sarah Paulson is unrecognisable as serial killer Aileen Wuornos on the LA set of Ryan Murphy's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story'. Discover the star's dramatic transformation and the show's new cast.
Farmers 'Bewildered' by Labour's £1m Inheritance Tax
A government review finds new inheritance tax rules on farms over £1m have left British farmers scared for their future. Read the full report and political fallout.
Farmers' Despair Over Labour's Inheritance Tax Changes
Sir Keir Starmer faces stark warnings that frail farmers may take their own lives to spare heirs from new inheritance tax rules. Labour MP Cat Smith says the policy betrays rural trust.
Noem criticised for sombrero video during deportation push
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparks fury online after donning a sombrero at a Mexican restaurant, seen as insensitive given her department's aggressive deportation campaigns. Read the full story.
Australia's High Court Overturns Remote Housing Policy
Australia's High Court has struck down a controversial housing policy that caused rents to triple in some remote Indigenous communities. Discover the landmark ruling's impact.
Dull villagers get all-expenses Vienna trip invitation
The Perthshire village of Dull is buzzing after Viennese officials hand-delivered invitations for an all-expenses-paid trip to prove Austria's capital is anything but dull. Discover this charming story of international camaraderie.
Mega-warehouses blight UK villages as residents suffer
Communities across Britain face plummeting house prices, health issues and endless noise as massive distribution centres transform rural idylls into industrial zones overnight.
Trump Cuts Derail Appalachia Clean Energy Revival
How Trump administration funding reversals stalled West Virginia's transition from coal to solar, leaving communities devastated and projects abandoned across Appalachia.
Ancient Rubbish Reveals Neolithic Recycling Habits
University of York archaeologists discover Neolithic communities kept waste close to home, suggesting recycling and emotional attachment. Could ancient habits solve modern waste crises?
Foreign influencers target UK politics via X tool
X's new 'Community' feature enables right-wing influencers outside Britain to shape UK political conversations, raising concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes.
Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Arctic island collapses amid climate crisis
As Cop30 talks unfold, a Canadian Arctic island faces catastrophic erosion, with indigenous and scientific communities racing to document its history and fate. Discover the frontline of climate change.
Trust Crisis: Only 41% of Britons Trust Neighbours
Exclusive figures reveal a collapse in community trust, with less than half of the public trusting their neighbours. The Co-operative Party urges government action to rebuild local pride and connection.
Kashmir's Maternal Health Crisis: Births at 14,000ft
Gujjar-Bakarwal women in Kashmir's mountains face childbirth alone due to healthcare exclusion. This maternal mortality crisis demands urgent policy intervention.
Spain's Community Energy Revolution Powers 3,000 Projects
Discover how Spain's grassroots energy revolution is empowering communities with 3,000 renewable projects. Learn how citizen-led initiatives are transforming power generation across the nation.
EastEnders star Micah Balfour exits in emotional scenes
Micah Balfour leaves EastEnders as Junior Knight in a poignant departure for Dubai. Discover the emotional exit and the upcoming cast changes on the BBC soap.
Indigenous Peoples Launch Parallel Summit at COP30
As the UN climate talks proceed, Amazonian indigenous communities gather at a parallel People's Summit, demanding to be heard on forest protection and climate justice.
Florida Air Force Base Orders Christmas Decor Removal
Military families at Tyndall Air Force Base face Christmas decoration ban as private housing contractor enforces strict timing rules. Discover how this affects holiday spirit.
Generation X: The Unseen Populist Force Online
New analysis reveals Generation X, not millennials, are driving online populist movements. Discover why this overlooked generation is reshaping digital politics across Britain.
Trump mining nomination sparks safety concerns
Former President Donald Trump's planned nomination of a former mining executive to oversee mine safety has drawn fierce criticism from labour advocates and Appalachian communities.
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