North Korea's Kim orders major missile production boost
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to significantly increase missile and artillery shell production in the coming year, raising regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to significantly increase missile and artillery shell production in the coming year, raising regional tensions. Read the full analysis.
North Korea's leader has ordered a significant ramp-up in missile production and new munitions factories during an inspection of a new nuclear-powered submarine. Explore the implications for regional security.
South Korea will phase out international adoptions following UN concerns over historic fraud and abuse. The move comes after decades of sending thousands of children abroad.
South Korea vows to phase out foreign adoptions as UN investigators criticise its failure to address past human rights violations and fraudulent practices. Read the full story.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new nuclear-powered submarine, vowing to strengthen his navy's nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions. Read the full analysis.
North Korea displays a near-complete nuclear-powered submarine hull, as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's own ambitions. Experts assess the strategic shift and potential Russian aid.
North Korea displays a near-complete nuclear-powered submarine hull, as Kim Jong Un condemns South Korea's own ambitions. Expert analysis suggests a launch could be imminent. Explore the regional security implications.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae inspected a new luxury mountain resort, part of a drive to attract foreign tourists and earn hard currency. Read the full analysis.
Sudan's Prime Minister presents a comprehensive peace initiative to the UN to end the devastating 1000-day conflict, while the US pushes for an immediate humanitarian truce. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star claims the BBC manipulated the public vote to see him removed from the competition. Read the explosive allegations and the broadcaster's response.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Irish UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, expressing national pride while urging Lebanese PM for accountability over the killing of Private Sean Rooney. Read the full story.
Israeli troops kill six Palestinians, including a baby, sheltering in a UN-run school in Gaza. Witnesses describe a targeted raid. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
The UN Security Council has called for Rwanda to pull its forces from eastern Congo and renewed the MONUSCO peacekeeping mission for one year amid escalating violence. Read the latest.
A devastating week for the UN saw six peacekeepers killed in Sudan, an interpreter die in South Sudan custody, and 10 more staff detained by Houthis in Yemen. Read the full report on the escalating threats to international personnel.
The UN states famine has lifted in Gaza due to increased aid, yet 1.6 million face severe hunger. Winter floods and a fragile ceasefire exacerbate the dire humanitarian emergency. Read the latest.
A new UN report details a three-day massacre by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the Zamzam displacement camp, killing over 1,000. Read the full investigation into the atrocities and the urgent calls for accountability.
Venezuela's navy has escorted commercial oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as the UN warns of 'extrajudicial killings'. Read the full story.
The US House has passed a bill to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein. Discover how your representative voted on this crucial transparency measure.
Donald Trump urges Republicans to vote for releasing Epstein documents. Pressure mounts ahead of House vote on controversial client list disclosure.
Labour MP Jess Phillips defiantly rejects resignation calls after breaking party ranks on Gaza ceasefire vote, revealing she received 'thousands' of messages from distressed constituents.
Vaughan Gething's path to First Minister faces major obstacles as Labour fails to secure majority vote, exposing deep fractures in Welsh politics and coalition stability.
Keir Starmer faces major party rebellion as Labour delegates overwhelmingly back motion accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, creating deepest internal crisis of his leadership.
The AFL's night of nights descends into chaos as the 2025 Brownlow Medal count is rocked by a contentious voting decision, sparking fury among clubs and raising serious questions about the league's governance.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly supported Palestinian statehood at the United Nations, marking a significant departure from his predecessor's stance and drawing both praise and criticism.
Berliners have overwhelmingly voted to make English an official language alongside German, in a historic referendum aimed at boosting international business and simplifying life for expats.
In a landmark decision, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to permanently remove the Union flag from all council buildings, a move hailed as progressive by nationalists and met with disappointment by unionists.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under intense scrutiny after a controversial decision to allow a vote on an amendment regarding China's treatment of the Uyghur minority, sparking fury from MPs and raising questions about parliamentary procedure and d
The Green Party is set to capitalise on the dramatic implosion of Jeremy Corbyn's new Left Alliance, which is mired in accusations of sexism and financial disarray just weeks after its launch.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retains his cabinet position after a crucial confidence vote, securing 276 votes in parliament. The move stabilises the ruling coalition but exposes underlying political fractures.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal speaks exclusively about her moving departure from Strictly Come Dancing and the incredible public reaction that moved her to tears.