Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
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Stansted expansion green-lit, set to be UK's 2nd busiest airport
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
UK's Worst-Case Climate Scenarios Revealed
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Tech firms may quit Australian misinformation fight
Major technology companies including Meta and Google are considering abandoning efforts to combat misinformation in Australia, citing unsustainable costs and regulatory burdens under new laws.
Davey Demands Social Media Regulation Amid Trust Crisis
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey calls for urgent social media reforms and a General Election, citing new polling that shows a collapse in public trust towards the government and its ministers.
Jay Slater's Mum Calls for New Law Against Online Trolls
The grieving mother of Jay Slater is campaigning for a radical new law to crack down on online conspiracy theorists and armchair detectives who spread malicious misinformation about missing persons cases.
Trump's Bizarre Claim: US 'Eliminated' Narcoterrorists in UK
Former US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage and confusion by claiming credit for a US-led operation on British soil that allegedly 'eliminated' three narcoterrorists, a statement vehemently denied by UK officials and lacking any evidence.
AI Death Hoax Targets US Pundit Charlie Kirk in Deepfake Attack
US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk becomes the latest victim of a malicious AI deepfake campaign, with fabricated images of his 'death' spreading rapidly across social media, raising urgent alarms about digital misinformation.
Netanyahu denies bizarre 'killing video' conspiracy theory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has been forced to deny a bizarre conspiracy theory, spread by a prominent US right-wing commentator, alleging he was involved in a killing. The unfounded claims, originating from Charlie Kirk, sparked a
AOC Condemns Charlie Kirk's 'Lies' in House Speech
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers a powerful rebuke against Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, accusing him of spreading dangerous misinformation and inciting threats against public officials.
Texas Church Uses AI to Fake Charlie Kirk Sermon
A Texas church is at the centre of a digital ethics storm after it used a cloned AI voice of commentator Charlie Kirk to deliver a sermon he never gave, raising serious questions about AI, consent, and misinformation.
FCC Commissioner Carr slams Jimmy Kimmel over 5G segment
A top US telecoms regulator has launched a scathing attack on comedian Jimmy Kimmel, accusing his show of promoting 'debunked' 5G conspiracy theories and fuelling public fear over critical infrastructure.
Jimmy Kimmel's blistering on-air rebuttal to Charlie Kirk
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivers a blistering on-air rebuttal to Charlie Kirk's misleading claims about his ABC salary, escalating their ongoing feud with a call for factual accuracy.
Trump Falsely Accuses Starmer of Letting Hamas Into UK
Former US President Donald Trump launches a stunning attack on Sir Keir Starmer, falsely claiming the Labour leader allowed Hamas militants into the UK. The incendiary remarks spark a fierce political backlash and accusations of dangerous misinformation.
UK Broadcasters Demand YouTube Prominence to Fight Fake News
Britain's leading public service broadcasters unite in calling for regulatory action to ensure their trusted content is prioritised on YouTube, combating rampant misinformation ahead of the 2025 election.
Kerry Katona slams 'disgusting' AI deepfake video scam
Kerry Katona erupts after a viral AI-generated video depicts her endorsing a controversial weight loss product. The furious star condemns the 'disgusting' deepfake, warning her fans about the dangers of digital impersonation.
Trump aide's bizarre Biden 'body double' conspiracy theory
Donald Trump's former press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, has sparked outrage by promoting a baseless conspiracy theory that President Joe Biden uses a body double, drawing widespread condemnation and accusations of dangerous misinformation.
Charlie Kirk Investigated Over Alleged Malicious Meme Campaign
US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is under Metropolitan Police investigation for allegedly orchestrating a coordinated meme campaign targeting UK political figures, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British democracy.
White House Condemns Charlie Kirk's 'Edited' Biden Video
White House officials have launched a fierce rebuttal against conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's viral claims about President Biden. The escalating row, centred on a selectively edited video, raises questions about misinformation and political discou
Anti-Vax Data Linked to Falling UK Vaccination Rates
Exclusive: New NHS data reveals a worrying link between online misinformation and falling vaccination rates. Health leaders demand urgent government action to counter the spread of dangerous falsehoods.
Social Media Driving Health Misinformation in UK
Groundbreaking research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine exposes how social media algorithms are driving dangerous health misinformation, eroding public trust in the NHS and scientific institutions across the UK.
AI-Generated Fake Images Fuel UK Far-Right Immigration Panic
Exclusive investigation uncovers how AI-generated fake images of migrant scenes are being weaponised by far-right groups on social media to spread disinformation and anti-immigration hatred in Britain.
AI-Generated Fake News Inflames UK Migrant Tensions
Exclusive investigation uncovers a network of AI-generated fake news stories, including fabricated claims of 'migrant protests', being used to stoke racial division and community tensions across the UK.
Right-Wing Media’s Systematic Assault on US Journalism Exposed
A damning new report reveals how a powerful network of right-wing news outlets, led by figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, is systematically eroding trust in mainstream journalism and democratic institutions across the United States.
Charlie Kirk's 'facts' claim about Mike Johnson speech debunked
Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk faces intense scrutiny after misrepresenting House Speaker Mike Johnson's Utah rally speech, prompting widespread fact-checking and accusations of partisan misinformation.
Online Misinformation Deterring Women From Contraceptive Pill
Groundbreaking UK research exposes how rampant digital misinformation is fuelling a public health crisis, deterring women from safe contraceptive use based on fabricated side effects and scaremongering.
Trump's Debunked COVID Vaccine Claim Sparks Fury
Former US President Donald Trump faces a fierce backlash from medical experts and fact-checkers after making a baseless claim that COVID-19 vaccines are causing 'millions of deaths'.
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