In a stunning political comeback, Tim Allan, the legendary New Labour spin doctor dubbed the 'original smoother', is returning to No.10 as Keir Starmer's new director of communications, signalling a return to Blair-era media strategy.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces a significant setback as his Director of Communications, Matthew Doyle, resigns unexpectedly just weeks before the General Election, citing personal reasons.
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander commanded attention on the red carpet at the 82nd Venice Film Festival for the premiere of the controversial Soviet thriller 'The Wizard of the Kremlin', where she stars opposite Jude Law as Vladimir Putin.
In a significant act of cultural diplomacy, Germany has repatriated a priceless collection of Anton Chekhov's personal letters and manuscripts to Russia, decades after they went missing following WWII.
The Israeli government has raided and shut down Al Jazeera's operations in the country, seizing equipment and blocking broadcasts. The network condemns the move as a 'dangerous criminal act' and a violation of the human right to access information.
A Russian archbishop's apology to Vladimir Putin for a 'rude' Alaska comment has ignited a firestorm, revealing the Kremlin's historical sensitivities and the complex state of US-Russia relations.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS splurged millions on PR and communications staff while GP practices struggle with funding shortages and patient backlogs.
Ukraine accelerates its decolonisation, removing Soviet-era monuments in a profound cultural shift against its imperial past. Discover the scale and symbolism of this national transformation.
Declassified files reveal a shocking Soviet plot to contaminate Scottish waters with radioactive material, aiming to turn CND activists against American submarines and destabilise UK defence.
A daring urban explorer uncovers the haunting remains of a Soviet-era nuclear power plant in Pripyat, capturing eerie footage of the control room frozen in time since the Chernobyl disaster.
Vladimir Putin employs classic Soviet-era delaying tactics, feigning interest in peace talks while intensifying military assaults on Ukraine. Expert analysis reveals the Kremlin's strategic playbook of buying time to strengthen frontline positions and wea
Lucy Connolly has been released from prison after being sentenced for a controversial tweet. The case sparked a major debate on free speech and the proportionality of the UK's justice system.
Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste
Vladimir Putin signs new law renouncing a 1990s agreement that prevented Russia from attempting to reclaim Alaska from the US, in a move experts see as a calculated political provocation amid heightened tensions.
New revelations shed light on Vladimir Putin's troubled childhood, marked by poverty, his mother's sacrifices, and the harsh realities of post-war Leningrad.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stokes tensions by arriving in a Soviet-style CCCP plane, drawing fury from Ukraine and raising eyebrows ahead of a potential Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark warning to Japan regarding its historical claims tied to the Soviet Union, escalating diplomatic tensions in the region.
A female PE teacher faces serious allegations of sexually abusing two girls and a boy, though she denies the abuse while admitting to inappropriate sexual communications with the students.
Derk Sauer, the Dutch-born media entrepreneur who transformed Russia's journalism landscape, has passed away at 75. His legacy includes founding The Moscow Times and shaping independent media in post-Soviet Russia.
Russia warns Estonia of 'consequences' after Tallinn dismantles Soviet-era memorials, escalating tensions between the two nations.
A historic Soviet-era floating restaurant in Moscow has sunk into the Volga River, marking the end of an iconic landmark from Russia's past.
A New York City resident faces federal charges after allegedly sending threatening communications to a Brooklyn federal judge and a prosecutor involved in a high-profile case.
The UK government has named a former editor of The Sun as its new head of communications, sparking mixed reactions across Westminster.
Australia's Communications Minister announces a sweeping social media ban for children, including YouTube, sparking debate on digital safety and regulation.
David Dinsmore, ex-editor of The Sun, takes on a pivotal government communications position, bringing decades of media expertise to Whitehall.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has controversially appointed former News of the World editor Andy Coulson as a communications adviser, sparking debate within the party.
Former US President Donald Trump reignites controversy with a bold statement about NATO's role in protecting Berlin from Soviet control, sparking fresh debate ahead of the US election.
A poignant reflection on migration, identity, and the search for safety across generations, as one family contemplates leaving the US amid rising political tensions.