Beijing and Canberra are locked in a 'permanent contest' for influence in the Solomon Islands, using starkly different policing strategies. Discover who is winning the battle for hearts and minds.
In the Solomon Islands, China and Australia are locked in a strategic battle for influence, using contrasting policing methods. Discover who is winning the hearts and minds of the Pacific nation.
Exclusive polling reveals most British voters want a new defence alliance with Europe, fearing the US under Trump may not defend the UK from a Russian attack. Read the full analysis.
AUKUS critic warns Australia becomes a nuclear target under the submarine deal, as polls show rising public support. Explore the $368bn pact's risks and implications.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
Over 165,000 UK parents have pledged to delay giving children smartphones. The Smartphone Free Childhood movement offers five key tips to reclaim family time and combat addiction this festive season.
István Szabó's 1981 masterpiece 'Mephisto', a fable of an actor's Faustian pact with the Nazis, is restored and rereleased. The director reflects on its enduring lessons about ambition, collusion, and power.
Roger Worby, 84, was sentenced for killing his wife of 56 years in a suicide pact. The judge cited diminished responsibility due to mental health issues. Read the full tragic story.
Russia threatens retaliatory measures after the Faroe Islands authorise a ban on two major Russian fishing companies, escalating tensions over alleged espionage. Read the latest on this diplomatic row.
Britain and Norway sign a historic defence pact, launching a joint fleet of warships to protect critical North Atlantic undersea cables from Russian submarine activity. Read the full details.
The UK and Norway sign a landmark defence pact to counter Russian naval threats in the North Atlantic, protecting vital undersea cables. Read the full details.
Nigel Farage reportedly tells donors a deal with the Conservatives is likely to avoid splitting the right-wing vote and beat Labour. Explore the potential for a 'mega party' merger.
An elderly couple described as 'devoted' ended their lives together after the husband's health deteriorated from bone cancer. The inquest heard they sent a letter to their solicitor.
David and Susan Jeffcock, a devoted elderly couple, ended their lives together at Whitby's East Cliff. The inquest reveals a heartbreaking story of love and a devastating health diagnosis.
Dwain Hall, 53, is accused of murdering Sonia Exelby from Portsmouth after she flew to the US seeking a violent death. Read the full investigation details.
Sonia Exelby, 32, from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida after allegedly travelling for a suicide pact. A man faces murder charges. Read the full story.
Sonia Exelby flew to Florida to be killed by a man she met online. Disturbing evidence suggests she changed her mind. Read the full investigation into this tragic case.
As Spain marks 50 years since Franco's death, his dictatorship's legacy continues to divide the nation. Discover how the 'pact of forgetting' risks historical amnesia among younger Spaniards.
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman sign controversial defence agreement during Riyadh meeting. Analysis reveals strategic implications and political fallout. Read the full story.
Retired Lt Col Daniel Davis warns a US-Saudi defence pact is a 'dangerous mistake' that could drag America into another Middle East war. Read his exclusive analysis.
PepsiCo divests controlling stake in Pizza Hut China operations to private equity firm Hillhouse Capital, marking significant restructuring of fast-food investments in Chinese market.
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would defend Taiwan from Chinese aggression in explosive interview, potentially reshaping US foreign policy and escalating tensions with Beijing.
Vladimir Putin announces landmark security agreement with North Korea during historic visit, signalling major shift in global alliances as Moscow seeks new partners amid Ukraine conflict.
Labour leader Keir Starmer signs groundbreaking security agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, marking a significant shift in post-Brexit UK-EU relations and defence cooperation.
Former President Donald Trump embarks on his most perilous foreign mission yet, heading to China as trade tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the risks and potential rewards.
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have reportedly made a secret pact to leave the BBC show together if one departs, following behind-the-scenes tensions.
Senior US Congressman Rob Wittman pushes for broadening the AUKUS security alliance to include additional shipbuilding nations, signalling a major shift in global defence strategy.
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces plans for a major security pact with France to tackle small boat crossings, signalling a dramatic shift in UK-European relations.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms the US could request modifications to the AUKUS security agreement as Washington conducts its strategic review, while affirming Australia's commitment to the trilateral partnership.