The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former Reform UK leader was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes. Can new rules protect democracy?
The UK government has announced an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics, following the jailing of ex-Reform UK politician Nathan Gill for taking pro-Kremlin bribes. Discover the details.
MPs demand Electoral Commission investigation into Nigel Farage's links to a £9m crypto donor after he promoted Tether. Calls grow for transparency over potential conflicts of interest.
Labour and Lib Dems demand an Electoral Commission investigation after Nigel Farage's Reform UK accepted a record £9m from a crypto billionaire. Read the full story on the growing political controversy.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK has been handed a record £9 million donation from Christopher Harborne, a cryptocurrency and defence investor based in Thailand. Explore the details of this historic political funding.
Victoria Police can now search children without a warrant under new laws. Critics warn of overreach and potential harm to youth. Read the full analysis.
A Guardian journalist recounts being stopped and searched by Victoria Police under controversial new powers. Read her first-hand account of the encounter and its implications for civil liberties.
Victoria Police can randomly stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne until May 2026 without warrants, sparking racial profiling concerns from legal groups and Senator Lidia Thorpe.
California voters have approved Proposition 50, a landmark ballot measure that could dramatically alter the state's political landscape by establishing an independent redistricting commission to redraw voting maps.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
Exclusive: Scottish Health Secretary Chris Smith calls for emergency meeting with UK government amid growing NHS pressures and funding shortfall concerns.
As California voters face a critical decision on Proposition 50, experts warn that partisan gerrymandering threatens the very foundations of democratic representation. Discover how this landmark proposal could reshape American politics.
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
Conservative MP Esther McVey faces parliamentary opposition as she introduces controversial legislation granting ministers new powers to override 'woke' civil service guidance, prompting heated debate about government overreach.
In a stunning bipartisan move, the US Senate votes to halt Trump's controversial tariffs on Brazilian goods, setting up a major constitutional clash over presidential trade powers.
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
Controversial new police powers enable officers to confiscate vehicles from young riders causing chaos on UK streets, raising civil liberties concerns while tackling anti-social behaviour.
Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin faces investigation after failing to declare campaign spending, forcing an embarrassing apology just weeks after taking office.
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.
Radical new police powers are being rolled out across Britain, allowing officers to search suspects without reasonable grounds in designated areas. The controversial expansion aims to tackle knife crime but raises serious civil liberties concerns.
Donald Trump's controversial proposal to demolish the White House East Wing for an extravagant ballroom has ignited fierce debate about presidential powers and heritage protection in Washington DC.
In a significant reversal, former President Donald Trump has abandoned his controversial plan to send federal troops into San Francisco, following intense backlash from California officials and legal experts.
Former President Donald Trump's bizarre late-night social media tirade suggesting he'd demolish parts of the White House if re-elected has drawn widespread condemnation and raised serious questions about his fitness for office.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.
In a dramatic political development, Pakistan's electoral commission has banned Imran Khan's political party from contesting upcoming elections, dealing a severe blow to the imprisoned former prime minister's political future.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's allies are preparing radical plans to invoke emergency powers for overturning future election results, with a Virginia-based operative at the heart of the controversial strategy.
Labour reveals concerning government documents showing Whitehall's systematic erosion of devolved powers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The UK Government has prevented Scottish ministers from attending a major international trade summit in Canada, sparking fresh tensions over foreign relations powers.