More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to ban protests based on 'cumulative impact'. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.
Sir Patrick Duffy, the former Labour minister and defence expert who served as an MP for 25 years, has passed away at the age of 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
Tributes paid to Sir Patrick Duffy, former Labour defence minister and NATO assembly president, who has died at the remarkable age of 105. Read his extraordinary life story.
Families can enjoy a free day out at National Trust sites worth £50. Get your voucher from the Mirror between 10-18 Jan 2026. Explore heritage and nature for free!
Activist Drew Pavlou was detained for 40 minutes after counter-protesting at a Sydney rally against US military action in Venezuela. Police confirm the event was unauthorised.
Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announces he will stand down to allow a new leader to be chosen for the 2027 elections. The Strangford MLA and health minister signals his retirement.
UUP leader Mike Nesbitt announces he will step down to allow a new leader to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections. The Strangford MLA is the first to lead the party twice. Read the full story.
New research reveals a stark decline in communal singing in state secondary assemblies, with over half of schools affected. Experts warn of a growing divide with the private sector. Discover the data and the call to action for music in schools.
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani takes his oath of office at a Queens subway station, pledging to fight for working-class New Yorkers. Read about this symbolic act of political commitment.
New York Assembly member Zohran Mamdani takes his oath of office at a subway station, pledging to champion public transit and workers' rights. Read about this symbolic act of solidarity.
Newly released files show David Trimble's anger that a UK-Irish government review of Stormont ignored paramilitary disarmament. Explore the pivotal 2003 stalemate.
NSW Police impose a two-week ban on all protests across Sydney following the Bondi Beach terror incident. Advocacy groups prepare a constitutional challenge.
Venezuela's parliament passes law imposing harsh penalties for acts like oil tanker seizures, responding directly to US actions. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
South Korea's Constitutional Court has formally dismissed the impeached police chief for supporting ex-President Yoon's brief martial law in 2024. Read the full ruling details.
PM Anthony Albanese justifies a $100,000 New York trip for Communications Minister Anika Wells to rally global support for Australia's social media ban for under-16s, as her travel expenses face intense scrutiny.
The DUP will table a petition of concern against a Sinn Fein motion seeking Stormont's backing for European Parliament observer status. Vote set for Monday.
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest following the EBU's decision to include Israel. Read the full statement from RTE.
Australian Aged Care Minister Anika Wells justifies her $45,000 trip to the UN General Assembly, citing vital diplomatic engagement for the nation's interests on the global stage.
As trust in politicians evaporates, experts argue only public engagement can protect UK democracy from extremism. Discover the radical reforms proposed to restore accountability.
Ahmedabad, India, has been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games centenary, beating Abuja. Discover the implications for the future of the Games.
A UN human rights rapporteur calls for the US to end its sanctions on Cuba, citing severe impacts on healthcare, nutrition, and education for the island's population.
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock warns climate change is the century's top security threat, fuelling conflict and instability. Urgent global action is needed for a safer world.
The UN General Assembly has unanimously urged all nations to observe a truce during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, promoting peace through sport. Discover the global response.
Aber Kawas, backed by Zohran Mamdani for NY State Assembly, faces scrutiny for claiming white supremacy caused 9/11. Read the full story on the political firestorm.
Isabella Gellis's eccentric folk horror opera The Devil's Den, featuring morris dancing and a sinister rabbit, receives its first full staging at Leeds's Howard Assembly Room. A unique blend of British folklore and modern mystery.
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist reshaping American politics with radical housing reforms and challenging establishment norms. Discover how this Queens assemblyman is becoming an unlikely star.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secures decisive victory in New York Assembly race, defeating moderate challenger in contest that exposed party divisions and drew intervention from former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani launches scathing attack against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, demanding accountability for New York's unemployment system failures during the pandemic.