Speaker's Fury Over Collapsed China Spy Case
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashes unprecedented anger as sensitive China spying prosecution collapses, raising national security concerns and ministerial accountability questions.
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Police chief under fire over vigilante group comments
A police and crime commissioner faces public outrage after claiming residents felt 'empowered' rather than intimidated by vigilante groups patrolling their streets. The controversial remarks have sparked demands for resignation.
Police officers face misconduct hearing over custody death
Two Staffordshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings following the death of a 34-year-old man in custody, as the Independent Office for Police Conduct concludes its investigation into the tragic incident.
Political Etiquette: Democracy's Silent Threat
As American democracy faces unprecedented challenges, an over-reliance on political etiquette and procedural norms is creating dangerous vulnerabilities. This analysis reveals why being 'polite' might be the greatest threat to democratic survival.
France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
NY Attorney General's Corporate Accountability Campaign
New York's top legal officer Letitia James continues her crusade against corporate misconduct, building on high-profile cases against major tech giants and financial institutions.
US House Speaker Blocks Democrat in Constitutional Crisis
In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, the US House Speaker refuses to seat a legitimately elected Democrat, sparking accusations of democratic subversion and raising fundamental questions about American governance.
Wiltshire Police: 46 Self-Referrals to Watchdog
Exclusive investigation reveals Wiltshire Police referred themselves to watchdog 46 times in five years, raising serious questions about force standards and accountability.
PA Governor Slams Baltimore Police Over Trooper Arrest
Governor Josh Shapiro condemns Baltimore police after a Pennsylvania state trooper was arrested during a traffic stop, escalating tensions between law enforcement agencies.
Police officer's stalking victim too scared to dial 999
A woman stalked by a serving police constable reveals she was too frightened to call emergency services, fearing officers wouldn't believe her in this disturbing case that raises serious questions about police accountability.
Police watchdog investigates GMP over families treatment
The IOPC has initiated a sweeping investigation into how GMP handles bereaved families after multiple serious complaints revealed systemic failures in communication and support.
Police officer guilty of assault over teen headlock
A Metropolitan Police officer has been convicted of assault after restraining a teenage girl in a headlock during a stop in north London, raising serious questions about police use of force.
Police enter wrong home in Peacehaven blunder
Sussex Police faces serious scrutiny after officers mistakenly forced entry into a family home while searching for the Home Secretary's residence, raising urgent questions about police procedures and accountability.
Systemic Failure: UK Police Racism Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how decades of ignored warnings and failed reforms have allowed institutional racism to fester within British policing, creating a crisis of public trust.
Stephen Lawrence's Father: Met Police Racism Unchanged
Exclusive: Neville Lawrence breaks 30-year silence to accuse Scotland Yard of failing to learn from institutional racism exposed after his son's murder, as landmark report anniversary approaches.
Noem's Super Bowl Ice Storm Controversy Sparks Fury
Republican governor faces mounting criticism after revelations about her administration's handling of a deadly Super Bowl Sunday ice storm that claimed multiple lives across South Dakota.
Police cleared in choking incident after car horn protest
A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of misconduct after allegedly choking a man who complained about officers blocking his street. The controversial incident, captured on viral video, sparked public outrage and calls for police accountability.
Kansas deputy charged in Black inmate's death case
A Kansas sheriff's deputy faces involuntary manslaughter charges after the death of a Black inmate, with the controversial 'excited delirium' diagnosis at the centre of the case.
Omaha police exposed for racist Facebook posts
Internal investigation reveals shocking racist content shared by Nebraska police officers on social media, prompting community outrage and calls for reform.
Lammy: Government 'running away from democracy'
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers blistering critique of government's approach to Gaza ceasefire votes and democratic accountability in passionate Manchester address.
Optus Among Companies Paying Zero Tax Despite Billions
Shocking analysis reveals how major corporations including Optus, EnergyAustralia and Chevron legally paid zero income tax despite earning billions in revenue across Australia.
Corporate middlemen mask Australian fossil fuel profits
A groundbreaking report exposes how complex corporate structures are masking the real beneficiaries of Australia's lucrative fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Tearful woman confronts Jim Chalmers over economic hardship
An emotional confrontation unfolded as a tearful woman interrupted Treasurer Jim Chalmers' media briefing, delivering a raw account of financial struggle that left officials stunned.
Glasgow University accused over student graduation day death
Glasgow University accused of systemic failures in supporting a vulnerable student who took his own life hours before his graduation ceremony, as parents demand accountability.
My Mother Shot By Police: The Bullet That Changed Everything
An exclusive interview with a daughter whose mother was critically injured in a police shooting, sparking urgent questions about police tactics and accountability in the UK.
Quebec Police Shooting of Teen Sparks Investigation
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by provincial police in Louiseville. The incident has sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.
Trump's Dangerous 'Wrong Way' Politics Threatens Democracy
Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric frames political opposition as illegitimate, threatening the fundamental principles of democratic discourse and peaceful power transitions.
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