Exclusive laboratory results obtained by Yulia Navalnaya reveal her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a novichok-style nerve agent in prison months before his death.
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
An exclusive analysis reveals the deep ideological rifts and internal power struggles fragmenting the UK's opposition parties, threatening their cohesion and electoral viability.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
Plans for a permanent 'eco-friendly' Gypsy and Traveller site in the protected Chilterns AONB have sparked local outrage and fears of Green Belt concreting, despite promises of sustainability.
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
Emmanuel Macron confronts intense scrutiny as France's leading newspaper Le Monde and political opponents launch scathing critiques of his leadership style and policies amid growing national discontent.
Deep dive into the Coalition's electoral challenges. Analysis of leadership, voter sentiment, and the strategic hurdles facing the opposition in the wake of recent by-election results.
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.
Senior Liberal MP Sussan Ley insists there are no leadership tensions despite Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's demotion, as the party grapples with internal divisions and electoral strategy.
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has plunged the Coalition into further turmoil, refusing to endorse deputy leader Sussan Ley and declining to apologise for controversial comments about Indian migration. The escalating rift
President Emmanuel Macron faces political turmoil as his government resigns amid policy failures and rising opposition, threatening France's stability and European Union leadership.
NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
In a fiery conference speech, Nigel Farage claimed Reform UK has replaced the Conservatives as the true opposition to Labour. He vowed to lead a 'political revolt' and target the Red Wall, leaving Rishi Sunak with a major headache.
A parliamentary committee hears that toxic chemicals from England's roads are poisoning rivers unchecked, with the government accused of a 'shocking dereliction of duty' for failing to implement a 25-year-old law.
Exclusive: Scientists document unprecedented recovery of Northern California's kelp forests, offering hope for marine ecosystems battling climate change.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
A major forestry corporation is embroiled in a significant legal battle, hit with a slew of new charges for alleged illegal logging practices. The case raises serious questions about environmental regulation and corporate accountability.
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea's main opposition party, is in intensive care after a brutal stabbing attack in Busan. The assailant, posing as a supporter, struck during a public event, raising major security concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive pig and poultry farming has become the dominant source of pollution in Britain's countryside, devastating river ecosystems and overwhelming sewage systems.
A groundbreaking analysis reveals over 1,300 hazardous sites across the United States where toxic 'forever chemicals' are seeping into the ground, posing a severe contamination risk to water supplies and public health.
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
A powerful new perspective on environmental storytelling urges us to look beyond narratives of loss and despair, celebrating the wonder, resilience, and sheer absurdity of nature that still exists all around us.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
The Independent is calling for nominations to identify the UK's most influential climate leaders in its prestigious Climate 100 list for 2025. Discover how to put forward environmental pioneers making a tangible difference.
The Victorian opposition commits to finishing the Suburban Rail Loop once initial groundwork is completed, addressing infrastructure challenges.
Residents of a quaint village are up in arms over proposed housing developments that threaten to disrupt their rural idyll. Discover why locals are fighting back.