Narendra Modi's government is replacing India's landmark rural employment guarantee, a vital safety net for millions. Experts warn this centralisation of power risks sparking major protests and political backlash.
India's landmark rural jobs guarantee, empowering millions of women, is being hollowed out. Experts warn this could trigger widespread rural discontent ahead of key elections. Read the full analysis.
The children of Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a remarkable archaeological find in Israel, discovering five coins dating back to the Bar Kokhba Revolt. Read the full story of their unforgettable family tour.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a Labour rebellion over plans to abolish jury trials for many cases. Tory motion forces a vote, as critics call it an attack on justice. Read the full story.
Sir Keir Starmer faces a Labour rebellion as Tory MPs force a vote on plans to scrap jury trials for many cases. Justice Secretary David Lammy argues it's needed to cut the 80,000-case backlog. Read the latest from Westminster.
Labour partially retreats on farm inheritance tax but sparks fresh fury with a planned ban on trail hunting. Analysis suggests the party risks alienating its new rural voters.
More than 100 upgraded mobile masts are bringing 4G to remote UK communities, helping families stay connected this Christmas. Check if your area is covered.
Rural school districts across America face severe budget shortfalls after federal grants for mental health and enrichment were cut. Discover the impact on students and staff.
Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.
Republicans in swing districts revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, risking 20 million Americans' insurance. A political standoff ensues as the deadline nears.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is warned of a major backbench rebellion over plans to restrict jury trials in England and Wales. Read the full story on the growing opposition.
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces a crucial choice after her split with Donald Trump over the Epstein files. Can the Georgia rebel mend fences with the former president?
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike plans after Labour revolt, leaving £30bn black hole and Pound falling. Discover the political crisis unfolding.
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Seven West Media shareholders deliver stunning rebuke to executive pay packages while chairman Kerry Stokes claims financial suffering alongside investors in dramatic AGM showdown.
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
Homeowners in Union County's Stonebridge development face legal action after refusing to pay controversial annual amenities fees for facilities many claim they don't use or want.
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
US House Speaker faces conservative rebellion over spending deal, risking partial government shutdown and exposing deep Republican divisions.
Australian biotech giant CSL faces investor fury as shareholders overwhelmingly vote against executive pay, though board members narrowly survive removal votes amid share price concerns.
An explosive new investigation reveals how Generation Z is fundamentally challenging traditional political structures, from Westminster to Whitehall, in ways that could permanently alter British democracy.
Manchester United's dressing room is in turmoil as senior players reportedly turn against manager Erik ten Hag following shocking Champions League exit, with some stars actively seeking January transfers.
A California school board faces explosive backlash after implementing controversial transgender policies that critics claim undermine parental rights and endanger children's welfare.
A small American community faces healthcare devastation as its only hospital shuts down, leaving residents fearing for their lives and highlighting the growing crisis in rural medical services.
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
In a stunning political shakeup, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has removed seven Republican officials from state boards, signalling deepening divisions within the state's GOP leadership.
Controversial plans to transform local Post Offices into 'click and collect' hubs could leave elderly residents in rural communities isolated and struggling to access essential services.
BBC Scotland presenter Anne McAlpine reveals her longing to leave urban life behind and return to her family roots by owning a traditional island croft, inspired by her grandparents' way of life.
An explosive documentary reveals how Countryfile presenter Tom Heap was nearly conned by sophisticated fraudsters targeting rural communities across Britain.