Graham Linehan Questioned By Police At Heathrow Airport
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over social media posts on transgender issues, sparking backlash from Rowling and politicians.
Category : Politics
Labour Leadership Race: Rayner vs Streeting as Burnham Awaits
Labour leadership race looms as Burnham and Streeting show surprising stances, reflecting the party's electoral bind between Green and Reform UK voters.
Trump Commutes Sentence of Ex-Rep George Santos
George Santos calls sentence 'disproportionate' after Trump commutation, thanks president for second chance.
Norway Braces for Trump's Reaction if He Misses Out on Nobel Peace Prize
Norway fears US retaliation if Trump fails to win Nobel Peace Prize, with analysts warning of tariffs or Nato demands.
JCB Chairman Names Younger Son George As Successor
Lord Anthony Bamford names his youngest son George as successor to lead JCB, ending years of speculation over the £6.5bn digger empire's future.
Crypto Tycoon Christopher Harborne Bankrolls Reform UK with Record Donations
Christopher Harborne, a crypto billionaire, has donated over £22m to Reform UK, making the party heavily reliant on his funding. Farage champions Tether, the stablecoin company Harborne partly owns.
Graham Linehan Accuses RTE of Antisemitism Over Father Ted Eurovision Replacement
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan accuses RTE of antisemitism for airing his show instead of Eurovision, demanding the director-general's resignation.
Beverley Callard Clarifies I'm A Celeb Filming Amid Cancer Battle
Beverley Callard clarifies I'm A Celebrity South Africa was pre-recorded before her breast cancer diagnosis, urging fans to watch.
Einstein's Letter That Sparked Atomic Age to Be Auctioned
Einstein's 1939 letter to Roosevelt that sparked the Manhattan Project and atomic bomb creation is to be auctioned at Christie's in September 2024, expected to fetch over $4 million.
Trump Hangs Putin Photo in White House Above Family Picture
Trump hangs framed photo with Putin in White House Palm Room above family picture, sparking criticism from lawmakers and media.
Green Candidate Accused of Hypocrisy Over No-Fault Eviction of Labour Rival
Green candidate William Pedley faces hypocrisy claims for evicting Labour rival via no-fault notice, despite party's ban support.
Liverpool School Defends Sock Ban In Uniform Policy
Liverpool school defends new uniform policy banning socks for girls wearing skirts, requiring tights or trousers, sparking parent backlash.
Under-16s banned from social media, Starmer says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a ban on social media for under-16s, set to take effect early next year, citing mental health concerns.
Union Warns Labour Over North Sea Drilling Ban Before Elections
Unite warns Labour not to ban new North Sea licences without a plan to protect jobs, risking workers becoming 'coal miners of our generation'.
Guardiola's FA Cup Dilemma Embarrasses FA and Premier League
Pep Guardiola may field a weakened team in the FA Cup final due to fixture congestion, embarrassing the FA and Premier League.
First Asylum Seekers Board Bibby Stockholm Barge in Dorset Amid Controversy
First asylum seekers board Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset amid controversy, with 15 boarding and 20 refusing. The barge is part of government plans to reduce hotel costs.
Portugal and Austria Beat Germany in UN Security Council Race
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany in UN Security Council election; Kyrgyzstan wins first seat; Zimbabwe and Trinidad and Tobago elected unopposed.
Petition for Extra England Bank Holiday in 2027
A new petition demands an extra bank holiday in England on July 12, 2027, to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the birth of England, citing King Æthelstan's unification in 927.
Save the Balti: Birmingham's Iconic Dish Fights for Survival
Birmingham's authentic balti restaurants have dwindled from hundreds to about 20. A campaign seeks living heritage status to revive the iconic dish.
Extra Bank Holiday Demands for England's 1100th Anniversary
A petition calls for an extra bank holiday in England on July 12, 2027, to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the birth of England, citing King Æthelstan's unification in 927 AD.
Katie Price Steps Back From Missing Husband Case After Police Call
Katie Price ends podcast early after police call, says she is leaving missing husband case to authorities.
Six dead in Iowa shooting spree as suspect kills himself
Six people dead in Muscatine, Iowa mass shooting; suspect Ryan McFarland kills himself after police confrontation.
Mamdani Administration Seeks to End City Legal Support for Eric Adams in Assault Case
NYC Mayor Mamdani's administration seeks to stop city-funded legal defense for ex-Mayor Eric Adams in a 1993 sexual assault lawsuit, citing scope of employment.
Home Office Admits 17,000 Asylum Seekers Missing After Claims Withdrawn
Home Office admits 17,000 asylum seekers missing after claims withdrawn; MPs question backlog target and Rwanda plan.
Israel Moves Closer to Snap Election as Netanyahu Faces Potential Defeat
Israel's parliament moves toward snap election; polls suggest Netanyahu could lose amid coalition instability and opposition gains.
White House Press Secretary Accuses Reporter of Bias Over ICE Question
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accuses reporter Niall Stanage of bias after he questions ICE actions following the killing of Renee Good.
ICE Raids in Maine Could Sink Susan Collins Senate Campaign
ICE raids in Maine target Somali community, sparking backlash and threatening Susan Collins' Senate re-election campaign.
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Faces Gross Misconduct Hearing Over Military Service Claims
Northamptonshire Chief Constable Nick Adderley faces gross misconduct proceedings over allegations he misrepresented his military service and wore a Falklands medal he did not earn.
South Korea Deploys Advanced Howitzers and Drones at Major Arms Fair
South Korea opens largest arms fair ADEX 2025, showcasing AI howitzers and suicide drones, as defence budget rises 8.2% amid regional tensions.
Under-16s banned from social media, PM announces
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media, with the ban coming into force early next year, following Australia's lead.
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