France Slams Farage Migrant Plan as Sovereignty Violation
France says Nigel Farage's plan to return Channel migrants to French beaches is a violation of sovereignty and international law, setting up a major diplomatic clash.
Category : Politics
FA Revokes Endorsement of Infantino's FIFA Re-election Bid
The Football Association will revoke its endorsement of Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, following a series of controversies and growing opposition from other football bodies.
Fact Check: Number 10 North Lease and NHS Football Claims
Claims about a Number 10 North lease and NHS football tickets are false. The lease notice is unrelated, and the NHS is not offering Premier League tickets for depression.
Trump: Iran 'unbelievably duplicitous' over talks denial
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being 'unbelievably duplicitous' after Tehran denied peace talks were ongoing, following his halt of 'the biggest attack since World War II'.
Kay Granger, first Texas Republican woman in House, dies at 83
Kay Granger, who served in the US House for nearly three decades as the first Republican woman elected from Texas, died on Sunday at 83. Her son said the cause was Alzheimer's disease.
Pochettino agrees US extension through 2030
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a contract extension with US Soccer through 2030, following a last-16 World Cup exit, with an expanded role and expected pay raise.
Does Andy Burnham really hate London? He wouldn't be the only one
Zoe Williams explores the multifaceted hatred of London from both left and right, from 'faceless bureaucrats' to 'stabby wasteland' stereotypes.
Lowe Accuses Farage of Lying Over Pact Talks
Rupert Lowe accuses Nigel Farage of lying about a call offer, but says his pact offer to Reform remains open despite tensions.
GOP senators back AG pick after fund scrapped
Two Republican senators will advance Todd Blanche's AG nomination after he formally ended Trump's $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund and limited audit immunity.
Trump: Iran blockade until deal or surrender
Trump lashes out after Iran denies talks, vowing US blockade until 'Deal, or Total surrender.' He calls Tehran 'duplicitous' and insists Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
Trump AG Pick Wins Over Key Republican Holdouts
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis will vote to advance Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination after resolving concerns over the anti-weaponization fund and tax audit protections.
Ceuta Migrant Crisis Exposes EU Divisions
Dozens died and 50,000 crossed into Ceuta from Morocco, sparking a Spanish political crisis and EU criticism.
Treasury, not Russia, is Britain's top security threat
Tobias Ellwood argues the Treasury is the first threat to UK defence, urging the PM to prioritize security and increase spending to 3% of GDP.
Burnham's TikTok Antics Ignore Record Immigration Crisis
Andy Burnham avoids tackling illegal immigration, preferring TikTok banter, despite record Channel crossings and EU pressure for tougher action.
Reform UK Split Could Block Farage's PM Bid
Reform UK's feud with Restore Britain risks splitting the Right-wing vote, potentially allowing Labour to retain power at the next General Election.
Council slammed as 'woke' after flag ban upheld by High Court
Oxfordshire County Council wins High Court injunction banning flags on lamp posts, prompting 'woke' criticism from Operation Raise the Colours founder.
Farage: Marines to return migrants to French beaches
Nigel Farage unveils Operation Fortress, vowing Royal Marines will return Channel migrants to France, warning Paris has no choice but to accept them.
FIFA needs a figurehead, not an autocrat after Infantino
Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is effectively over, prompting calls for a new type of leader—a figurehead rather than an autocrat—to restore integrity to world football.
Newcastle by-election candidates confirmed after resignation
Candidates for Newcastle's Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn by-election are confirmed. Polling day is August 27 after Reform's Amy Hunter resigned.
Farage launches small boats plan amid finance questions
Nigel Farage unveiled a plan to use the navy to stop small boats, his first press conference since a £5m undeclared gift emerged, as his approval ratings plummet.
Farage: Navy to Stop Small Boats as Crossings Top 1,000
Nigel Farage says Reform would use the Navy to intercept and return small boats, as over 1,000 migrants cross the Channel in a week.
Farage open to pact with Lowe's Restore Party
Nigel Farage says he is 'open minded' to an election pact with Rupert Lowe's Restore Party but won't 'ditch' allies, responding to Lowe's video proposal.
Experts slam Farage's Navy plan to stop small boats
Reform leader Nigel Farage's proposal to use the Royal Navy to stop small boats in the Channel is slammed as impractical, risky, and a misuse of military assets.
SNP MP: Scottish Labour in 'doom loop' over constitution
SNP MP David Linden claims Scottish Labour faces a 'doom loop' if it ignores the constitutional question, citing polls showing independence as preferred.
German City to Honour British War Hero 80 Years On
Lubeck will honour Squadron Leader Hubert Dinwoodie, who saved the city from a massive explosion in 1946, with a ceremony at the harbour wall.
Legal rights when someone films you or your child in public
Filming in public is legal without consent, and no permit is needed. Here's what the law says about privacy, doorbell cameras and indecent images.
Kemi Badenoch becomes favourite to be next UK prime minister
Kemi Badenoch has overtaken Nigel Farage to become the bookmakers' favourite for UK's next prime minister, with William Hill offering 3/1 odds.
Sturgeon memoir foreword stings Swinney with election jibes
Sturgeon's new memoir foreword criticises Swinney's election campaign, calling a row-back on environmentalism a 'massive electoral blunder'.
DUP MP Sammy Wilson investigated by standards commissioner
DUP MP Sammy Wilson is under investigation by Westminster's standards commissioner over an alleged failure to declare an interest. The case opened on July 28.
Former toilets to become ice cream parlour
Wirral Council approves plans to turn the disused public toilets on Meols Parade into an ice cream parlour and coffee shop.
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