Prue Leith: Tory Government Has Been A 'Disaster'

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith delivers a blistering verdict on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Conservative government, urging voters to oust the Tories in the upcoming election.

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Russia & China Demand Security Guarantees for Ukraine Peace

In a significant diplomatic move, Russia and China have jointly called for sweeping security guarantees from Western nations as a prerequisite for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. The demands, presented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, challenge t

Ministers face vote to ban smacking of children in England

Ministers are under mounting pressure to outlaw the physical punishment of children in England, closing a legal loophole that dates back to the Victorian era. Campaigners argue the current law is outdated and puts children at risk.

Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.

Court Blocks Trump's Termination of TPS Protections

A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking Donald Trump's attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of migrants. The landmark decision is a significant victory for immigrant rights groups.

Lehrmann's Defamation Appeal Dismissed, Must Pay Costs

In a decisive ruling, Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has been dismissed, cementing his status as a high-profile loser and ordering him to pay the network's legal costs. The Federal Court's judgment marks a critical juncture

Putin 'Consulted Shamans' Before Ukraine Invasion

Exclusive reports reveal Vladimir Putin sought guidance from Siberian shamans and Kremlin astrologers in the days leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, consulting ancient rituals alongside military intelligence.

Willie Ross: The Political Titan Who Shames Modern MPs

A searing critique of modern politics through the lens of legendary Scottish Secretary Willie Ross, whose formidable intellect and unwavering principle stand in stark contrast to today's transient, soundbite-driven MPs.

Police Chief quits over affair with aide in Bay Area scandal

A Californian city is reeling after a bombshell investigation revealed its married female Police Chief engaged in a clandestine and 'inappropriate relationship' with a senior male aide, prompting her abrupt resignation amid allegations of abuse of power a

Labour MSP suspended after indecent images charges

Scottish Labour politician Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party following his arrest and subsequent charging in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland MSP was apprehended by Police Scotland and released on an undertaking to a

Broncos crash driver Sidhu deported to Australia after parole

Jaskirat Sidhu, the truck driver responsible for the 2018 Saskatchewan crash that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, has been released from prison and deported to Australia after being granted full parole. The decision ignites fresh an

UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests

Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the

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