Family of British couple held in Iran urges UK to raise case in Istanbul talks
Family of British couple held in Iran urge UK to raise case in Istanbul talks, citing broken promises and lack of consular support.
Category : Politics
Shabana Mahmood admits more needed as 2,000 cross Channel
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood admits Labour must go further on border security after 2,000 migrants crossed the Channel since Andy Burnham became PM.
Farage struck secret £1m Reform return deal, report claims
Nigel Farage reportedly negotiated a secret return as Reform UK leader months before announcing his candidacy, including a £1m loan repayment deal.
US troops told Iran war is 'God's divine plan', watchdog claims
Watchdog says 200+ complaints allege US commanders used Christian 'end times' rhetoric to justify Iran war, citing Trump as anointed by Jesus.
Labour MPs threaten revolt over asylum crackdown
Keir Starmer faces Labour backbench rebellion over asylum plans to deport families and confiscate assets, with MPs demanding changes.
Couple 'abandon son, 10, at Barcelona airport after passport expiry'
Parents allegedly left their 10-year-old son at Barcelona airport after his passport expired, boarding their flight without him.
Pritzker compares Trump's America to early Nazi Germany
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has compared Donald Trump's immigration enforcement to early Nazi Germany, as Chicago sues over federal agents' activities.
Kim Jong Un declares South Korea 'principal enemy' and abandons reunification
Kim Jong Un says unification with South Korea is no longer possible, calls for constitution change designating South as principal enemy.
Pat Sharp recalls Fun House era as Legoland unveils 1990s tribute
Pat Sharp reflects on hosting 90s gameshow Fun House as Legoland Windsor unveils a nostalgic 1996 High Street Miniland scene for its 30th anniversary.
US plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years
US administration tells Congress of plans for phased reopening of Damascus embassy after 14-year closure, with envoy Tom Barrack leading efforts.
Zahawi Defection to Reform Deepens Fears of a Conservative 2.0
Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK brings experience but risks making the party a rehash of the Conservatives, with questions over his tax history.
McGregor's UFC return delayed until next July, confirms White
Dana White confirms Conor McGregor will be out for a year after knee surgery, targeting a July return following UFC 329 injury.
Starmer hits back at Blair over policy direction
Keir Starmer rebuts Tony Blair's criticism of his government's policies, saying the situation differs from 1997. Andy Burnham also responds.
Israel threatens New York Times with defamation suit over Kristof essay
Netanyahu and Sa'ar threaten to sue the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof's essay alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees; experts doubt the claim.
Burnham refuses 3% defence target amid Trump NATO pressure
Andy Burnham has refused to commit to spending 3% of GDP on defence by 2030, risking alienating Donald Trump and undermining UK-US security relationship.
Farage ally rips apart Lowe's olive branch with 11 words
Rupert Lowe's peace offer to Nigel Farage has been torn apart by Reform UK's Gawain Towler, who accused him of seeking 'relevance' in an 11-word rebuke.
Trump and Rubio Attend UFC in Miami as Iran Talks Fail
Trump and Marco Rubio attended a UFC event in Miami while peace talks with Iran failed, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats.
Trump announces additional 5,000 troops for Poland in policy reversal
US President Donald Trump announces an additional 5,000 troops for Poland, reversing a recent halt, as Nato ministers prepare to meet.
Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall found dead in Mallorca
Towie star Jake Hall, 35, has been found dead at a villa in Mallorca, with Spanish police treating the death as accidental.
Massie registers for 2028 House race after primary defeat
Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie files for 2028 House race after losing primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, while hinting at other possibilities.
Rousey and Carano to end MMA retirements with May 16 fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will come out of retirement to fight on May 16 at Intuit Dome, California, in a bout promoted by Jake Paul's MVP and broadcast on Netflix.
Rams star Puka Nacua in rehab amid lawsuit over alleged antisemitic remark and bite
Rams receiver Puka Nacua is in rehab, his attorney says, as he faces a lawsuit alleging an antisemitic remark and biting during a New Year's Eve event.
Labour MP criticises US visa ban on UK anti-disinformation campaigners
Chi Onwurah criticises US visa sanctions against British anti-disinformation campaigners Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford, warning it undermines free speech.
Kash Patel dismisses FBI agent Steven Friend over conspiracy theories and threats
FBI Director Kash Patel fires agent Steven Friend over conspiracy theories and threats, marking the second dismissal in four years.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ shifts from Gaza to global governance, sparking concern
Trump’s Board of Peace is expanding from Gaza reconstruction into a permanent global body, raising fears of imperialism and external control.
Ex-Trump aide's payments to FBI whistleblowers revealed at hearing
Two former FBI agents admitted taking money from ex-Trump aide Kash Patel during a GOP-led hearing on alleged political retaliation.
BBC criticised over 'schizophrenic' usage and unemployed representation
BBC receives complaints about Panorama's use of 'schizophrenic' and lack of unemployed voices in news.
Assisted dying supporters plan to use Parliament Act to bypass Lords
Supporters of assisted dying are considering invoking the 1911 Parliament Act to override the House of Lords if it blocks the bill, a mechanism last used in 2004.
Jersey Approves Assisted Dying Law Amid Concerns Over Royal Assent Delay
Jersey approves assisted dying law, becoming second British Isles jurisdiction, amid concerns over Isle of Man's royal assent delay.
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