Military mum begs Mike Johnson to pay troops as shutdown continues
A military mother tells Speaker Mike Johnson her children could die if service members' pay stops during the government shutdown.
Category : Politics
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump's 'hissy fit' with nappy image after interview walkout
Jimmy Kimmel showcased an image of Donald Trump in a nappy after the president stormed out of an NBC interview, prompting a White House response.
Paralympians demand earlier Games over melting snow safety
Winter Paralympics in Cortina face melting snow and safety concerns as athletes call for earlier scheduling amid rising temperatures.
Universities warn of economic damage as international student visas fall by a third
University leaders warn of economic damage as international student visa numbers fall by a third, with postgraduate enrolments down over 40%.
Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to respect Jewish grief after synagogue attack
Starmer calls for respect for Jewish grief after synagogue attack; protest organisers reject postponement, insisting it would let terror win.
Met police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over Epstein emails
Met Police launch criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over Epstein emails containing confidential information.
Badenoch rules out Tory-Reform pact as she attacks Farage over £5m gift
Kemi Badenoch attacks Nigel Farage over a £5m gift and rules out a Conservative-Reform electoral pact after poor byelection results.
'Death Zone': Putin's Stranded Troops Face Starvation on Dnipro Island
Ukrainian officials say 5,000 Russian troops are cut off on a Dnipro island, facing starvation and relentless drone strikes.
Australia's Delta Goodrem misses out as Bulgaria claims maiden Eurovision win
Delta Goodrem finishes fourth for Australia at Eurovision as Bulgaria's Dara wins with 'Bangaranga'. PM Albanese praises 'iconic' performance.
Sarwar: Scottish Labour vote not an endorsement of Starmer amid Westminster anger
Anas Sarwar says a vote for Scottish Labour is not a vote for Keir Starmer, as he voices anger at Westminster and seeks to distance his party from Labour's national record ahead of the Holyrood election.
Peru's Congress Removes President Dina Boluarte in Impeachment Vote
Peruvian Congress votes to impeach President Dina Boluarte amid a crime crisis and protests; José Jerí sworn in as interim president.
SNP minister apologises over secret meeting with Israeli diplomat
Angus Robertson apologises after criticism over secret meeting with Israel's deputy ambassador, says future meetings with Israeli officials ruled out until peace in Gaza.
Economy and climate targets top unfinished business for next Scottish first minister
Scotland's next first minister faces unfinished business on economy, budget and climate targets, with experts criticising lack of progress.
Lammy under pressure as two more prisoners mistakenly freed
Two more prisoners, including a convicted sex offender, freed in error from Wandsworth prison, days after new checks were introduced.
Leigh Ryswyk becomes first openly gay male AFL player
Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk, 41, becomes first past or present male AFL player to come out as gay, revealing his sexuality on radio.
Refugee groups urge UK leaders to end 'racism and hatred' behind anti-migrant protests
More than 200 charities and unions sign letter calling on politicians to end 'divisive politics' and 'demonising language' amid protests outside asylum hotels.
US-Israeli Strike on Tehran Aimed at Regime Change, Officials Say
US-Israeli strike on Tehran aimed to decapitate Iran's leadership, killing Khamenei, and sparking calls for uprising.
Starmer meets Xi in Beijing on first UK visit to China in eight years
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on first UK prime ministerial visit to China in eight years, focusing on trade, security, and human rights.
No 10 releases witness statements in dropped China spy case
No 10 publishes witness statements after CPS drops China spy case against two Britons, prompting political row.
Noem confirms review for ICE agent in Renee Good fatal shooting
Noem confirms internal review for ICE agent in Renee Good shooting, defends process, and hits back at Minnesota officials.
Netanyahu warns against early elections amid coalition crisis
Netanyahu says early elections would be irresponsible amid coalition crisis following defence minister's resignation over Gaza ceasefire.
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner arrested over 'mutual assault' in Kiel
Christian Brueckner, suspect in Madeleine McCann case, arrested after fight in Kiel. Could face five years. Extradition to UK unlikely.
Louvre heist used to distract from far-right threat, historians warn
Historians argue the Louvre heist is being exploited by the far right to distract from the real threat to French democracy.
White House tells agencies to prepare mass firings if government shuts down
The White House has told federal agencies to plan mass firings in the event of a government shutdown, prompting Democratic accusations of intimidation.
Trump orders emergency payments for TSA agents as airport chaos worsens
Trump signs executive order to pay TSA agents as shutdown-induced airport disruptions persist, while Senate again fails to fund DHS.
Husband's 22-year affair with mother-in-law exposed as woman discovers siblings are his children
Woman discovers husband's 22-year affair with her mother, and that some of her siblings are his children.
Border Force seizes tonne of cocaine worth £80m at Essex port
Border Force seizes tonne of cocaine worth £80m at Essex port; NCA investigates shipment from Panama.
Journalist Recalls Eerie Encounter with Ian Huntley After Prison Death
Journalist recalls eerie encounter with Ian Huntley after his death in prison following attack. Huntley murdered Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
Met Police arrest 12 in raids on Extinction Rebellion London sites
Police arrest 12 in London raids on Extinction Rebellion sites, seizing bamboo structures and lock-on equipment ahead of planned protests against media owners.
Russia to mobilise reservists to protect key oil ports from drone attacks
Russia's Leningrad region recruits reservists to guard oil ports from drones, as Moscow warns European countries over involvement in Ukraine.
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