British Men Jailed for Combined 20 Years Over Bali Cocaine Smuggling
Two British men have been jailed for a combined 20 years for smuggling cocaine into Bali, with fines of £45,000 each.
Category : Politics
Duchess of York Apologises Over Cash-for-Access Sting
Sarah Ferguson apologises after a tabloid sting filmed her offering access to Prince Andrew for £500,000, a lapse she calls a serious misjudgment.
Pentagon bars journalists from press office in latest media crackdown
Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, redesignated as classified space, amid ongoing restrictions on defence reporting.
Starmer Backs 'Independent BBC' but Avoids Trump Lawsuit Ultimatum
Keir Starmer supports BBC amid Trump's $1bn legal threat, declines to urge withdrawal; Reform UK quits documentary; BBC prepared for all outcomes.
Albanese Defends Herzog Visit as Pressure Grows to Cancel
Albanese defends invitation to Israeli president amid calls to cancel, protests planned, and concerns over division after Bondi attack.
Lord Frost issues stark warning to Rishi Sunak on three 'big problems'
Lord Frost warns Rishi Sunak faces three 'big problems': Channel crossings, conversion therapy trans inclusion, and Northern Ireland Protocol.
Ireland voices ‘red flags’ over Trump’s Board of Peace, says Tanaiste
Ireland has concerns about joining Trump's Board of Peace, citing governance, Putin's role, and cost, while seeking clarification on its focus on Gaza.
UK and US Seize Russian Tanker as Two More Sanctioned Vessels Head for Russia
Two US-sanctioned oil tankers sail through the Channel towards Russia after the UK-US seizure of the Marinera.
South Korean tattooists win legal recognition but prosecutions continue
South Korea's tattoo artists welcome legalisation but face ongoing prosecutions and a two-year wait for full licensing.
Utah Republicans unite to ban prediction markets
Utah Republican leaders unite to ban prediction markets, clashing with Trump administration and industry giants Kalshi and Polymarket.
King says law must take its course after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest
King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Starmer in China: stability pledge tested by rights rows and embassy approval
Starmer's China visit aims for stability amid disputes over Jimmy Lai, Taiwan, espionage, and the new embassy.
The One Show apologises after Emily Blunt's expletive during Devil Wears Prada 2 interview
The One Show host Lauren Laverne apologised after Emily Blunt said 'bloody hell' during a chat with the Devil Wears Prada 2 cast.
Trump Calls Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd 'Nasty' and 'Not the Brightest Bulb'
Trump criticises Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd as 'nasty' and 'not the brightest bulb', prompting a defence from Australian leaders.
Cooper backs change to police guidance on disclosing suspects' ethnicity
Yvette Cooper says police guidance should change to allow release of suspects' ethnicity or immigration status, citing case in Warwickshire.
Husband of Labour MP held in Chinese espionage probe
Husband of Labour MP Joani Reid is among three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China, in a probe by counter-terror police.
Thailand election: progressive party leads as voters face constitutional referendum
Progressive People's Party leads Thailand election polls as voters choose PM and decide on new constitution.
King Charles Lauds Separation of Powers in Congress Address
King Charles III addresses U.S. Congress, praising checks and balances and NATO ties without naming President Trump.
Trump tells Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in North Sea and end windmills
Trump urges UK to expand North Sea drilling and abandon windmills, intensifying pressure on Starmer amid oil price volatility.
European leaders warn Trump Greenland 'belongs to its people' after annexation threats
European leaders jointly reject Trump's annexation plans, stressing Greenland's sovereignty and Arctic security priorities.
House Democrats release images from Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island
House Democrats release photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island, showing rooms including a dentist chair, as pressure mounts on the Justice Department to release files.
Half of those arrested at Palestine Action protest were over 60
Over-60s made up half of 532 arrests at London protest against Palestine Action ban; two detainees explain their actions.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250m over 'defamatory' profile
FBI director Kash Patel files $250m defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over article alleging excessive drinking and erratic behaviour.
Biden warns Trump will try to 'steal' midterm elections
Joe Biden warns Donald Trump will try to 'steal' midterm elections, urges Americans to vote in rare public address in South Carolina.
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if Ukraine peace deal breached
Keir Starmer warns Putin of severe consequences if Ukraine peace deal is breached, as Western planners meet to draft security guarantees.
Irish PM condemns Conor McGregor's White House anti-immigration remarks
Conor McGregor's anti-immigration comments at the White House have been condemned by Irish PM Micheál Martin as not reflecting the spirit of St Patrick's Day.
Bus aide accused of abusing special needs students in New York
A New York bus aide has been accused of physically abusing special needs students, including pushing and slamming them, police said.
White House condemns Trump's call to 'terminate' US constitution
White House condemns Trump's call to 'terminate' US constitution after Truth Social post repeating false election fraud claims.
Lip reader claims Trump gave King Charles warning during White House welcome
A lip reader claims Trump warned King Charles about security and Putin during their White House meeting, suggesting the King felt uneasy.
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