MP Guilty of Sexual Abuse Sees Career Over as Allegations Mount
A roundup of sexual misconduct allegations against MPs, including the conviction and resignation of Imran Ahmad Khan, plus other cases across parties.
Category : Politics
Lindsey Vonn to return to US for further surgery after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn will return to the US for further surgery after fracturing her tibia in the Olympic downhill crash, says US Ski and Snowboard CEO.
Police Hunt Man Who Called for Keir Starmer's Assassination at London Rally
Police seek a man who called for Keir Starmer's assassination at a far-right London rally; 24 arrested, further arrests expected.
EU warns Trump against granting Putin amnesty in Ukraine peace plan
EU commissioner Michael McGrath warns that any Ukraine peace plan must not grant Putin impunity for war crimes, citing accountability as essential.
US apologises for wrongful deportation of student despite court order
US government apologises for deporting Babson College student Any Lucía López Belloza despite court order, calling the removal a mistake.
Demoted Border Patrol Chief Was Compared to Confederate General in Email
Gregory Bovino demoted after email likening him to Confederate general, amid discrimination lawsuits and controversial remarks.
Man, 57, Taken to Hospital After Being Struck by Falling Masonry in Piccadilly Circus
A 57-year-old man was hospitalised after being hit by falling masonry on Coventry Street in Piccadilly Circus, London. An air ambulance attended.
Philp: French police 'did nothing' as migrants crossed
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says French police 'did nothing' as migrants crossed the Channel, urging a new incentive for France to stop the boats.
Philp says French police had orders not to stop migrants
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says French police told him they were ordered not to intervene as migrants boarded Channel dinghies during his France visit.
MPs' pay set to top £110,000 as watchdog cites abuse and workload
MPs' basic pay will rise by 5% to £98,599 from April, reaching £110,000 by end of parliament. Ipsa cites abuse and workload; critics call it inflation-busting.
Sir Patrick Duffy, veteran Labour MP and minister, dies at 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the former Labour MP and defence minister, has died at 105. He was the UK's longest-living former MP and served in WWII.
Michelle Mone Says She Has 'No Wish' to Remain Conservative Peer
Michelle Mone says she will not return as a Conservative peer after PPE Medpro ordered to repay £122m. She accuses Kemi Badenoch of inflammatory language.
Wes Streeting's grace period as Defence Secretary ending
Wes Streeting's grace period as Defence Secretary is ending, raising questions over his refusal to commit to 3% defence spending by 2030 ahead of the Budget.
Labour crisis deepens as Angela Rayner quits Starmer's team
Angela Rayner's resignation over a ministerial code breach deeply damages Labour, with a turbulent autumn ahead and a deputy leadership race looming.
Dubai hands over suspect in shooting of Russian general to Moscow
Dubai arrests and extradites suspect in shooting of Russian GRU general, as Moscow blames Ukrainian intelligence.
Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor with 66.3%
Bev Craig has been elected mayor of Greater Manchester, winning 66.3% of the final-round vote against Reform UK's Sian Astley, on a turnout of just 25.14%
Burnham Appoints Cabinet on First Day as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and appoints a new cabinet on his first day as PM.
US judge denies asylum for family of five-year-old boy at centre of detention row
Immigration judge denies asylum for family of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, detained in Minnesota. Lawyer says family is disappointed and appealing to BIA.
Met Police Face Independent Inquiry Over Recruit Vetting Failures
Home Secretary orders independent inquiry into Met Police vetting failures involving 300 recruits hired between 2016 and 2023 amid criminal risk fears.
Helicopter crash on Isle of Wight prompts major emergency response
A helicopter crashed in a field near Shanklin Road on the Isle of Wight, with one person airlifted to hospital. Four were on board during a flying lesson.
Katie Price's Missing Husband: Phone Still On Despite Arrest Claims
Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews remains missing after nearly two weeks. His phone was still on, and she dismissed arrest claims. Foreign Office and social media activity noted.
Ex-minister Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh corruption trial is 'Kafkaesque nightmare'
Tulip Siddiq, ex-Treasury minister, calls Bangladesh corruption charges 'completely absurd' and says she is collateral damage.
Woman shot in Portland immigration stop sentenced for illegal entry
Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras, shot by a Border Patrol agent in Portland, pleaded guilty to illegal entry and was sentenced to one year of probation.
Count Binface: The bin-headed candidate challenging Nigel Farage
Count Binface, real name Jon Harvey, is standing in the Clacton byelection against Nigel Farage, promising to build an affordable house and cap croissant prices.
Ancient teeth offer new evidence of interbreeding between early humans and Homo erectus
Analysis of 400,000-year-old tooth enamel from China suggests Homo erectus interbred with Denisovans, passing genes to modern humans.
Teacher killed in prank accident: widow urges charges to be dropped
Widow of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes, killed in a toilet-paper prank accident, urges charges against five teenagers to be dropped.
Fugitive on the run for 16 years caught after attending Winter Olympics ice hockey match
A fugitive who evaded police for 16 years was arrested in Milan after attending a Winter Olympics ice hockey match to support Slovakia.
Taiwan relieved as Trump stays silent on island after Xi summit
Taiwan is relieved after Trump stayed silent on the island in his summit with Xi, avoiding policy shift concerns despite firm Chinese warnings.
Trump dismisses Prince Harry's Ukraine plea as Kyiv hails drone breakthrough
Trump dismisses Prince Harry's Ukraine plea, Kyiv touts long-range drone control, EU loan agreed, and Russian strikes kill civilians.
Swedish Sami win landmark land rights case after 30-year battle
Swedish court grants Arctic Sami village exclusive hunting and fishing rights after a 30-year battle, sparking backlash and possible appeal.
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