Scottish Government Defends Trans Prison Policy in Court
Scottish government argues blanket rule for trans women in men's prisons violates human rights; court challenge continues.
Category : Politics
Mandelson Faces Possible Police Inquiry Over Epstein Leak
Peter Mandelson faces potential police inquiry for allegedly leaking confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
Supreme Court Appears to Check Trump Over Fed Governor Firing
Supreme Court justices appear sceptical of Trump's firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook, potentially carving out an exception for the central bank amid broader executive power battles.
Tory MPs Dismiss Islamophobia Warnings as Crisis Deepens
Conservative MPs dismiss Lady Warsi's Islamophobia warnings, with Mohammed Amin and Anna Soubry criticising leadership inaction as crisis deepens.
Trump waters down criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer
Trump softens criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after call with Starmer, calling it the best possible arrangement.
Trump Threatens UK Trade Deal Over Iran War Stance
Trump threatens to scrap US-UK trade deal over Labour's refusal to support Iran war, as Starmer and Reeves defend stance.
Balancing UK’s welfare and defence spending ‘not zero-sum game’, minister says
Treasury minister James Murray says welfare and defence spending are not a zero-sum game, rebutting Lord Robertson’s call to prioritise defence over welfare.
Valdo Calocane's brother tells inquiry he thought violent texts were about suicide
Sibling of Nottingham killer tells inquiry he misinterpreted violent texts as suicidal, felt powerless over brother's mental health.
Deposed Venezuelan president Maduro faces court again over narco-terrorism charges
Nicolás Maduro returns to Manhattan court for narco-terrorism case; defence argues over government funding for legal costs.
Burnham Tipped for By-Election as Gwynne Steps Down
Former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne resigns as MP, paving way for Andy Burnham to stand in by-election, as Starmer warns against leadership talk.
Neville Slams Tottenham Players After 'Pathetic' Season
Gary Neville says Tottenham players should be ashamed after a 'pathetic' season narrowly avoiding relegation, finishing 17th for second year.
Scottish Labour MP Urges Sarwar and Baillie to Quit After Election 'Disaster'
Scottish Labour MP Brian Leishman calls for Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie to resign after party's worst Holyrood result, but Sarwar insists he will stay.
White House East Wing demolished for Trump's $300m ballroom
Trump's $300m White House ballroom project leads to demolition of historic East Wing, sparking criticism from historians and preservationists.
Prince Andrew told Epstein 'we're in this together' in 2011 email
Prince Andrew emailed Jeffrey Epstein after photo emerged, contradicting his claim of ending contact in 2010.
Findlay pledges permanent tax cuts for Scottish businesses
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay promises to overhaul business rates, cut taxes for firms, and create enterprise zones if elected.
Iran Denies Missile Attack on Turkey After Nato Interception
Iran denies missile attack on Turkey after Nato intercepts ballistic missile; conflict spreads to Sri Lanka and Gulf.
Hundreds of Thousands Protest in Manila Over Missing Flood Funds
Over 650,000 people protest in Manila over missing billions in flood funds, organised by the influential Iglesia ni Cristo megachurch amid deadly typhoons.
Man Who Faked Death to Avoid Child Support Jailed for Six Years
Kentucky man jailed over six years for faking death to avoid $100,000 child support, hacking death registries.
MAGA representative's town hall descends into chaos over Iran war defence
Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall in New York erupts in chaos as he defends Trump's Iran war, with hecklers calling for impeachment and citing civilian casualties.
UK Prices to Stay High Until Next Year Over Middle East Crisis
Oil prices hit four-week highs as US-Iran tensions escalate; UK gilt yields above 5%. Prices expected to stay high until next year.
New Chinese Embassy Approved Despite Security Warnings
UK ministers approve new Chinese embassy near Tower of London despite intelligence agencies warning national security risks cannot be eliminated
Melinda French Gates: I Always Knew Epstein Was Evil
Melinda French Gates opens up about her post-divorce peace, her view of Jeffrey Epstein as 'evil', and her philanthropic work for women's health.
Housing Costs Still Too High in Ireland, Says Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says housing costs too high despite progress, citing population growth and migration as challenges. Budget to focus on families.
Gregg Wallace Breaks Silence After MasterChef's All-Female Line-Up Announced
Gregg Wallace breaks silence after MasterChef announces all-female hosts Grace Dent and Anna Haugh; Wallace apologises over upheld allegations.
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi PM after BNP landslide, ending 18 months of caretaker rule. Hopes of economic revival and end to repression.
Jimmy Kimmel refuses to apologise for Melania 'widow' joke after Trump calls for his firing
Jimmy Kimmel defends Melania 'widow' joke after Trump and first lady call for his firing over 'hateful and violent rhetoric'.
King Charles Voices Concern Over Andrew's Arrest on Misconduct Charges
King Charles responds to unprecedented arrest of Prince Andrew on misconduct charges, stating 'law must take its course' and offering full cooperation with prosecutors.
Starmer to Host Zelensky, Macron and Merz for Ukraine Talks in London
UK PM Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders for talks on support for Ukraine amid ongoing war.
Labour Overtakes Reform in Polls as Farage Faces By-Election Battle with Binface
Labour overtakes Reform in two polls as Nigel Farage faces by-election challenge from Count Binface amid financial probe.
Hackney mayor slammed for Oct 7 deadline to Haifa
Green mayor Zoe Garbett wrote to Haifa mayor with deadline of October 7 to respond to ending twinning, later apologised and changed date to October 5.
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