Jason Arday vigil: Thousands mourn 'public execution'
Thousands gathered at a vigil for Professor Jason Arday, where Lord Woolley said he was the victim of a 'public execution' and 'lynching' by the press.
Category : Politics
Putin deploys Zircon frigate near German tourist island
Russia's nuclear-capable frigate Admiral Kasatonov, armed with Zircon missiles, was spotted near Germany's Fehmarn island with its transponder off, escalating Baltic tensions.
Russia Threatens UK Over Drone Use in Ukraine Strikes
Russia warned the UK of consequences after reports that British-made drones were used in Ukraine's deep strikes on Russian territory for the first time.
Latvia asks EU for €7bn to counter Russian threat
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs requests €7bn from the EU for defence and economic losses from cutting ties with Russia, amid rising Eastern Europe fears.
Trump erupts at CNN reporter in Oval Office clash
Donald Trump repeatedly ordered CNN's Kristen Holmes to 'be quiet' and called her 'fake news' in front of a 10-year-old boy during an Oval Office event.
High Borrans closure petition to spark full council debate
A petition with 2,410 signatures urging North Tyneside Council to reconsider the closure of High Borrans will be debated by all councillors in September.
Trump slammed as 'disgrace' after shouting at CNN reporter
Donald Trump faced backlash from C-SPAN viewers after he shouted at a female CNN reporter during a live press conference, branding her 'fake news'.
Trump and South Korea Strengthen Alliance Amid Tensions
President Trump reaffirmed the US-South Korea alliance during a call with President Moon, discussing regional security and trade, as tensions rise.
Trump Meets Rescued Teen in Viral Oval Office Moment
President Trump met a California teen rescued from a kidnapping in the Oval Office, a moment that has gone viral across social media platforms.
Netanyahu Billboard Targets Iran and Hezbollah
Israeli PM Netanyahu's party unveiled a campaign billboard featuring Mamdani, Iran, and Hezbollah, stirring controversy ahead of elections.
GB News migrant toolkit report sparks viewer outrage
GB News paused for breaking news on the migrant crisis, revealing local authorities offer a 'migrant toolkit' to help people enter Britain illegally, sparking online outrage.
Trump Update After Call with PM Andy Burnham
US President Donald Trump issued an update following a phone call with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Councils fear planning overhaul will weaken local voices
Councils fear that an overhaul of planning laws to speed up housebuilding will weaken their voices and shift power to developers, with rural areas at risk.
Wandsworth Council proposes 160% council tax rise
Wandsworth Council is proposing to raise resident bills by up to 160% following Government cuts, with Labour accusing the Tory administration of planning Britain's biggest ever council tax increase.
Welsh rugby civil war: WRU board vs Coalition of the Willing
Welsh rugby is engulfed in a bitter dispute over the WRU's plan to cut professional teams from four to three, with the Coalition of the Willing demanding board resignations and a forensic financial review.
Ossoff Slams Trump Iran Policy, Warns of War Risk
Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized Trump's Iran strategy, saying it increases the risk of war. He called for a diplomatic approach to prevent conflict.
Labour MP Bayo Alaba faces Covid loan probe
Labour MP Bayo Alaba is under investigation over Covid-19 loan claims, sparking questions about transparency and party response.
Netanyahu Kushner Talk Gaza Peace Board
Israeli PM Netanyahu and Jared Kushner met to discuss establishing a US-Israel board of peace for Gaza, according to reports.
Can Trump's Gaza peace plan be saved? Analysis
As violence escalates in Gaza, doubts grow over the viability of Trump's peace plan. This video examines whether the proposal can be salvaged amid ongoing hostilities and diplomatic challenges.
Al Fayed survivors urge PM to intervene after Met data breach
Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse have lost faith in the Met Police's investigation and are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene, citing data breaches and safety failures.
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran War
Donald Trump again threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with ending the US-Israel war on Iran, telling Fox News on Monday that Washington would 'bomb the shit out of them'.
Finland halts deportation of Russian family opposing invasion
A Russian family facing deportation from Finland after repeated asylum denials has won a court appeal and will have their case reconsidered, despite threats of arrest and torture for their pro-Ukrainian activism.
Why rightwing critics are wrong to say the Australian super system is broken
Australia's superannuation system is among the world's best, and spending on the aged pension is projected to remain stable, contradicting claims by Andrew Bragg and Pauline Hanson.
NZ PM Luxon survives second leadership spill in four months
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership spill in four months, just months before the election. With low poll numbers, a sluggish economy, and gaffes, can he retain power until November?
British Muslim student refused US entry after 23-hour detention
A British Muslim student with a valid visa was refused entry to the US after a 23-hour detention, claiming he was profiled for being Muslim.
Letters: Decent ways for countries to engage with the Taliban
Readers suggest women-only negotiations with Taliban, coin 'apranxiety' for climate anxiety, and comment on welfare cuts and Thomas Paine's remains.
Councils won't be able to block betting shops, readers warn
Readers respond to reports on betting shop powers, warning councils lose planning control and that reducing high-street betting fuels illegal online gambling.
Can Trump’s Gaza peace plan be saved? – The Latest
Jared Kushner is in the Middle East to meet Hamas and Netanyahu in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza, after Netanyahu rejected the US-backed peace plan.
Robinson welcomes Sinn Féin step back on powersharing
DUP leader Gavin Robinson has welcomed Sinn Féin's apparent shift away from warnings about the stability of powersharing government in Northern Ireland.
Putin Faces Huge Mutiny as Protesters Swarm Moscow
Protesters have descended on the Supreme Court in Russia as Vladimir Putin faces opposition over his war in Ukraine. The Russian capital sees a huge mutiny.
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