North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles

North Korea has test-fired long-range strategic cruise missiles, with Kim Jong Un claiming it's a 'responsible exercise' of self-defence. Read the latest on the regional security implications.

S. Korea's President Lee returns to Blue House

President Lee Jae Myung commutes to the Cheong Wa Dae palace, reversing his jailed predecessor's controversial move. A symbolic shift in Seoul's political landscape. Read the full story.

China stages military drills around Taiwan

The Chinese military has dispatched air, naval, and rocket forces for joint drills near Taiwan, warning against 'external interference' following recent tensions with Japan. Read the latest analysis.

37,000 Romanians leave UK as living costs soar

Faced with the UK's high cost of living, thousands of Romanian families are returning home, drawn by Romania's booming economy, affordable land, and a simpler life. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.

Scotland's Rat Complaints Hit 20,000 Amid Cuts

Rat complaints to Scottish councils surged to nearly 20,000 last year, with Glasgow worst hit. Critics blame funding squeezes for rising sightings and public dissatisfaction.

Earliest Scottish coin saved after detectorist find

A metal detectorist's discovery of a 12th-century silver coin has rewritten history, proving Edinburgh minted Scotland's first coinage. The £15,000 artefact is now with National Museums Scotland.

Ireland considered legal action over Sellafield safety

Declassified documents reveal the Irish government, led by Taoiseach John Bruton, explored suing the UK over nuclear safety incidents at Sellafield and other plants in the 1990s. Read the full diplomatic exchange.

John Major reprimanded Irish PM over 1995 speech

Archives reveal British PM John Major's stern 1995 letter to Taoiseach John Bruton, criticising a speech that risked derailing the peace process. Discover the diplomatic tensions.

Trump: Ukraine peace deal 'closer than ever before'

Donald Trump says US-backed Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky. Key security guarantees agreed, but thorny issues on Donbas remain. Read the latest.

Trump: Ukraine and Russia 'Closer Than Ever' to Peace

President Donald Trump hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating a Ukraine-Russia peace deal is near. A 20-point draft is 90% ready, but major hurdles on territory and NATO remain. Read the full analysis.

Ex-Royal Guard Defends Windsor Security Zone for Waleses

A former royal protection chief explains the 'serious' need for the six-mile exclusion zone around Prince William and Kate's Windsor home, prioritising national security over public access. Read the full story.

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