In a landmark diplomatic move, Israel becomes the first UN member state to recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, sparking regional tensions and strategic realignments. Read the full analysis.
A Palestinian motorist killed two in a combined car-ramming and stabbing in northern Israel. Defence Minister Israel Katz orders forceful military response in the West Bank.
US Christmas Day military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria have been celebrated by key Trump allies as a decisive move to protect Christians. Read the full reaction.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, reuniting with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal. Read the full story.
UN experts express grave concern for hunger-striking detainees linked to Palestine Action, questioning UK compliance with human rights law. Urgent action demanded.
Exclusive poll reveals a majority of Republican voters support cannabis legalisation, putting them at odds with their Senate leaders who urged Trump to reconsider his executive order.
Yemen's UAE-backed separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of airstrikes on their forces in Hadramout, escalating tensions within the anti-Houthi coalition. Read the latest on the crisis.
Robin Garbutt has served 15 years for his wife's murder but a new documentary questions the evidence. Could the Horizon scandal point to a miscarriage of justice? Read the full investigation.
A look back at the most controversial moments from Donald Trump's first year back in the White House, from a purge of watchdogs to a Gaza takeover plan. Read the full recap.
Former Republican Matt Gaetz shut down rumours of a romance with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a revealing interview with Tucker Carlson. He also dismissed her January 6 trauma claims. Read the full story.
Donald Trump's Christmas messages, including claims about Santa 'infiltration' and rants about 'Radical Left Scum', have drawn widespread criticism online. Read the full story.
Nigerian officials suggest American ground troops could follow Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets, as debate rages over the religious framing of the conflict. Read the latest analysis.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy details unresolved points in negotiations with the US for ending Russia's war, including security, territory, and the Zaporizhzhia plant. Read the latest.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan wore a hijab in a show of solidarity with the state's Somali population, countering attacks from former President Trump. Read the full story on the political gesture and the fraud allegations behind it.
The Duke of York was photographed driving near Windsor as police seek FBI information on shocking new claims in the Epstein files. Read the latest developments.
A Palestinian man killed two people in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel. Defence Minister orders military retaliation in the West Bank. Read the latest.
Newly released prison files detail Jeffrey Epstein's insistence he would not kill himself, citing his Jewish faith, just days before he was found dead in his cell. Explore the contradictions.
A US judge has halted an attempt to detain British campaigner Imran Ahmed, accused by Donald Trump of threatening free speech. Read the latest on this transatlantic legal clash.
Despite a US-brokered truce, Gaza witnesses relentless violence with 406 Palestinians killed since October. Families recount horror as aid fails to meet needs. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump's heralded Gaza ceasefire is failing. Over 400 killed, babies dying of cold, and phase two talks stalled. The call for a genuine, meaningful truce grows urgent.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Tory MP Kevin Hollinrake attended Boxing Day trail hunts, sparking Labour accusations of defending animal cruelty. Labour vows to ban the practice.
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticises Donald Trump's potential military action against Venezuela, calling it a 'terrible idea' and marking a further rift with the former president. Read the full breakdown.
Residents of a Nigerian village describe terror after US airstrikes lit the sky red and shook their homes. Read the full report on the joint operation and local fallout.
A billboard campaign targeting US troops at MacDill Air Force Base reminds service members of their constitutional duty amid lethal strikes on drug boats. Read the full story on the escalating tensions.
In a revealing interview, Matt Gaetz denies ever pursuing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, details their pre-January 6th rapport, and makes explosive claims about Israel. Read the full exchange.
Liz Truss reveals she bans Yorkshire puddings from her festive meal, igniting a fierce national debate. Discover the full story and where the public stands.
Australians travelling to Cambodia urged to exercise a high degree of caution and avoid border areas due to military clashes and landmine risks. Stay informed.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong expresses sorrow for the Bondi Beach terror attack and vows stronger action on hate speech and gun control. Read the full story.
British police are contacting the FBI over lurid new claims in the Epstein documents, including allegations of abuse at a property in Surrey. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump as the US steps up efforts to broker a peace deal. Read the latest on the high-stakes diplomacy.