Starmer's Christmas plea: Reach out to those struggling
PM Keir Starmer urges Britons to connect with neighbours and family in his festive address, acknowledging ongoing cost of living pressures. Read his personal message of hope.
PM Keir Starmer urges Britons to connect with neighbours and family in his festive address, acknowledging ongoing cost of living pressures. Read his personal message of hope.
Newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein lived in fear of his cell before his death. Read the chilling psychological assessment details here.
Violence returns to Bangladesh as mobs attack leading newspapers, killing 184 this year. Journalists trapped in burning buildings signal a crisis for the interim government. Read the full report.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on a 20-point draft to end the war, but territorial control in Donbas and management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved. Read the latest on the critical negotiations.
Discover the heartwarming story of how a Cold War military command's wrong number evolved into a global festive phenomenon, tracking Santa for millions. Learn how to follow St. Nick this Christmas Eve.
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating a transatlantic dispute. Full details inside.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents contain emails from a mystery figure, 'The Invisible Man', with eight compelling clues pointing to Prince Andrew. Explore the evidence and the Duke's denials.
The US Department of Justice has dismissed a rape allegation against Donald Trump found in newly released Epstein documents as "untrue and sensationalist". Read the full details.
Hundreds protested outside Bangladesh's High Commission in Delhi over the lynching of a Hindu man, escalating diplomatic tensions. Read the latest on the fallout.
Newly released Epstein documents reveal Ghislaine Maxwell's 2002 email planning '2 legged sight seeing' for an 'English gentleman' in Peru. Read the full story here.
A review of the quirkiest and most surreal political moments of 2025, captured on camera. From Kemi Badenoch with a machine gun to Boris Johnson's ostrich encounter.
A bomb attack in Moscow kills three, including two police officers, near where a Russian general was assassinated. Russia suspects Ukrainian involvement. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's festive address highlights the enduring cost of living pressures, urging Britons to support one another. Read the full story and reactions.
PM Keir Starmer concedes Brits are 'still struggling' in a downbeat Christmas message, as Labour rebellion and economic warnings overshadow his festive address. Read the full story.
Newly released documents allege at least 10 others were involved in Jeffrey Epstein's child sex trafficking ring. Democrats demand transparency as names remain redacted.
The iconic Yomper statue on Southsea seafront, commemorating Royal Marines in the Falklands War, is now conserved for at least ten years thanks to overwhelming public and organisational support. Discover the story.
A British national living in Australia for 15 years is in detention awaiting deportation after allegedly posting anti-Semitic content online. Discover the full story behind the government's crackdown.
A car explosion in Moscow has killed three people, including two police officers, just days after a senior Russian general died in a similar attack. Russian authorities blame Ukrainian intelligence. Follow for breaking updates.
Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner reflects on a tumultuous 2025 dominated by Donald Trump's return and a faltering UK Labour government. Discover the key events and missed opportunities.
Two traffic police officers and a civilian killed in a suspected explosive device attack in southern Moscow. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, which follows another fatal car bombing earlier this week.
Forget rigid rules. Author Rachel Connolly argues that strategic lateness can be the ultimate act of consideration. Discover when tardiness is truly good manners.
The US Supreme Court has refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago for immigration enforcement, marking a significant legal setback. Read the full analysis.
Former AFL star Stephen Silvagni and wife Jo plot an appeal for son Tom's rape conviction while living in a luxury Melbourne rental. Read the full story on the family's controversial stance.
Australia deports a UK national after his arrest for displaying banned Nazi symbols online, as authorities crack down on hate speech following the Bondi Beach attack. Read the full story.
A major report reveals ICE, under Kristi Noem, is 'flooding' social media with arrest videos at White House direction, a strategy critics label fear-mongering. Read the full investigation.
Kyiv's forces pull back from embattled Siversk after inflicting heavy losses. Pope Leo expresses 'sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas ceasefire and Moscow sees new explosions. Read the latest developments.
A coalition of 19 states and Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. HHS, challenging a declaration that could limit access to gender-affirming care for young people. Read the full legal challenge.
The United States has deployed troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean, escalating tensions with Venezuela. Read the latest on the military buildup and sanctions.
Saudi Arabia has discreetly widened access to its sole alcohol outlet, leading to queues and premium prices for eligible non-Muslim residents. Discover the details of this significant policy shift.
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'great sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas truce calls. Massive drone attacks kill three, including a child, as graves of Ukrainian soldiers are decorated for Christmas.