Village faces 12-month roadworks after HGV damage
Melbury Abbas villagers face a 'fresh hell' of 12 months of roadworks to repair damage they blame on council-diverted lorries. The £8m project will see 1,000 trees felled.
Category : Politics
Foreign Office review ordered over El-Fattah case failures
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launches urgent review into 'serious information failures' after Alaa Abd El-Fattah's historical social media posts emerged. Read the latest.
No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case
Downing Street defends the UK entry of activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, freed from Egypt, as Tories and Reform call for his citizenship to be revoked over historic tweets.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
George and Amal Clooney become French citizens
George Clooney and his wife Amal have been granted French citizenship, with the actor citing strict privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi as a key factor. Discover the details behind their move.
Rising Belief Britishness is About Birth, Not Values
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
Trump Announces US Land Attack in Venezuela
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.
MAGA influencer's immigrant claim sparks conservative fury
A pro-Trump commentator faces a storm of criticism from fellow conservatives after stating she's 'never met' an immigrant who came to America for freedom. Read the fiery reactions.
Ukraine Peace Plan in Crisis After Russian Allegations
Russia claims Ukraine attacked Putin's residence, revising its peace stance. Zelensky dismisses it as 'lies' to undermine diplomacy. Read the latest on the fragile talks.
No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah case
Downing Street defends the UK entry of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, despite calls to strip his citizenship over historic tweets. Read the latest.
Journalist's flight log appears in DOJ Epstein files release
Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown demands answers after her 2019 flight itinerary was included in the Justice Department's Epstein documents. Discover the details and implications.
Trump claims US military strike on Venezuela facility
Donald Trump alleges US forces hit a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential escalation in the regional military campaign. Read the latest on the unconfirmed strike and the growing US naval presence.
3,000 migrant deaths on Spanish routes in 2025
A new report reveals a sharp fall in migrant deaths reaching Spain, but activists warn tighter EU-funded border controls are forcing people onto more perilous journeys. Read the full analysis.
Experts Analyse the Unstoppable Rise of Germany's Far-Right
Political analysts dissect the key drivers behind the surge of the Alternative für Deutschland, citing economic anxiety, modern fascist tactics, and state complicity. Read the full analysis.
Surge in belief Britishness requires UK birth, study shows
Exclusive research reveals a worrying rise in ethno-nationalist views on British identity, with Reform UK supporters holding the most extreme positions. Discover the data and the political response.
Trump Claims US Land Strike in Venezuela
Donald Trump alleges US forces conducted a land strike on a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential escalation in the regional military campaign. Read the full report.
Migrant Deaths Fall to 3,090 Amid Tighter Border Controls
A new report reveals 3,090 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous routes. Read the full analysis.
Gramsci Quote May Have Origins in Matthew Arnold's Poetry
A Guardian reader highlights Matthew Arnold's poetry as a possible source for Antonio Gramsci's famous line. Explore this and other sharp letters on Trump, Farage, and festive messages.
Experts Warn of 'Administrative Fascism' in Germany
Analysts dissect the key drivers behind the rise of Germany's far-right AfD, citing economic anxiety, media complicity, and a new 'civilisational' form of exclusion. Read the full analysis.
Surge in Britons linking identity to birthplace and ethnicity
Exclusive research shows a worrying increase in support for hard-right narratives on national identity, with a third now believing you must be born in the UK to be British. Discover the data and political implications.
Trump says US military struck 'big facility' in Venezuela
President Trump claims a significant military strike in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation in the conflict. Get the latest details and analysis on the unfolding situation.
US Teen Missing on Christmas Eve, Feared Trafficked
Camila Mendoza Olmos vanished from her Texas home on 24 December. Bexar County Sheriff warns she may be in 'imminent danger' and could have been taken abroad. Authorities seek public help.
Harry and Meghan's 'rock' James Holt quits Archewell
James Holt, a key aide to the Sussexes since 2017, has resigned as executive director of their Archewell charity. Discover the reasons behind his departure and the charity's latest financial figures.
Mariupol theatre reopens after deadly 2022 Russian airstrike
A historic theatre in Russian-occupied Mariupol has reopened with a gala concert, more than three years after a Russian airstrike killed hundreds sheltering inside. Read the full report on the controversial restoration.
Russian Adviser Undermines Ukraine Peace Talks After Trump Calls
A key Putin adviser has dismissed Zelensky's 60-day ceasefire plan, revealing a rift in negotiations brokered by President Trump. Read the latest on the fragile peace efforts.
Russian Adviser Undermines Trump-Zelensky Peace Talks
As Trump brokers Russia-Ukraine talks, a key Putin aide dismisses Zelensky's ceasefire plan. Will the diplomatic progress hold? Read the latest developments.
Turkey and Armenia agree to simplify visa procedures
Turkey and Armenia announce a major step towards normalising ties, agreeing to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic passport holders from January 1. Read the latest on this diplomatic breakthrough.
Turkey and Armenia agree to simplify visa procedures
Turkey and Armenia announce a landmark agreement to simplify visa procedures for diplomatic passport holders from 1 January 2025, marking a key step in their long-stalled normalisation process.
No10 warns Putin as Trump says Ukraine peace deal is close
Downing Street issues a stark warning to Vladimir Putin to stop the killing and engage in peace talks, as Donald Trump claims a deal to end the Ukraine war is 'closer than ever before'. Read the latest.
UK warns Putin as Trump says Ukraine peace deal is close
Downing Street issues a stark warning to Vladimir Putin, demanding he 'stop the killing' to prove he is serious about peace talks. This comes after Donald Trump claimed a deal to end the war is closer than ever. Read the latest developments.
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