The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former Reform UK leader was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes. Can new rules protect democracy?
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.
The BBC has vowed to defend itself against a $10bn lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump, who alleges the broadcaster maliciously edited his speech before the Capitol attack. Read the full story.
Ukraine's Zelensky optimistic after Berlin talks on security guarantees, but Russia's territorial demands remain the major obstacle to a peace deal. Read the latest analysis.
Scotland's Justice Secretary, Angela Constance, has narrowly survived a vote of no confidence in Holyrood. The motion followed accusations she misled Parliament over grooming gangs expert advice. Read the full details.
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a Holyrood no confidence vote, but Labour demands an independent probe into a potential ministerial code breach over grooming gangs inquiry remarks.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles confirms Donald Trump is named in the Epstein files but denies wrongdoing. She criticises AG Pam Bondi's handling and calls JD Vance a 'conspiracy theorist'.
Lily Collins has responded to the playful feud between French President Macron and Rome's mayor over the show's move to Italy for its new season. Read the full story here.
Robert Gomez, owner of Beat Kitchen, alleges Chicago refused to renew his waterfront licence due to racial equity directives favouring a black-owned business. He is seeking damages.
Fox News presenters clash after Donald Trump mocks murdered director Rob Reiner. The 78-year-old and his wife were found stabbed. Read the full debate.
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, 51, is engaged to Brian Glenn. The ring, analysed by experts, could be worth up to $400,000. Discover the proposal details.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a $400m Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Black Sea using 'Sub Sea Baby' underwater drones. Read the full details of this unprecedented attack.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer updates Cabinet on 'productive' Berlin talks on Ukraine security guarantees, as Defence Secretary warns of a 'major moment' in the war. Read the latest developments.
Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, stating 'I loved it' despite criticism from human rights groups. Read his full response.
A leading US Muslim civil rights group is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, calling his order labelling it a 'foreign terrorist organisation' unconstitutional. Read the latest on this legal battle.
France's first lady faces backlash after a sexist remark against feminist protesters was caught on camera. She calls it a 'clumsy' private comment. Read the full story.
Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's chief of staff, has fiercely criticised a Vanity Fair article based on her interview, calling it a 'disingenuously framed hit piece'. Read her full response.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has controversially linked the Bondi Beach attack to policies of Biden and Obama, while criticising Australia's strict gun control. Read the full story.
Relatives of the 1994 RAF Chinook crash victims met ministers, calling for a public inquiry. The government commits to further engagement as questions remain unanswered.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash for a podcast appearance with his girlfriend while the search for the Brown University shooter enters day four. Read the full story.
Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, exploring the politics of emotion and why joy can be an act of resistance. Discover her findings.
MPs told Brexit is 'part of the narrative' for migrants crossing the Channel, as the UK lost a key returns agreement with the EU. Read the full analysis.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper rejects Donald Trump's vision of a declining Europe, championing Britain's strong, diverse communities and centuries of civilisation. Read her full rebuke here.
German SEK special forces used a military-style assault vehicle to arrest a 16-year-old Syrian boy wanted for serious robbery. The raid comes amid scrutiny of crime statistics involving migrants. Read the full report.
Lance Corporal Bryn Jenkins, a 24-year-old sniper with the Royal Welsh Regiment, was found dead in his garage while on leave. Tributes pour in for the 'highly capable soldier'.
Appeal court judges reject commissioner's challenge, upholding ruling that Tamil asylum seekers were unlawfully held for three years in 'hell on Earth' conditions. The UK now faces millions in damages.
Residents in a Russian city have made a direct appeal to President Putin to stop a church honouring soldiers being built in a park. The rare protest has sparked a fierce debate.
Susie Wiles, a top Trump aide, has publicly criticised former Attorney General Pam Bondi for her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling a binder handout 'nothingness'. Discover the details and the impending DOJ file release.
Reform UK's Richard Tice declines to condemn a mayoral candidate who told David Lammy to 'go home to the Caribbean'. The party faces scrutiny over its stance on racist remarks. Read the full story.
GB News presenter Carole Malone has issued a public apology to Doria Ragland after falsely claiming Meghan Markle's mother served time in prison. The on-air correction follows a baseless conspiracy theory.