Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering granting his new Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, direct access to top-secret Five Eyes intelligence, a significant departure from longstanding protocol that could redefine UK security strategy.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's Essex home was pelted with a milkshake and toilet paper in a late-night incident, just days before the crucial Clacton by-election. Police are investigating as Farage condemns the 'intimidation'.
Mary Lou McDonald declares Irish unity 'within touching distance' as Sinn Féin leads polls ahead of potential coalition government formation.
Bruce Lehrmann mounts unprecedented legal challenge against NACC, alleging procedural unfairness in its corruption investigation. Latest twist in high-profile political scandal.
Exclusive: The Labour Party is plunged into a dramatic deputy leadership contest as Jon Ashworth announces his candidacy, challenging Angela Rayner and exposing deep internal divisions within Keir Starmer's top team.
Keir Starmer faces internal rebellion after diluting £28bn green pledge and promoting Blairite allies, triggering accusations of abandoning Labour's core principles for electoral gain.
ITV's flagship morning show faced a viewer revolt after a controversial immigration debate featuring a lone Reform UK MP opposite an empty chair intended for a Labour representative descended into chaos, prompting accusations of 'shambolic' television.
King Charles III welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Buckingham Palace for a significant diplomatic meeting, reinforcing the UK's steadfast support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has dramatically reversed his support for the Shooters and Fishers Party's hunting legislation following intense criticism from environmental groups and the public.
Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt is embroiled in a significant internal crisis following the sudden resignation of CEO Tessa Zaremba. The departure comes after a staff-led petition demanding her removal, citing allegations of a toxic workplace culture
The Bar Council proposes a strict ban on sexual relationships between barristers and their junior staff to combat power imbalances and protect vulnerable employees in chambers.
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski makes unexpected visit to Nigel Farage's Clacton constituency, engaging voters in tense but civil exchanges about Brexit, climate policy and political polarisation.
A groundbreaking new book argues Brexit was not a sudden political shock but the inevitable result of deep, decades-long economic and social undercurrents in British society. Discover the long view.
Deputy Leader Angela Rayner's abrupt resignation over a police probe into her tax affairs creates a monumental crisis for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, just months before a potential general election.
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer executes a sweeping cabinet overhaul, shifting Labour's focus to the economy and national security to counter the rising electoral threat from a potential Tory-Reform alliance.
A shocking UN report details systematic torture and military training of Ukrainian children by Russian forces, exposing a brutal campaign of indoctrination and abuse in occupied territories.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, faces mounting criticism and calls for recusal over her handling of the classified documents case against Donald Trump, with legal experts questioning her impartiality.
In a significant move, Ukraine and Russia have conducted a major prisoner exchange, returning dozens of soldiers from each side. The deal, mediated by the UAE, highlights the human cost of the war and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Former immigration minister Alex Hawke calls for Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to issue a formal apology to the Indian community following controversial remarks about migration and crime, escalating tensions within the Coalition.
A major Russian missile attack has severely damaged a key government building in Odesa, Ukraine. The strike, part of a wider assault, raises urgent questions about Western defence aid delays and regional security.
Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose an unprecedented wave of sanctions on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, challenging Putin's regime and Europe's approach to the conflict.
In a landmark meeting, Pacific Island leaders unite on a bold new strategy for climate action and regional security, challenging global powers to step up their support.
Former President Donald Trump erupts at a reporter, insisting Chicago's crime epidemic requires military intervention and labelling the city a 'war zone' in a tense confrontation.
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price ignites a political firestorm by claiming British colonisation had 'no ongoing negative impacts' on a Sydney radio show, triggering immediate condemnation from Indigenous leaders and academic
Exclusive: The Trump administration's first 48 hours unleash a blitz of executive action on immigration and set up immediate constitutional clashes with Congress and the courts.
Conservative MPs erupt after police drop probe into Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over her former council house sale. The political battle over her tax affairs intensifies.
A historic petition is calling for Cornwall to be officially recognised as the UK's fifth nation, alongside England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, arguing its unique Celtic identity and culture deserve national status.
Exclusive: The Home Office is scrambling to house a record number of migrants, converting former family homes and a giant barge into accommodation centres as the asylum backlog hits unprecedented levels.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, is being groomed for leadership. Dubbed the 'dangerous teenager', her increasing public presence signals a potential dynastic succession, raising global security