Trump Brags About Passing 'Hard' Cognitive Test
Donald Trump claimed to be 'sharper than 25 years ago' after acing a cognitive test. He suggested members of the 'fake news' would fail it. Read the full story.
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Labour to Scrap Jury Trials for Certain Cases
The Labour government plans to abolish jury trials for some serious fraud and complex financial cases. Explore the reasons, legal arguments, and potential consequences of this major justice reform.
UK Women Trapped in Sri Lanka Landslides
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah. Their daughter says the UK government has no evacuation plan. Read more.
UK delays China super-embassy decision to January
The UK government has postponed its decision on China's proposed 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge until 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned visit to Beijing. Read the full story.
Pope Leo's Venezuela visit stirs diplomatic tensions
Pope Leo's historic visit to Venezuela aims to ease US-Venezuela tensions. Will his mediation between Trump and Maduro succeed? Read the full analysis.
Future Combat Air System threatened by partner disputes
The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (SCAF) faces collapse due to strained relations between Dassault and Airbus, despite strong political backing from Macron and Merz. Read the latest on this critical defence project.
Labour's plan to slash jury trials sparks outcry
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to halve jury trials in England and Wales. Critics warn this dismantles a pillar of British justice without evidence it will clear the 78,000-case backlog. Read the full analysis.
Pope Warns Trump Against Ousting Venezuela's Maduro
Pope Francis warns Donald Trump against military action in Venezuela, advocating for dialogue and economic pressure instead. Read the latest on the diplomatic standoff.
Trump admits he has just over three years left in presidency
Donald Trump acknowledges his term ends in 2027, despite recent 'Trump 2028' social media posts. The president admits the Constitution 'pretty clearly' bars a third term.
Pentagon's First 'New Media' Briefing After Major Shakeup
The Pentagon's first press briefing after ousting legacy media featured right-wing figures and softball questions. Discover the new rules for reporters and the battle for press room desks.
Congress Seeks Taxpayer-Funded Armed Security for Members
US Democrats push for taxpayer-funded armed guards for every Congress member as threats skyrocket to 14,000 in 2025. Read about the urgent security crisis on Capitol Hill.
Trump dozes off at Cabinet meeting after 'sharp' claim
President Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during a lengthy Cabinet session where aides praised him, shortly after he attacked reports on his stamina. Read the full details.
Brown: Tories 'Peddle Lies' on Child Benefit Limit
Ex-PM Gordon Brown accuses Conservatives of cruel myths over welfare, as Labour's scrapping of the two-child benefit limit is set to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Read his full condemnation.
Brown: Tories Should 'Hang Heads in Shame' Over Benefits Lies
Ex-PM Gordon Brown condemns Conservative 'cruel myths' on welfare as Rachel Reeves's Budget lifts half a million children from poverty. Read the full exposé.
Andrew's Royal Lodge Stay Extended Despite King's Order
Prince Andrew can legally stay in his Windsor mansion for another year, a lease review reveals. Discover the financial details and the political fallout.
MPs Probe Royal Finances After Andrew's Rent-Free Lodge Deal
A parliamentary inquiry scrutinises Crown Estate leases after Prince Andrew's two-decade 'peppercorn' rent at Royal Lodge. Discover the impact on royal transparency.
White House accused of scapegoating admiral over boat strike
The Trump administration is reportedly blaming a decorated Navy SEAL commander for a controversial 'double-tap' missile strike in the Caribbean. Read the full report on the alleged war crime.
Farage's missing apology speaks volumes on bullying
Readers share powerful accounts of lifelong trauma from school bullying, challenging Nigel Farage's 'banter' defence. The absence of an apology reveals a deeper character issue.
Trump ICE Raids Target Somalis in Minnesota After DC Shooting
President Donald Trump has ordered ICE raids targeting Somali communities in Minnesota following a deadly National Guard shooting in Washington DC. This is a developing story.
Mamdani Appoints Far-Left Activist to Transition Team
New York City's incoming mayor appoints controversial activist Tamika Mallory to his transition committee, sparking debate over police defunding and antisemitism.
Girlguiding stops admitting trans girls as members
Girlguiding UK has made a 'difficult decision' to restrict membership to those recorded female at birth, a move welcomed by gender-critical campaigners but condemned by trans rights groups.
Andrew's Royal Lodge compensation unlikely, inquiry launched
The Duke of York is unlikely to receive nearly £490,000 in compensation for leaving Royal Lodge due to the property's state, as a Commons committee launches an inquiry into Crown Estate leases.
Pope urges Trump: No military force for Venezuela
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, has publicly urged the Trump administration to avoid military intervention in Venezuela, suggesting sanctions and dialogue instead. Read his direct appeal.
White House accused of scapegoating Navy SEAL
The Trump administration faces claims it is blaming a decorated admiral for a controversial missile strike to protect War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Congressional probes loom.
Belarus balloons close Vilnius Airport in hybrid attack
Lithuania accuses Belarus of a cynical hybrid attack as smuggler balloons shut Vilnius Airport. Read the latest on escalating tensions and the €1m defence plan.
Hegseth's Franklin the Turtle meme draws publisher's ire
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press condemns US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for using its beloved Franklin the Turtle character to justify lethal airstrikes. The incident follows allegations of potential war crimes in the Caribbean.
Trump pardons ex-Honduran president after Stone lobbying
Donald Trump has pardoned and freed former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was serving 45 years for drug trafficking, following a lobbying campaign by Roger Stone. Read the full story.
Iran-Contra figure Eugene Hasenfus dies at 84
Eugene Hasenfus, whose capture in Nicaragua exposed the Reagan-era Iran-Contra affair, has died aged 84. Discover the full story of the scandal that shook US politics.
Ukraine Denies Russia Has Captured Strategic Pokrovsk
Kyiv refutes Putin's claim of control over Pokrovsk as fierce house-to-house fighting continues. Analysis reveals the strategic stakes for the Donbas region. Read the latest.
Putin's War Warning, Trump Rant & Andrew Probe Headline News
From Putin's chilling threat to Europe to a major Hillsborough finding, catch up on the five biggest stories you missed on Tuesday. Read the full briefing now.
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