Starmer denies misleading public, defends Reeves' Budget
PM Keir Starmer champions Budget achievements and announces welfare reform push, while rejecting claims the Chancellor misled the public on finances. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer champions Budget achievements and announces welfare reform push, while rejecting claims the Chancellor misled the public on finances. Read the latest.
Faced with modern pressures, a surprising number of women in Britain are exploring religious life. Discover the reasons behind this 2025 trend and what it says about society.
The US Supreme Court could strike down bans on harmful gay 'conversion therapy', a discredited practice linked to depression and suicide. Experts warn of a dangerous comeback.
The 'critically endangered' Cornish language is set for the highest level of protection, potentially allowing its use in courts. Discover the revival of Kernewek.
Donald Trump has reiterated criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, using an ableist slur. Walz, a campaigner for disability support, condemns the 'hateful' language. Read the full story.
Three former Tory MPs have joined Nigel Farage's Reform UK, dealing a significant blow to the Conservative Party. Get the latest on the defections and what it means for the next election.
Donald Trump faced intense questioning about a mystery MRI scan, responding with fury towards female journalists. Read the full details of the Air Force One confrontation.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves against accusations of misleading the public over £26bn tax hikes. Watch live and get the full story on the Budget fallout.
Pakistan rejects UN rights chief's warning that constitutional changes granting army chief lifetime immunity undermine rule of law. Concerns grow for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, denied family contact for weeks.
European Commissioner Michael McGrath warns that a US proposal for amnesty for Russia's war actions would be a 'historic mistake'. Read the EU's firm stance on accountability.
Former Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis has joined Reform UK, a dramatic U-turn after a public feud with the party's deputy leader, Richard Tice. Read the full story of his defection.
Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed a £20-30bn deficit to justify a £26bn tax raid. OBR data shows a £4.2bn surplus. Questions mount over her integrity and economic trust.
A senior EU official insists Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, warning that a US-proposed amnesty would be a 'historic mistake'.
Donald Trump has launched a social media attack on Tennessee Democrat Aftyn Behn, claiming she 'hates Christianity' and disdains country music. The intervention comes ahead of a crucial special election seen as a bellwether for 2026.
Donald Trump refuses to apologise for using an ableist slur against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, costing him a key Republican ally in a redistricting fight. Read the full story.
Zelensky's new peace negotiator, Rustem Umierov, is a witness in a major corruption case as US-led talks intensify. Explore the scandal's impact on Ukraine's war effort and diplomacy.
Over the past two months, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of nearly all royal titles and privileges. Discover the full list of what he's lost and the one rank he still holds.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces intense scrutiny over the OBR's Budget leak and its revelation she was told of a surplus. Will the watchdog's chief survive Treasury fury? Read the full story.
Local authorities across the UK are renaming roads linked to Prince Andrew as residents seek to distance themselves from the disgraced royal. Discover the changes underway.
Exclusive polling reveals public support for ending the two-child limit. Failing to tackle child poverty could most damage Labour's re-election hopes. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets France's Macron in Paris. US and Ukrainian officials discuss peace plans in Florida, while EU ministers convene in Brussels. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
Brent Council launches a zero-tolerance crackdown on paan spitting, costing £30,000 annually in cleaning and posing serious health risks. Offenders face £100 fines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky makes an official visit to Ireland to launch an economic forum and discuss EU membership, as US pressure for a peace deal mounts. Read the full story.
PM Keir Starmer launches a desperate bid to support Chancellor Rachel Reeves, facing probes over Budget claims. Did she mislead on the OBR 'black hole' to justify tax hikes? Full story inside.
An ABC journalist is under investigation after a feud with a podcast co-host over cash payments funded by an unlicensed overseas crypto casino. The scandal has exposed funding controversies and a violent home invasion.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson gave $420 to a tearful farmer for X-rays during a campaign stop, criticising Australia's healthcare system and mass migration. Read the full story.
Public donations for the Hong Kong fire victims have surged to $115 million. As the death toll rises, authorities face scrutiny over safety failures while moving to stifle dissent. Read the full report.
Former Labour MP Jared O'Mara has been sentenced to four years in prison for fraudulently claiming £52,000 of taxpayers' money. Read the full details of the case and its implications.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.