Peers move to ban sex-selective abortions
Cross-party peers table amendment to ban sex-selective abortions in move campaigners fear could wreck abortion decriminalisation plans. Read the latest Westminster developments.
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Trump travel ban blocks Haiti World Cup fans
Haitian football fans face a World Cup travel ban to the US under Trump's policy, despite team qualification. Discover the implications and official statements.
Police arrest protesters against Palestine Action ban
Met Police arrest over 120 demonstrators in London protesting the proscription of Palestine Action. Home Secretary grants police new powers to restrict protests based on 'cumulative impact'. Read the latest.
Ghislaine Maxwell's VIP Prison Treatment Revealed
Ghislaine Maxwell enjoys unlimited toilet paper, puppy playtime and special meals in prison, highlighting America's two-tiered legal system where wealth buys privilege.
New Orleans Braces for Major Federal Immigration Crackdown
New Orleans prepares for the arrival of 250 federal agents as Trump's immigration crackdown targets the city. Residents organise resistance and assert 'We have rights'.
Will Albanese's caution become his government's weakness?
Author Sean Kelly argues PM Albanese's caution could squander Labor's political opportunity. Explore the risks of pragmatic governance over idealism. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Man accuses girlfriend of murder after waking from coma
Daniel Waterman awoke from a coma to accuse his pregnant girlfriend of deliberately crashing their car. He later died, leading to new charges. Read the full story.
Queensland's $48k BBQs and $60k Taps Shock Ratepayers
Shocking investigation reveals Queensland councils spending thousands on basic infrastructure like $48,000 barbecues and $60,000 taps due to excessive regulations.
South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster
South Africa has declared gender-based violence a national disaster following widespread protests against the country's femicide crisis ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
Starmer meets Ukraine allies at G20 to discuss peace plan
Keir Starmer meets Western leaders at Johannesburg G20 to strengthen US-drafted Ukraine peace proposal. UK seeks ceasefire while Russia continues attacks. Read the latest developments.
Pope removes Spanish bishop in first abuse case
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
Trump's Uneasy Truce with Left-Wing Mayor Mamdani
Donald Trump's cordial Oval Office meeting with New York's socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani masks deep political anxieties. Discover how this young rival threatens both Republican and Democratic establishments.
Bolsonaro arrested over escape plan before prison term
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro faces preemptive arrest amid escape allegations just days before starting his 27-year coup conviction sentence. Read the latest developments.
Brit Soldier Fights Extradition in Kenyan Murder Case
Former British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, as extradition battle unfolds. Read the latest on this international legal dispute.
Ukraine-US Crisis Talks on Trump's Peace Plan
Ukraine and US officials meet in Switzerland to discuss Trump's controversial peace proposal as Zelensky seeks alternatives. Read the latest developments.
Palace fears Sarah Ferguson's 'rogue' TV interview
Buckingham Palace is reportedly terrified Sarah Ferguson could go 'rogue' in a six-figure TV deal, spilling royal secrets after being iced out. Discover the full story behind the potential tell-all.
Strictly's Blackpool Week: Six Couples Dance Amid Scandal
Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool's Tower Ballroom with six couples after a week of scandal and a contestant's injury. Get the latest updates.
Pope removes Spanish bishop in first abuse case
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Spanish bishop Rafael Zornoza amid church abuse investigation. First known case of pontiff removing bishop accused of sexual misconduct.
Trump's Ukraine ultimatum demands European response
As Trump presents a pro-Russian peace plan for Ukraine, Europe faces a pivotal moment to establish independence from an increasingly authoritarian America. Discover the urgent need for a strategic shift.
Anger as school tells pupils to welcome 600 asylum seekers
Fury erupts in East Sussex as a local school advises children to be 'kind and caring' to 600 lone male asylum seekers arriving at a former army camp. Residents voice safety fears for children and strain on public services.
Starmer meets G20 allies on US Ukraine peace plan
PM Sir Keir Starmer meets with Western leaders at the G20 summit to discuss a US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine, aiming to strengthen the proposal and secure a lasting ceasefire.
BBC Licence Fee Scrutiny After Scandals & Trump Lawsuit
Following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness and a $5bn Trump lawsuit, the BBC's mandatory £174.50 licence fee faces unprecedented scrutiny. Should it be abolished?
Trump gloats as Marjorie Taylor Greene quits Congress
Donald Trump breaks his silence to mock Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress. The former ally will step down in January 2026. Read the full story.
Ashworth Urges Labour to Prioritise Children in Budget
Former shadow health secretary Jon Ashworth demands Labour puts children at the heart of next week's budget, calling for urgent action on poverty and the two-child benefit cap.
Military Bases Mapped for Asylum Seeker Housing
Exclusive map reveals 2,177 UK military sites potentially housing asylum seekers as Labour aims to end hotel use by 2029. Discover the locations and capacity details.
Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Revealed in New Documentary
Exclusive look at Pope Leo XIV's childhood through rare family photos and brotherly accounts. Discover how a Chicago boy became a global religious leader.
British ex-soldier denies 2012 Kenyan woman murder
Robert James Purkiss, a former British soldier, denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012 as he fights extradition from a London prison. Read the latest on the case.
UK's Asylum Policy: Why the Numbers Don't Add Up
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's Denmark-style asylum reforms face scrutiny as data reveals UK ranks fifth in European asylum claims. Analysis questions the 'pull factor' narrative.
US Urges Ukraine to Sign Peace Deal with Russia
US officials tell NATO that Ukraine must accept a peace deal now or face harsher terms. The deal includes territorial concessions and a war crimes amnesty. Read the full analysis.
Johnson 'beyond contempt' for Covid inquiry attack
Families of the Covid bereased condemn Boris Johnson for his refusal to apologise and his attack on the official inquiry, which found his delays caused 23,000 extra deaths. Read the full story.
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