PPE Medpro wound up, government loses £148m
A company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone has been liquidated, leaving taxpayers unlikely to recover £148m owed for faulty PPE. Read the full investigation.
Category : Politics
Trump Announces $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for Troops
President Donald Trump has pledged a $1,776 'warrior dividend' for US military personnel before Christmas. Discover the details and the funding questions surrounding this $2.6bn pledge.
Russian guards cross into Estonia on hovercraft
Estonia accuses Russian border guards of illegally crossing NATO territory via the Narva River. The incident raises tensions amid warnings of Russian aggression in Europe. Read the full report.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Badenoch: No Hope, No Fight for UK Youth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
How US communities organise against Trump's ICE raids
As Trump's mass deportation drive detains 65,000, ordinary Americans use encrypted apps, whistle alerts and grocery runs to fight back. Discover the grassroots resistance.
How to talk to grandchildren with different political views
An advice columnist explores the emotional roots of political differences. Discover how shared experience, not just debate, can foster family respect across generations.
Ex-Mayor's epilepsy claims in bracelet ad scrutinised
An investigation found no evidence for Troy Thompson's epilepsy diagnosis, which he cited endorsing a bracelet sold by a partner's business. Read the full exclusive report.
Texas 'Antifa Cell' Faces Unprecedented Terrorism Charges
The US Department of Justice's landmark prosecution of Texas protesters as a domestic terror cell raises alarm over civil liberties and the criminalisation of dissent. Explore the complex case details.
Enigma Codebreaker Ruth Bourne Dies Aged 98
Ruth Bourne, a wartime codebreaker who worked with Alan Turing to crack the Enigma cipher at Bletchley Park, has died at 98. Discover her remarkable story and legacy.
Newsom Trolls Trump Over 'Presidential Walk of Fame'
California Governor Gavin Newsom slams Donald Trump's controversial 'Presidential Walk of Fame' plaques, linking them to rising inflation and unemployment. Read the full story.
Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: A Century-Old Dispute
A deep dive into the complex Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, reignited in 2025. Explore the roles of colonial maps, nationalism, and global politics. Read our full video analysis.
Government bans AI nudification tools to tackle deepfake abuse
New laws will ban AI tools that create fake nude images without consent, as part of a strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Read the full plan.
Canada's population falls sharply as immigration curbs bite
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3, the biggest drop in five decades, as new policies cut international student and migrant worker numbers. Explore the data and the shifting political attitudes driving the change.
Starmer rebukes Trump's 'piggy' comment to journalist
PM Keir Starmer says he would 'call out' language like Donald Trump's 'quiet, piggy' remark to a female reporter. He made the comments while launching a new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. Read the full story.
Labour vows new terror-style approach to VAWG
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips pledges a data-driven crackdown on violence against women and girls, using forensic tech to track offenders. Read the full strategy.
Venezuela navy escorts oil tankers, defying US blockade
Venezuela's navy has escorted commercial oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as the UN warns of 'extrajudicial killings'. Read the full story.
UN distances itself from commercial IWD website
The United Nations has clarified it has no link to a commercial website selling IWD merchandise and themes, used mistakenly by major UK institutions. Discover the full story.
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangling estranged wife
The 12th Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, is accused of three counts of intentional strangulation. Read the latest on the court proceedings.
Venezuela Navy Escorts Tankers, Defying US Blockade
Venezuela's navy has escorted oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as Trump demands oil and strikes kill 97. Read the latest.
EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent
The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.
Liverpool rappers seen with guns in Somalia
Two British drill rappers from Liverpool have been filmed carrying weapons and wearing military gear in Somalia amid a clan conflict. Discover the details and the UK government's response.
UK to rejoin EU Erasmus student exchange scheme in 2027
The UK will rejoin the EU's Erasmus programme from 2027, a move ministers hail as a win for young people but critics call a costly Brexit reversal. Have your say.
Pope Leo Names Bishop Ronald Hicks New York Archbishop
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks as Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan in a major US church shakeup. Discover the implications.
Legal Hurdles in Prosecuting 'Intifada' Chants Explained
Former Supreme Court justice says proving intent for antisemitic chants is 'exceptionally difficult'. Explore the legal debate and new police stance.
Janet Ellis: From Blue Peter to Humanists UK President
Former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, 70, discusses her new role as Humanists UK president, single motherhood, losing her husband, and her lifelong godlessness. Read her candid interview.
Deadline Looms for Release of Epstein Documents
The US Justice Department must release most Jeffrey Epstein files by Friday, a move mandated by Congress. Failure could ignite a major political crisis and reveal names of high-profile associates.
Starmer's King's Speech plan to reset after local elections
PM Keir Starmer plans a King's Speech on May 12/13 to reset agenda after feared local election losses. Insiders fear Reform gains and leadership challenges. Read the full analysis.
Pope Leo Names Bishop Hicks New Archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead New York's archdiocese, succeeding Cardinal Dolan. The move signals a shift in US Catholic leadership.
Epstein Files: Key Figures Named in Major Release
The release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has exposed links to global elites. Discover the 11 major figures named, including Prince Andrew and Donald Trump.
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