BBC's Amol Rajan apologises for 'scroungers' remark
BBC journalist Amol Rajan clarifies his 'scroungers' comment on Radio 4, apologising for any offence caused during a discussion on child poverty and the two-child benefit cap. Read the full story.
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Namibia's Adolf Hitler changes name for election
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona officially removes his controversial middle name ahead of local elections. Discover the full story behind this breaking news.
Asylum seeker hotel numbers rise 13% in three months
New data reveals a 13% surge in asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, reaching 36,273. Labour pledges to end the practice by 2029. Discover the latest figures and political responses.
Asylum hotel costs hit £8.2m daily under Labour
UK taxpayers now pay £8.2 million daily for asylum seeker hotels as figures rise under Labour. Discover the growing crisis and government response.
Budget Leak: OBR Chair 'Mortified', Ex-Cyber Chief Probes
The OBR's budget details leaked 45 minutes early, prompting an investigation led by a former cybersecurity chief. Discover the fallout and political reactions.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen dramatically to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Discover the key factors behind this significant shift.
OBR Chief: External Actor May Be Behind Budget Leak
The OBR chairman claims an 'external person' may have accessed Rachel Reeves' Budget plans early. A full investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major security breach.
Net migration drops by two thirds in a year
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen to 204,000, a dramatic drop from previous years. Explore the data and the political implications for the Labour government.
Reid grills Reeves over Labour tax pledge breach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced intense questioning from Susanna Reid about breaking Labour's manifesto tax promises in £30bn Budget. Watch the heated exchange unfold.
Pope Leo's Landmark Trip Breaks Vatican Tradition
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, embarks on a historic six-day tour of Turkey and Lebanon, breaking tradition by using English and focusing on Christian unity and Middle East peace.
GMB viewers fume over Ed Balls' Rachel Reeves interview
Good Morning Britain faces viewer backlash as Ed Balls interviews Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the 2025 Budget. Critics cite his Labour links as 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Trump halts Afghan immigration after DC attack
US suspends all Afghan immigration requests indefinitely after two National Guard members shot in Washington DC. Suspect identified as Afghan national who entered under Biden-era programme.
UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea
Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.
Europe scrambles to join US-led Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy insists his country can still win as European governments plan to influence US-led peace talks. Macron also unveils new French defence plans.
Misconduct complaint against DC judge dismissed
A senior court official has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against federal judge Ana Reyes over her handling of a transgender military ban lawsuit. Discover the full story.
Epstein's SAS Hitman Plot Against Royal Couple
Royal author claims Jeffrey Epstein hired ex-SAS sniper to assassinate Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson before his death. Shocking revelations expose financier's paranoia.
Ofcom complaints threat over Ed Balls' GMB interview
Good Morning Britain viewers threaten Ofcom complaints after Ed Balls' interview with Chancellor Rachel Reeves sparks accusations of bias. Read the full story.
Russia Tests Brain-Implant Spy Pigeons for Surveillance
Russia develops remote-controlled spy pigeons with neural chips for surveillance. These 'bird-biodrones' can fly 310 miles daily and blend into urban environments undetected. Discover the military implications.
Reeves defends tax freeze and swipes at Farage
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends freezing income tax thresholds until 2031, a move affecting 1.5 million people. She also took a swipe at Nigel Farage over Reform Party 'traitors'.
France Revives Military Service Over Russia Fears
President Macron unveils a new national military service plan to bolster France's armed forces, citing the 'great risk' posed by Russia's imperial ambitions in Europe.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
Drunk driver decapitates friend in tragic US accident
A 21-year-old man decapitated his best friend in a drunk driving horror. He then drove for 12 miles with the headless body in his car. Read the full shocking story.
Pope Leo XIV begins first foreign trip to Turkey
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his inaugural foreign visit to Turkey, continuing Pope Francis's planned mission for Christian unity and Middle East peace. Follow his historic journey.
Bangladesh's Hasina gets 21 years in land corruption case
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in prison for land corruption. Her children also convicted as trials conducted in absentia. Read the full details.
South Park satirises Saudi Arabia in new episode
The latest South Park episode, 'Turkey Trot', takes aim at Saudi sportswashing and US political figures. Discover the show's sharp take on modern taboos.
Myanmar military releases political prisoners pre-election
Myanmar's military junta frees over 3,000 political prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of December elections. Critics dismiss the move as a political gesture in an unfree process.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Faces US Inquiry Over Epstein
US investigators condemn Prince Andrew's silence in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. Should the former prince answer questions? Have your say in our poll and get exclusive royal insights.
Crackdown on Profit-Driven Litter Enforcement
Ministers ban private firms from keeping 50-100% of litter fines in England. New statutory guidance aims to end 'for-profit' enforcement injustice. Read the latest.
Lubricant shortage threatens Russian tanks in Ukraine
US group identifies critical chemical sanctions that could disrupt Russia's military operations in Ukraine. Discover how lubricant shortages may ground tanks.
Trump Ends World AIDS Day Tradition
The US State Department has halted its World AIDS Day commemorations, a tradition since 1993. Discover the implications for global HIV funding and awareness.
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