A damning final report from the US watchdog SIGAR details how $7.1bn in taxpayer-funded weapons and equipment was abandoned in Afghanistan, now forming the Taliban's security core. Read the full investigation.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints former Conservative donor Richard Walker to the House of Lords. The Iceland chairman is a cost-of-living champion. Read the full story.
New claims suggest survivors of a US military strike were waving before a fatal follow-up attack, sparking war crime allegations and a Congressional probe. Read the full investigation.
A senior Russian official has posted a map of 23 UK defence sites, implying they are missile targets, escalating tensions after former defence secretary Ben Wallace's comments on Crimea. Explore the chilling details.
Two Afghan men charged in separate US attacks—a National Guard shooting and a bomb threat—reportedly served at the same counterterrorism base in Kandahar. Both entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome. Read the full investigation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom hit back at online trolls criticising his sitting posture with an AI image, while actress Halle Berry accused him of 'devaluing' women over a vetoed bill. Discover the full story.
Donald Trump criticised CNN's Kaitlan Collins for questioning the increased budget for his privately-funded White House ballroom, now costing $300 million. Read the full story.
Three New Jersey police officers, suspended for alleged racist remarks and retaliation, have collected over $2.6 million in salary and raises since 2020. Explore the costly scandal and stalled disciplinary hearings.
North Lanarkshire Provost Kenny Duffy used taxpayer money to host his suspended husband at a glamorous charity ball. Critics demand repayment.
Survivors of sexual abuse question the effectiveness of Scotland's new grooming gangs review, citing past failures and conflicts of interest. Will it uncover the full truth?
Right-wing commentator Tim Pool says a vehicle opened fire on his West Virginia property. No injuries reported as security reviews the incident. Read the latest details.
Controversial severance payments for outgoing Scottish councillors could cost taxpayers £10m per election. Critics slam the move as 'preposterous' amid record-high council tax.
Donald Trump's jovial greeting to Colombia at the 2026 World Cup draw contrasts sharply with recent diplomatic threats. Discover the full story behind the viral moment.
A leaked audio recording reveals Donald Trump declaring a 'state of war' with Venezuela, prompting fears of a potential US invasion and a major global crisis. Listen to the full analysis.
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite a US warning that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC, faces a major overhaul. A landmark review recommends broadening the definition of corrupt conduct and strengthening its powers. Read the full story.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges international crackdown on illicit finance fuelling UK crime and Russia's war in Ukraine. A major summit is set for June 2026.
A former teacher struck off for faking cancer and her own death has cancelled her children's dance classes after being unmasked. Read the full investigation into the safeguarding failure.
A US Senator's dog was brutally attacked by a man armed with ice, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The shocking incident has sparked a police investigation and widespread condemnation.
Residents in Birmingham are outraged as an unauthorised traveller encampment with over ten caravans remains in Perry Barr Park for over two weeks, with locals claiming the council has 'done nothing'. Read the full story.
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, found strangled on a Carnival cruise, is now living with a relative. His father reveals he never approved the trip, as a custody battle unfolds. Read the latest.
Yinka Bankole claims Reform UK leader Nigel Farage told him to 'go back to Africa' at school in the 1970s. Farage dismisses allegations as part of a 'smear campaign'.
Melissa Murphy, 48, abused her position of trust at HMP Chelmsford. She pleaded guilty to misconduct after letters and a photo were found. Read the full story.
Lord Malcolm Offord resigns from the Conservatives to join Reform UK, announcing his candidacy for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. He criticises his former party for having 'given up on Scotland'.
A pastor with millions of followers claims Barron Trump is exploring Christianity after a late-night call. Discover the details and its political significance.
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Read how victims face life-changing debts.
A report reveals 26 government Covid advisors did not register over £200m in grants from the pharmaceutical-linked Wellcome Trust, raising serious conflict of interest concerns. Read the full investigation.
The Trump administration removed Adm. Rachel Levine's name from her official HHS portrait, replacing it with her previous name in an act described as 'bigotry'. Read the full report.
Nigel Farage announces defection of Conservative peer Lord Malcolm Offord to Reform UK at Scottish rally, pledging to ignore critics amid controversy over past remarks. Read the full story.
Dorian Puka, twice deported for burglary, flaunts a lavish UK lifestyle on social media while claiming asylum, leaving his respectable teacher parents in Albania devastated. Read the full investigation.