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.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced in absentia to two years in a Bangladeshi jail over corruption allegations she calls 'absurd'. Discover the details and political implications.
Jeremy Corbyn's call for unity at the new left-wing party's founding conference was swiftly overshadowed by Zarah Sultana's boycott and claims of a membership 'witch hunt'. Read the full story.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq receives a two-year prison sentence from a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges, which she denies as politically motivated. Read the full story.
Donald Trump reports progress in Ukraine peace talks as Zelensky heads to Ireland. Ukrainian drones target Russian tankers, escalating Black Sea conflict. Read the latest developments.
Jeremy Corbyn appealed for unity at Your Party's inaugural conference, which opted for collective leadership amid internal disputes. The new left-wing project faces challenges from a surging Green Party.
A damning 115-page report reveals FBI Director Kash Patel is 'out of his depth', facing internal revolt and criticism over conduct and leadership. Read the full investigation.
Bangladesh court sentences UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia for defamation. The case involves a 2019 interview. Read the full story.
Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a female reporter after she questioned him about his medical results. The incident follows calls for transparency about his health. Read the full story.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq reveals her aunt has been imprisoned in Bangladesh in what critics call a politically motivated case. Read the full story on the UK political fallout.
Labour MP and former Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq receives a two-year prison sentence in Bangladesh on corruption charges. Read the full details of the case and its political implications.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, is charged with murder after a shooting near the White House. New details reveal his severe mental health struggles. Read the full investigation.