Tony Robinson compares Farage's rise to Hitler
Labour supporter Sir Tony Robinson draws controversial parallels between Nigel Farage and Adolf Hitler's political trajectories. Exclusive analysis of the fallout from his podcast remarks.
Category : Politics
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy and the UK's assisted dying debate.
US halts asylum after National Guard shooting
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following capital shooting. Plus: Ukraine-Russia talks, Hong Kong fire tragedy, and global flood disasters. Read the full weekend update.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis in Dual Ceremonies
Democratic Senator Cory Booker has married real estate director Alexis Lewis in ceremonies across Newark and Washington. The 56-year-old announced his engagement just months ago. Read more about their political love story.
Noem: Guard Shooter 'Radicalised' on US Soil
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claims the Afghan suspect in the National Guard shooting was radicalised in America, criticising Biden's vetting procedures. Trump halts Afghan asylum applications.
Trump Team Advances Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Criticism
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads talks on 28-point Ukraine peace plan with Russian favouritism concerns. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
West Virginia mourns slain National Guard soldier
A West Virginia high school remembers Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member fatally shot in Washington D.C. Governor and community pay tribute. Read the full story.
Your Party keeps name after tense conference
Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing movement, Your Party, concludes its tense inaugural conference in Liverpool, making its interim name permanent and opting for collective leadership.
Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote
A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.
Idaho bar offers free beer for ICE arrest tips
An Idaho bar's controversial promotion offers a month of free beer to customers who help ICE deport undocumented immigrants, sparking national debate. Read the full story.
Ella Baron's Party Conference Name Tag Cartoon
Political cartoonist Ella Baron brilliantly satirises party conference culture through witty name badges. Discover her sharp take on political identity and conformity.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Lebanon Speech
Pope Leo XIV addressed Lebanese leaders, calling peace a 'desire and a vocation'. He praised the nation's resilience. Read his powerful message for the Middle East.
Independent Co-Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, who courageously launched The Independent in 1986 to challenge Fleet Street partisanship, has died aged 88. Read his remarkable story.
Swinney 'not fully candid' on asylum seeker plans
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander accuses First Minister John Swinney of lacking transparency over UK Government engagement on housing 300 asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
US 'Double-Tap' Strike a War Crime, Says Senator
Senator Mark Kelly alleges a second US Navy SEALs strike on a disabled vessel constitutes a war crime. Discover the details and the growing political fallout.
The Independent Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Andreas Whittam Smith, the pioneering co-founder of The Independent who reshaped British journalism, has died aged 88. Discover his remarkable legacy of impartial reporting.
Police accused of anti-Semitism in Maccabi fan ban
Israel accuses West Midlands Police of using 'false intelligence' to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park, risking community tensions. Read the full investigation.
Your Party Keeps Name Amid Leadership Chaos
Jeremy Corbyn's new hard-Left movement faces internal warfare as members block his leadership bid and keep controversial name. Discover the unfolding political drama.
Farage makes £140k from Cameo as constituents furious
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
Putin's shadow fleet suffers Black Sea drone attack
Ukrainian naval drones targeted two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, causing explosions and fires. All crew members survived the attack on Putin's sanctioned 'shadow fleet'.
Mormon sect wife sues prophet husband after 51 years
Shirlyn Watson, 71, is suing her husband David, leader of 10,000-strong polygamous Mormon sect, for a share of their $1m property after decades in plural marriage.
Monks Accused of Turning Harrison's Manor into Theme Park
Bhaktivedanta Manor, gifted by George Harrison, faces local fury over expansion plans critics call a commercial 'spiritual theme park'. Discover the planning row.
Your Party ends name confusion, picks leadership model
Your Party concludes its founding conference by selecting its official name and voting for a collective leadership model, marking a significant step for the new political venture. Discover the key decisions made.
Pope Leo XIV: Two-State Solution 'Only' for Israel-Palestine
Pope Leo XIV has declared a two-state solution the 'only solution' for Israel-Palestine justice. Read the latest on his diplomatic talks and hopes for peace.
Corbyn's new party name chosen as 'Your Party'
Jeremy Corbyn reveals members have voted to make 'Your Party' the permanent name for his new left-wing movement. The party also opts for radical collective leadership.
US and Ukraine Hold Crucial Florida Peace Talks
US officials, including Marco Rubio, meet Ukrainian delegates in Florida to refine a 28-point peace plan. Zelensky heads to Paris for talks with Macron. Read the latest developments.
UK businessman reunited with lover after pool attack
Mark Gibbon, 62, is back with Jasmine Wyld after a Florida court case where he admitted battery. The Beaconsfield businessman avoided a 15-year sentence following a plea deal. Discover the full story.
Care worker's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Exclusive: Care worker Riffat Fahad appeals to Home Secretary over new migration rules extending indefinite leave to remain wait to 15 years, warning of sector exodus.
Migrant carer's plea against 15-year settlement rule
Care worker Riffat Fahad speaks out against new migration laws, arguing migrant carers provide essential support and deserve stability, not a 15-year wait for settlement.
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