Sarwar's Holyrood Bombshell Reveals Hospital 'Political Pressure'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar produced explosive government meeting notes during FMQs, contradicting John Swinney's claims about political pressure on the QEUH hospital opening.
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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves All Political Parties
Burkina Faso's military government has formally dissolved all political parties and revoked their legal frameworks, citing concerns over societal division and excesses.
Fact Check: Trump's 2026 Cabinet Meeting Claims
President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting of 2026 featured several claims on investment, housing, and wildfires that fact-checkers have found to be misleading or exaggerated.
Question Time Crowd Laughs at 'Care Home for Old Tories' Jibe
A BBC Question Time audience in King's Lynn erupted with laughter after a guest described Reform UK as 'a care home for old Tories,' referencing recent high-profile Conservative defections including Suella Braverman.
PIP Costs to Jump £20bn as Labour Shelves Reforms
Official forecasts reveal Personal Independence Payment costs will surge from £25.9bn to £44.9bn by 2030 after Labour abandoned reform plans, sparking sustainability concerns.
Reform Demands Badenoch Apology Over Braverman Mental Health Claim
Reform UK has issued a legal ultimatum to Kemi Badenoch, demanding a public apology to Suella Braverman over Conservative Party claims about her mental health by Friday afternoon.
Noem's Body Language at Trump Meeting Analyzed
A body language expert dissects Kristi Noem's subdued posture and silence during a Trump cabinet meeting, as she faces intense scrutiny over her comments on a fatal shooting.
Union Threatens Starmer Ousting Over May Election Results
Fire Brigades Union leader Steve Wright warns Keir Starmer is on his 'last chance' with Labour's union backers, who could demand his resignation if local elections go badly in May.
Ilhan Omar Attacker Charged, She Denounces Staging Claims
Anthony Kazmierczak has been charged with assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe. Omar refutes claims she staged the attack, including from Donald Trump.
BBC Criticised as 'Middle Class' and 'London-Centric'
An independent review commissioned by the BBC board finds the corporation is perceived as too focused on London and middle-class audiences, urging reforms to better represent working-class and regional viewers.
Britt Donates Stock Profits After Ethics Violation
Republican Senator Katie Britt has been compelled to donate profits from her husband's stock transactions after missing federal disclosure deadlines by months.
Trump Oval Office Speech After FBI Georgia Election Raid
President Donald Trump will deliver an unscheduled announcement from the Oval Office tonight, following an FBI raid on a Georgia election warehouse that seized 2020 ballots.
Democrats Block Bill to Force DHS Immigration Reforms
Senate Democrats have blocked a government funding package to separate Homeland Security spending and negotiate immigration enforcement reforms following Minneapolis shootings.
Jim Wallace, Scotland's First Deputy FM, Dies at 71
Jim Wallace, Scotland's inaugural deputy first minister, has passed away at 71 due to surgical complications. The Liberal Democrat stalwart served as MP, MSP, and life peer.
Former Scottish Deputy FM Jim Wallace Dies After Surgery
Lord Jim Wallace, Scotland's inaugural deputy first minister, has passed away following complications from a major surgical procedure at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Federal Charges for Attack on Ilhan Omar at Town Hall
Anthony Kazmierczak faces federal charges after allegedly spraying Representative Ilhan Omar with liquid during a Minneapolis town hall event, with court documents revealing threats.
Scotland's First Deputy First Minister Jim Wallace Dies at 71
Jim Wallace, who made history as Scotland's inaugural deputy first minister, has died at age 71 following unexpected complications from a scheduled surgical procedure at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Trump Snubs Kristi Noem at Cabinet Meeting
President Donald Trump concluded his first 2026 cabinet meeting without acknowledging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced intense scrutiny over her response to a fatal Border Patrol shooting.
Lord Jim Wallace Dies After Surgery Complications
Lord Jim Wallace, the former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader who made history as Scotland's inaugural deputy first minister, has passed away following surgical complications, his family confirms.
Trump Snubs Noem at First 2026 Cabinet Meeting
President Trump abruptly ended his first 2026 cabinet meeting without hearing from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who faces intense scrutiny over a fatal border shooting.
Reform Threatens to Sue Badenoch Over Mental Health Claim
Reform UK has sent a legal letter demanding Kemi Badenoch apologise for Conservative comments about Suella Braverman's mental health, calling them a 'defamatory smear'.
Labour's Pension Betrayal: Waspi Women Face Another U-Turn
The government's decision to deny compensation to Waspi women represents both a moral failure and political inconsistency, leaving millions facing financial hardship.
Ilhan Omar Attacker Charged, Syringe Substance Details Revealed
Anthony Kazmierczak faces federal assault charges after lunging at Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe filled with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall, as new FBI details emerge.
Senator Questions Trump's Swiss Gifts Before Tariff Cut
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden investigates whether President Trump violated laws by accepting Rolex and gold bar gifts from Swiss businessmen before slashing tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15%.
Assisted Dying Bill Sparks Lords Bypass Threat
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater and supporters face accusations of bullying over plans to use the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords on the assisted dying bill.
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Parliamentary Deadline
The controversial assisted dying legislation faces a critical deadline in April as it struggles through the House of Lords, with sponsors threatening to use the Parliament Act to force it through.
Farage Urged to Suspend Candidate Over Racist Posts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces mounting pressure to suspend council candidate Mike Manning after offensive social media posts mocking Jewish and Muslim communities emerged.
Javid's Past vs Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
A Guardian letter questions Sajid Javid's removal of Shamima Begum's citizenship given his own troubled youth, alongside other readers' thoughts on apostrophes, duvets, and Trump.
Trump's Mental Fitness Questioned by Allies and Diplomats
Former President Donald Trump, who frequently mocked Joe Biden's age and mental acuity, now faces growing concerns about his own cognitive state from European allies and officials.
Trump's Bizarre Sleep Defence in Cabinet Meetings
Donald Trump has offered a peculiar explanation for appearing to nod off during lengthy White House cabinet sessions, claiming he merely closed his eyes out of boredom.
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