Protests in Greenland and a US trade war force Britain to confront the crumbling Western alliance. Keir Starmer's government must now plan an escape from Trump's volatile world order. Read the analysis.
As Donald Trump leads the largest US delegation ever to Davos, the World Economic Forum's 'spirit of dialogue' faces its greatest test. Can the old world order be saved?
Emergency services urge residents not to cross flooded roads as severe weather batters Australia's east coast, causing a fatality, landslides, and widespread damage.
A 20-year-old from Barnet has been jailed and banned from entering Peterborough for seven years following a violent attempted robbery of a £2,000 bike. Read the full court details.
A federal judge has given the Trump administration 21 days to rectify its 'mistake' in deporting a Honduran college student to Honduras, violating a court order. Read the full story.
PM Mark Carney's Beijing visit yields a preliminary trade agreement on EVs and agriculture, marking a strategic shift to diversify Canada's exports away from the US. Read the full analysis.
Security expert warns bargain hunters that 'too good to be true' deals on Vinted and eBay may be stolen goods, driving up costs for all shoppers. Learn how to spot the signs.
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A Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals renaming the Pentagon the 'Department of War' may cost up to $125m. Discover the political battle and potential taxpayer impact.
Tandridge District Council proposes a Public Space Protection Order to tackle excessive horn beeping and pavement parking in Caterham. A three-month consultation will define the rules.
An episode of Law & Order: SVU featuring Timothy Busfield has been pulled following child sex abuse charges. The actor faces allegations involving two minor actors. Read the full details.
Hammersmith and Fulham Labour councillor Ashok Patel cleared a £4,703.66 council tax debt after a dispute over his basement's classification. Read the full story.
The Al Madina Dawah centre in Bankstown has shut permanently after Canterbury Bankstown council issued a directive. The closure follows scrutiny of cleric Wisam Haddad after the Bondi attack. Read the full story.
Jonathan Hall KC urges police to clamp down on racial hatred targeting Israelis, warning it acts as a 'vehicle for hatred of Jews'. Pro-Palestine groups dispute his claims.
Labour MPs plan to vote against government proposals to classify animal testing labs as 'key national infrastructure', warning of a threat to peaceful protest and civil liberties. Read the latest.
Recycle Vinyl owner Rob Smith vows to challenge a council noise abatement order after claims of coordinated 'fake' complaints against his Dalston shop's summer events.
Experts warn that Donald Trump's executive order to reschedule cannabis will not protect vulnerable groups from federal prosecution and deportation, as the DOJ rescinds protective guidance. Read the full analysis.
A UK gamer reveals the 10 most anticipated video games of 2026, from GTA 6 to Marvel's Wolverine, detailing which titles he'll pre-order and which need reviews first.
A mother recounts how a hospital visit and a nurse's crucial question began her escape from a decade of coercive control and violence. Learn the signs of abuse and where to find help.
A woman in her 40s was arrested and issued a £100 fixed penalty notice in Harrow for allegedly breaching a PSPO by feeding pigeons. Read the full details of the incident.
Peter Mandelson warns Europe faces 'political impotence' after Trump's Venezuela policy. Experts analyse the shift from rules-based order to hard power. What path for Britain?
The Trump administration has pulled the USA out of over 50 international organisations. EU leaders warn the move is 'destroying the world order'. Full list of affected agencies inside.
French President Macron and German President Steinmeier issue stark warnings on the erosion of international rules, criticising US actions under Trump. Read their full statements.
Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela has destroyed international norms. Australia, with its history of diplomatic leadership, must now saddle up and act to restore global order.
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Frankie Dabin, 22, from Bromley, sentenced for an 'appalling' stalking campaign involving death threats and psychological abuse. Read the full court report.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signals a crumbling rules-based system, urging Europe to bolster its own defence. Read the full analysis.
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Metropolitan Police officers made a number of arrests after a protest group breached Public Order Act conditions outside HMP Pentonville in Islington on December 31. Read the latest.
A nurse was left 'living in fear' after her ex-partner's stalking campaign, which included graffiti and a break-in. Read the full story of the court case and sentencing.