The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
Iranian judiciary arrests two organisers of a marathon on Kish Island after images show women competing without headscarves, amid growing internal pressure over hijab law enforcement.
Broadcaster Sangita Myska alleges Nigel Farage's rhetoric emboldens racist attacks, following slurs from an expelled Reform UK councillor. She warns of a dangerous shift in UK political discourse.
Iran's head coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after a visa dispute. Read about the travel ban concerns for fans and the diplomatic backdrop.
Nigel Farage is embroiled in serious racism allegations following a leaked video. We analyse the fallout and his political future. Read the full story.
Nigel Farage confronts serious racism allegations following a controversial interview. We analyse the political fallout and his party's future. Read the full story.
Christopher Harborne, a UK-born businessman living in Thailand, has made the largest single donation from a living person in UK political history to Reform UK. Discover his story and political funding.
Reform UK receives a record-breaking £9m donation from Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne, dwarfing rival party funding. Explore the impact on UK politics.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has secured a £9 million cash donation from cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, a key financial backer of the 2019 Brexit campaign. Discover the details and implications for UK political funding.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has secured a historic £9 million donation from former Conservative supporter Christopher Harborne. Explore the implications for UK politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Nigel Farage rejects a Financial Times report of a potential pre-election pact with the Conservatives, but his nuanced comments suggest a future realignment of the right. Read the full analysis.
Acclaimed Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, 65, receives a one-year prison sentence and two-year travel ban for 'propaganda activities'. His lawyer confirms an appeal will be filed. Read the latest.
Viral videos show Iranian women defying hijab laws, but the reality is a regime cracking down hard on dissent. Discover the true story behind the brave acts of resistance.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Experts argue democratic safeguards alone cannot protect Britain from extremism without active citizen engagement. Discover why wholesale political reform is needed to restore trust.
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
The son of a British couple detained in Iran accuses the UK government of inaction. Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex face espionage charges they deny. Read their story and demand action.
The Guardian addresses key corrections: Israeli airstrikes caused Iranian casualties, not US, and clarifies agency staff roles in Birmingham bin strike. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.
Readers debate Reform UK's Russian connections as ex-MEP Nathan Gill gets 10.5 years for bribes. Should Farage investigate his own party? Join the discussion.
Readers question Reform UK's Russian connections after former MEP Nathan Gill admits taking £40,000 in bribes for pro-Russia speeches. Join the debate on political integrity.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage addresses racism allegations from school days and faces questions about party's pro-Russia bribery scandal. Read the full investigation.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour during his time at Dulwich College, calling incidents 'banter' from 49 years ago.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces mounting scrutiny over his evolving responses to allegations of racist behaviour during his school days at Dulwich College. Read the full timeline.
Iran attempts soft-power transformation while cracking down domestically. Can Tehran's charm offensive overcome regional suspicions and internal divisions? Analysis of Iran's strategic dilemma.
Compelling BBC drama tells Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's terrifying six-year Iran detention story. Plus: Chris McCausland explores revolutionary assistive technology and tonight's TV highlights.
Nathan Gill, ex-Reform UK Wales leader, sentenced to 10.5 years for taking Russian bribes to spread pro-Kremlin propaganda. Read the full investigation details.
PM Sir Keir Starmer calls for investigation into Reform UK's Russian connections after ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for 10.5 years over pro-Russian bribes. Read the full story.
Former Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill sentenced to 10.5 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements. Read the full details of this major political scandal.
Multiple school contemporaries allege Nigel Farage expressed extreme racist and antisemitic views at Dulwich College. As Reform UK rises in polls, scrutiny intensifies on the leader's past statements and fitness for high office.
New study reveals British Jewish support for Labour and Conservatives has collapsed from 84% to 58%, with significant growth for Green Party and Reform UK. Explore the political realignment.