A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
An independent investigation has found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance 'unintentionally' breached the ministerial code. Read the full details and the political fallout here.
An independent investigation found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance unintentionally broke the ministerial code. She will face a formal reprimand and address Holyrood.
A first look at the major Australian books slated for 2026, from daring fiction and climate narratives to powerful nonfiction reckonings. Discover the titles shaping OzLit.
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
Redhills, the historic Durham Miners' Association HQ known as 'Durham's other cathedral', reopens after a £14m restoration. Guided tours are sold out into next year.
Waluwarra traditional owners are reunited with ancestors' remains, taken over a century ago. A powerful act of reconciliation as museums struggle with repatriation backlog.
Tennis legend Venus Williams, aged 45, has been granted a wild card for the 2026 Australian Open, marking a historic return to Melbourne Park. Discover her incredible journey.
An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.
Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
Critic Luke Buckmaster unveils his 10 best Australian films of 2025, featuring Nicolas Cage, a shark thriller, and a porridge documentary. Discover where to watch them.
As Australia faces a 'hot Christmas', explore how summer celebrations, from prawns to beach cricket, define the festive season down under. Discover the unique blend of tradition and climate.
A physical altercation between ruling and opposition MPs suspended Turkey's parliament session. Watch the dramatic footage and learn how lawmakers eventually passed the 2026 budget.
Discover the definitive guide to Australia's top music of 2025, featuring Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi, Tame Impala, and more essential summer listening.
New South Wales parliament fast-tracks sweeping gun control measures and controversial protest bans in response to the Bondi attack. The reforms face opposition from the Nationals and Greens.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
The European Parliament has voted to ban plant-based products from using names like 'sausage'. Critics argue the move, backed by the meat industry, misleads consumers and stifles innovation. Discover the implications for sustainable food.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
John Swinney brands alleged secret recording of a female MSP by a staffer as 'utterly unacceptable'. Scottish Parliament investigates the 2023 Holyrood incident.
A major security alert at the Houses of Parliament was triggered by a box of undelivered Christmas cards for minister Miatta Fahnbulleh. Bomb disposal robots were deployed before the all-clear was given.
A major security alert near Parliament was triggered by a box of Christmas cards, causing widespread disruption. Read the full details of the incident and police response.
A box of unsent Christmas cards from MP Miatta Fahnbulleh triggered a major security alert at Parliament, deploying a bomb disposal robot and shutting down the area. Read the full story.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
A trespasser evaded armed police to enter the House of Lords before being caught. The security breach was not publicly announced. Read the full story.