Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad, a key figure linked to Victoria's violent tobacco wars, has been arrested in Iraq for alleged global drug trafficking. Read the full story on the international police operation.
A new government traffic light tool rates local road conditions. See which areas are failing and how a £590 average repair bill hits drivers. Get the full story.
Skip the stress this New Year's Eve with Honey & Co's forgiving one-pot chicken and rice with tangy Iraqi amba. A simple, abundant buffet centrepiece perfect for a festive, fuss-free celebration.
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
Discover the hidden Hackney supper club where LEON reimagines its menu for a Middle Eastern feast. All proceeds support The Felix Project's fight against food inequality in London.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
A Swiss woman has died in a shark attack in Australia. Her partner is in critical condition after fighting to save her. Authorities are reviewing harrowing footage.
A British father living off-grid in Italy expresses shock after authorities remove his three children following a poisonous mushroom incident. Read the full story of this controversial case.
Federal authorities arrest 81 individuals in North Carolina immigration operations, sparking protests. Full coverage of the controversial enforcement actions.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani's coalition secures victory in Iraq's parliamentary elections. Discover the political challenges ahead and what this means for the nation's future.
British-Iraqi comedian Hasan Al-Habib delivers a polished debut exploring Brummie and Middle Eastern identity at Soho Theatre. Catch his show until 15 November.
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte exposes systemic failures in Britain's care system. Her story reveals urgent need for reform to protect vulnerable care leavers.
Authorities in Mississippi confirm second monkey from research facility truck escape has been killed, raising questions about animal transport safety protocols.
New Equality and Human Rights Commission guidance on single-sex spaces has been branded 'fundamentally unworkable' by local authorities and public bodies, creating confusion and legal uncertainty across Britain.