Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan insists his relationship with Chancellor Rachel Reeves remains 'very fraternal' despite reports of a heated funding meeting. He vows to keep fighting for London's transport investment.
An investigation reveals ex-Townsville mayor Troy Thompson promoted a wellness bracelet for epilepsy, sold by a business linked to his partner, despite lacking a formal diagnosis. Read the full exclusive.
Steve Lillywhite alleges a cover-up in Kirsty MacColl's 2000 death in Mexico. He claims the wealthy boat owner avoided blame. Read the full story and the family's long fight for justice.
British baker Richard Hart faces backlash after criticising Mexico's bread culture on a podcast. Food bloggers compare him to Christopher Columbus. Read the full story.
Columnist Arwa Mahdawi spent a month trying to emulate the constant smile of NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Discover why this grin is an act of political resistance and its mental health effects.
A private jet crashed while attempting an emergency landing on a football field in central Mexico, killing all ten people on board. The aircraft hit a fuel storage warehouse, causing a large explosion. Read the latest details.
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram is delivering a 'once-in-a-generation' docklands revival. Discover how his low-profile strategy is securing billions for transport and housing.
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Powervault, the London-based home battery firm backed by the Mayor's fund, has collapsed. The firm, which raised over £10m, is the latest UK energy tech casualty. Read the full story.
Exclusive polling reveals most London voters believe Sadiq Khan should not seek a fourth term as Mayor in 2028, with many unhappy with the city's direction. Read the full analysis.
Two British travellers from the Cotswolds explain their 'innocent' encounter with Gary Lineker in Mexico, after the clip was misused by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Read their full story.
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Gary Lineker hits back at far-right activist Tommy Robinson after he shared footage of the presenter walking with his daughter-in-law in Mexico. Read the full story.
Queensland's corruption watchdog finds ex-Townsville mayor Troy Thompson fabricated cancer diagnosis and military history. Discover the full investigation findings.
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines. Discover how she built power from the ground up.
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to receive significant new powers over the capital's pubs, bars, and transport network in what ministers call the 'biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall' in decades.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirms view that Donald Trump is a 'fascist' despite productive Oval Office discussion on cost-of-living concerns.
Tributes pour in for Abu Zafar, London's pioneering 'Bicycle Mayor' who championed cycling for four decades. Discover his remarkable legacy and impact on UK cycling infrastructure.
Asta Hill becomes Alice Springs' first Green mayor in a landmark election, signalling major political change for the Northern Territory community.
Donald Trump intervened to help New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani evade a question about calling the president a fascist. Their 'great' meeting focused on shared New York love.
New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.
Heavily armed Mexican troops scrambled after US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in Playa Bagdad and planted warning signs. The Pentagon has issued an apology.
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meets President Trump in historic Oval Office showdown. Can political opposites find common ground on affordability and New York's future? Read the full analysis.
Fatima Bosch from Mexico wins Miss Universe 2025 after a dramatic competition in Bangkok marked by walkouts, judge resignations, and global attention on women's rights.
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after a pageant marred by walkouts, falls, and vote-rigging allegations. Discover the full story.
A Mexican court has sentenced a woman to 20 years for her role in the killing of two Australian surfers and an American. Discover the full story behind this tragic event.
The White House reveals plans for new oil and gas leasing off the coasts of California and Florida, setting up a major political battle over energy and the environment.