Tom Gauld's Best Conspiracy Books of 2025
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Donald Trump pardoned Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar on bribery charges, only to criticise him days later for not switching parties. Explore the fallout and Texas political map changes.
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
A former doctor faces 45 charges for alleged sexual assaults on 38 patients, including children under 13, at hospitals in Stoke and Dudley. Police urge anyone with concerns to come forward.
A leaked US strategic document appears to adopt language from far-right conspiracy theories about Europe. Experts warn it signals a dangerous shift in official rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Ramsay El-Nakla, brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of dealing class A drugs and extortion, following a man's fatal fall in Dundee. Follow the latest court developments.
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and sharing publications. The offences are linked to Jihad al-Shamie but not directly to the October attack. Read the latest.
Mohammad Bashir, 31, faces four terrorism charges for allegedly assisting Jihad al Shamie with reconnaissance of a UK defence facility. The charges are separate from the fatal October synagogue attack.
A man accused of a fatal arson attack in Bradford stormed out of court, declaring 'I'm not a murderer'. The trial continues as details of the revenge plot emerge.
Donald Trump has pardoned sports executive Tim Leiweke, who faced charges of conspiring to rig a public university arena bidding process. Read the full story.
Joshua Dale Brown, an alleged childcare paedophile, has been hit with 83 new charges. Police reveal the scale of the investigation. Read the latest developments.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
A man accused of killing two National Guard members and injuring three others in a 2024 shooting has appeared in court. Read the latest on the charges and investigation.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of 'El Chapo', pleads guilty to running a fentanyl and cocaine empire. Read the details of the plea deal and its impact.
The internet is convinced Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid is Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet. We examine the evidence, from secret identities to shared scarves. Read the full investigation.
Anthony Williams, 32, faces 21 charges including attempted murder over alleged mass stabbing on LNER train and separate attacks. Provisional trial set for June. Read the latest.
Anthony Williams faces trial in June 2026 over multiple alleged knife attacks in Cambridgeshire and London. The suspect is charged with 21 counts, including attempted murder.
Four men have been charged in Sydney over an alleged international network distributing satanic child sexual abuse material. Police detail the disturbing ritualistic themes involved.
Prosecutors drop rape charges against two Romanian boys, citing new evidence. The case had triggered violent race riots in Northern Ireland, causing an exodus of Roma families.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
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 Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison sentence for leading a criminal conspiracy to overthrow democracy. Discover the full story and implications.
Transport for London issued a scathing response to a motorist who claimed Blackwall Tunnel charges weren't clearly signed. Discover how TfL defended its signage policy.
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Criminal charges against debt collector Panthera Finance dismissed after court rules company wasn't technically collecting debts owed to others. Consumer Affairs Victoria ordered to pay costs.
Donald Trump hints support for fringe theory Venezuela rigged 2020 election, as DoJ investigates unfounded claims. Explore the implications for US policy.