Mandelson: Europe lacks means and will as Trump acts
Peter Mandelson warns Europe faces 'political impotence' after Trump's Venezuela policy. Experts analyse the shift from rules-based order to hard power. What path for Britain?
Peter Mandelson warns Europe faces 'political impotence' after Trump's Venezuela policy. Experts analyse the shift from rules-based order to hard power. What path for Britain?
The Trump administration has pulled the USA out of over 50 international organisations. EU leaders warn the move is 'destroying the world order'. Full list of affected agencies inside.
French President Macron and German President Steinmeier issue stark warnings on the erosion of international rules, criticising US actions under Trump. Read their full statements.
Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela has destroyed international norms. Australia, with its history of diplomatic leadership, must now saddle up and act to restore global order.
Explore the latest Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables from January 7, 2026. Stay informed and order your print copy today for a dose of daily humour.
Frankie Dabin, 22, from Bromley, sentenced for an 'appalling' stalking campaign involving death threats and psychological abuse. Read the full court report.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro signals a crumbling rules-based system, urging Europe to bolster its own defence. Read the full analysis.
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Metropolitan Police officers made a number of arrests after a protest group breached Public Order Act conditions outside HMP Pentonville in Islington on December 31. Read the latest.
A nurse was left 'living in fear' after her ex-partner's stalking campaign, which included graffiti and a break-in. Read the full story of the court case and sentencing.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is due in court next week, charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old was arrested in April. Read the latest details.
Former West Ham and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll appears at Chelmsford Magistrates Court charged with breaching a non-molestation order. The 36-year-old could face a prison sentence.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
Analysis of how the Trump administration's 2025 foreign policy dismantled the rules-based global order, creating a crisis of legitimacy for international institutions and law.
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
Comedian Rosie Jones discusses the ethics of humour, her hit show Out of Order, and the joy of an all-female lineup. The festive special airs December 22 on Comedy Central.
Legal experts claim the Metropolitan Police are using quashed 'cumulative disruption' powers to impose conditions on pro-Palestine marches in London. Discover the details of the alleged overreach.
William Haxworth, 88, given supervision order after being found unfit for trial over the death of his wife Delia in their Bath home. Read the full tragic details.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana, a major federal policy shift. The move coincides with the Epstein Files deadline and a Kennedy Center renaming controversy.
President Donald Trump signs an executive order moving cannabis to a less dangerous drug category, easing research and business rules. Discover the implications.
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack has been given an indefinite hospital order. Read the full court details.
Ioan-Alexandru Pintaru sentenced after random attack on Australian schoolgirl in central London. Heroic bystanders intervened to save her life. Read the full story.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park has received planning permission near Cambridgeshire, promising 8,000 jobs and a massive £50 billion economic boost. Discover the details.
A homeless man who stabbed an 11-year-old Australian girl in a random Leicester Square attack has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act. Read the full court details.
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
President Trump signs an order classifying the deadly opioid fentanyl as a potential chemical weapon, escalating the US drug war. Read the full analysis and expert reaction.