Andrew Windsor Shared UK Trade Secrets with Epstein
Newly released emails reveal Andrew Windsor, former UK trade envoy, allegedly shared confidential trade reports and investment details with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting his previous statements.
Category : Politics
Jimmy Lai Gets 20-Year Sentence Under Hong Kong Security Law
British citizen and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, 78, receives a 20-year prison sentence under China's national security law, with family fearing he will die in jail due to poor health conditions.
UK Expands Hong Kong Visa After Jimmy Lai Sentence
The UK government has widened its Hong Kong visa scheme, allowing thousands more to move to Britain following the 20-year prison sentence of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
UK Protest Rights Under Threat: Defend Democracy Now
As a review of public order laws looms, concerns grow over the erosion of protest rights in the UK, with racialised groups facing disproportionate impacts and a shift towards treating dissent as a nuisance rather than a democratic right.
Harlesden Incident: Woman Critical, Man Arrested
A woman in her 30s is fighting for life after a serious incident in Harlesden. A man in his 40s, known to her, has been arrested and remains in custody.
Starmer's Future, Super Bowl, Social Media Trial
Your morning news debrief: Sir Keir Starmer battles for survival, Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl, and social media companies face landmark trial in Los Angeles.
Herzog Visits Bondi, Warns on Antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog laid a wreath at Bondi Beach to honour victims of the terror attack, delivering a stark warning about rising global antisemitism during his Australian visit.
Gordon Brown: A Different Kind of Politician
A new biography by James Macintyre reveals Gordon Brown as a complex figure of exceptional vision and moral purpose, contrasting sharply with modern politics.
NACC Commissioner Investigated Over Defence Work
Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission watchdog investigates Commissioner Paul Brereton over his ongoing consulting work with the defence force while serving as anti-corruption chief.
Welsh Politics in Flux as Labour Faces Historic Defeat
Labour's century-long dominance in Wales is under severe threat as May's Senedd elections approach, with polls suggesting a seismic realignment towards Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Venezuelan Opposition Ally Kidnapped After Release
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of María Corina Machado, was violently taken by armed men in Caracas just hours after being freed from a politically motivated detention.
Starmer's Crisis, Social Media Trial, 'Vampire' Reconstructed
Sir Keir Starmer faces political turmoil after his chief of staff resigns over the Mandelson scandal. In Los Angeles, a landmark trial accuses social media firms of being addictive by design. Plus, science reconstructs the face of a 17th-century 'vampire'
Starmer's Mandelson Choice Shows Epstein-Style Contempt
Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson reveals a political culture that prioritises power over principle, mirroring the contempt for women seen in Jeffrey Epstein's network.
Iran Arrests Reformist Leaders After Protest Criticism
Iran's Revolutionary Guards arrest senior reformist figures, including Azar Mansouri, following their condemnation of authorities' handling of recent protests and deaths.
Israeli President Herzog Visits Bondi, Addresses Antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog begins a four-day visit to Australia, laying a wreath at Bondi Pavilion and speaking about rising antisemitism as a global emergency.
Mandelson's Fall Exposes Labour Factionalism
The collapse of Peter Mandelson's diplomatic career over Jeffrey Epstein links reveals deeper factional divisions within Keir Starmer's Labour government, with critics questioning its ideological coherence.
Narcotrafficking Scandal That Blew Up the BVI
A podcast reveals how the British Virgin Islands premier's request for armed security detail signalled a narcotrafficking scandal that rocked the territory.
300,000 Kids Face 10-Year Wait for UK Settlement Status
IPPR analysis reveals proposed Home Office changes could force over 300,000 children to wait 10 years for settled status, creating prolonged insecurity for families.
Campaigners Urge Ban on Music Lyrics as Court Evidence
Campaign groups are urging UK ministers to amend the Victims and Courts Bill to prevent music lyrics from being used as evidence in court, arguing it disproportionately targets young black men.
NSW Accused of Using Event Powers to Ban Herzog Protests
Palestine Action Group lawyers argue NSW government improperly invoked major event powers to suppress protests during Israeli president's visit, as court hears urgent challenge.
Taylor to Challenge Ley for Liberal Leadership After Polling Disaster
Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership within days following disastrous polling showing the Coalition's primary vote at a historic low of 18%.
Starmer Leadership Crisis After Chief of Staff Resigns
Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles for political survival after his chief of staff resigned over the Peter Mandelson appointment scandal, facing growing calls to step down.
ABC Airs Bondi Attack Show Despite Asio Factual Dispute
The ABC will broadcast a Four Corners investigation into the Bondi beach terror attack despite Asio claiming it contains significant factual errors, prompting an unusual public intervention.
McSweeney Quits as Starmer's Chief of Staff Over Mandelson-Epstein Scandal
Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Keir Starmer's chief of staff after facing criticism over the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson, who has links to Jeffrey Epstein. UK newspapers explore the political crisis.
Coalition Reunites: Sussan Ley's Leadership Under Threat
The Australian Coalition has reunited after Liberals and Nationals struck a weekend deal, but Sussan Ley faces a looming leadership battle amid unresolved internal tensions.
Democrats to Stop Trump's Election 'Steal' Attempt
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries pledges to prevent Donald Trump from interfering in midterm elections, citing constitutional safeguards and ongoing legal battles.
Billionaire Owners and Newton Aycliffe's Broken High Street
In Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, a high street owned by billionaire brothers lies in decay, with boarded-up shops and closed banks, raising questions about ownership and community prosperity ahead of the election.
Herzog Pays Tribute to Bondi Terror Attack Victims
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the Bondi Pavilion memorial site to honour the 15 victims of the terror attack, calling antisemitism a global emergency.
Zelenskyy: Russian Energy Sites Are Legitimate Targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy states Russian energy infrastructure is a legitimate target as it funds weapons production, amid ongoing attacks and diplomatic developments.
Jimmy Lai Sentencing: Hong Kong Media Mogul Faces Verdict
Jimmy Lai, the British citizen and former Hong Kong media mogul, is set to be sentenced on Monday after being convicted of national security offences. His case has drawn international criticism from the US, UK, and EU.
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