Serious concerns arise as Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain informed First Minister John Swinney of Peter Murrell's embezzlement charges a year before public disclosure, sparking calls for reform of Scotland's dual legal role.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Jordan for a two-day humanitarian visit focused on refugee support, as the Royal Family faces crisis following Prince Andrew's arrest.
Switzerland will provide one-time payments of 50,000 Swiss francs to families and injured survivors of the deadly bar fire that killed 41 people, mostly teenagers.
The Gaza peace plan faces major hurdles as Israel demands Hamas disarm first, with US President Donald Trump expected to issue a 60-day ultimatum. Disagreements over sequencing could lead to renewed conflict.
A queer hair salon in Leicester has had its intersex-inclusive Pride flag stolen and damaged for the sixth time in just three years, with CCTV capturing the latest incident.
George the station cat, known for warming Metro newspapers at West Wickham, was stolen by a woman but found safe after entering a home through a cat flap.
Thomas Morgan, 29, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his girlfriend's five-month-old son, Jensen-Lee Dougal, in an extremely violent shaking incident in Swansea.
An exclusive Guardian podcast reveals the plight of 23 Australian children and 11 women detained in al-Roj camp in Syria, detailing their failed escape attempt and desperate calls to return home amid political turmoil.
A six-year-old girl named Layla experienced a fleeting hour of freedom before returning to the Syrian camp where she has spent her entire life, highlighting ongoing humanitarian crises.
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson faces backlash after placing a bet against the Australian share market, raising ethical concerns about political figures profiting from economic downturns.
A proposed capital gains tax discount in the federal budget has ignited controversy, with critics arguing it disproportionately benefits the wealthy and could exacerbate inequality.
A Milwaukee city council member demands investigation into Uline's 'shuttle program' that brought Mexican workers to US warehouses using training visas for regular work.
Exclusive details reveal the final hours of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a luxury Mexican villa before his death in a military operation.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle disclosed he informed the Metropolitan Police that former cabinet minister Peter Mandelson was allegedly planning to leave the UK, acting in 'good faith' as part of his duty. Mandelson, arrested on misconduct suspicions linke
A leaked $1bn US-Zambia health agreement reveals mandatory targets, 10-year data sharing, and potential mining access, sparking accusations of exploitation and risks to Zambia's health system.
Safe Passage International has secured permission for a judicial review of the Home Office's suspension of refugee family reunions, citing unlawful impacts on children and vulnerable groups.
Stefano Forte, president of the New York Young Republican Club, will address a conference in South Africa hosted by Afrikaner nationalists, strengthening ties with European far-right groups.
Congressman Al Green publicly addresses his controversial protest statement against Donald Trump, emphasizing racial equality and sparking political debate.
The US men's ice hockey team's appearance at the State of the Union address reveals how sports have become a political tool in Trump's America, with athletes navigating loyalty tests and symbolic gestures.
High court judge rules Matt Goodwin will not face penalties for leaflets missing required imprint, accepting it was an inadvertent printing mistake by the contractor.
Former Labour MP Peter Mandelson's legal team at Mishcon de Reya has issued a combative statement following his arrest, challenging police evidence and asserting his cooperation while denying allegations of planning to leave the country.
Alvi Choudhury, a software engineer, was arrested after facial recognition software confused him with a burglary suspect 100 miles away, highlighting racial bias in police technology.
Ksenia Sobchak, known as Vladimir Putin's goddaughter, publicly demands an end to the Ukraine conflict, highlighting hidden horrors and massive casualties.
Deividas Skebas, 26, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years for stabbing Lilia Valutyte to death in Boston, Lincolnshire, in July 2022.
Tommy Schaefer has been freed and deported from Indonesia after serving 11 years of an 18-year sentence for the 2014 murder of his then-girlfriend's mother in Bali, a case that shocked the world.
Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, declaring a 'golden age of America' while Democrats boycotted, accusing Republicans of making life harder for citizens.
In his State of the Union address, former President Donald Trump declared electoral wins and launched sharp criticisms against political foes, setting a combative tone for his campaign.
Odessa Infant School and St James' Junior School in Forest Gate will merge in September after Newham Council approved plans to address severe financial pressures and rising costs affecting schools across London.
Deividas Skebas, 26, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years for stabbing Lilia Valutyte in Boston, Lincolnshire, in July 2022. The Lithuanian national admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
A man was arrested for allegedly entering Manchester Central Mosque with weapons including an axe during Ramadan prayers. Police say it is not terror-related.