Labour Together, a thinktank linked to Keir Starmer, paid an external company to probe journalists like the Guardian's Henry Dyer, who uncovered undeclared donations ahead of the 2024 election.
New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa applications have surged after 2025 rule relaxations, with wealthy Americans dominating the influx. Investment thresholds were lowered and residency requirements eased.
Hillary Clinton has accused the Trump administration of a cover-up regarding withheld Epstein files, claiming she and Bill Clinton are being forced to testify to deflect scrutiny from Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Donald Trump of exerting unfair pressure on Kyiv during US-mediated peace negotiations with Russia in Geneva, as both sides conclude first day of talks.
UN human rights experts state that millions of Jeffrey Epstein documents suggest a global criminal enterprise with acts meeting the legal threshold for crimes against humanity, calling for independent investigations.
Nationals senator Matt Canavan declares Pauline Hanson unfit to lead a political party after her inflammatory remarks about Australian Muslims, sparking widespread condemnation from ministers and community leaders.
The National Crime Agency reports a surge in child sexual abuse cases, with 1,000 suspected paedophiles arrested monthly. Online platforms are enabling offenders while tech firms face calls for urgent action.
Robert Jenrick, Reform's new Treasury spokesman, accuses the Bank of England of taking its eye off inflation and pledges to strip distractions from the central bank while supporting its independence.
A federal judge in Texas declared a mistrial after a defense attorney wore a shirt with civil rights imagery, delaying a high-profile case where protesters face terrorism charges.
New research from Oxford University's Migration Observatory reveals that increasing domestic training may not lower net migration or address skills shortages, as poor pay and conditions deter local workers.
An immigration judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist arrested during a citizenship interview. The ruling cites lack of evidence and due process concerns.
Newly released Epstein files reveal the financier's disturbing interest in Angel's Trumpet, a highly toxic plant used to incapacitate victims and eliminate free will.
American forces targeted three alleged drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean, bringing the total fatalities to 145 since September in Trump's campaign against 'narco-terrorists'.
A Good Samaritan intervened to stop a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink, where three people including the suspect were killed and three critically injured.
Adam Gosling, nicknamed 'The Hamster' by staff, stole from a Greenford Greggs 38 times in six weeks, totaling £1,817.50. He received a suspended sentence.
Essex police are evaluating private flight records at Stansted airport following Gordon Brown's claims that Epstein's jet made 90 UK trips, including post-conviction flights, raising trafficking concerns.
Interim President José Jerí has been removed from office by Peru's congress after just four months amid a scandal involving secret meetings with Chinese businessmen.
The government has reversed its decision to postpone local elections in 30 English councils following a legal challenge, leaving authorities racing to rebook venues and recruit staff with just 12 weeks' notice.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has formally protested the UK's asylum grant to Karime Macías, ex-wife of jailed former governor Javier Duarte, who is accused of embezzling millions in public funds while living in London's Belgravia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's offer of financial aid to Hungary's Viktor Orbán, just before a crucial election, has heightened EU concerns about American efforts to sow division in Europe.
Starting February 25, 2026, UK dual nationals must show a British passport or a costly certificate of entitlement to enter the country, or risk being stopped at the border.
Barack Obama pays tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, crediting him for laying the foundation for his historic presidency, while Donald Trump takes a swipe at Obama in his own eulogy.
US military forces have conducted strikes on three alleged drug smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, resulting in 11 fatalities. The operations target narco-trafficking routes amid escalating anti-cartel measures.
Kay Mason Billig, Conservative leader of Norfolk County Council, accuses local government secretary Steve Reed of forcing election postponement for devolution deal, pulling out of plans.
A federal judge ruled ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Ábrego García as the 90-day detention period expired and the government lacks a viable deportation plan. The case highlights immigration policy debates.
The DNA found on a glove near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match FBI records, leaving the abduction case without new leads as the search enters its third week.
UK police report a sharp rise in child sexual abuse, with 1,000 paedophile suspects arrested monthly. The National Crime Agency links the increase to technology and online forums normalizing abuse.
Reform UK has compelled the government to reverse its decision to delay local council elections, sparking a debate on democratic rights and fiscal responsibility among readers.
Jesse Jackson's two presidential campaigns transformed the Democratic Party and paved the way for Barack Obama's historic election, leaving a lasting legacy in American politics.
Four Chagossians have landed on Île du Coin to create a permanent settlement, aiming to disrupt Britain's 2025 plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Mauritius dismisses it as a publicity stunt, while the UN warns of rights violations.