British teen stranded in Rome over passport rule
A 15-year-old dual national missed six weeks of school after being denied boarding to return to the UK due to a new Home Office rule requiring a British passport.
Category : Politics
Nolan's Odyssey filmed in occupied Western Sahara, backlash
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey used Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara as a film set, drawing criticism from Sahrawi artist Mohamed Sleiman Labat, who calls it a betrayal and an ethical violation.
Burnham Must Learn from Starmer’s Mistakes: Transform Economy
Jonathan Portes argues Andy Burnham must abandon excessive caution, embrace devolution, tax reform, closer EU ties, and open immigration to transform the UK economy.
Fleabag at 10: Did Waller-Bridge Usher in a Wave or Straitjacket?
Ten years on, Fleabag's legacy is mixed: it opened doors for female showrunners but also created a straitjacket of expectations as streamers tighten budgets.
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Over 500 feared dead in two shipwrecks off Myanmar
The UN reports over 500 people, mostly Rohingya, feared dead after two boats capsized off Myanmar in late June and early July.
British Steel Nationalised to Save UK Supply
British Steel has been taken into public ownership after the government stepped in to prevent closure of its Scunthorpe steelworks, saving 4,000 jobs. Keir Starmer says it's in the national interest.
Minister slams Abbott's anti-immigration video
Assistant multicultural affairs minister Julian Hill condemns Tony Abbott's video declaring multiculturalism a failure, calling it 'disgusting' and 'demeaning'.
Argentina players display Falklands banner after World Cup win
Argentina players held a banner saying 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after their World Cup semi-final win over England, referencing the 1982 Falklands war. UK business secretary calls for Fifa investigation.
Why Trump wants to dismantle the ICC: Impunity for war crimes
The Trump administration's real goal in attacking the ICC is to secure impunity for war crimes, even those committed on the territory of ICC member states, argues Kenneth Roth.
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National Survey for Wales: A Journey of Soul-Searching
Adrian Chiles shares his experience with the National Survey for Wales, which prompted deep reflection on life satisfaction, finances, and personal choices.
Reverse Reparations: Britain's New Right Demands Colonies Pay
Suella Braverman suggests former colonies pay reparations to Britain, sparking outrage. Nels Abbey dissects the topsy-turvy logic of the new right, where ethnic minorities champion extreme views and racism is laundered into mainstream politics.
Trump admin stalled $4.7bn Canada-US bridge opening
Democrats allege the Trump administration delayed the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening as a favor to billionaire donor Matthew Moroun, who owns the nearby Ambassador Bridge.
Trump admin replaces slavery exhibit at Washington home
The Trump administration replaced an exhibit on enslaved people at George Washington's Philadelphia home with panels sympathetic to enslavers, sparking accusations of whitewashing history.
Hegseth's Testosterone Plan: Gender-Affirming Care for Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screening for troops aged 30+, raising questions about costs and women's inclusion, amid criticism of priorities.
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How Europe's top farming lobby killed EU pesticide law
Leaked documents show Copa Cogeca used delay tactics and intense lobbying to gut EU pesticide cuts, protect glyphosate and weaken factory farm rules.
US Attacks Tanker in Iran Conflict; Tehran Releases US Citizen
The US fired on an oil tanker near Kharg Island as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran attacked sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Tehran also released a US citizen.
MS drugs to stay on PBS amid US pricing pressure
Health minister confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta and Lemtrada remain subsidised after PBAC review, as drug companies push for higher prices and Trump policy looms.
Haiti gangs force children into brutality: half of members now minors
Armed gangs in Haiti now recruit children as half of all members, forcing them into killing, kidnapping, and sexual exploitation amid state collapse, UN warns.
Yale backlash reveals authoritarian structures in US civil society
Yale faculty, students, and alumni opposed settlement negotiations with Trump administration, highlighting authoritarian structures within civil society institutions.
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Fracking billionaire boosted US-Israel ties, downplayed Iran war risks
Harold Hamm, Trump's 'original oil guy', used his non-profit Council for a Secure America to push energy dominance and hardline Iran policy, influencing Trump's war decisions.
Teen Hackers Jailed for TfL Cyber-Attack Costing £39m
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 19, were sentenced to five and a half years each for hacking Transport for London, costing £39m and affecting millions of commuters.
Trump Fires Seattle US Attorney Hour After Appointment
Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as US attorney for western Washington less than an hour after federal judges unanimously appointed him, escalating tensions between the courts and the administration.
Starmer backs FIFA probe into Argentina's Falklands banner
Keir Starmer supports FIFA investigating Argentina players who displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands during their World Cup semi-final win over England.
US gas prices hit $5 diesel, $4 gas amid Iran tensions
Average US diesel tops $5 a gallon, regular gas nears $4 as renewed US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz drive up prices, says AAA.
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Yacht couple defend actions after Russian warship encounter
Jane and Alan Kelvey, British sailors, reject criticism from 'armchair sailors' and Russia after their yacht was fired upon by a Russian warship in the English Channel.
MI5 reprimanded for lying about neo-Nazi informant
MI5 has been reprimanded by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office for misleading the public and courts about its relationship with a neo-Nazi informant who threatened his girlfriend with a machete.
UK government drops plan to stop paying coastguard volunteers
Ministers have U-turned on plans to strip volunteer coastguard officers of their hourly pay after intense criticism, raising questions over the position of the MCA head.
Mahmood v Miliband: Burnham's Chancellor Choice Nears
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM Monday but hasn't chosen a chancellor. Rumours pit Shabana Mahmood against Ed Miliband. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss options and priorities.
Trump's Gaza plan shrinks to pilot scheme
Trump's Board of Peace Gaza recovery plan reduced to a small pilot camp for displaced Palestinians near Rafah, with an international security force, but progress stalled by Israeli violations and political uncertainty.
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Andy Burnham's Green Credentials Scrutinised Amid UK Climate Crisis
Andy Burnham faces tough climate decisions as UK heatwaves, energy prices, and North Sea drilling plans test his green credentials. Campaigners urge him to stop Rosebank oilfield drilling.
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