As Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris and a Trump envoy prepares for Putin talks, the EU's top diplomat warns this week could be decisive for Ukraine peace efforts. Follow the latest diplomatic moves.
President Trump defends aide Pete Hegseth, denying he ordered a second lethal strike on a Caribbean boat. Get the full details on the controversial report and the White House response.
Exclusive polling reveals a majority of UK voters believe Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke Labour's manifesto and should resign over her controversial Budget. Read the full verdict.
Anthony Williams, 32, faces 21 charges including attempted murder over alleged mass stabbing on LNER train and separate attacks. Provisional trial set for June. Read the latest.
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 40% of City of London Corporation committee items were held in private. Critics accuse the body of being 'too focused on its own interest'.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's bin strikes have voted to walk out themselves, alleging bullying and harassment. The dispute, ongoing since January, shows no sign of ending.
A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth posted a video of a smuggled Chicken Cottage meal on TikTok, triggering a new investigation into security failures at the scandal-hit jail. Read the latest.
Islington Council has identified nine potential sites for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches, sparking hope after years of delay. The consultation faces fears of a 'shameful' public backlash.
Agency workers covering for striking Birmingham bin crews have themselves voted for strike action over alleged bullying and harassment, deepening the long-running dispute. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
Merton Council pledges £30m to regenerate Morden town centre, aiming for independent shops and a daytime café culture after years of delays. Read the full story.
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Scottish police face calls to reopen a rape investigation into late Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed, as a parliamentary group cites over 400 sexual misconduct allegations. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejects claims he misled the public on the UK's public finances ahead of the budget, citing a £16bn OBR productivity review. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer's government has a historic majority but is slow to act, argues John McTernan. Analysis of the Budget, growth delays, and the need for decisive leadership.
Anthony Williams faces trial in June 2026 over multiple alleged knife attacks in Cambridgeshire and London. The suspect is charged with 21 counts, including attempted murder.
Pope Leo brings plea for Christian-Muslim coexistence to Lebanon, a nation reeling from economic crisis and conflict. Read his powerful message of hope.
Chief Secretary Darren Jones insists Chancellor Rachel Reeves did not mislead ministers over OBR forecasts ahead of £26bn tax rises. Read the full defence and political fallout.
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves's budget amid Tory calls for her sacking and falling public approval. The PM pledges welfare reform and deregulation.
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris as US-led peace talks gain momentum. Key diplomatic moves unfold across Europe.
Labour MP and former City minister Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years by a Bangladesh court over land corruption charges. She denies all wrongdoing, calling the trial a 'farce'.
US President Donald Trump faces backlash for using a derogatory term to describe Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, defending his comments to reporters. Read the full story.
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Secretive offshore courts allow foreign firms to sue the UK for lost profits, threatening sovereignty and climate action. Discover the chilling effect on democracy.
A rare report from Ethiopia's Amhara region reveals the Fano militia's insurgency, widespread abuses, and a dire humanitarian crisis affecting millions. Explore the tensions tearing the country apart.
Tulip Siddiq, the UK's former City Minister, has been sentenced in absentia by a Bangladesh court. Discover the details of the 2007 case and its political implications.
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in jail by a Bangladeshi court over corruption claims she calls 'absurd'. The case is linked to her aunt, former PM Sheikh Hasina. Read the full details.