Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from Gaza operations
Israel revokes licences for 37 humanitarian groups, including MSF, in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Aid agencies warn of catastrophic impact on civilian population. Read the latest.
Category : Politics
New EHRC chair asks critics to 'judge me on what I do'
Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, addresses criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and pledges to uphold rights for all protected characteristics. Read her full response.
Drinks to Toast the End of the Political Year
As Westminster winds down, we explore the celebratory and cautionary tales behind the drinks marking the political year's end. Discover the stories in every glass.
Labour accuses Tory peer of conflict over Abramovich case
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
Police Apologise to MPs Over Maccabi Fan Ban Evidence
West Midlands Police chief apologises for misleading evidence on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa. MPs to question officials next week. Read the latest.
Moscow Blackout After Ukrainian Drone Strike
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
Iran Students Protest Soaring Costs Amid 42.5% Inflation
University students in Tehran have joined widespread protests over Iran's economic crisis, with inflation hitting 42.5% in December 2025. The rial has lost half its value against the dollar. Read the latest developments.
Guardian issues correction on Eldonian Trust ruling
The Guardian has amended an article about Liverpool's Eldonian Community Trust, clarifying a judge's remarks on Anthony McGann's influence. Read the full details of the correction here.
Israel bans aid groups from Gaza as nations warn of crisis
Israel will suspend dozens of aid organisations in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Ten nations warn of a 'catastrophic' humanitarian situation as winter storms worsen conditions.
US Drone Strike in Venezuela Marks New Phase in Shadow War
A reported CIA drone strike on a Venezuelan port signals a dangerous escalation in Donald Trump's covert campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro. Analysis reveals a high-stakes strategy with minimal impact.
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah will not lose UK citizenship
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah will not be stripped of his UK citizenship over decade-old social media posts, government sources confirm. Discover the political fallout.
Judge orders Trump to continue funding consumer watchdog
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, blocking an attempt to 'starve' the agency. Read the latest on this key legal battle.
Satellite Images Reveal 2025's Key Global Events
From hurricanes to war zones, explore how satellite imagery documented 2025's most significant moments. See the year's impact from a unique, space-based perspective.
Inside Putin's £100m Crimea palace with cryochamber
An investigation reveals Vladimir Putin's alleged £100 million ultra-luxury palace in occupied Crimea, featuring a cryochamber, gold jacuzzi, and private hospital. Explore the lavish details.
Russia moves nuclear missiles to Belarus after drone claim
Russia claims to have deployed new Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus following an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence. Kyiv dismisses the claims as 'fake news'.
NYC Mayor-Elect to be Sworn in at Abandoned Subway Station
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
Iran's Pezeshkian Pledges to Listen to Protesters' Demands
Iran's government seeks talks with protest leaders after widespread demonstrations over the plummeting rial and soaring living costs. President Pezeshkian vows economic reforms.
Cartoon Satirises Nigel Farage's 'Britishness' Test
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
Oldest Post Office scandal victim honoured with OBE
Betty Brown, 92, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal, receives an OBE for her fight for justice. She vows the lives ruined must 'never be forgotten'.
Labour urged to raise criminal responsibility age to 14
Eminent professor backs Lady Hale's call to raise the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales to 14, citing European norms and rehabilitation success. Failure to act would be a lasting disgrace.
Trump's forceful Monroe Doctrine revival alarms Latin America
Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy pivot to the Americas, reviving a Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century, risks regional instability and a refugee crisis. Explore the high-stakes strategy.
Woman found dead in Croydon property, police investigate
Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property in Croydon. The death is being treated as unexpected. Call 101 with information.
Manhunt for brothers over Christmas Day murder
Police are urgently seeking two brothers after Trey Johnson, 30, was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day. His family pay tribute to a 'loving father'. Information is sought.
Saudi Arabia and UAE clash over Yemen's future
Riyadh accuses Abu Dhabi of threatening its security as Southern Transitional Council forces seize territory, risking a new civil war. Analysis of the Gulf rift.
Woman's 'Unexpected' Death in Croydon Under Investigation
Police are investigating the unexpected death of a woman in her 40s found at a Croydon address after a welfare call. Enquiries continue as next of kin are informed.
Pipe bomb suspect in court after alleged confession
Brian Cole Jr, accused of planting pipe bombs before the US Capitol riot, will appear for a detention hearing. His lawyers argue for release, citing his conditions and no criminal history. Read the latest.
German bank vault drilled, tens of millions stolen in heist
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
Tributes paid to 'legendary' Bromley councillor Keith Onslow
Bromley Council mourns the death of Conservative councillor Keith Onslow, who served Petts Wood and Knoll for 11 years and chaired the Pension Committee. Read the tributes.
Georgia Harrison's MBE curtsy makes Prince William laugh
Love Island star Georgia Harrison reveals how her theatrical curtsy while heavily pregnant made the Prince of Wales laugh during her MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Judge halts end of protected status for South Sudanese migrants
A US federal judge has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals, citing the country's ongoing humanitarian crises. Read the full legal challenge details.
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