Queen Camilla reveals she fought off sex attacker as teenager
Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about being indecently assaulted on a train as a teen, fighting back with a shoe. She shared her story after the Hunt family tragedy.
Category : Politics
London's New Year's Day: Sunny start, then 8-day rain
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
Labour's 2025 highs and lows: Starmer's turbulent year
A look back at Keir Starmer's government in 2025: major trade deals and renter reforms vs immigration chaos and a shocking resignation. Did Labour deliver?
18-year fight with Hackney Council over burglary claim
Anthony Burton has spent 18 years seeking compensation from Hackney Council after a burglary where CCTV he paid for was broken. He vows not to give up. Read the full story.
Political Predictions 2026: Starmer, SNP & Reform UK
Political commentator Eliot Wilson makes five key predictions for UK politics in 2026, covering Keir Starmer's future, SNP fortunes, and a potential Reform UK scandal. Read the full forecast.
Coastal erosion threatens Norfolk graves, families in anguish
Families in Norfolk face heartbreak as coastal erosion endangers churchyard graves. Council delays cause distress. Read about the fight to protect final resting places.
Trump's Political Dynasty: Family Roles in 2024 Bid
As the Politics Weekly America team revisits a special series, we examine which Trump family members are driving his White House return and who has retreated from the political spotlight. Explore the dynamics of a potential political dynasty.
US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Amid Fraud Allegations
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
West African nations retaliate against Trump visa restrictions
Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals from entering their countries in a direct retaliation to Donald Trump's expanded travel restrictions. Read the latest on the diplomatic rift.
Sydney's NYE Fireworks: Viewing Spots at Capacity
Sydney's key New Year's Eve fireworks vantage points are full as over a million people gather in a show of resilience following the Bondi attack. Police are on high alert with extra transport services running.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refinery and Black Sea ports
Ukrainian drone attacks target Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea ports, hitting wheat ships. Russia's strikes threaten global food security as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest.
Tonga added to US travel ban from January
The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.
Trump's 'Bald Eagle' Outrage Uses Old Israeli Photo
Donald Trump's social media post blaming wind turbines for killing a bald eagle used an 8-year-old photo of a falcon from Israel. Discover the facts behind the viral error.
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.
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.
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