Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
A key county lines drug dealer from Croydon has been sentenced to nine years after police found a firearm wrapped in a scarf. Videos showed him firing an identical weapon.
With a critical €90bn EU loan secured, Ukraine looks to economic warfare and political shifts to counter Russia's slow but costly battlefield advances. Can Kyiv hold the line?
A major report calls for a US-style rewards system for dangerous prisoners after Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi's alleged attack on prison officers. Read the key findings.
A Guatemalan man died in ICE custody at Fort Bliss, Texas. His wife was deported without seeing him. Lawmakers demand closure amid abuse allegations.
Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the teen and the suspected attacker, the former partner of the boy's mother. Read the full report.
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.
A 47-year-old Perth man faces charges of racial harassment after allegedly posting online support for the Bondi Junction attack. Police confirm a swift investigation.
A woman tracked her stolen Samsung Galaxy to a Lewisham park, unearthing five devices. Experts warn this new theft tactic is spreading across the capital. Read the full story.
Ministers announce U-turn raising inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m just before Christmas, dodging scrutiny, says Victoria Atkins. Explore the policy reversal details.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
PM Keir Starmer urges public to check on neighbours as he acknowledges ongoing cost-of-living hardship. His message comes amid grim economic forecasts and warnings of a looming recession.
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating tensions. Read the full story.
A 13-year-old British boy has died in a stabbing in Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the boy and the suspected attacker, the mother's former partner. Read the latest updates.
Former PM Theresa May is an unlikely TikTok star. We explore why Gen Z is creating viral edits, from 'defensive fandom' to nostalgia for a 'simpler' political time. Discover the trend's impact.
A 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, then caused a gas explosion, killing himself and injuring others. Read the full report.
Newly released emails from the Epstein files reveal a message sent from Balmoral, signed 'A', asking Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends'. Explore the latest details and the Met Police's review.
Two police officers and a civilian are killed in a Moscow car bombing. The incident follows the assassination of a Russian general in a similar attack earlier this week.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
Coulsdon, Addiscombe, Norbury and South Croydon to share £600k UKSPF funding for signage, greening and safety works from January 2026. Residents shape the plans.
The parents of Marcus Meade, shot dead by West Mercia Police on 24 December 2024, say Christmas now 'means death' as they await the IOPC investigation's conclusion.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation Palestine Action. Read the latest on the protest and hunger strikes.
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges police to use new powers to ban protests for up to three months following a terrorist event. New gun control laws also introduced. Read the latest.
Donald Trump has turned major sporting events into a personal political stage. With the 2026 World Cup and a White House UFC fight ahead, his fusion of sport and power is set to intensify. Explore the strategy and its historical echoes.