Spycop admits deceiving woman into 5-year relationship
Mark Jenner, an undercover officer, has confessed to callously stringing along a left-wing activist for five years to infiltrate campaigns. Read the shocking details from the Spycops inquiry.
Category : Politics
Farage Faces Second Probe Over Election Spending
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny as the Electoral Commission assesses Labour's call for an investigation into alleged £9,000 campaign overspending in Clacton. Read the latest.
Keir Starmer's Christmas joke targets Reform at PMQs
Keir Starmer delivered a rare, well-received joke at PMQs, targeting Reform UK over past scandals. The PM's festive gag drew laughter but left Nigel Farage stony-faced.
Durham community mobilises against ICE raids at schools
In Durham, North Carolina, a grassroots network of parents and teachers is organising carpools, school patrols and food deliveries to shield immigrant families from federal immigration enforcement. Discover how the community is fighting back.
Republicans join Democrats to force Affordable Care Act vote
Four Republican rebels have sided with Democrats to force a House vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, a major setback for Speaker Mike Johnson. Read the full story on the US healthcare policy clash.
Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Brigitte Macron sued over 'stupid bitches' remark
French First Lady Brigitte Macron faces a legal complaint from over 300 women after a video showed her using a sexist slur against feminist protesters. Read the full story.
Mexico urges UN action over Trump's Venezuela blockade
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls on the UN to prevent conflict as the US enforces a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Ex-Marine Arrested, New Orleans Attack Plot Foiled
Federal authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans after arresting a former marine with weapons. Discover the details of the extremist plot and its links to a foiled California bombing.
PM tells Abramovich: Pay £2.5bn for Ukraine or face court
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
Arrest in 32-year-old Welsh farm murder case
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze on their Welsh farm. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
South London teenager shot dead in Jamaica
Romario Scott, 18, from West Dulwich, was killed in a shooting in Kingston. The Foreign Office is supporting his family. It's the second such tragedy this year.
North London Bowling Alley Threatened by 190-Flat Plan
Beloved Finsbury Park bowling alley, Rowans Tenpin Bowl, could be demolished for flats under Haringey Council's new local plan. Public consultation ends December 19.
Council ignored warnings on builder before firm collapsed
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
Nick Reiner charged with murder of parents Rob and Michele
Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, is charged with first-degree murder. He is held without bail and expected in court. Explore the latest on this tragic case.
Met and GMP to arrest for 'globalise intifada' chants
London and Manchester police announce a tougher stance on pro-Palestine protests, vowing to arrest those using the phrase 'globalise the intifada'. The move follows antisemitic attacks abroad.
Grant Hunter jailed for 26 years for Hogmanay murder
Grant Hunter, 34, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the gangland murder of Marc Webley outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023. Read the full court details.
EU to Vote on Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
US Congresswoman charged after ICE detention centre protest
New Jersey Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after a visit to an ICE facility where Newark's mayor was arrested. She calls it political retribution.
Israel's 'Yellow Line' Declared New Gaza Border
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Edinburgh gangland assassin jailed for 26 years
Grant Hunter, a paid assassin, has been sentenced to 26 years for murdering Marc Webley outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve. Read the full court details.
Bondi suspects spent four secluded weeks in Philippines hotel
Staff at a Davao City hotel detail the reclusive stay of the Bondi terror attack suspects, Sajid and Naveed Akram, as Philippine authorities dismiss claims of militant training. Read the full investigation.
Edinburgh Hogmanay hitman jailed for at least 26 years
Grant Hunter, a paid assassin, shot Marc Webley dead outside an Edinburgh pub on New Year's Eve 2023. He has been given a life sentence with a minimum term of 26 years. Read the full story.
Police warn of arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants
UK police vow to arrest protesters chanting 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach terror attack, stating the 'context has changed'. Read the latest on the crackdown.
Migration Could Hit 300,000 by 2030, Adviser Says
The UK's net migration is predicted to rise to around 300,000 by the decade's end, says government adviser Prof Brian Bell. Explore the data and political implications.
Teen in court over murder of girl, 9, in Weston-super-Mare
A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Somerset. The community is in shock as police and agencies offer support.
Aunt's tribute to Bondi's youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda
The aunt of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting, pays tribute to her 'friendly and happy' niece and speaks out against the attackers. Read the full emotional interview.
Aukus Parliamentary Group Faces Lobbying Scrutiny
The launch of a Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group, sponsored by a defence lobbying firm, sparks integrity concerns and potential rule breaches. Read the exclusive details.
Hastie Uses Bondi Attack to Push Immigration Values Agenda
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
John Howard shifts gun debate after Bondi terror attack
Former PM John Howard's intervention on gun laws after the Bondi terror attack has dramatically shifted the political debate, giving conservatives permission to oppose further restrictions. Analysis of the implications for reform.
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