US seizes Russian oil tanker with UK support
The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic with UK backing. This follows recent US actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. Read the full analysis.
Category : Politics
Trump's Options for Gaining Control of Greenland
Analysis of the Trump administration's potential strategies for acquiring Greenland, from a purchase deal to military action, and the significant diplomatic fallout. Explore the legal, political, and strategic realities.
Reform UK names candidate to challenge Sadiq Khan in 2028
Reform UK has selected Westminster Councillor Laila Cunningham to run for Mayor of London in 2028. She pledges to scrap ULEZ, tackle knife crime, and end Tube strikes through automation.
Trump's Venezuela Intervention Sparks Global Shockwaves
Analysis of the US military extraction of Nicolás Maduro and the seismic geopolitical shift. Plus, highlights from the Guardian Weekly's 9 January edition.
Senate Briefed on Venezuela Raid as Political Rift Widens
Top Trump officials defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to the full Senate, igniting a fierce partisan debate over legality and oil. Read the latest from Washington.
UK-US Tanker Seizure: A Delicate Geopolitical Move
Analysis: The UK's assistance in a US-led oil tanker seizure near Venezuela carries significant weight in today's tense climate. We examine the risks and implications for the special relationship. Read the full story.
Our Fragile Society Needs Compassion, Not Hardened Systems
Elif Shafak's metaphor of shattered glass highlights societal fragility. Simon Spiller argues compassion is squeezed out by transactional systems. Read the call for empathy and repair.
CBE Upgrade Offers Spark Debate on Selling Honours
A Guardian reader reveals an offer to 'upgrade' a CBE, sparking debate. Dr Orest Mulka suggests selling honours equitably to fund the NHS. Explore the modern echoes of a historic scandal.
Labour warned against attacking Greens over wealth tax
Senior Labour figures criticise Fabian Society chief for branding Green party a 'threat'. Calls grow for Labour to embrace popular wealth tax policy supported by 80% of its voters.
Farage skips PMQs, calls Dulwich accusers 'fantasists'
Nigel Farage avoided the first PMQs of 2025, holding a lengthy press conference where he refused to apologise to former schoolmates and attacked London's safety. Read the full political sketch.
Storm Goretti brings amber warnings for snow and wind
The Met Office has issued amber weather warnings as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, threatening heavy snow, severe gales and further travel disruption. Check the latest forecast.
US seizes two tankers in Atlantic and Caribbean
US forces have intercepted two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in dramatic back-to-back operations. The seizures, involving UK support, escalate tensions with Russia. Read the full story.
Shooting amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
A shooting involving federal agents occurred in Minneapolis during a major immigration enforcement operation targeting the Somali community. Authorities urge public to avoid the area.
LGBTQ+ charities in crisis as corporate donations halve
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
US seizes Russian tanker Marinera in Atlantic standoff
A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
Murderer and violent offender arrested after prison escape
A convicted murderer and a violent offender have been recaptured after absconding from HMP Leyhill. Police have launched a review into the incident. Read the latest details.
Stalker jailed for 34 months after terrifying ex-girlfriend
Frankie Dabin, 22, from Bromley, sentenced for an 'appalling' stalking campaign involving death threats and psychological abuse. Read the full court report.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
UK aided US seizure of Russian tanker in British waters
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirms RAF surveillance and naval refuelling supported the US capture of a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Iran sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
Reform candidate accused of talking down London with 'pity' claim
Reform UK's new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, has drawn criticism for claiming people now 'pity' Londoners. She and Nigel Farage paint a grim picture of crime, despite official statistics showing falls.
Labour urged to fast-track defence spending hike
Keir Starmer faces cross-party pressure to bring forward the 2034 target for 3% defence spending amid global threats. Read the latest from PMQs.
Starmer draws line as Trump eyes Greenland with force
Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes a definitive stand against Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland, defending NATO solidarity and sovereignty. Discover why this icy territory matters.
Shadow AG steps back from Ukraine advice over Abramovich link
David Wolfson, a Conservative peer, will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine due to his legal work for sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich. The move follows Labour criticism of a conflict of interest.
Third Southwark Labour councillor joins Greens
Cllr Reginald Popoola quits Labour for the Green Party, becoming the third Southwark councillor to defect since November. Read the full story on the political shift.
Commons committee quits X over AI deepfake images
The influential Women and Equalities Committee has suspended its X account amid an outcry over the platform's AI tool creating non-consensual intimate imagery. MPs demand urgent action from Ofcom and the government.
Murderer and inmate arrested after prison escape
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who fled HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, have been detained by police in separate operations. Get the latest breaking news updates.
Veterans 'shaken' by Trump's Greenland force threats
A veterans' support group in Greenland condemns Donald Trump's renewed threats to acquire the territory, calling the talk 'disrespectful' to decades of military alliance. Read the full story.
Fugitive murderer caught after New Year prison escape
A convicted murderer who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day has been apprehended by police. His accomplice remains at large. Follow for live updates.
London dealer claims gang threats forced him to sell drugs
A West London man caught dealing cocaine in Wales told a court a crime gang threatened his family. Romario Buzi, 23, was given a suspended prison sentence. Read the full story.
MPs: £4m a year spent on empty Dartmoor prison
A shocking report reveals the government spends £4m annually on an empty Devon prison closed due to radon gas. Read the full investigation into this 'needless waste'.
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