Across Europe, from Paris to Madrid, protests erupt over unsustainable state pensions. Ageing populations and falling birthrates create a perfect storm, forcing governments to confront unpopular reforms. Explore the data and the deepening crisis.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals a draft peace framework includes 15-year US security guarantees, less than the 50 he requested from Trump. Follow the latest on the Ukraine war negotiations.
Nathan Gothard, 36, appears in court charged with murdering David Darke, 66, who died six days after being punched outside a Leicestershire village pub. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Thames Valley Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who escaped HMP Springhill on Christmas Day. The public is urged not to approach him and to call 999 immediately.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecasts a Democratic victory in the 2026 midterms, aiming to reclaim congressional power from Trump. Read her full analysis.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for 'hurtful' historic social media posts, following his return to the UK after years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his full statement.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political backlash grows in the UK. Read his full statement.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' old social media posts after his release from Egyptian prison. Read his full statement and the political reaction.
Donald Trump says US-backed Ukraine peace talks are nearing completion after hosting Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago. Key security guarantees are agreed, but thorny issues on Donbas remain.
A man believed to be carrying a handgun was shot and killed by armed officers after a collision near Thetford. The IOPC has launched an investigation. Read the latest updates.
Companies implicated in the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry continue to receive multimillion-pound public contracts. Survivors demand action as new analysis reveals 87 deals. Justice delayed must not be denied.
An investigation into how Donald Trump's presidency intertwines with family profit, reshaping US foreign policy in Gaza, Ukraine and the Gulf. Read the full analysis.
Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Florida for crucial talks with President Trump. The future of Gaza, strikes on Iran, and Hezbollah in Lebanon hang in the balance. Read the latest analysis.
Central London's landscape is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Discover the plans for Oxford Street pedestrianisation, new homes, a Trocadero casino, and a Tate Britain garden. Read the full details here.
Analysis of the Trump-Zelenskyy summit reveals no major breakthrough but key takeaways on Ukraine security and peace plans. Discover the unspoken tensions and diplomatic progress.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to human rights law is under the microscope. Has the former lawyer abandoned his principles? Read our analysis of Labour's mixed record.
Exiled activist Zarmina Paryani reveals how a desperate video thwarted a Taliban arrest in Kabul. Her story exposes the brutal crackdown on women's protests in Afghanistan.
While PM Giorgia Meloni basked in glory at the far-right Atreju festival, Italy faces a stark reality: soaring poverty and record emigration. We analyse the contradictions of her rule.
Revisit a powerful 2025 Audio Long Read exploring Syria's brutal sectarian violence through the story of two friends. Listen to the podcast and support in-depth journalism.
The Freemasons demand a High Court injunction against the Met's new rule requiring officers to declare membership, calling it religious discrimination. Read the full legal battle details.
PM Anthony Albanese defends a swift intelligence review over a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, despite pleas from victims' families and Jewish leaders.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announces a major security overhaul for Sydney's New Year's Eve, including police with machine guns and potential army deployment, following the Bondi attack.
From the helpful local to the serial complainer, we explore the archetypal personalities that populate Britain's neighbourhood Facebook groups. Discover who's who in your digital community.
Jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a nerve block procedure for persistent hiccups. Read the latest on his health and 27-year prison sentence.
US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy report significant progress towards ending the war after talks at Mar-a-Lago. Key details remain, but a deal could be weeks away.
Donald Trump says a Ukraine peace agreement is nearly complete after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but warns 'tough' issues on territory remain. Read the latest on US politics.
NSW Premier urges public defiance after Bondi terror attack as police deploy in unprecedented numbers with new firepower for Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations.
Families of 11 victims from the Bondi beach terror attack have written an open letter to PM Anthony Albanese, demanding a Commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism and security failures. Read their emotional plea.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say 'a lot of progress' made on a 20-point peace plan, but thorny issues like Donbas remain. Read the latest from the Florida summit.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.