As 2025 ends, Keir Starmer's government quietly drops its 'five missions' to focus solely on economic growth. Policy director Joe Hill argues for tax cuts and scrapping the Employment Rights Bill to boost the UK economy in 2026.
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces major cuts to taxpayer-funded travel for MPs' families, including a ban on business class flights. Read the full details of the new rules.
US authorities halt deportation of Guan Heng, who exposed alleged Uyghur detention facilities in China. Activists welcome the decision, citing fears of persecution.
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
Joel Davis, a member of the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail for a second time after being charged over allegedly menacing messages targeting independent MP Allegra Spender. Read the latest.
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
The viral Coldplay kiss cam moment involving Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparked global intrigue, memes, and serious real-world consequences. Discover the full story here.
Analysis reveals how Trump's US and Putin's Russia, both driven by a desire for respect, aim to dismantle the European project. Explore the threat to the liberal world order.
Israeli diggers demolish a large residential block in Silwan, East Jerusalem, as Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report.
Donald Trump says he 'hated' seeing photos of Bill Clinton in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents. Get the latest on the political fallout and statements from both sides.
Russia and China have pledged support for Venezuela's government as former US President Donald Trump renews pressure on Nicolás Maduro. Read the full geopolitical analysis.
Donald Trump reveals plans for a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy warships, promising vessels bigger and more powerful than any before. Explore the details and controversy.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats in a move critics call a purge. The reshuffle targets career officers and risks politicising the US foreign service. Read the full report.
Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints financier Mark Wiseman as Canada's next ambassador to the United States, a crucial role ahead of 2026 USMCA trade review. Read the full story.
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy battleships, breaking from tradition by naming them after himself. Plus, key US political stories from 22 December 2025.
Russian forces launched two attacks on Odesa's port and energy facilities in 24 hours, causing blackouts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says Ukraine peace talks are progressing. Read the latest on day 1,399 of the war.
The Australian Prime Minister has firmly rejected calls to delay the Bondi Junction shooting Royal Commission, insisting the inquiry must proceed as planned. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump expresses sympathy for figures like Bill Clinton after the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, criticising the damage to those who 'innocently met' him. Read the latest.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voices regret that the Bondi Beach terror attack became politicised. Read his full statement and the ongoing national security implications.
President Trump appoints special envoy to advocate for US acquisition of Greenland, citing Russian and Chinese activity. Denmark and Greenland firmly reject the claim.
President Trump reveals plans for two new 'Trump Class' battleships, described as the fastest and most powerful ever built, to spearhead the US Navy's Golden Fleet initiative. Read the full details.
The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.
Democratic lawmakers launch a $1.5bn lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he sabotaged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read the full legal breakdown.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces fierce criticism from Labor for politicising the Bondi Junction tragedy. Read the full political fallout.
Former mineworkers celebrate a 'historic' 41% pension uplift after the government returns a £2.3bn reserve. Thousands to receive backdated lump sums, ending a long-standing injustice.
CPS data reveals a near sixfold rise in strangulation charges since the 2022 law. The offence, a key marker in domestic abuse, now carries a five-year maximum sentence.