2025 Channel Crossings Second Highest on Record

Despite a pledge to 'smash the gangs', 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025. The figures heap pressure on the Labour government's immigration strategy. Read the full analysis.

Amber snow warnings for Scotland as UK faces wintry start

The Met Office has upgraded weather warnings to amber for heavy snow in parts of Scotland, with up to 40cm possible. Disruption to travel and power is likely. Get the latest UK weather forecast and travel advice here.

Birmingham's Fake New Year Fireworks Display Draws Crowds

Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.

US $2bn Aid Demands UN 'Adapt or Die', Excludes Yemen

The US pledges $2bn in aid but demands the UN 'adapt, shrink or die'. Experts fear it forces the UN to bow to Washington's political priorities, excluding crises in Afghanistan and Yemen. Read the full analysis.

Saudi Arabia executions hit record high in 2025

Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a new record largely linked to its 'war on drugs'. Explore the figures, the policy shift, and the international criticism it faces.

China taxes condoms to boost birth rates

China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's 111th mayor, pledging a radical economic rights agenda including rent freezes, free buses, and municipal stores. Discover his full policy platform.

Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as NYC Mayor

Watch the historic swearing-in of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City. See the ceremony and hear his vision for the city's future.

London's 5 Most Ridiculous Crimes of 2025

A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC's first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated as New York City's youngest mayor since 1892 and its first Muslim leader. His swearing-in marks a pivotal moment for social justice and representation in the city.

Kim Jong Un praises North Korean troops in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.

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