Keir Starmer attempts to reframe the budget narrative, but questions over process and party infighting threaten to overshadow Labour's economic message. Analysis of a week of political chaos.
A group of international volunteers, including Italian and Canadian citizens, were violently attacked and robbed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Read the full report on the escalating violence.
A damning leaked report based on 24 FBI sources describes the agency as a 'rudderless ship' under Director Kash Patel, with plummeting morale and a climate of fear. Read the full details.
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party faces internal strife at its founding conference. With the Greens rising, does the left have time for infighting? Read our analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
Heavily armed gangs have overrun central Haiti, killing civilians and displacing hundreds. Police warn of a historic security failure as the crisis deepens. Read the full report.
Three London councils were hit by a major cyber attack, potentially compromising resident data. Here is the full list of affected services and the latest official advice on what to do if you are impacted.
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
Mitcham will get a shared banking hub in 2026 after a successful community campaign overturned an initial rejection, restoring vital face-to-face services. Read the full story.
Joshua Michals, 26, claims he acted in self-defence when he fatally stabbed fellow student Zhe Wang in her Lewisham flat. The Old Bailey murder trial continues.
An Indiana state senator, father to a child with Down syndrome, vows to vote against partisan redistricting after Donald Trump used an ableist slur. His stand highlights the political consequences of language.
A US appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, Donald Trump's former lawyer, from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. Read the full legal and political fallout.
Donald Trump says he will release results of an October MRI scan, yet admits he has 'no idea' what was examined. The 79-year-old president faces renewed questions over his cognitive fitness.
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
A public inquiry hears shocking claims of racism within the Met's undercover unit that spied on the Lawrence family and over 1,000 political groups. Read the full testimony.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's major address seeks to shift focus from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget controversy. Analysis of the political fallout and Your Party conference chaos. Read the full story.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq slams 'flawed' Bangladesh trial convicting her and her mother. UK legal figures voice concerns over fairness. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense pressure to resign after breaking a key manifesto pledge on taxes to fund welfare changes. Analysis of the political fallout and public reaction.
A North London councillor with a £4m+ house condemns the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge. Discover the impact on London homeowners and the political row it has sparked.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Alicia Novas, 19, and inmate Declan Winkless, 30, pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office at Northampton Crown Court. Sentencing is set for January 5.
An inquiry finds the premature release of Rachel Reeves's budget was due to OBR leadership failures, not foreign cyber activity. Get the latest updates.
A daily cartoon in The Metro has ignited public debate over potential US military action in Venezuela. We examine the facts behind the speculation and Trump's troop movements.
Readers react to the latest Budget, with some praising its shift away from rewarding the wealthy, while others question its impact on food prices and the economy. Have your say.
King Charles has removed Prince Andrew's last honours, erasing his membership of the Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order. The disgraced royal is now a commoner. Read the full story.
Five South Africans face court over claims they recruited citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The case follows a tip-off and involves a national radio presenter.