Court convicts 10 for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, with malicious rumours about her gender. Read the full story on the landmark verdict.
Category : Politics
JD Vance's home attacked, Secret Service swarms scene
Secret Service agents descended on Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati home after several windows were smashed. At least one person is in custody following the incident.
Three Children Dead in Iran Protest Crackdown
At least three children are dead and 44 minors arrested in Iran's escalating protests. Human rights groups condemn the security forces' 'indiscriminate targeting' of civilians. Read the full report.
Asylum seekers allege degrading treatment at Harmondsworth
Eighty detainees held under the 'one in, one out' scheme have compiled a damning report on conditions at Harmondsworth IRC, calling for a UN investigation into their treatment by the Home Office.
Labor Figures Push for Bondi Attack Royal Commission
A coalition of former Labor MPs and Olympian Nova Peris call for a federal inquiry into antisemitism and the Bondi massacre. Prime Minister Albanese resists, favouring a faster review.
Maduro in US court after controversial Venezuela capture
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to appear in a New York court on serious drugs and weapons charges following a deadly US military raid in Caracas. Read the full story on the controversial intervention.
Thornberry: US Venezuela Move Risks International Law Collapse
Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry warns that Western silence on the US intervention in Venezuela could embolden China and Russia, threatening the global rules-based order. Read the full analysis.
Danish PM rebuffs Trump's Greenland takeover claims
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen condemns US President Trump's threats to annex Greenland, calling them 'senseless'. Nordic leaders unite in support as Trump doubles down on national security claims. Full analysis.
Trump's Venezuela Action Overshadows Starmer's Cost of Living Push
Keir Starmer's post-Christmas focus on the cost of living is derailed by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, sparking a UK debate on international law and energy policy.
London pupil Charlotte Niddam confirmed dead in Swiss fire
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former London schoolgirl, is confirmed among 40 dead in the Crans-Montana New Year's fire. Read the latest on the investigation and tributes.
UK Minister Refuses to Condemn Trump's Greenland Threat
A UK minister has refused to say if a US invasion of Greenland would be wrong, following Donald Trump's comments. Read the latest on the diplomatic fallout.
Pressure mounts on PM Starmer over Trump and Venezuela
As MPs return to Westminster, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure over his stance on Trump's Venezuela actions and potential EU integration. Listen to the latest political analysis.
£54m Benefit Fraud Gang Ordered to Repay Just £2m
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
HMRC insists woman is dead due to NI number error
A woman is told she is 'deceased' after HMRC allocates her NI number to a stranger who died. She faces an 86-week wait and pension chaos. Read her shocking story.
UK Abortion Campaigner's 60-Year Unfinished Battle
Diane Munday, 94, who helped secure the 1967 Abortion Act, says the job is only half done. She demands full decriminalisation and warns of threats from US rollbacks and UK politicians.
London's violent start to 2026 with multiple attacks
London faces a violent start to 2026 with a triple stabbing in Edgware Road, a double shooting in Bexleyheath, and a murder in Lambeth. Get the latest on the police investigations.
Parliament recalled early for hate speech and gun law crackdown
Australia's federal parliament is being recalled early to debate new laws targeting 'hate preachers' and funding a national gun buyback. The move follows the Bondi beach attack, but the government rejects calls for an antisemitism royal commission.
US Moves to Oust Venezuela's President
The US has taken a decisive step to remove Venezuela's president, marking a major escalation in the long-running political and economic crisis. Discover the implications and global reactions.
Full list of UK school closures after heavy snow
Dozens of schools across Scotland and Wales are closed on Monday 5th January 2026 due to heavy snow and ice. Check the full list and latest Met Office warnings here.
Majority of Brits Against Taxpayer Bailouts for Sports Clubs
Exclusive polling reveals strong public opposition to using public funds to rescue struggling football and rugby clubs. Discover the data and expert analysis on sports finance.
Maduro seized by US forces, faces drug charges in New York
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez offers collaboration as Trump warns of further action. Latest updates.
Maduro's Capture by US Triggers International Rule of Law Crisis
The US-led capture of Venezuela's president signals a dangerous shift in global norms. World leaders' tepid response may embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide. Read the analysis.
Berlin power grid attack leaves 35,000 homes without electricity
A major power outage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without heat or light in sub-zero temperatures. Officials blame left-wing extremists for the arson attack. Read the latest.
Trump's Europe views find echo in EU's own policies
Analysis reveals how the EU's hardening stance on migration and rising far-right influence align with Trump's rhetoric, despite official denials. Explore the gap between Europe's inclusive ideals and its political reality.
The Rise and Fall of Spain's Podemos Party
An insider's account of how Podemos exploded from Spain's anti-austerity protests to disrupt its politics, before disillusion set in. Explore the journey of a political earthquake.
Nicolas Maduro Held in High-Security Brooklyn Jail Ahead of Arraignment
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is held in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center under tight security. His landmark New York court hearing is set for Monday. Follow the latest on this major diplomatic case.
Australia questions US actions in Venezuela at UN
Australia has formally questioned the US over potential breaches of international law in Venezuela. This bold diplomatic move signals a shift in global alliances and raises critical questions about sovereignty. Read the full analysis.
Maduro Captured by US Forces, Faces Trial in New York
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro captured by US special forces in a night raid. He faces narco-terrorism charges in New York. Analysis of the operation and its global consequences.
Trump ousts Venezuela president: Full story
A detailed analysis of the 2026 political crisis triggered by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, leading to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. Explore the geopolitical fallout.
Trump Qualifies Venezuela 'Run' Claim Amid GOP Questions
President Trump calls on Venezuela's interim leader to meet US demands after military raid. Republicans backpedal as Democrats decry 'illegal' intervention. Latest from 4 January 2026.
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