Journalists were trapped as protesters set fire to two major newspaper offices in Dhaka following the death of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Troops deployed as unrest raises election fears.
A woman and her former Royal Marine lover have each been sentenced to 19 years for conspiring to murder her husband in a caravan and stage it as a suicide. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry plotted to kill her husband in a caravan and stage his suicide. Read the full details of the chilling conspiracy and police investigation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the latest interest rate cut to 3.75% proves economic stability is back. Homeowners save £1,200 yearly on mortgages, while SMEs benefit from cheaper loans for investment.
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced for plotting to kill her husband. Discover the chilling details of the secret affair and foiled attack in South Wales.
Westminster City Council proposes a £90 weekly rent increase for 352 temporary accommodation households from February 2026 to tackle a £12.5m budget overspend. Over 90% of residents will be protected by housing benefit.
Raynolph Asante found guilty of murdering 20-year-old Jason Romeo on a Hackney street. The Old Bailey trial heard the fatal stabbing followed a dispute over a girl. Read the full story.
The Met Office predicts a sunny start to 2026 in London on January 1st, with bright spells giving way to afternoon clouds and evening drizzle. Get the full forecast.
The US Justice Department faces a deadline to release Jeffrey Epstein files, with political pressure mounting on Trump. New disturbing photos have emerged.
Donald Trump declines to deny plans for a full-scale conflict with Venezuela, as a US military build-up in the Caribbean escalates tensions. Read the latest developments.
Seven men detained under counter-terrorism powers in Sydney have been released without charge. NSW police admitted the justification for holding them 'no longer exists'. Read the full story.
Harvard and Yale law professors argue the US Supreme Court has lost its legitimacy under Trump and must be replaced to prevent oligarchic rule. Discover the case for radical reform.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined a Sydney synagogue service to remember the victims of the Bondi Junction attack, condemning the violence and antisemitism.
President Trump discusses Venezuela tensions, Obamacare, the TikTok deal, and signs an executive order for a 2028 moon landing. Get the latest US political updates.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
Australia plans a national gun buyback scheme and tougher laws after the Bondi Beach terrorist shooting that killed 15. Read the full story on the government's response.
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for 14 February at Westminster Cathedral.
Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
A Harvard astrophysicist warns of a potential 'black swan event' as a mysterious interstellar object makes its closest approach. Is it an alien craft or just an ancient comet? Read the full debate.
A minister confirms the Foreign Office suffered a hack in October but states the government is 'fairly confident' individual data is safe. Get the latest on this security breach.
James Flanagan, 53, has been charged with murdering Julie Wilson, 58, after she was found dead at a Rodney Road property. He is due at the Old Bailey next week.
Emma Nightingale, 36, charged with murder of mother Lorna, 70, after pair were found 'safe' following extensive police search. She is remanded in custody ahead of Old Bailey hearing.
A minister confirms the Foreign Office was hacked in October but says the government is 'fairly confident' no individual data was accessed. Read the latest on the investigation.
A massive archive of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein is legally mandated for release, potentially revealing new details about his crimes and connections to powerful figures.
Philippines police reveal alleged Bondi gunman Sajid Akram visited a firearms shop during his stay in Davao City. Investigators piece together the pair's movements before the Sydney attack.
Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani could be executed at any moment after his retrial request was denied. Campaigners warn his life is in grave danger. Urgent international action is needed.
Despite dire polls and leadership speculation, analysis reveals why Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position is more secure than Westminster chatter implies. The unpredictable first-past-the-post system and lack of a clear successor work in his favour.
Chile's new president, José Antonio Kast, has reactivated dormant support for Augusto Pinochet's brutal regime. Experts warn of historical amnesia and call for urgent education on the dictatorship's horrors.
Trade minister Chris Bryant confirms a cyber-attack on the Foreign Office in October, but says it's 'not clear' if China was responsible. Read the latest details on the security breach.