Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump to push a 20-point peace plan. Analysis suggests Vladimir Putin's unchanged stance presents a major test for Trump's diplomacy. Read the latest on the Ukraine war negotiations.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie turns Donald Trump's Christmas Day verbal attack into a fundraising rallying cry for his 2026 primary battle against a Trump-endorsed rival. Read the latest US political clash.
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies raid parliament as Zelenskyy heads to Florida for talks with Donald Trump. ISW says Russia lacks strength for major Donetsk advance.
Exclusive report from Gaza reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict, with over 400 killed since October despite a ceasefire. Reconstruction remains blocked as borders shift daily.
A murder investigation is underway after David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained outside a village pub. A 36-year-old suspect has been re-arrested. Read the latest.
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
A 36-year-old man faces charges after allegedly displaying white supremacist and Nazi SS tattoos at Bar Beach in Newcastle on Christmas Eve. Read the full report.
Israel becomes first nation to recognise Somaliland's independence, drawing fierce condemnation from Somalia and over 20 other countries. Read the latest diplomatic fallout.
As Myanmar's military holds a widely condemned election, analysis reveals China's crucial support is the key factor stabilising the junta's grip on power. Read the full report.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heads to Florida for critical peace talks with Donald Trump following a massive Russian air assault on Kyiv. A 20-point peace plan is 90% ready.
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. Read the latest on the police investigation.
Donald Trump appears unprepared to follow Israel in recognising Somaliland, questioning its significance ahead of talks with Netanyahu. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump to finalise a 20-point peace framework. Key issues include security guarantees, territorial disputes, and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Read the latest.
Mahad Elmi, 27, is unlawfully at large after absconding from HMP Spring Hill. Police urge public not to approach and call 999 immediately if seen.
Historian David Slucki argues recognising Zionism's conflicting interpretations is essential for informed debate and combating antisemitism, especially after the Bondi Beach attack.
Alondra Sotelo Garcia now runs her father's Oregon vineyard business after his sudden deportation to Mexico, highlighting the human impact of US immigration policy on families and local economies.
Met Police arrest five, including a 22-year-old man, following a two-week manhunt after the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. The investigation continues.
Poland is constructing a €2bn, multi-layered anti-drone defence system along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia. The project, prompted by recent airspace incursions, aims for completion within two years.
Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to eliminate the filibuster, arguing it would prevent government shutdowns and ease passage of his agenda. Read the full analysis.
A huge fire has gutted an amusement arcade at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park in South Shields. Police are treating it as the second suspected arson at the site in a month. Read the latest updates.
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. He has links to South West London. Public urged not to approach.
From March 2026, UK under-25s can apply for paid military gap year placements. The scheme starts with 150 recruits, aiming for 1,000+ annually. Find out how to get involved.
The UK government is launching a new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, offering skills and training without active deployment. Defence Secretary John Healey aims to make military careers part of the national conversation.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis endorses the 1p daily savings challenge. Starting in January 2026, it can build a pot of £667.95 by year's end. Discover three easy methods to get started.
A massive overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has killed at least one person and injured 28, leaving a third of the city without heating. The assault comes just before President Zelenskyy's crucial meeting with Donald Trump. Read the latest
A look back at the US House of Representatives' unprecedented year of censure attempts in 2025, featuring clashes over Trump, Musk, and racial slurs. Discover the political fallout.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.