Donald Trump has installed new, highly critical plaques beneath the official portraits of his predecessors, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, as part of sweeping changes to the presidential residence. Discover the controversial details.
Hugo Javier Marin Salgado, a fugitive on Interpol's Red Notice list, will be extradited from the UK to Belgium for a diamond heist. Read the full story of his capture and court proceedings.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
Online Safety Minister vows action as MPs link animal abuse videos to serious crimes against humans, citing a disturbing North London kitten killing case.
A new photo of Donald Trump with Jeffrey Epstein emerges as analysis reveals most powerful men linked to the sex offender have faced minimal fallout. Explore the stark disparity in accountability.
Sydney unites in grief for 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Mourners honour her with a bee symbol as funerals are held across two cities. Read the full tribute.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, with Poland's Tusk warning of dire consequences for Europe. Follow live updates.
Ghislaine Maxwell claims new evidence proves her trial was unfair, filing a habeas petition just before the court-ordered release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. Read the latest.
Police seize £80,000 of suspected stolen power tools at a Hounslow car boot sale, arresting two 15-year-old boys and two men. Officers urge tradespeople to mark their property.
The NSW parliament will be recalled next week to debate urgent gun control legislation, with calls to remove recreational hunting as a valid reason for firearm ownership. Follow the latest developments.
Michelle Newton, abducted aged 3, discovered alive 42 years later with no knowledge of her past. Reunited with her father after mother's arrest in Florida. Read the full story.
President Trump pledges $1,776 to 1.45 million US troops in a pre-Christmas 'warrior dividend', funded by tariffs and tax bills, amid legal scrutiny. Read the full analysis.
A man has been found dead at an address in Greenford, Ealing. Three people are in custody as police treat the death as unexpected. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for his response to the Bondi terror attack as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done. Can he reset the narrative?
Donald Trump's televised address to the nation, expected to focus on Venezuela, became a defensive campaign speech. We analyse the tone and political fallout.
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
Camden Council introduces personal 'passports' for homeless individuals to prevent re-traumatisation. The scheme launches as rough sleeping in the borough surges by 26% this year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a landmark national strategy to halve violence against women and girls in ten years, backed by new funding and a cross-government approach.
Donald Trump's administration has installed new plaques in the White House's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' that launch personal attacks on his predecessors, including Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Read the full story.
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
The Met Police is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former Tower Hamlets Council employee. The case, dating to 2018, involves procurement and conflicts of interest.
Donald Trump delivered a 20-minute, invective-filled speech from the White House, attacking Biden and immigrants. The address, set against grim polls and looming Epstein files, revealed a president on the defensive. Read the full analysis.
Emotional scenes as the Bondi footbridge used in the deadly shooting reopens. Mourners pay tribute to Rabbi Eli Schlanger and the 15 victims. Read the full report on the community's response.
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces strengthened hate speech laws and new visa powers following the Bondi Junction massacre. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is laid to rest.
Keir Starmer's government faces a disastrous 2025 with plummeting polls, multiple scandals, and 11 ministerial resignations. Can 2026 bring any relief? Read the full analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey dissect the biggest political events of 2025 and forecast the challenges for 2026. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
A decade after the 2015 refugee crisis, Europe's hardened borders fuel a political economy of fear, enriching security firms and empowering the far-right. The future is in our hands.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.