The US pledges $2bn in aid but demands the UN 'adapt, shrink or die'. Experts fear it forces the UN to bow to Washington's political priorities, excluding crises in Afghanistan and Yemen. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia executed 356 people in 2025, a new record largely linked to its 'war on drugs'. Explore the figures, the policy shift, and the international criticism it faces.
China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.
Explore the key quotes from democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic campaign to become Mayor of New York, from challenging Trump to his viral subway burrito moment.
Plaid Cymru held Caerphilly as locals and Ukrainian refugees challenged Reform UK's 'disinformation'. Discover how grassroots action halted the right-wing party's advance ahead of May's Senedd vote.
As Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, faces 32 charges including rape, women's health groups report a surge in abuse disclosures. The case is breaking taboos.
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's 111th mayor, pledging a radical economic rights agenda including rent freezes, free buses, and municipal stores. Discover his full policy platform.
Ealing Council leader insists closing 10 children's centres is not at odds with Labour government policy, as campaigners launch a judicial review. Read the full story.
Watch the historic swearing-in of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City. See the ceremony and hear his vision for the city's future.
Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 at a New Year's Eve celebration in Kherson. The claims follow a debunked report of a strike on Putin's palace. Read the latest.
A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.
Zohran Mamdani is inaugurated as New York City's youngest mayor since 1892 and its first Muslim leader. His swearing-in marks a pivotal moment for social justice and representation in the city.
Exclusive report reveals Israel allows traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian aid organisations, creating a two-tier system amid a deepening crisis.
A man has been charged with murder following a collision in Willesden that killed Ruben Nunes. Another faces firearm charges. Read the latest court details.
From saving community spaces to exposing crime and injustice, discover how MyLondon's reporting in 2025 directly impacted the lives of ordinary Londoners.
A psychic known as the 'new Nostradamus' predicts King Charles's death, a UK political collapse, and the end of the Russia-Ukraine war for 2026. Read his startling global forecasts.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.
Hare coursing linked to international gangs is surging in Wiltshire, with arrests up 500%. Police fear a farmer will be seriously injured as rural crime terrorises the Vale of Pewsey.
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
A journalist's DNA test shows links to 15+ countries, challenging narrow views of belonging as racism and 'go home' rhetoric surge in UK politics and society.
A 16-year-old boy faces charges after allegedly throwing a firecracker that ignited a major bushfire in Perth on New Year's Eve. Read the full report on the incident and its consequences.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, becomes New York City's new mayor after a private midnight swearing-in at an old subway station. The Democratic Socialist outlines ambitious plans for public transit and affordability. Read the full story.
Yael Admi and Reem Al-Hajajreh, two mothers from opposing sides of the conflict, launch a powerful joint appeal to end the bloodshed. Read their emotional story and plea for a future without war.
As the 2026 political landscape takes shape, we examine the enduring influence of Donald Trump and the potential rise of a Trump political dynasty. Explore the key figures and future implications.
An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy states a peace agreement is 90% ready but warns against a 'weak' deal. Russia's claim of a Ukrainian drone targeting Putin's residence is dismissed by Kyiv and US intelligence as 'laughable'. Read the latest developments.
In his last hours, President Trump issues a wave of controversial pardons and policy directives, sparking immediate legal and political challenges. Explore the full impact.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a powerful New Year's Eve address, honouring Ukrainian resilience and vowing continued defence. Read his full message of defiance and hope.
Donald Trump vetoes a safe drinking water project for Colorado, prompting Rep. Lauren Boebert to suggest political retaliation over her push for Epstein files release. Read the full story.
Metropolitan Police officers made a number of arrests after a protest group breached Public Order Act conditions outside HMP Pentonville in Islington on December 31. Read the latest.