Sky News team detained filming China factory protest
Sky News journalists were forced into cars and had a camera seized while covering a strike in Shenzhen. Exclusive data reveals a 48% surge in protests across China, driven by economic grievances.
Category : Politics
Guardian appeal raises £950k to fight racism and division
The Guardian's Hope charity appeal has raised over £950,000 to support grassroots organisations tackling racism, extremism and social division across the UK. Donate before the Wednesday deadline.
Whitehall morale up under Labour, new report shows
Civil service morale has seen a slight uptick following Labour's 2024 election win, with significant boosts in the health and energy departments. Read the full analysis of the annual Whitehall monitor report.
Musk's X blocks free Grok AI over child abuse images
Elon Musk's X platform restricts its Grok AI tool after it was used to create sexualised images of women and children, sparking a major political row in the UK over online safety and regulation.
Five human heads found at Ecuador beach in drug war
A gruesome discovery of five human heads hanging from ropes on a picturesque Ecuadorian beach highlights the country's escalating drug trafficking violence. Read the full report.
PM recalls parliament for Bondi motion and hate speech laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to hold a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims and push for urgent hate speech and gun reform legislation.
Glasgow's Welcome Tested by Reform and Housing Crisis
As Reform UK gains ground and housing pressures mount, Glasgow's famed welcome faces its toughest test. We explore the frontline response from charities, schools, and community activists.
London murders drop to lowest level in over a decade
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low after a Met Police blitz on organised crime and expanded use of facial recognition. Discover the strategies behind the 11% drop.
How EU and NATO Plan to Counter Trump's Greenland Claim
As Trump asserts US control over Greenland is a security necessity, the EU and NATO weigh diplomatic, economic, and military options to defend Danish sovereignty. Explore the potential crisis response.
Civil Society Condemns New Police Protest Powers
More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to restrict protests. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.
Convicted robber absconds from Isle of Sheppey open prison
Kent Police are searching for Michael Dunn, 53, who left HMP Standford Hill without permission. The public is urged to assist with the manhunt.
PM Recalls Parliament for Urgent Hate Speech, Gun Laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to fast-track new hate speech laws and a national gun buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack. The legislation aims to be the toughest of its kind in Australia.
Trump Considers Military Action Amid Iran Crackdown
US President Donald Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations while threatening military intervention over the regime's deadly crackdown on protests, with hundreds reported killed.
NSW Councils Get New Powers to Close Unlawful Places of Worship
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces sweeping reforms granting councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful places of worship and combat hate speech. Read the full details.
Iran Protests: Death Toll Surpasses 500
A US-based rights group reports a dramatic rise in fatalities during Iran's anti-government unrest. President Trump says the US military is considering 'strong options' in response.
Powell: Trump Admin Threatens Criminal Charges Against Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alleges the Justice Department is threatening him criminally for defying Trump's rate cut demands. Explore the escalating political attack on central bank independence.
UK's 'Nightfall' Missile Programme for Ukraine Announced
Britain races to develop a new deep-strike ballistic missile for Kyiv, dubbed 'Nightfall', as Russian attacks on energy infrastructure leave Kyiv without heating. Read the latest.
Trump Considers Iran Strikes Amid Crackdown on Protests
Donald Trump weighs military options against Iran as protests against the regime intensify, with over 500 reported dead. The US President faces complex challenges in any response.
London homicides fall to lowest level in over a decade
London records just 97 homicides in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014. The capital's murder rate is now lower than New York, Paris, and Berlin. Discover how police efforts are driving the change.
Shyla Honigschmid-Deveaux Sues for Discrimination
Former Debevoise & Plimpton lawyer Shyla Honigschmid-Deveaux files an employment tribunal claim, alleging discrimination and unfair dismissal. Read her full story.
Student shot in head at close range in Iran protests
A 23-year-old student was killed after joining protests in Tehran. Her family was forced to bury her by the roadside as the death toll reportedly soars. Read the full report.
Three arrested over alleged racist attack on imam
A Muslim religious leader was punched after being forced off a Melbourne freeway. Police condemn the alleged racially motivated attack. Read the full story.
UK settles with tortured Guantánamo detainee Abu Zubaydah
The UK government has paid a substantial out-of-court settlement to Abu Zubaydah, a Guantánamo Bay detainee, over claims of complicity in his CIA torture. Read the full report on the legal and moral implications.
Husband used fetish site in 'elaborate double-murder scheme'
Brendan Banfield is on trial for an alleged plot to murder his wife and frame a stranger he lured via a fetish website. The case involves an au pair's confession and disputed digital evidence.
Iran Crackdown: 250 Bodies in Morgue, Secret Burial
Exclusive analysis reveals the emerging scale of Iran's crackdown, with evidence of 250 bodies in one morgue and families forced into secret burials to avoid fuelling protests.
Iran Protests Gather Momentum Amid Deadly Crackdown
Protests in Iran escalate as security forces use lethal force, killing hundreds. Internet blackouts fail to quell demonstrations calling for regime change. Read the latest from Tehran.
Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal' as US seizes Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump has cut off Cuba from Venezuelan oil, demanding a deal. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to defend the island 'to the last drop of blood'. Full details on the escalating crisis.
Trump's Conflicted Stance on Iran Protests
As Iran's protest death toll rises, Trump faces conflicting advice on intervention. Experts warn US action could backfire, entrenching the regime. Full analysis.
Mayor Frey Urges FBI to Include State in ICE Inquiry
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for a transparent investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, criticising the Trump administration's 'domestic terrorism' narrative. Read the latest developments.
Five teenagers arrested in County Durham murder probe
Cleveland Police have arrested five teenagers on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man was found dead at an address in Stockton. Officers urge the public not to share social media footage.
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