PM Keir Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in his 2026 New Year message, acknowledging a tough year but promising change on bills and services. Read his full pledge and the political landscape for the year ahead.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches a $100m media campaign to hire thousands, offering $50k bonuses and $60k loan forgiveness to meet aggressive 2026 deportation targets.
The Trump administration has halted all federal childcare payments to states, demanding proof of 'legitimate' spending. This follows a freeze on Minnesota's funds based on unverified fraud claims.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski reveals he would consider a political partnership with Labour's Andy Burnham to counter the far-right, but rules out working with Keir Starmer. Gary Lineker also weighs in on BBC impartiality.
Emily Thornberry accuses government of 'serious shortcomings' in Alaa Abd el-Fattah case, calling for a dedicated envoy to handle complex detention cases. Read the full investigation.
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by blaming wind turbines for killing bald eagles, but the photo he shared shows a falcon in Israel. Read the full fact-check here.
The European Court of Human Rights is pressing the UK over its duty to trafficking victims before revoking Shamima Begum's citizenship. Read the latest on this landmark case.
The Kennedy Center reportedly changed its voting rules before a unanimous decision to add Donald Trump's name, triggering protests and legal challenges. Explore the details and fallout.
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police discovered explosive material at a Blackpool address. Several homes were evacuated as bomb disposal teams worked on New Year's Eve.
The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case of Shamima Begum, questioning the UK's 2019 decision to strip her citizenship. Read the latest developments.
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
The King's Christmas broadcast drew nearly 7 million viewers after airing across multiple channels. Meanwhile, Guardian readers share witty letters on bird apps, signs, and more.
The UK's reparations debate faces practical hurdles over funding and scope. Critics argue it must target inherited colonial wealth and include India's vast claims.
A US judge has unsealed documents suggesting a Salvadoran man's prosecution for human smuggling may be retaliation for a wrongful deportation. Read the latest on the high-profile case.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
A US appeals court has permitted a Trump-era provision to strip Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in 22 states, a move critics call a 'back-door abortion ban'. Explore the legal battle and its impact on reproductive healthcare access.
Donald Trump suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, alleging widespread fraud. He targets Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar in a racist tirade. Full story on the political fallout.
A man has been charged with murder after a fatal collision in north west London that killed 34-year-old Ruben Nunes. Get the latest updates on this tragic case.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal incident where a car struck pedestrians in north west London. Police have upgraded the initial charge.
Comedian Cally Beaton's bag was stolen from under her chair in a Marylebone restaurant by two thieves using a coordinated 'football' manoeuvre. Watch the CCTV footage and see the police appeal.
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
A 19-year-old and a 31-year-old were stabbed in separate attacks in Lambeth. Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on December 30.
A national inquiry will investigate how authorities in Oldham failed child sexual exploitation victims for years, amid concerns over race and far-right backlash. Read the full investigation.
Muhammad Akbar Ali, 21, becomes Georgia's youngest state legislator after winning a runoff. Discover his journey, policy focus, and vision for a diverse Atlanta suburb.
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, not investigated due to police errors, later tried to kill his wife. Key evidence in a 2006 Oldham child rape case was destroyed.
The US Justice Department is reviewing over 5 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files, a massive effort pulling resources from other cases. Documents reveal earlier FBI alerts. Read the latest.
Israel orders 37 NGOs to cease Gaza operations, threatening vital services. Experts warn of 'catastrophic' consequences for humanitarian crisis. Read the full analysis.
The Home Office launches the 'most secure ever' British passport, featuring King Charles III's coat of arms and UK beauty spots. Discover the new anti-forgery technology.
A man was sexually assaulted and punched on a Wetherspoons dance floor in Plymouth. Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify. Witnesses urged to come forward.