A major security alert at the Houses of Parliament was triggered by a box of undelivered Christmas cards for minister Miatta Fahnbulleh. Bomb disposal robots were deployed before the all-clear was given.
A major investigation reveals Russia's escalating 'hybrid war' in Europe, with 145 acts of sabotage from arson to cyber attacks. Experts warn the threat is growing. Read the full report.
A man branded Britain's worst romance fraudster has been jailed for 17 years for scamming five divorced mothers out of nearly £1 million. Read the shocking details of his gambling-fuelled crimes.
Explosive legal filings claim John Travolta's son is Elvis's great-grandson via Riley Keough's egg donation. All parties involved strongly deny the allegations.
A major security alert near Parliament was triggered by a box of Christmas cards, causing widespread disruption. Read the full details of the incident and police response.
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
Ghislaine Maxwell files a habeas corpus petition, claiming new evidence proves her innocence in sex trafficking case. Her last chance before 2037 release.
A box of unsent Christmas cards from MP Miatta Fahnbulleh triggered a major security alert at Parliament, deploying a bomb disposal robot and shutting down the area. Read the full story.
Facing potential heavy losses in May's local elections, Keir Starmer plans a new King's Speech to reset his government's agenda. Critics see May as a pivotal moment for leadership challenges.
The government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls strategy is published, focusing on prevention in schools. Jess Phillips admits delays but claims a more ambitious plan.
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.