A suicide bomber killed 12 people outside Islamabad's district courts, prompting Pakistan's defence minister to declare a 'state of war' amid a surge in terror attacks. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over edited Capitol speech. Explore the legal hurdles, potential outcomes and why experts doubt his case will succeed.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
A High Court judge has ruled The Bell Hotel in Epping can continue housing asylum seekers, dismissing the local council's legal challenge. Read the full story.
Sageer Hussain, already serving 19 years for rape, has been sentenced to an additional three years for a separate attack on a 13-year-old girl in Rotherham. Read the full court details.
The High Court has halted government plans to house asylum seekers at Epping's Bell Hotel after local council legal challenge. Read the full ruling details.
Donald Trump's unprecedented pardoning of political allies and business associates faces fierce criticism from legal experts who call it 'authoritarian tactic' undermining rule of law.
PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
A South London man was hit with a huge bill after Wandsworth Council failed to provide care costs for over 18 months. The ombudsman ordered a £1,000 payment and apology. Discover the full story.
Residents in Stonebridge, Brent, fear a proposed off-licence could undo a decade of progress against crime. Will the council approve the controversial plan? Read the full story.
At least 12 killed and 27 wounded in a suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court. The attacker targeted a police vehicle after failing to enter the premises. Read the latest updates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax threshold freezes, breaking an election promise. Discover what the 2025 Budget could mean for your income and finances.
As President Michael D. Higgins' term ends, his Bernese Mountain Dog Misneach enjoys final days at Áras an Uachtaráin before moving to Galway. Read about the First Dog's viral moments and public service.
The US government heads toward a potential shutdown as President Trump and Senate Democrats clash over spending bills. Critical services at risk as Friday deadline approaches.
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
Donald Trump welcomes Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, once a £7.6million bounty target with al-Qaeda ties, marking historic US-Syria relations shift. Discover the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce a 3p pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this new road pricing rule could impact drivers and the UK's transition to EVs.
Former PM John Howard joins current leader in rare bipartisan call for four-year parliamentary terms, marking 50th anniversary of Whitlam's dismissal. Read the full story.
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.
Europe marks Armistice Day 2025 with solemn ceremonies as Russia's war in Ukraine escalates. World leaders gather for remembrance amid ongoing conflict.
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
British Transport Police seek to identify a man and woman after a woman was racially abused and assaulted at Bond Street Tube station. Witnesses urged to contact police.
The Prince of Wales delivers a special video message for Armistice Day, urging young Britons to wear a poppy and remember the sacrifices of the armed forces. Watch the assembly online.
New South Wales government bans protests within 150m of places of worship following neo-Nazi demonstration. Read about the new laws and community impact.
The Metropolitan Police has seized £240k in counterfeit goods and £22k cash in a major operation targeting money laundering and organised crime across 30 London venues. Read the full story.
A High Court judge will decide if Epping Forest District Council can block asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. Read the latest developments.
Conservative advocacy group Advance pressures Liberal MPs to abandon Australia's 2050 net zero target. Lobbying intensifies ahead of parliamentary debate. Read the full story.
A UK bookmaker's paperwork error has uncovered a potential illegal offshore network taking unlicensed bets from high-rolling British punters, prompting a Gambling Commission inquiry. Discover the full story.