As Nicolas Maduro faces trial in New York, seasoned attorney Barry Pollack takes the lead. Learn about the lawyer who represented Julian Assange and his defence strategy for the Venezuelan leader.
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents after a November 2025 cyber attack compromised personal data. Follow official advice to protect against scams.
Following the removal of Venezuela's Maduro, Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland sparks diplomatic tensions with Denmark and Europe. Explore the latest developments.
Avon and Somerset Police release fresh CCTV images of two escaped prisoners, including a convicted murderer, as the manhunt intensifies across Bristol. Public urged not to approach.
South Yorkshire Police apologise after telling Trevor Wynn's family he died in a crash. The force has referred itself to the police watchdog. Read the full story.
A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers Donald Trump's contempt for global legal norms. See the artwork and explore its sharp political commentary.
Keir Starmer's chief of staff told cabinet the government must rebuild trust with 'emotion, empathy and evidence' as polls show Labour lagging. The PM vows to relish the 'fight of our lives' against Reform UK.
South Yorkshire Police have referred themselves to the IOPC after wrongly telling a family their son had died in a crash. Read the full story on the investigation and support for the families.
Protests for political and economic change turned violent in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Human rights groups report 35 dead and over 1,200 detained as the government offers risky concessions.
Democrats and health activists have stripped a controversial rider from a US funding bill that would have shielded pesticide makers like Bayer from lawsuits and limited health warnings. Read the full story.
The UK faces its first named storm of 2026 as Storm Goretti threatens heavy snow and severe gales. A major incident is declared in Aberdeenshire with widespread travel disruption expected. Follow the latest Met Office warnings.
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron secures convictions against 10 cyberbulliers and launches a US lawsuit against Candace Owens. Explore the conspiracy theories and the landmark legal battle.
Fujitsu's European chief Paul Patterson faced MPs, refusing to name a compensation figure for Post Office Horizon victims while defending £500m in UK government contracts. Read the latest.
Donald Trump renews calls for a US takeover of Greenland, risking NATO's future. As Danish, Swedish & Norwegian troops train in the Arctic, we examine the strategic and historical tensions.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch tells BBC's Nick Robinson she believes in a world where 'might makes right', criticises Starmer, and draws the line only at a US takeover of Greenland. Read the full analysis.
Historian Paul McGilchrist argues the monarchy's opaque operations are an affront to democracy. Calls grow for parliamentary accountability and codified ethics for the royal family.
A Guardian letters analysis argues Britain's path under Thatcher parallels the US under Reagan, leading to deep inequality. Read the full critique and join the debate.
Following the removal of Venezuela's president, concerns mount that Donald Trump could target Greenland. European leaders rally behind Denmark as tensions escalate. Read the latest analysis.
The National Rifle Association is taking its charitable arm to court, alleging a faction is illegally diverting $160m in donations. Read the full story on the internal battle.
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper faces cross-party criticism for her muted response to Trump's Venezuela operation. Analysis reveals a strategic trade-off to safeguard crucial US security guarantees for Ukraine. Read the full diplomatic breakdown.
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall demands urgent action from X over Grok AI's creation of degrading deepfake images. Ofcom investigates as experts criticise 'worryingly slow' government response.
Analysis: The prospect of a US action against Greenland reveals a fundamental weakness in Nato's Article 5, threatening the alliance's core principle of mutual defence and handing an advantage to Russia.
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
London councils deactivated severe weather shelter for rough sleepers as a -9°C arctic blast hit. Charities brand the move 'life-threatening' amid snow and ice warnings.
A businesswoman wanted for the murder of two schoolgirls in Colombia has been detained in London following a dramatic rescue from the River Thames. Read the latest on the extradition case.
As snow disrupts UK schools, we explain the legal temperature rules for closures and what parents should expect. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings.
Heba Muraisi, on day 65 of a hunger strike, and Kamran Ahmed, on day 58, are in a critical phase with severe symptoms. A doctor warns their condition could decline irreversibly. Read the latest.
An independent investigation has found Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance 'unintentionally' breached the ministerial code. Read the full details and the political fallout here.