Climber on trial after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over alleged misuse of security detail for girlfriend's friend. The bureau denies the claims as '1,000% false'. Read the full investigation.
Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy warns Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'. Discover the key points and what it means for trade, Ukraine, and transatlantic ties.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
Former US Senator Bob Menendez is permanently barred from holding public office in New Jersey following his conviction for bribery and acting as an agent of Egypt. Read the full story.
Reform UK secures its first member of the House of Lords as Conservative peer Malcolm Offord defects. The former Scotland Office minister will stand for the party in next year's Holyrood elections.
The controversial pardon of ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández exposes a decade of US support for his regime, spanning Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations. Explore the full story.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz to discuss a US-drafted peace plan and a vital European peacekeeping force for Ukraine's future security.
Beijing's security office in Hong Kong warns international journalists against 'trouble-making' following critical coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 159. Read the full report.
Actor Sydney Sweeney's appearance at a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser has ignited a fierce debate within the Republican Party about celebrity, populism, and political identity. Explore the clash between old and new guard.
Donald Trump's latest anti-immigrant speech uses language reminiscent of historical extremist texts, sparking widespread condemnation and raising fears of escalating violence.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Four protesters arrested after throwing apple crumble and custard at the Imperial State Crown display case in the Tower of London. The Jewel House is closed as police investigate.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Broadcaster Sangita Myska alleges Nigel Farage's rhetoric emboldens racist attacks, following slurs from an expelled Reform UK councillor. She warns of a dangerous shift in UK political discourse.
Traditional journalists have surrendered their Pentagon press passes, replaced by rightwing pundits who agreed to strict new reporting rules. Explore the implications for US defence scrutiny.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
Irish police investigate unidentified drones spotted during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Dublin trip. Security concerns rise as Taoiseach briefed. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Four protesters arrested after custard and apple crumble thrown at the Imperial State Crown display. Group demands citizen's assembly to 'tax extreme wealth'. Full story.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces calls to resign over alleged war crimes in the Caribbean and mishandling classified intelligence. Read the full report on the growing crisis.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Ambassador Husam Zomlot calls for 'comprehensive protection' after masked men waving Israeli and Union flags defaced the London embassy, calling it a breach of diplomatic law.
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
An activist on trial for burglary tells Cambridge Crown Court he broke into a breeding facility to save beagles from 'disgusting' conditions and painful testing. Read the full court testimony.
The Duchess of Sussex has made contact with her father, Thomas Markle, following his leg amputation in the Philippines. Read the latest on their estrangement and the family's hopes for reconciliation.
Cartoonist Rebecca Hendin skewers political candidates in a sharp new illustration. Explore the satire and its commentary on modern electioneering.
Analysis: Trump's attacks on immigrants and reproductive rights aim to reverse demographic change. This cruelty cannot stop a future where the US is no longer majority white.