Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to tackle the 78,000-case Crown Court backlog. Judges will replace juries for many offences to deliver 'swift justice'. Read the full details and reaction.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms, ending jury trials for offences likely to get three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division' and what it means for the justice system.
Brussels has surpassed Belgium's national record, going 542 days without a government. Political deadlock among 14 parties stalls crucial decisions amid a budget crisis and rising social issues. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration's pause on asylum decisions and Afghan visas creates widespread fear and uncertainty for nearly 1.5 million pending cases. Read the full story.
New Greens leader Larissa Waters reveals how she brokered a compromise with Labor to pass major environmental reforms. Listen to the Full Story podcast for the inside account.
A damning report reveals Australia's 'jobs for mates' political culture persists. The government's weak response fails to implement crucial reforms, undermining public trust. Read the full analysis.
An analysis of Chief Justice John Roberts' two-decade tenure, examining key rulings on gerrymandering, campaign finance, and presidential immunity that critics argue have eroded democratic pillars. Will he stand up to Trump?
St Lucian Prime Minister Philip Pierre's Labour Party retains its majority in the House of Assembly. The election centred on economic management, violent crime, and citizenship-by-investment schemes. Discover the full results and regional implications.
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces major court reforms, ending jury trials for defendants likely to receive sentences of three years or less. Discover the new 'bench division'.
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns after budget document leak. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer defend their economic plans amid growing political pressure. Read the full analysis.
Joaquín Guzmán López reveals how he abducted Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo' to win US favour. Read the shocking details of the cross-border operation.
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
A damning 366-page report reveals South Yorkshire Police 'consistently and intentionally' presented false evidence after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, which claimed 97 lives. Read the key findings.
A damning 13-year police watchdog report finds South Yorkshire Police guilty of 'deep complacency' and a 'concerted effort' to blame fans for the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice on rules of engagement, a stance now under scrutiny after a deadly Caribbean strike. Read the full investigation.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for Hillsborough disaster failings, but none will be disciplined as all have retired. Read the full findings.
Exclusive interview reveals the trauma of ICE raids on Los Angeles car wash workers. Advocacy group details 'psychological warfare' and over 100 operations. Read the full story.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers should have faced gross misconduct charges over the Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings and family reactions.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
OBR economist David Miles defends watchdog's transparency after Treasury briefings suggested £10bn fiscal swing. He calls reports 'damaging' and sets the record straight. Read the full details.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals a systemic failure to treat violence against women as a national priority. Lady Elish urges leaders to act now: "There are lives at stake."
Donald Trump's alleged ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela or face consequences signals a dangerous escalation in US foreign policy. Analysis suggests military action before Christmas is a real possibility. Read the full report.
A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia's FSB and involvement in assassinations. Read the full investigation details.
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, experts analyse Maduro's guerrilla warfare and 'anarchisation' strategy. Could it make the country 'ungovernable'? Read the full analysis.
A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Deputy PM David Lammy shares his own traumatic experience of racial abuse at school, urging Nigel Farage to apologise after multiple allegations from former classmates. Read the full story.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns upcoming US-Russia talks may force Kyiv into concessions. Macron hosts Zelenskyy as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments.
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.