Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
Get the latest headlines and essential updates for Thursday, 4 December 2025. Stay informed on the day's top stories and breaking news.
US Democrats have released video evidence from Jeffrey Epstein's private island. The footage, central to a political dispute, shows the estate's layout. Read the full report.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
The Scottish government has announced an independent national review of grooming gang evidence, led by Professor Alexis Jay. The findings will decide on a judge-led public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.
US President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, following bribery charges. Read the full story and political fallout.
Senior Welsh Labour figures accuse the UK government of centralising power, threatening the devolution settlement. Read the full story on the growing rift.
US House Oversight Committee releases harrowing images from Jeffrey Epstein's island. The push for full transparency intensifies as a deadline for thousands of documents looms.
Keir Starmer is set to appoint 25 new Labour peers, including key aides and union leaders, to rebalance the House of Lords and push through legislation. Exclusive details inside.
Vladimir Putin has halted progress on a US-brokered Ukraine peace deal and declared Russia is 'ready for war' with Europe. Get the latest analysis from Kyiv.
Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper faces racism allegations over social media posts targeting Sadiq Khan and others. Reform UK launches urgent investigation.
Police name Keith Dowbekin as killer of Jennifer Kiely 20 years after her body was found. DNA from a cigarette butt provided the crucial breakthrough. Read the full story.
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
An in-depth report on Hong Kong's political and social landscape following the 5 December events. Explore the city's resilience and the ongoing struggle for its future.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a historic three-day state visit to the UK, marked by royal pageantry and a focus on the landmark Kensington Treaty. Read about the renewed partnership.
US House Democrats have released new photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private Caribbean island, Little St James, taken in 2020. The materials offer a chilling glimpse into the alleged hub of trafficking. Read the full story and see the evidence.
US politicians release disturbing images from Jeffrey Epstein's private island, demanding full transparency. The DOJ must release related files by mid-December.
Tributes pour in for Labour MP Keith McDowall, who has died aged 77. Remembered as a dedicated constituency man and a key figure in social policy, his legacy spans decades of public service.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte delivers a firm commitment to European defence, stating the alliance is prepared to take all necessary measures. Read the full statement and analysis.
Keir Starmer's plan to slash 'unnecessary' regulation for growth faces criticism for prioritising market views over public interest. Letters also cover party names, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.
Democrats release disturbing new images from Jeffrey Epstein's 'paedophile island', demanding President Trump release all files. Justice for survivors sought.
A major ICE enforcement operation in New Orleans has resulted in over 100 arrests, sparking protests and reigniting the US immigration debate. Read the full details.
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.
Australia is set to ban under-16s from social media from 10 December 2025. We examine how it works, the controversy, and whether the UK could follow suit.
A man told the Old Bailey his friend saved his life during a drink-driver's alleged 'trail of carnage' in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The trial continues.
King Charles welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Windsor Castle for a historic state visit, marking a new era in Anglo-German relations and a £20m EV deal. Read the full story.