Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirms the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office suffered a hack in October. While reports point to a Chinese group, the source remains unconfirmed. Read the latest.
Reform UK faces calls to sack mayoral candidate Chris Parry after he suggested several politicians from minority backgrounds lack primary loyalty to the UK. Labour accuses Nigel Farage of turning a blind eye to racism.
A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
Official figures show the UK economy contracted in October, with public borrowing higher than forecast in November. Get the latest on GDP and the fiscal outlook.
The Australian government announces urgent reforms to combat antisemitism and hate speech following the Bondi Beach massacre. New laws target 'dehumanising' rhetoric.
UK public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn in November, surpassing City forecasts. Year-on-year borrowing fell due to higher tax receipts from NI changes. Read the full analysis.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
An investigation reveals UK-registered companies recruited Colombian fighters for Sudan's RSF, prompting US sanctions. Explore the complex global security web.
The Liberal Democrats urge the UK government to include Donald Trump's US in a foreign interference inquiry, citing a national security strategy that advocates 'cultivating resistance' in Europe. Read the full story.
Donald Trump Jr's secretive meeting in Gibraltar fuels concerns over the Trump family's global business dealings while in power. Explore the conflicts and the cash.
A House of Lords committee warns that young people will bear the brunt of the UK's ageing population crisis, facing higher taxes and reduced services unless government acts now.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has staged a dramatic political comeback in 2025, challenging the established order and reshaping the British political landscape. Discover the strategy and impact.
President Trump suspends the US Green Card Lottery, ending the DV-1 visa programme for 2025. Explore the immediate impact and global reaction to this major immigration policy shift.
US military kills five alleged traffickers in Pacific, raising total fatalities to 104. The controversial campaign's legality and expansion face scrutiny in Congress.
NSW Premier Chris Minns proposes unprecedented anti-protest laws, linking pro-Palestinian rallies to the Bondi terror attack. Civil liberties groups and Jewish activists condemn the move.
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed a hero after the Bondi Junction attack, is presented with a $2.5 million cheque while recovering in hospital. Read the full story of his bravery and reward.
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
A gripping podcast reveals how a filmmaker and a corrupt lawyer exposed deep-seated corruption in Denmark, challenging the nation's cherished myth of integrity. Listen to the full investigation.
A new Guardian podcast investigates mounting evidence of corruption within the Trump White House. Listen to the full analysis and decide: is it time to call it what it is?
As the full Epstein files near release, a frustrated Donald Trump campaigns amid low polls. The UK appoints a new ambassador to the US. Full details and analysis here.
Boris and Sofia Gurman, killed trying to stop the Bondi terrorist, are farewelled in Sydney. Rabbi says a 'place in heaven' is reserved for the heroic couple. Read their story.
Honduras's election sees both candidates pledging to restore ties with Taiwan, halting China's diplomatic advance in Latin America amid US pressure and unmet Beijing promises. Explore the regional shift.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán has agreed not to block a major EU loan for Ukraine, securing a deal after intense talks. The move comes as Russia faces new sanctions and cyber-attack accusations. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of surfers formed a solemn circle in the ocean off Bondi Beach in a moving 'paddle-out' tribute to honour the victims of the recent Sydney terror attack. Witness the powerful act of remembrance.
Bangladeshi opposition figure Sharif Osman Hadi has been killed, sparking widespread protests and political violence. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
The initial horror of the Bondi Junction attack is fading, replaced by a dangerous wave of anger and political division. Explore the community's raw response and the urgent need for unity.
Boris and Sofia Gurman, the couple killed in the Bondi Junction terror attack, have been farewelled in a joint funeral. Their story of love and sacrifice has united a community in grief. Read their moving tribute.
Democrats release 68 images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including disturbing messages and high-profile associates, hours before a legal deadline for the full file disclosure. Read the latest.