A major Russian oil tanker, the Marinera, has been captured by US forces in the Atlantic. Discover why this empty ship sparked a high-stakes international confrontation and what it reveals about sanctions evasion.
A convicted murderer and a violent offender have been recaptured after absconding from HMP Leyhill. Police have launched a review into the incident. Read the latest details.
Frankie Dabin, 22, from Bromley, sentenced for an 'appalling' stalking campaign involving death threats and psychological abuse. Read the full court report.
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
The UK's Ministry of Defence confirms RAF surveillance and naval refuelling supported the US capture of a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Iran sanctions evasion. Read the full details.
Reform UK's new London mayoral candidate, Laila Cunningham, has drawn criticism for claiming people now 'pity' Londoners. She and Nigel Farage paint a grim picture of crime, despite official statistics showing falls.
Keir Starmer faces cross-party pressure to bring forward the 2034 target for 3% defence spending amid global threats. Read the latest from PMQs.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer takes a definitive stand against Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland, defending NATO solidarity and sovereignty. Discover why this icy territory matters.
David Wolfson, a Conservative peer, will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine due to his legal work for sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich. The move follows Labour criticism of a conflict of interest.
Cllr Reginald Popoola quits Labour for the Green Party, becoming the third Southwark councillor to defect since November. Read the full story on the political shift.
The influential Women and Equalities Committee has suspended its X account amid an outcry over the platform's AI tool creating non-consensual intimate imagery. MPs demand urgent action from Ofcom and the government.
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who fled HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, have been detained by police in separate operations. Get the latest breaking news updates.
A veterans' support group in Greenland condemns Donald Trump's renewed threats to acquire the territory, calling the talk 'disrespectful' to decades of military alliance. Read the full story.
A convicted murderer who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day has been apprehended by police. His accomplice remains at large. Follow for live updates.
A West London man caught dealing cocaine in Wales told a court a crime gang threatened his family. Romario Buzi, 23, was given a suspended prison sentence. Read the full story.
A shocking report reveals the government spends £4m annually on an empty Devon prison closed due to radon gas. Read the full investigation into this 'needless waste'.
The US has seized a sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, with RAF surveillance aiding the operation. Get the latest on this major international incident.
The Trump administration has reportedly warned Venezuela's powerful interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, to support acting president Delcy Rodríguez or risk a fate similar to Nicolás Maduro. Explore the internal power struggle and US demands for oil acces
Met Police oppose O'Bombeiro's bid to lift licence restrictions, warning it may invite back drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Brent Council to decide next week.
A significant build-up of US reconnaissance aircraft at RAF Fairford coincides with rising tensions over Venezuela sanctions and Greenland. Discover the latest developments.
Donald Trump's renewed threat to seize Greenland is shattering post-war norms and accelerating global instability, security analysts warn. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of Trump's hemispheric doctrine and its alarming implications for US allies like Scotland. Could his business interests in Aberdeenshire foreshadow political ambitions? Read more.
Donald Trump renews calls for US control of Greenland, prompting Guardian to seek American views on his territorial ambitions and Venezuela intervention. Share your thoughts.
Southwark Council green-lights a major refurbishment of Dulwich Hamlet FC's Champion Hill stadium, creating a modern 4000-seat ground with community facilities and new housing.
The US has taken custody of the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. The vessel, linked to Venezuela and Hezbollah, was intercepted near Russian naval ships. Read the latest developments.
A federal judge has given Lindsey Halligan seven days to explain why she continues to act as US attorney after her appointment was ruled unlawful. The Trump-appointed lawyer led failed cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
Nicolás Maduro and Sean 'Diddy' Combs join a list of infamous inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a Brooklyn jail accused of inhumane conditions, violence, and drug infestations. Read the full investigation.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals three crucial checks to see if you're overpaying council tax. You could be owed £100s in discounts or a backdated refund of thousands.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage refuses to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic bullying at Dulwich College, calling the claims 'complete fantasy'. Read the full story and reaction.