US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Hamas, stating there would be 'hell to pay' if the group fails to disarm as part of a proposed Gaza ceasefire deal. Read the full details of his joint statement with Netanyahu.
Sarina Wiegman receives honorary damehood as England's triumphant Lionesses and Red Roses dominate the New Year Honours list. Read the full list of sporting heroes recognised.
Two of Keir Starmer's closest allies, Anneliese Dodds and Jonathan Ashworth, have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their political and charitable service. Read the full story.
Idris Elba and Meera Syal are knighted and made a dame in the New Year Honours. Torvill, Dean, and England's sporting heroes also receive recognition. Read the full list of recipients.
Newly released files reveal Peter Mandelson warned Tony Blair that Gordon Brown's supporters could sabotage Labour's 2005 election campaign from within. Discover the internal tensions.
Newly released UK Cabinet papers from 2005 reveal Tony Blair privately questioned the Iraq War's legality and his legacy. Explore the confidential discussions that shaped history.
Newly released archives reveal how Tony Blair's key advisers agonised over his ill-fated 2000 Women's Institute speech, which led to heckling and slow hand-claps. Discover the inside story.
The 2025 New Year Honours list recognises 1,157 people, including Sir Idris Elba, England's Lionesses, and ice legends Torvill and Dean. Discover the standout names from sports, arts, and community service.
Actor Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his work against knife crime. Torvill, Dean, Warwick Davis and Lionesses also honoured. Full list of recipients revealed.
Idris Elba, England's Lionesses, and ice legends Torvill & Dean lead the 2025 New Year Honours list, with 1,157 people recognised for outstanding contributions. Discover the full list of recipients.
Donald Trump reacts to Russian claims of a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin's state residence, calling it 'not the right time'. The former US president also confirmed US action in Venezuela.
England football captain Leah Williamson receives a CBE in the King's New Year Honours, leading a list of Hertfordshire figures recognised for outstanding contributions. Discover the full list of local heroes.
Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Richard Osman are among the stars honoured in the Greater London New Year list for their services to arts and charity.
King Charles III's 2026 New Year Honours list recognises hundreds of Londoners, including Sir Idris Elba for anti-knife crime work, Matt Lucas, and Meera Syal. See the full list of recipients.
Donald Trump has proposed a 15-year security guarantee for Ukraine as part of a peace plan to end Russia's invasion. President Zelenskyy seeks a longer 50-year commitment. Read the latest on the delicate negotiations.
Donald Trump expressed anger after Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine attacked his residence, a charge Kyiv denies as a 'Russian lie' threatening peace talks. Read the latest on the diplomatic crisis.
Exclusive research reveals a 'worrying' surge in support for hard-right narratives on British identity, with a third now saying you must be born in the UK to be truly British. Read the full analysis.
A row over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening national debate on what it means to be British, with new data showing shifting public attitudes. Explore the political implications.
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
James Holt, a close aide to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for nearly a decade, is leaving his executive role in Los Angeles to move his family back to London. Discover the details and his future advisory role.
Kosovo's PM Albin Kurti wins a decisive snap election, ending a nine-month political impasse. His victory strengthens his mandate for domestic reforms amid ongoing tensions with Serbia.
No 10 defends campaign to free British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah despite resurfaced 'abhorrent' tweets. MPs reject calls to strip his UK citizenship. Read the full story.
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah is released from Egypt after UK government campaigning, but faces controversy over historic social media posts. Read the full story.
US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene gives a candid final interview, detailing her break with Donald Trump and the Republican party. Discover her journey from MAGA acolyte to political pariah.
Darts professional Stephen Bunting reveals his 13-year-old son was subjected to online hate following his PDC World Championship exit. The family speaks out against trolling.
An American columnist reveals how billionaire ownership and Trump administration pressure are reshaping US media, contrasting it with the reader-funded Guardian's independent model. Support independent journalism.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet Donald Trump, insisting Hamas must return the remains of the final hostage, Ran Gvili, before any further Gaza ceasefire steps. Read the latest on the stalled peace process.
Political cartoonist Nicola Jennings envisions Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 2026, offering a sharp, satirical take on his leadership. Explore the imagery and its implications.
The Munich Security Conference has reversed its policy and invited MPs from Germany's far-right AfD to its 2026 gathering, following criticism from US Vice-President JD Vance. Read the full story.