Former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith has been released on bail under strict conditions while awaiting trial for five counts of war crime murder in Afghanistan. The Victoria Cross recipient denies all allegations.
US Vice-President JD Vance, a recent Catholic convert, challenged Pope Leo XIV on just war theology, sparking a debate over the Trump administration's Iran conflict. The pope emphasized peace, while Vance cited tradition.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses outrage after learning Peter Mandelson failed security clearance, but the Foreign Office overruled it to appoint him as US ambassador.
EU officials have arrived in Budapest for critical talks with Hungary's incoming government as Viktor Orbán concedes his political era has ended. The discussions focus on unlocking frozen EU funds and resolving Hungary's veto on Ukraine aid.
A retired high court judge will examine Peter Mandelson's security clearance process and the wider national security vetting system following a Guardian investigation that revealed officials were overruled.
Homelessness charity Centrepoint has ended its association with Sharon Osbourne after she expressed support for Tommy Robinson's far-right 'unite the kingdom' rally in London.
US Vice President JD Vance has publicly questioned Pope Leo XIV's theological statements, raising concerns about a potential American break with Rome amid Trump administration tensions.
From Sue Gray to Angela Rayner, a detailed look at the significant resignations and departures of ministers and senior officials during Keir Starmer's first two years as prime minister.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses fury after learning Peter Mandelson failed security vetting before Washington ambassadorship, with Downing Street blaming Foreign Office for withholding critical information.
A visual journey across the world: Lebanese residents return home amid ceasefire, a humanoid robot sorts groceries in China, and global leaders from Trump to Macron make headlines.
American Catholics are increasingly aligning with Pope Leo's message of peace and his courageous opposition to Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric, sparking renewed faith and political shifts.
Birmingham's upcoming local elections could result in a fragmented council with no single party securing majority control, raising concerns about governance and stability in Europe's largest local authority.
Jacinta Allan reshuffles Victorian cabinet with four new ministers, aiming to present a renewed government ahead of November's election while facing internal challenges.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed fury after learning he wasn't informed that Peter Mandelson was denied security clearance, calling it 'staggering' and vowing transparency in Parliament.
Sean Garner sentenced to 12 years for owning a dangerously out-of-control XL bully that killed 84-year-old John McColl in a brutal 45-minute assault in Warrington.
All 57 seats on Brent Council are contested in the May 7 election. Labour, Conservatives, Greens, Liberal Democrats, and Reform outline key policies on housing, transport, and community services.
Ben Flook, Reform UK's Croydon mayoral candidate, declares no part of the borough is off-limits for gains in the May local elections, citing Croydon as a symbol of national decline and urging a referendum on Labour.
Kensington Gardens remains shut as forensic police search for discarded items. The investigation follows an online video claiming an attack on the Israeli Embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.
Councillor Sunita Hirani, suspended by the Conservative Party for alleged criminal activity, resigns and stands as an Independent, claiming the timing was deliberate to harm her re-election bid.
A high-flying student who drove despite an epilepsy diagnosis has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous crash at Piccadilly Circus that left two people with serious injuries.
The SNP's pledge to cap prices on basic foods like bread and milk faces criticism for being unnecessary, potentially causing shortages, and violating supermarket property rights, as experts argue essentials are already affordable.
MetroTalk readers express outrage as politicians use the Southport killings to push immigration agendas, while other letters discuss Pope Leo, theology, and dangerous driving advice.
The City of London Corporation's move to ask Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to relinquish his Freedom is criticized as 'disappointing' for relying on his cooperation amid ongoing controversies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not resign despite revelations that Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after failing security vetting, with a senior minister confirming his fury over the Foreign Office's actions.
Elected members of the City of London Corporation will write to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, inviting him to formally give up his freedom of the city honor, which he inherited in 2012.
Ahead of the May 7 local elections, Westminster's major parties outline their manifesto commitments on housing, transport, environment, and community services in a tightly contested race.
Michael Pusey MBE, a former DJ and BMX advocate, is running for Croydon mayor with a platform centered on youth mentorship, financial scrutiny, and revitalizing the town center.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-chairs a meeting with 40 nations to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint, as UK growth forecasts are downgraded due to trade disruptions from the Iran war.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense scrutiny after revelations that Lord Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador despite failing a security vetting process, with the Foreign Office overriding the denial.
A 24-year-old monk is presumed dead after disappearing from a secluded island monastery in Orkney, where his order faced Vatican scrutiny over unauthorised exorcisms.