Over 5,000 council seats across England, including all 32 London boroughs, will be contested on May 7. Experts predict significant losses for Labour and Conservatives as Reform UK, Greens, and independents challenge traditional dominance.
Gerhard Schröder's nostalgia resurfaces in German politics as the SPD faces an identity crisis, but his legacy of Russian ties and economic reforms remains controversial.
As Donald Trump's second term intensifies attacks on democratic norms, European leaders face impossible choices between submission and resistance, with no guarantee of future US stability.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan proposes scrapping net zero, increasing oil and coal production, building dams and new cities, and reducing migration while promoting higher birth rates, sparking debate over economic viability and populism.
An 18-year-old man from Penge has been sentenced to three years in prison for threatening to kill a chicken shop worker with a fake gun after receiving the wrong garlic sauce on Christmas Eve.
Advisors to the Green Party advocate Modern Monetary Theory, but historical examples like Greece and the UK under Liz Truss show it leads to financial crises.
Reform UK has been cold calling members of the public, including a Guardian journalist, to become 'paper' candidates for local elections. Nigel Farage denies 'begging' but confirms contacting party members as deadline looms.
City of Sanctuary UK has been exonerated by regulators after misleading allegations about its schools program, which helps welcome refugee children through educational materials.
US Vice-President JD Vance visited Hungary to support Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign, accusing the EU of foreign interference and praising Orbán's leadership amid rising tensions with Brussels.
US Vice-President JD Vance's visit to Budapest to support Viktor Orbán in Hungary's election has sparked controversy, but polls suggest it may not sway voters as Orbán faces a strong challenge from Péter Magyar.
Democratic lawmakers are reportedly exploring the use of the 25th Amendment to address concerns over former President Trump's approach to Iran, citing potential risks to national security.
This article provides a summary of the latest news and developments in Australia as of Wednesday, covering key topics and events shaping the national landscape.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 ballots, prompting legal action and fears of election interference ahead of California's primary elections.
Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a Georgia special election, maintaining GOP control of a conservative district despite debate over Trump's Iran war policy.
Donald Trump announced a two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran after Pakistan-led diplomatic intervention, stepping back from threats to destroy Iran's civilization. Democrats criticize his rhetoric while Republicans remain silent.
Donald Trump announced a provisional ceasefire with Iran, mediated by Pakistan, just before a deadline to bomb Iranian infrastructure. Political reactions ranged from Democratic condemnation to Republican praise of tactical strength.
Australian political leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition figures, are embroiled in a heated debate over rising fuel prices, exacerbated by global oil market instability linked to conflicts like the Iran war.
A council worker made a chilling discovery in Enfield's Brooke Woods, finding a human skull suspended from a tree. Police have recovered additional remains and identification, dating the body to 2022.
A human skull discovered hanging from a tree in Enfield's Brooke Wood leads to recovery of 80% of bones, with remains estimated to date back to 2022.
Readers weigh in on Nigel Farage's relationship with Donald Trump, climate policies, and UK political leadership in a heated MetroTalk discussion covering international relations and domestic issues.
Tyrone Dowdye, 42, from Plumstead, London, has been convicted for his role in a machete attack on a father-of-three in Chilwell, Nottingham, where he filmed the assault as revenge for a prison incident.
An 18-year-old from Penge has been sentenced to three years after threatening a fast food worker with an imitation pistol over incorrect garlic and mayonnaise sauces.
Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals how a silent disco video sparked death threats and abuse, exposing a culture of character assassination and rising violence against politicians in the UK.
A new weekly podcast, Decoding America, hosted by Reged Ahmad with Jonathan Yerushalmy, explores Trump's growing frustrations, threats against Iran, and condemnation of allies like Australia, revealing shifts in US democracy.
Queensland government expands controversial 'adult crime, adult time' laws with 12 new offences, but data reveals no children charged with two key crimes in over a decade, sparking criticism from youth advocates.
Former Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith faces war crime charges, sparking reactions from political leaders including Pauline Hanson's support and Greens' calls for accountability.
Wisconsin voters are selecting a state supreme court judge in a race that could solidify the liberal majority, impacting voting rights and election integrity ahead of the midterms.
As NASA's Artemis II mission prepares for launch on April 1, columnist Zoe Williams argues that space exploration has become pointless and wasteful amid Earth's pressing crises.
Nigel Farage navigates toxic politics by pushing boundaries on racism, immigration, and ethics, while shaping public discourse ahead of the 2029 election.
Two recent Trump administration actions—a legal opinion challenging the Presidential Records Act and plans for a non-library presidential complex—signal efforts to erase history and avoid accountability for presidential deeds.