One Nation's Rise as Mainstream Political Threat
Political experts reveal Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is gaining unprecedented voter support due to disillusionment with major parties, with its primary vote soaring to record levels.
Political experts reveal Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is gaining unprecedented voter support due to disillusionment with major parties, with its primary vote soaring to record levels.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill calls for a border poll on Irish unity by 2030, citing Brexit as a cautionary tale and urging political preparation.
Hundreds demonstrated in Milan against US ICE agents' security role at the Winter Olympics, linking it to concerns over fascism in America.
A severe winter storm has claimed at least 85 lives across the US, with blizzards and freezing temperatures now threatening the East Coast. Hundreds of thousands remain without power in the Southeast.
Republican-backed Save Act could disenfranchise millions of American voters ahead of midterms, disproportionately affecting women and minorities through restrictive documentation requirements.
Manchester city councillor Angeliki Stogia has been chosen as the Labour candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection, following a hustings event and local member vote.
Hammersmith Bridge's seven-year closure highlights Britain's fragmented governance and inability to execute infrastructure projects efficiently, despite available solutions.
Donald Trump is pressuring Minnesota to strike a deal that could undermine state rights and set a dangerous precedent for all 50 states, risking constitutional protections.
The shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis saw Trump's administration attempt to brand him a terrorist, but widespread video evidence forced a rare retreat, sparking online outrage.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks investment deals in Tokyo while defending his controversial China visit that secured trade concessions but drew political criticism.
A 64-year-old man from Lambeth has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a woman in a motorway service station toilet in the early 1990s, following a retrial at Lewes Crown Court.
Japan's first female PM Sanae Takaichi enjoys unprecedented youth approval despite conservative social views, with young voters prioritising economic relief over ideology amid a cost-of-living crisis.
John 'Badger' Heritage from Carlisle Support Services has been named Individual Technician of the Year at the Loo of the Year Awards for his exceptional work cleaning public toilets in Westminster.
London Assembly Labour group rejects Liberal Democrat proposals to fund school holiday meals and halt police front counter closures, sparking debate on child poverty and public safety.
Kevin Rees, a 63-year-old from Sidcup, was found guilty of blowing up a ULEZ camera with a homemade bomb. The case highlights online radicalisation in anti-ULEZ groups.
A partial US government shutdown begins as Democratic senators block DHS funding bill following ICE agent killings in Minneapolis, demanding new restrictions on federal agents.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez proposes mass amnesty for political prisoners dating to 1999 and plans to close notorious El Helicoide prison amid US pressure.
Two men, both aged 28, were discovered deceased at a property in Glenorie, Sydney's north-west, on Saturday morning. New South Wales police are treating the incident as non-suspicious and have established a crime scene for further investigation.
MetroTalk readers share diverse views on Kemi Badenoch's leadership style, Keir Starmer's political shifts, and global tensions involving Trump and China in this lively political discussion.
An Algerian asylum seeker, mistakenly released from prison, has been sentenced to 26 weeks for punching and biting two police officers in London.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's three-day visit to China aims to reset UK-China relations, focusing on economic ties despite human rights concerns and political backlash.
Anthony Gilheaney receives minimum 37-year term for killing Aidan Chapman and attacking others in drink-fuelled 2024 West End rampage targeting victims for racist and homophobic reasons.
London Assembly members vote to prioritise any additional City Hall funding for Metropolitan Police and making Tube stations step-free, with Labour and Lib Dems backing the motion.
US Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill after Minneapolis ICE shootings, demanding reforms to Trump's deportation campaign as partial government shutdown looms.
Ashley Warren admits owning one XL Bully but denies being in charge of the dogs that fatally mauled Esther Martin, 68, at his Essex home. The trial continues at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Analysis of Donald Trump's pattern of tactical withdrawals during crises, arguing that apparent concessions are temporary maneuvers rather than genuine policy reversals.
Gavin Newsom accuses Medicare head Mehmet Oz of discrimination after video alleging large-scale healthcare fraud in Los Angeles's Armenian community sparks social media feud.
Matt Goodwin, once an academic studying far-right extremism, now stands as Reform UK's candidate in Gorton and Denton, sparking debate over his political evolution.
Darnell Smith, 27, escaped from HMP Springhill over 48 hours ago. Police warn not to approach him and call 999 if seen. He has links to Croydon, Plumstead, Surrey, and Sussex.
Labour accuses Reform UK's Matthew Goodwin of representing toxic politics after receiving endorsement from far-right activist Tommy Robinson ahead of Gorton and Denton byelection.