Donald Trump has appointed Australian-born Maga influencer Nick Adams as special presidential envoy for tourism, exceptionalism and American values, sparking controversy over his inflammatory past comments.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been granted humanitarian house arrest for his 27-year sentence due to serious health problems, including recent intensive care treatment.
Keir Starmer's government has spent over £4 million on nearly 40 foreign trips since taking office, with a £413,000 Brazil COP visit as the most expensive, sparking Tory backlash.
The Guardian has issued corrections for errors in recent articles, including misreporting Waymo's AI rollout and Marc Guéhi's club transfer, alongside updates on global political and cultural stories.
A new poll reveals Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead in the California governor's race, with Democrats divided among multiple candidates, raising concerns of a conservative upset.
The Metropolitan Police are revisiting a closed investigation into the theft of Keir Starmer's former chief of staff's phone after admitting they recorded an incorrect address when the crime was reported.
A Guardian Essential poll shows just 25% of Australians approve of US-Israeli military action in Iran, with economic fallout impacting Labor's reform agenda amid Trump's policies.
Denmark's election results leave Mette Frederiksen's left-leaning bloc with 84 seats, short of a majority, while the right bloc has 77. Lars Løkke Rasmussen emerges as kingmaker with 14 seats, sparking coalition talks.
Democrat Emily Gregory defeats Republican Jon Maples in a special election for Florida's 87th state house district, flipping a seat previously held by Republicans by a wide margin. The district includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, signaling potentia
A three-judge panel denies Attorney General Rob Bonta's petition to stop Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco's recount of 650,000 special-election ballots, amid political tensions over election integrity.
Andrew Roth examines why the US public opposes the Iran war and how it creates divisions within the MAGA movement, highlighting Trump's unpredictable policy shifts.
Hong Kong police arrested a bookstore owner and three staff for allegedly selling seditious publications, including a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, amid tightening national security laws.
A 16-year-old boy in Sydney faces five terrorism charges after police allegedly found guides for mass casualty attacks on his electronic devices, with the court hearing he had severe mental health issues.
Former German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck draws chilling parallels between Trump and Putin, warning Europe must shield itself from unpredictable leaders and break fossil fuel dependence.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has ruled out forming an official coalition with the Liberals and Nationals but offers to support them to defeat Labor in future elections.
Australia's political landscape saw significant developments on Wednesday, including diplomatic tensions with Israel, visa restrictions for Iranians, and climate activism targeting coal exports.
Two men aged 45 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after an attack on four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, London, treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Federal prosecutors examined whether Donald Trump disclosed a classified map to individuals aboard his private flight in June 2022, including his now White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, according to justice department materials.
Crispin Blunt, former Conservative prisons minister, has pleaded guilty to four drug possession charges, including crystal meth and cannabis, stemming from a police raid on his Surrey home in 2023.
Analysis reveals how Trump's war in Iran has transformed the US from a global stability guardian to a source of economic chaos, disproportionately impacting Asian and European allies while shielding America.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has submitted her government's resignation following an election where neither left nor right blocs secured a majority, setting the stage for challenging negotiations.
Metropolitan Police released a transcript showing Morgan McSweeney, former PM chief of staff, didn't identify his role when reporting a stolen government phone. Police admitted recording the wrong address, hampering investigation.
Tristan Roberts, 18, meticulously planned the killing of his mother Angela Shellis in Wales, expressing misogynistic views and fascination with horror film American Psycho before the brutal attack.
The UK government has introduced emergency legislation capping political donations from British citizens abroad at £100,000 annually and implementing a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations. These measures, which will be applied retrospectively, aim t
The Victorian government has indefinitely postponed proposed animal welfare legislation that would recognize animals as sentient beings and increase penalties for cruelty offenses.
Mette Frederiksen has resigned as Denmark's prime minister after meeting with King Frederik, a customary step to begin forming a new government following election results.
Two British men have been arrested in connection with the arson attack on four ambulances run by the Jewish charity Hatzola in Golders Green, north London. The suspects, aged 47 and 45, were detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
Nigel Farage led a mass exodus of Reform UK MPs from Prime Minister's Questions after a heated exchange with Sir Keir Starmer over migration policy and political attacks.
With veteran MSPs stepping down, party 'hotshots' like Holly Bruce and Lloyd Melville are poised to enter Scottish politics, bringing fresh perspectives to the 2026 election.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms a ban on cryptocurrency donations and a £100,000 annual cap on foreign donors, following a report on foreign interference in UK politics.