As Birmingham's bin strike hits its one-year mark, streets overflow with garbage, rats thrive, and residents despair. Union workers and council remain deadlocked, with no end in sight to the crisis.
As MPs receive a 5% pay rise, think tanks debate whether linking salaries to GDP per capita would better incentivize politicians or create perverse economic distortions.
A comprehensive roundup of Wednesday's major news stories from Australia, covering political, economic, and social developments across the nation.
The Metropolitan Police has banned a pro-Iranian march in London, citing severe risks of public disorder and extreme tensions, with a stationary protest allowed under strict policing.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan's recent speech calling for a more 'Australian' national identity has ignited controversy and discussion across political and cultural spheres.
The Muslim community in Ballarat is reeling after police decided not to arrest a man accused of disrupting a local Iftar dinner, raising concerns about safety and justice.
An in-depth look at Donald Trump's recent statements, legal battles, and campaign strategies as he remains a dominant figure in US politics.
Shabana Mahmood approves Metropolitan police request to prohibit Sunday's pro-Palestinian demonstration, citing risks of serious public disorder and counter-protests.
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan has been elected as the new leader of the National Party, replacing David Littleproud who resigned unexpectedly. The right-winger won a three-cornered contest and will face immediate challenges in rebuilding the Coalition's
Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission has found two former public servants engaged in serious corrupt conduct in the robodebt scandal, while clearing former Prime Minister Scott Morrison of wrongdoing.
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols disclosed her rape case took nearly three years to reach court as she opposed government plans to restrict jury trials for certain Crown Court cases.
Downing Street will release hundreds of documents on Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, including a due diligence report warning of reputational risks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to condemn anti-Muslim statements by Republicans, citing concerns over sharia law. Democrats demand accountability for Islamophobic rhetoric.
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill restricting jury trials for less serious crimes has passed its first Commons vote despite significant Labour abstentions and opposition from multiple parties.
Justice Secretary David Lammy's bill to scrap jury trials for most cases passed a Commons vote, but high abstentions from Labour MPs signal trouble ahead in committee and Lords stages.
A comprehensive roundup of the latest news and developments across Australia, covering politics, economy, and social issues for Wednesday's briefing.
Governor Kay Ivey spares Charles 'Sonny' Burton from nitrogen gas execution, commuting his sentence to life without parole, citing fairness concerns as he did not fire the fatal shot.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows Russian President Vladimir Putin struggling through a coughing fit during an International Women's Day recording, sparking renewed health speculation.
The UK's £1.8bn digital ID project will only cover vehicle tax and right-to-work checks initially, with broader uses delayed until after the next election, according to minister Darren Jones.
Ella Baron's latest cartoon for The Guardian critiques Donald Trump's aggressive stance toward Iran, using dark humor to highlight the risks of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
A convicted IRA bomber testified that former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was a senior figure in the IRA, contradicting Adams' denials. Adams is being sued by three men injured in IRA bombings.
A global survey shows concerning attitudes among young men toward women, with many supporting traditional gender roles. Experts link this to rising inequality and economic pressures.
The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for absorbing its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination program, with academic Dr Shereen Daniels calling it a backward step that mocks decades of racial harm.
Hillingdon councillor Naser Abby, expelled by Labour over a fake Facebook profile, defects to the Green Party, becoming its first representative in the borough amid political turmoil.
Joani Reid declared a £2,400 media training donation from Earthcott Ltd, her husband's lobbying firm, in February. David Taylor was arrested last week under the National Security Act.
The UK government has relaunched its digital ID scheme with a unique twist: a 100-person public panel will determine which services the app should simplify, from childcare to tax reminders.
Lee Cox, who won Best in Show at Crufts 2026, was convicted in 2001 for keeping dogs in filthy conditions at his kennel. The Royal Kennel Club confirms his unblemished record since.
An inquiry hears Valdo Calocane assaulted colleagues in Derby a month before the Nottingham stabbings, with a knife found at the scene, highlighting prior violent incidents.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK petrol station event in Derbyshire turned awkward when media queries on Iran policy left him short-tempered, overshadowing a fuel price cut stunt.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has denied calling for the UK to join military strikes against Iran, clarifying her position after facing criticism from Labour over her statements regarding the conflict.