A Manchester man who doesn't smoke has been hit with a £433 penalty after being caught on camera disposing of a single cigarette end in the city centre, sparking debate about council enforcement tactics.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Ukraine's homegrown drone technology, driven by AI and rapid innovation, is fundamentally reshaping warfare tactics against Russia. Discover the cutting-edge systems changing the battlefield.
UK Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner resigns over tax scandal. PM Starmer rules out snap election. Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains momentum in latest polls. Live political analysis.
Sir Keir Starmer finalises his top team with Angela Rayner appointed to a key domestic policy role. David Lammy remains as Foreign Secretary despite earlier speculation.
Everything you need to know about the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, from air times and how to watch to the biggest names set to appear on this week's episode.
BBC Breakfast descended into high drama as presenter Naga Munchetty clashed with Tory MP Paul Scully over his 'patronising' remarks on the London mayoral race and diversity, leaving viewers stunned.
Reform UK faces a major crisis as an undercover investigation exposes a key campaigner using vile racist and homophobic slurs, forcing Nigel Farage to suspend the candidate and reigniting debates about the party's culture.
Iran's UN envoy issues stark warning to UAE over alleged Israeli intelligence operations, threatening 'defensive and offensive action' and raising regional security concerns.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a convicted murderer from Eswatini, has been ordered to be deported from the UK after a lengthy legal fight. The Home Office secured his removal following his release from prison.
The burgeoning alliance between India's Modi and a potential second Trump administration signals a seismic shift in global diplomacy, challenging old alliances and reshaping the future of international relations.
An exclusive analysis of the strategic summit between the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea, revealing the optics and ambitions behind their challenge to the Western-led global order.
A heartwarming Blind Date success story as Joe, a 30-year-old civil servant, and Mabyn, a 29-year-old primary school teacher, discover a magical connection over cocktails, Italian food, and a serendipitous downpour in London.
Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical mass deportation operation using National Guard troops from Republican states if he wins the 2024 election, targeting major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.
Prosecutors in the Georgia election case obtain phones from South Korean officials, revealing crucial communications with Trump allies as part of a sprawling racketeering investigation.
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Samoa's groundbreaking first female Prime Minister, has lost her bid for re-election following a period of intense political infighting that defined her term.
General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.
Former President Donald Trump faces intense backlash after sharing a heavily edited video falsely portraying Portland as a warzone, with critics accusing him of dangerously stoking division.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been branded with the bizarre new moniker 'Human Microwave' by actor Mel Gibson, who claims the presidential candidate emits radiation that interferes with electronics. The extraordinary claims add to Kennedy's history of controv
In a historic address to the nation, the Queen delivered a powerful, unifying message on Brexit, calling for 'common ground' and 'mutual respect' during a time of profound national division.
Exclusive: Kivi Rogers, the 1996 Last Comic Standing champion, faces serious charges after an online tip led police to discover alleged child abuse material on his devices in a major investigation.
Exclusive report reveals the Taliban's brutal neglect as they block aid and leave women to perish following devastating earthquakes in western Afghanistan, in a stark violation of human rights.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark threat of global escalation, vowing to supply weapons to adversaries of the West in retaliation for any NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, raising fears of a new worldwide conflict.
Exclusive: A US Secret Service agent faces disciplinary action after a shocking drunken incident at a Maryland hotel, involving property damage and confrontations with staff, prompting a formal inquiry from Congress.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under investigation over the sale of her former council house and potential capital gains tax liability. The controversy centres on whether it was her 'principal residence'.
The Guardian's latest Corrections & Clarifications column addresses recent updates, from political polling data to cultural reviews, underscoring its unwavering dedication to factual accuracy and transparency in journalism.
In a controversial move, former President Trump signs executive order to rebrand the Pentagon as the 'Department of War', triggering bipartisan criticism and national security concerns.
A landmark US court ruling, backed by the Trump White House, terminates humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and Venezuela, setting a major precedent for US immigration policy.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams declares he will not withdraw from the mayoral race, despite a deepening FBI probe into campaign finance irregularities and mounting calls for his resignation.
As international censure of Israel's actions in Gaza intensifies, a bloc of Pacific Island nations emerges as unlikely diplomatic supporters, reshaping global alliances and drawing scrutiny.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams sparks fury by dismissing David Paterson, the state's first Black governor, as merely a 'placeholder'. Democratic Socialists and political figures condemn the comments as deeply disrespectful and historically ignorant.