Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the
California Governor Gavin Newsom halts the expansion of a conservatorship programme aimed at the homeless population with severe mental health issues, citing fiscal concerns and implementation challenges.
UK councils are launching a major crackdown on motorists fraudulently using Blue Badges belonging to deceased relatives to dodge parking fees and access disabled bays, with offenders facing fines of up to £1,000.
In a move sending shockwaves through Washington, former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has overseen a massive restructuring of a US spy agency, dismissing nearly half of its staff in what insiders are calling an 'earthquake' within the in
Explosive reports reveal Donald Trump allegedly ordered the removal of abolitionist icon Harriet Tubman from a Smithsonian display, sparking widespread condemnation and accusations of historical revisionism.
MSNBC host Joe Scarborough makes explosive claim that Vladimir Putin holds significant leverage over Donald Trump, analysing the former President's deferential stance towards Russia on his 'Morning Joe' programme.
A landmark High Court ruling has thwarted the Home Office's controversial plan to use a four-star Essex hotel for asylum accommodation, siding with local council and residents. The decision sets a significant precedent for nationwide asylum housing disput
In a fiery address to House Republicans, Donald Trump launched a shocking tirade against music icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, accusing the power couple of betraying him after he 'made her so much money'. The former President's explosive comm
A public appearance by Trump allies JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller at Washington DC's Union Station was dramatically interrupted by a chorus of boos and pro-democracy chants from protesters, highlighting the nation's deep political divisions.
A US federal court has temporarily blocked Louisiana's controversial law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, citing 'significant Establishment Clause concerns' and potential violation of the First Amendment.
A Florida judge denies the release of grand jury transcripts from the 2006 Jeffrey Epstein probe, shielding key witness testimonies and reigniting debates over judicial transparency in a case mired in scandal.
The US Navy has successfully trialled a revolutionary AI that can autonomously command a swarm of drones, marking a pivotal leap in unmanned warfare and naval strategy in the Pacific.
A federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton has rejected Donald Trump's latest attempt to force the release of sealed documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing the motion as a 'diversion'. The ruling deals another blow to the former presiden
Exclusive: Labour forces government to reveal secret data mapping the staggering scale of asylum seeker hotel use across Britain, costing taxpayers millions daily and sparking a major political row.
Labour-led councils across England are removing the Union Jack and St George's Cross from official buildings in solidarity with Palestine, igniting a fierce political battle over national symbolism and local authority powers.
An Iranian asylum seeker faces a living nightmare after a Home Office error sent him to a city he fled in terror. Trapped and terrified, he begs for help as his mental health deteriorates.
Metropolitan Police officer Paul Hoile, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison after using his position to target and sexually exploit a traumatised burglary victim. The judge condemned his 'egregious breach of trust' in a case that has sent shoc
The Duke of York faces a potentially ruinous week as a US judge orders the unsealing of hundreds of pages from a 2015 civil case, which could contain explosive new allegations from Virginia Giuffre.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Brian Davis, The Guardian's formidable political editor who redefined political journalism and mentored a generation of reporters from the 1970s to 1990s.
South Africa's Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa is under investigation for alleged historical racial slurs on social media, casting a shadow over his role in the unity government.
Ex-vicar Christopher Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service in Sheffield, convicted of indecent assault against a young woman in the 1980s. Case reveals dark chapter in church's experimental worship movement.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a scathing rebuke to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, dismissing his claims of an antisemitic surge in France as 'unfounded' and 'abject' amid a major diplomatic rift over the Gaza conflict.
Exclusive internal memos reveal US health officials are on high alert, reporting a surge in violent threats and intimidation from supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeting CDC and HHS workers.
A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.
Labour Party suspends councillor Graham Campbell after he allegedly praised the Hamas attack on Israel and made inflammatory comments, sparking a new anti-Semitism scandal for Keir Starmer.
The High Court has delivered a scathing verdict against the Home Office, ruling its policy of evicting asylum seekers from hotels without adequate notice as unlawful. The judgment, a major victory for refugee charities, exposes a 'serious failing' in the
Exclusive: Former First Minister Alex Salmond alleges a 'catastrophic' election strategy by the SNP leadership cost the party dearly, claiming his Alba Party's plan could have prevented significant losses.
Holyrood is at the centre of a major security incident after a Scottish Labour staff member was reported to Police Scotland and banned from the Scottish Parliament building.
A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.
In a stunning political revelation, Steve Bannon admits to a covert social media operation masterminded by California Governor Gavin Newsom, designed to troll and undermine Donald Trump, exposing the dark arts of digital campaigning.