Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced intense questioning from senior MPs on 15 December 2025 over Ukraine, NHS strikes, and inheritance tax changes. Read the key details and his responses here.
A deadly terror attack at a Jewish celebration in Sydney has marred Hannukah, prompting UK security reviews and condemnation from Scottish leaders. Read the latest.
US Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer faces backlash for opening a press conference with a Buffalo Bills victory chant before discussing deadly shootings in Sydney and Rhode Island. Read the full story.
Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Black Sea using Sea Baby underwater drones, marking a historic first in naval warfare. Read the full analysis.
A US congressman has filed an amendment demanding an investigation into whether the military weaponised ticks during the Cold War, reviving long-standing theories about the origins of Lyme disease.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during a perilous sea crossing to collect her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo. Read the full story of her high-risk escape.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reveals ICE agents stopped her son in Minnesota, citing racial profiling under Trump's 'Operation Metro Surge'. Read the full story.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has firmly rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that recognising Palestine contributed to the Bondi terror attack. He calls for unity and stronger action against antisemitism.
PM Keir Starmer confronted by MPs over damaging briefings against Cabinet and Budget leaks. He vows to 'get to the bottom' of the turmoil. Read the latest from Westminster.
Bill and Hillary Clinton risk contempt of Congress charges this week if they refuse to appear for depositions on Jeffrey Epstein. The Oversight Committee sets a final deadline.
PM Keir Starmer addresses Westminster rumours of a leadership challenge and vows to investigate pre-Budget leaks. Get the latest on Labour's internal dynamics.
PM Keir Starmer faced intense questioning from MPs on resident doctors' strikes, Russia's threat, and controversial inheritance tax changes. Read the key moments.
President Trump tells aides a massive commemorative arch is their top priority, not addressing imminent healthcare cost hikes. Read the full story on the controversial project.
A high-stakes legal fight over California's new congressional map, designed to help Democrats flip seats, starts in court. The outcome could shape control of the US House and Trump's agenda. Read the full analysis.
A German far-right AfD MP faces prosecution for allegedly performing a banned Hitler salute at the Reichstag building. Read the full details of the case and its implications.
Brave bus passengers intervened to save a teenage girl from a kidnap attempt in Swindon. The attacker, Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam, is now jailed. Read the full story of public courage.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland must repay taxpayer funds for a luxury family trip, sparking public fury and calls for her resignation. Explore the growing scandal.
Lori Loughlin makes a surprise return to TV at a Hallmark event, her first public outing since her split from Mossimo Giannulli and the college admissions scandal. Read her emotional statement.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar reports ICE stopped her 20-year-old son in Minnesota, accusing agents of racial profiling amid a major immigration operation. Read the full story.
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to condemn major Labour donor Dale Vince over his controversial remarks on the anti-Semitic Sydney terror attack. Read the full story.
David Lammy calls on Nigel Farage to tackle racism in Reform UK after a candidate told the black, London-born Deputy PM to 'go home'. Read the latest on the growing political row.
FBI Director Kash Patel prematurely claimed an arrest in the Brown University mass shooting, only for the suspect to be released. The investigation is now back to square one. Read the full story.
Ukraine's president meets with Starmer, Macron and Merz as US envoy pushes for conflict resolution. Zelenskyy signals flexibility on NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
Thailand has conducted airstrikes against Cambodia in a major escalation of a long-running border dispute. Both nations blame each other for breaking a US-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.
Saturday Night Live's latest cold open satirised President Trump for appearing to doze off and his friendly meeting with NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Read the full spoof details.
A new poll reveals US voters' least favourite Trump cabinet members, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leading the list. Discover the controversial figures and policies causing division.
Thailand has launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, shattering a ceasefire overseen by Donald Trump. One Thai soldier killed, thousands evacuated.
Donald Trump states Ukraine's president is hesitant to accept a US-authored peace framework, as Zelenskyy prepares for key European talks in London. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Thailand has conducted airstrikes against Cambodia in a disputed border region, shattering a US-brokered truce. Both nations accuse the other of firing first. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Japan's PM pledges firm response after Chinese J-15 fighter aircraft allegedly locked radar onto Japanese jets near Okinawa, escalating regional tensions. Read the full details.