NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from Jewish groups and civil liberties advocates over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
A Wyoming sheriff admits he is perplexed by mysterious drone-like objects spotted for 13 months. Read the full investigation into the unexplained aerial phenomena over Sweetwater County.
Western officials reveal Russia's hybrid war campaign of 145 sabotage incidents across Europe aims to drain investigative resources and undermine support for Ukraine. Read the full investigation.
An AP investigation reveals the US Justice Department's struggle to prosecute immigration protest cases, with dozens of felony charges reduced or dismissed. Read the full analysis.
President Trump pledges $1,776 'warrior dividend' to 1.45m service members for Christmas, but the source of the $2.6bn funding remains unclear. Read the full analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
A decade of treating migration as a perpetual crisis has empowered racists and profiteers, argues researcher Maurice Stierl. The next ten years must be different.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a €90bn loan for Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets. Pressure mounts as Kyiv faces battlefield challenges. Read the latest.
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has sharply criticised Benjamin Netanyahu for linking the Bondi Beach terror attack to Canberra's Palestine policy. Read the full diplomatic row.
A pro-Palestine organisation faces backlash for opposing a proposed protest ban following the Bondi terror attack. NSW Premier Chris Minns seeks new police powers. Read the full debate on civil liberties.
Donald Trump's first year-end address of his second term was labelled 'pathetic' and 'desperate' by critics as he defended his economic record against poor polling. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's much-teased White House address offered no new policy, with Sky News calling it a 'frustrated' rerun of old claims. Read the full analysis of the 18 December 2025 speech.
Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.
Chile has elected José Antonio Kast, its most right-wing leader since Pinochet, in a landslide victory. Explore the implications for Chile and Latin America's political shift. Listen to the full analysis.
The Trump administration announces over $10 billion in weapons for Taiwan, including missiles and drones. A move certain to escalate tensions with Beijing. Read the full analysis.
A US military strike in the Pacific kills four alleged smugglers. The same day, the House rejected moves to limit Trump's power to wage force against cartels. Read the full report.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
The UK government is reviewing the BBC's funding, proposing a 'sliding scale' licence fee and new commercial streams. Have your say in the public consultation by 10 March 2026.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirms he will leave his post in January. President Trump suggests the former Secret Service agent wants to return to his podcast show. Read the latest US political developments.
A viral video shows a customer confronting a Target employee over her Charlie Kirk t-shirt, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, workplace attire, and online backlash. Discover the full story and police response.
President Trump delivers a primetime Oval Office address as tensions with Venezuela escalate and new polling shows growing public frustration with his economic management. Full coverage.
A senior US Border Patrol official clashed with an Illinois mayor over the authority to arrest illegal migrants in Chicago's suburbs. The confrontation highlights the ongoing national immigration crackdown.
Labour's plan to rejoin the Erasmus scheme for £570m a year ignites internal party conflict over Brexit reversal. Key figures push Starmer towards closer EU ties.
National Records of Scotland uncovers festive names like Santa Bianchi and George Bailey in 500 years of archives. Discover your own historical connections.
A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ahead of JD Vance in a 2028 head-to-head. Discover the data and her reaction. Read the full analysis here.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announces his resignation, ending a short tenure marked by reported clashes. President Trump suggests a return to media. Read the full story.
A US judge has declined to halt the demolition of the White House East Wing for a new ballroom, citing national security concerns. The project faces legal challenges over historic preservation.
An investigation reveals Care4Calais's evolution from a humanitarian aid group to a political force, amid Home Office accusations of links to a people trafficker and deep ties to far-left organisations.