Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.
A senior Greater Manchester Police commander admitted gross misconduct after sending explicit images to a junior officer. He retired just before a hearing that would have fired him, sparking calls for urgent disciplinary reform.
Prince Andrew faces receiving no compensation for leaving Royal Lodge as repair costs will consume the £500k sum. MPs launch probe into Crown Estate property deals. Read the full investigation.
Imran Khan's sister confirms the jailed former PM's health after a rare prison visit, but condemns his solitary conditions as 'mental torture'. Read the latest on Pakistan's political turmoil.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for immediate conflict with Europe if provoked, during talks with US envoys on Ukraine. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Indonesia and the Netherlands reach a landmark prisoner transfer deal, repatriating two Dutch nationals convicted on drug charges. Read the full details of the agreement.
Vladimir Putin issues stark warning to the West, stating Russia is prepared for conflict over 'unacceptable' European peace terms for Ukraine. Read the latest developments.
A top OBR official has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves against accusations she misled the public over the UK's finances ahead of the Budget. Read the full details of the political row.
MPs launch inquiry into Crown Estate's royal property leases as Prince Andrew faces losing a £488k payout for vacating Royal Lodge. Read the latest on the scandal.
A 13-year-old boy executed his family's killer in a packed Afghan stadium, marking the 12th public killing since the Taliban's return. This grim spectacle coincides with UN warnings of a rapid human rights deterioration.
A Republican senator's plan to end dual citizenship in the US could force First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron to renounce their Slovenian ties. Discover the details of the Exclusive Citizenship Act.
The EBU will hold a crucial vote on Israel's place in Eurovision 2026 following boycott threats from several nations. Read the full story on the escalating controversy.
Donald Trump pardons former Honduran leader Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of smuggling 400 tons of cocaine to the US, sparking bipartisan backlash. Read the full story.
Police clear migrant encampment outside London's Apsley House after locals reported 'absolute misery'. Read the full story on the Hyde Park Corner operation.
GivingTuesday, the global day of generosity, faces a complex economic climate in 2025. Discover the trends, challenges, and how to make your donation count.
A parliamentary probe scrutinises the Crown Estate's £1 peppercorn rent for Prince Andrew's Windsor home. Discover the details and implications for royal finances.
Parliament's spending watchdog is to investigate the Crown Estate after MPs demanded answers on Prince Andrew's controversial Royal Lodge lease. Get the latest royal news.
The EBU could hold a vote on Israel's Eurovision future as multiple nations threaten a boycott over the Gaza conflict. A decision is expected this Thursday.
Michael and Susan Dell commit $250 each for 250 million American children's investment accounts in a historic $6.25bn philanthropic gift. Discover how the 'Trump Accounts' programme aims to build generational wealth.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, 34, announces her separation from husband David James on their first anniversary. The Democrat rising star had previously revealed he used his life savings to fund her mental health treatment.
Aubrey O'Day alleges Sean 'Diddy' Combs dismissed her from Danity Kane after she refused his sexual demands, as revealed in Netflix's 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning'. Read the shocking details.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ireland for its 'generosity' during a historic Dublin visit, as the Irish Government announced €100 million in new non-lethal aid. Read the latest on the Ukraine-Ireland partnership.
Donald Trump posted over 160 times on Truth Social in one night as the White House defended a second strike on a Venezuelan boat. Read the latest on the administration's controversies.
Jada Pinkett Smith faces a $3 million lawsuit from Will Smith's long-term friend, Bilaal Salaam, who claims she threatened him over 'telling her business'. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump says he will release results of his October MRI scan, which the White House confirms showed 'exceptional' health. Read the latest update.
Niki Savva's new book alleges a fiery encounter between PM Anthony Albanese and Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather. The claim is denied. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump says he will release results of an October MRI scan, describing them as 'perfect'. He admitted he doesn't know which part of his body was imaged. Read the latest health update.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to abolish jury trials for crimes likely to get 3 years or less, introducing 'swift courts'. Critics call it an attack on an ancient right.
Justice Secretary David Lammy confirms sweeping court reforms, creating judge-only 'swift courts' for cases with sentences under three years to tackle the backlog. Read the full details.
Kyiv refutes Kremlin's claim of capturing strategic city Pokrovsk as Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for renewed diplomatic push to end the war.