Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Paying Boy for Sex
Merseyside Police officer John Rigby pleads guilty to paying a vulnerable 16-17 year old boy for sex and accessing unauthorised data. Sentencing set for December 19. Read the full details.
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S Korea court removes police chief over martial law
South Korea's Constitutional Court has formally dismissed the impeached police chief for supporting ex-President Yoon's brief martial law in 2024. Read the full ruling details.
Labour MPs rebel against Starmer's jury trial plans
Keir Starmer confronts a major Labour rebellion as 38 MPs brand plans to slash jury trials 'madness'. Read the full story on the growing Westminster crisis.
Six Councils Can Raise Tax Over 5% Without Vote
Six London councils can raise council tax by over 5% without a referendum after government funding cuts. The move aims to improve fairness but sparks political row.
Labour MPs rebel over jury trial 'madness'
Keir Starmer faces a backbench rebellion as 39 Labour MPs sign a letter condemning plans to reduce jury trials in England and Wales, calling the move 'madness'.
EU leaders clash over using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on tapping €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence. Poland's Tusk warns: 'money today, or blood tomorrow'. Follow live updates.
Russia's Sabotage Campaign Overwhelms European Security
Poland blames Russian intelligence for a wave of sabotage, deploying thousands of troops. A new AP database reveals 145 incidents in a hybrid war campaign aiming to undermine support for Ukraine.
British ex-soldier gets 13 years in Russian penal colony
A former British soldier has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum-security Russian penal colony for fighting in Ukraine. Read the full story on his capture and trial.
Council Tax Could Soar 75% in Wealthier Areas
Labour's new funding formula diverts cash to deprived councils, forcing affluent areas to hike taxes. Wandsworth and Westminster could see bills skyrocket. Is this fair?
EU Summit on Frozen Russian Assets Amid Legal Threats
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, as Moscow launches lawsuits and warns of war. The outcome tests Europe's global standing.
MPs' Royal Palaces Inquiry Risks Constitutional Chaos
A powerful Commons committee is demanding access to inspect Royal residences, sparking fears of a constitutional crisis. Could this open a Pandora's box? Read the full analysis.
Sherrone Moore bombarded ex-lover before knife threat
Disgraced Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore bombarded a staffer with texts after their affair ended, then threatened her with knives, a police report claims. Read the shocking new details.
Lammy: Halve violence against women in 10 years
Deputy PM David Lammy launches a radical new strategy to tackle the 'national emergency' of violence against women and girls, aiming to halve incidents within a decade.
Trump's Primetime Address Sparks Bipartisan Criticism
President Trump's 18-minute year-end address touting his first year back in office drew fire from Democrats and scepticism from some conservatives. He announced a 'Warrior Dividend' for troops.
Poll: AOC Ahead of JD Vance in 2028 US Election Matchup
A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beating JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race. The Democrat reacted with a mocking 'Bloop!' on social media. Read the full analysis.
Four dead in US military strike on suspected drug boat
The US military has attacked another vessel accused of drug smuggling, resulting in four fatalities. The strike coincides with a congressional vote on presidential powers. Read the full report.
Albanese's Mourner-in-Chief Role Questioned After Bondi
PM Anthony Albanese faces criticism over his response to the Bondi beach terror attack, as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done.
Morocco Accused of Brutal Crackdown on Gen Z Protesters
Human rights groups condemn the detention and alleged torture of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations. Read the full investigation.
Trump travel ban may block Senegal, Ivory Coast World Cup fans
Fans from Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could be barred from the 2026 World Cup due to new US travel restrictions. Discover the full list of affected nations and the political fallout.
China files $50bn counter-lawsuit against Missouri
China launches a $50.5bn lawsuit against Missouri, demanding a public apology over Covid-19 claims. Discover the latest escalation in this international legal battle.
Minns' Protest Crackdown Condemned After Bondi Shooting
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.
Wyoming UFO Mystery Baffles Sheriff for Over a Year
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.
Russia's Sabotage Campaign Drains European Resources
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.
DOJ's Protest Cases Crumble Under Scrutiny
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.
Trump Promises $1,776 Christmas Bonus to Military
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.
Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
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.
10 Years of Fortress Europe: A Decade of Cruelty
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 Summit to Decide on €90bn Ukraine Loan from Russian Assets
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.
Turnbull Rebukes Netanyahu Over Bondi Attack Comments
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.
Pro-Palestine group slams NSW protest ban after Bondi
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.
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