The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 faces a deep crisis as Israel's planned inclusion causes a major rift, with several countries threatening to withdraw. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic row.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces backlash after his opening speech at the 2026 World Cup draw was criticised for potentially aiding US immigration officials. Fans express concerns over safety.
Burkina Faso's military government approves bill to reintroduce capital punishment for serious crimes, reversing a 2018 abolition. Read the latest on the sweeping legal reforms.
Reform UK has revoked the membership of Staffordshire council leader Ian Cooper following an investigation into alleged racist abuse targeting Sadiq Khan and David Lammy. Read the full story.
Yinka Bankole speaks out after decades, detailing racist abuse from Nigel Farage at Dulwich College. Read his powerful account of memory, identity, and the impact of political denial.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has publicly backed RTE's withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel's participation, calling it an act of solidarity with journalists in Gaza. Read the full story.
Donald Trump receives a fabricated FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw. We detail the seven most surreal moments from the event and his latest controversial claims.
New adaptations of Dickens' classic and Paddington's story resonate deeply with modern themes of displacement and compassion. Discover why these reboots are essential viewing.
The new Labour government has abolished the controversial two-child benefit limit. While a vital step, experts warn far more action is needed to truly tackle the UK's deep-seated child poverty crisis. Read the analysis.
American-born Canada football manager Jesse Marsch condemns Donald Trump's 'unsettling' rhetoric about annexing Canada. Read the full story on the diplomatic spat.
Donald Trump accepted a new FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino in Washington DC, a move criticised for its lack of transparency and timing after Nobel snub. Read the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the diplomatic and cultural fallout.
A Massachusetts college student was deported to Honduras over Thanksgiving. US authorities say she missed opportunities to challenge a removal order issued when she was a child. Read the full story.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Analysis: Nigel Farage's response to racism allegations mirrors Donald Trump's tactics of denial, legal threats, and media attacks. Experts and political rivals draw direct parallels. Read the full breakdown.
Yinka Bankole, a former Dulwich College pupil, alleges teenage Nigel Farage racially abused him. He speaks out after Farage's press conference denying malice. Read the full exclusive.
Influencer pastor Stuart Knechtle reveals details of a late-night call with Donald Trump's 19-year-old son, Barron, claiming he is on the verge of fully accepting Christianity. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's first-ever Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C., an event also attended by world leaders and dignitaries. Read the latest updates and analysis.
A new CBS/YouGov poll reveals President Trump's approval with voters aged 18-29 has crashed from +10 to -46. Analysis points to policy concerns and waning influencer backing. Read the full breakdown.
A care recruitment boss who exploited a seafarer loophole to employ 13 illegal immigrants has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full details of the Bexhill-based operation.
Sinn Féin MP Daire Hughes accuses Secretary of State Hilary Benn of ignoring the 'energetic debate' on Irish unity. Benn insists a border poll is 'a long way off'.
Indian PM Modi clarifies India's position on Ukraine in Putin talks. Germany reinstates military service. Plus, a US city colder than Mars and more global headlines.
President Trump appoints a new architect for the privately funded $300 million White House ballroom after reported clashes. Democrats introduce bills to restrict such projects.
The Trump administration directs consular officials to deny US visas to applicants involved in 'censorship', including fact-checking and content moderation. Read the full details and expert reactions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
PM Keir Starmer insists Labour will stick to its manifesto, deepening EU ties but not rejoining the customs union, single market, or freedom of movement. Read the latest.
The new US National Security Strategy, influenced by far-right conspiracy theories, claims Europe faces 'civilisation erasure'. Read the full analysis of this alarming shift in American foreign policy.
From a politicised World Cup draw to a major Hollywood merger and a diplomatic fuel offer, here are the five biggest stories you missed on Friday 5th December 2025. Read the full briefing now.
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
Donald Trump is set to receive the newly created FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C. Read the full story on this controversial diplomatic move.