Pastor Announces Gender Transition During Sunday Sermon
Reverend Phil Phaneuf, 51, revealed she is transgender to her Methodist church in New York. The United Methodist Church recently removed LGBTQ+ clergy bans. Read the full story.
Reverend Phil Phaneuf, 51, revealed she is transgender to her Methodist church in New York. The United Methodist Church recently removed LGBTQ+ clergy bans. Read the full story.
Kremlin officials describe talks with Trump envoys as constructive, but no deal reached. Putin warns Russia is 'ready' for war with Europe as leaked US peace plan details emerge.
Vanity Fair's Olivia Nuzzi condemns ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza's Substack posts as harmful 'revenge porn'. Lizza defends his actions as 'telling the truth'. Read the full story of the high-profile media clash.
The King's stepson publicly criticised the government's 'Budget shambles' at a London awards ceremony. Discover the royal reaction and other society news.
Justice Secretary David Lammy plans to slash jury trials by half, a stark reversal of his and Keir Starmer's past positions. Critics warn it's an assault on democracy and won't fix the court backlog.
President Donald Trump has voided all documents signed by autopen during the Biden administration, including executive orders and pardons. Read the full story on this unprecedented political action.
Megyn Kelly has defended controversial US strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, saying she wanted suspects to 'suffer'. The White House faces scrutiny over the lethal operations.
Leicester residents are fed up as streets are stained red-brown by paan spit. Despite £150 fines and signs, the issue is 'out of control', causing disgust and health concerns.
Mark Gibbon, a wealthy lighting engineer from Beaconsfield, pleaded guilty to battery after a drunken row with his former daughter-in-law in a Florida pool. Discover the courtroom drama and their surprising reunion.
Thomas Peters, 22, wins a tight election to become Durham's treasurer, overseeing millions in taxpayer funds. A generational shift in local politics for the typically Republican town. Read the full story.
IT consultant Jon Richelieu-Booth plans legal action against West Yorkshire Police after a 13-week nightmare arrest for a LinkedIn photo taken legally in Florida. He now wants to leave the UK.
MPs launch a sweeping inquiry into royal property deals after outrage over Prince Andrew's rent. The probe examines William, Kate, Edward, and Sophie's arrangements. Read the full investigation details.
A parliamentary inquiry brands the collapse of a China spy prosecution 'shambolic', citing systemic failures. The damning report emerges as ministers delay a decision on a new Chinese 'super-embassy'.
David Dimbleby's BBC documentary asks 'What's The Monarchy For?' arguing it prevents a politicised head of state. Explore the debate on royal influence and modern purpose.
Donald Trump claims to invalidate all documents signed by Joe Biden using an autopen, including pardons. Explore the unprecedented constitutional clash and its implications.
Police urge Post Office scandal victims to come forward after NDAs declared void. Eight suspects identified in Horizon IT probe, with charging decisions expected by late 2027. Read the latest.
David Dimbleby's new BBC series, 'What's the Monarchy For?', launches a combative critique of royal power, access, and cost. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.
Vladimir Putin warns Russia is prepared for a direct war with Europe, accusing Western powers of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
The Trump administration warns it will withhold SNAP administrative funds from Democratic-led states refusing to share recipient data, citing fraud concerns. Critics call it a political weaponisation of hunger.
Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation ruling has been dismissed. The Federal Court upheld the finding that he raped Brittany Higgins. Read the full details.
A crucial decision on China's proposed 'super-embassy' in London has been postponed to 20 January. The delay follows security concerns from MPs and a government arrangement to consolidate diplomatic sites. Read the full update.
Communications Minister Anika Wells faces criticism after spending nearly $100,000 on flights for a three-day New York trip to promote Australia's under-16 social media ban. Read the full details.
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers receives a lifetime ban from the American Economic Association following the release of emails showing his friendly ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Discover the full story and its repercussions.
Protesters, journalists and faith leaders move to dismiss their lawsuit against aggressive federal immigration tactics in Chicago, claiming victory as the controversial operation concludes. Read the full legal analysis.
The launch of the new 'Your Party' in Liverpool was overshadowed by factional splits, expulsions, and a boycott by co-founder Zarah Sultana. We analyse the infighting and its potential impact on Scottish politics.
Prominent Tunisian lawyer Ayachi Hammami detained, begins hunger strike. Over 40 sentenced in 'conspiracy' case as rights groups condemn political crackdown. Read the latest.
Bruce Lehrmann will learn his appeal fate Wednesday. He vows to go to the High Court to clear his name after being found, on balance, to have raped Brittany Higgins.
The American Economic Association has banned former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers for life following revelations of his friendly ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the full story.
A conservative group's planned 'family' meetup at Disneyland coincides with a Gay Days event, sparking online debate over motives and potential clashes. Read the full story.
The father of Anna Kepner, found dead on a Carnival cruise, avoided a process server ahead of a court hearing over custody of his stepchildren. The FBI is investigating.