Jury trials to be axed for crimes with 3-year sentences
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.
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Jury trials to be scrapped in thousands of cases
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.
Ukraine Denies Pokrovsk Fall Amid US-Russia Peace Talks
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.
Three Arrests in EU Fraud Probe After Brussels Raids
Belgian police have arrested three individuals following raids on the EU's diplomatic headquarters and a college in Bruges. The investigation centres on suspected fraud in a training tender. Read the latest developments.
Nuzzi's Ex Claims She & RFK Jr Planned Trump Rally Rendezvous
Ryan Lizza alleges his ex, journalist Olivia Nuzzi, planned to 'consummate' her alleged affair with RFK Jr, 39 years her senior, after a Trump rally. Read the explosive claims.
KC Slams Lammy's Plan to Scrap Jury Trials for Most Cases
Justice Secretary David Lammy's leaked plan to restrict jury trials faces fierce criticism from Mary Prior KC, who warns it strips a fundamental right and ignores chronic underfunding. Listen to the full podcast episode.
European Diplomats Condemn Putin Ahead of India Trip
UK, French, and German ambassadors in India publicly denounce Russia's war actions in a joint op-ed, creating diplomatic tension before Putin's visit. Read the full analysis.
Mouth Searches for SIM Cards on Illegal Migrants
UK police gain enhanced powers to search migrants for hidden phones and SIM cards at ports. The controversial move aims to disrupt smuggling networks but faces human rights criticism.
Fergie's charity donations nosedive 80% amid Epstein fallout
Sarah Ferguson's charity saw donations crash to just £31,000 last year, an 80% drop, as a trustee resigned following the Epstein email scandal. Exclusive details.
Lammy urges Farage to apologise for alleged school racism
Deputy PM David Lammy contrasts apologies from his own former classmates with Nigel Farage's response to allegations of racist behaviour at school. He calls for contrition.
Kate's Key Role in Historic German State Visit
The Princess of Wales will help welcome Germany's president for the first state visit from the nation in 27 years. Discover the full schedule of poignant ceremonies and high-level talks.
Kostakidis Fights Racial Discrimination Claim in Federal Court
Former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a deliberate campaign to undermine her criticism of Israel. Read the full legal defence details.
Hong Kong fire inquiry reveals narrowing gap with mainland
Analysis of Hong Kong's response to its deadliest fire in decades shows how the city's distinct systems are being eroded under Beijing's influence, with dissent criminalised and elections restricted.
US Radar in Tobago Fuels Venezuela Crisis Fears
Trinidad & Tobago's PM admits to 100 US marines and a military radar on island, sparking fears the Caribbean is being drawn into US-Venezuela tensions. Read the full analysis.
US Admiral to Brief Lawmakers Over Caribbean Strike
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers on a controversial Caribbean Sea strike that killed survivors. Bipartisan concerns mount over legality. Read the latest developments.
Russian Troops Arrive in Pokrovsk, Ukraine
Russian military units have been filmed entering the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, marking a significant territorial advance. Watch the footage and analysis of the frontline developments.
White House distances defence secretary from drug boat strike
The White House has stated a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Read the full details and political fallout.
Trump's White House launches 'media bias' tracker website
The Trump administration's new site to track 'media bias' reveals a president increasingly isolated from reality. Analysis of a desperate political gimmick.
£70 Food Vouchers Issued Before Christmas in Wakefield
Wakefield Council is distributing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support. Find out if you're eligible and learn about similar schemes across the UK.
Knife-edge Tennessee special election tests Trump and GOP
Voters in Tennessee's 7th district head to the polls today in a tight special election that could embarrass Trump and shift House power. Get the latest updates and results.
Starmer hints at unravelling Brexit in major foreign policy speech
PM Keir Starmer attacks 'wild promises' of Brexit, hints at moving UK closer to EU. He warns against using it as a template for foreign policy. Read the full analysis.
OBR Chief Quits in Budget 'Lies' Scandal Row
The Chancellor faces a fresh storm as the OBR's chair resigns and officials accuse the Treasury of fostering 'misconceptions' over economic forecasts. Read the full details.
Iranian asylum seeker wins deportation case rehearing
A 20-year-old Iranian asylum seeker will have his case reheard after a judge ruled his claim of facing a fatal flogging for an affair was plausible. Read the full tribunal details.
Dimbleby Slams Royals' 'Snail's Pace' Over Andrew Scandal
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby criticises the Royal Family's slow response to the Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Read his full analysis and the latest on Andrew's fall from grace.
UK Trainer Held in Ukraine for 'Russian Sabotage'
A British military instructor in Ukraine has been arrested, accused of supplying firearms for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence. Read the shocking details.
Ex-British Forces Member Held in Ukraine as Spy Suspect
A former British armed forces member has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia. The investigation was coordinated with UK intelligence. Read the latest details.
UK Gaza Aid Tents Arrive After Months of Delay
Over 1,100 UK-funded tents have entered Gaza, providing vital shelter for 12,000 displaced people. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for unhindered humanitarian access and a path to peace.
New UK passport design launches with King's Arms
Discover the new UK passport design featuring King Charles III's coat of arms, iconic UK landscapes, and cutting-edge anti-forgery technology. Find out what it means for your current travel document.
Student deported to Honduras after airport detention
Babson College pledges support for student detained and deported while flying to surprise family in Texas. The case raises serious immigration enforcement questions.
Journalist charged in child abuse material investigation
A self-styled investigative journalist, who pledged to expose child protection failures, is accused of controlling child abuse material. Landon Ashton Versace Germanotta-Mills faces 26 charges. Read the shocking details.
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