Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside the mouths of children arriving by small boat for hidden SIM cards. Charities condemn the 'invasive' measures. Read the full report.
Ever wondered how people get appointed to government boards? The process is more opaque than ever, raising serious questions about transparency and merit. Discover the hidden pathways.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky begins a state visit to Ireland, meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin to discuss EU support and peace efforts. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer declares a 'moral mission' to reform the UK's welfare system, targeting youth claims, despite a recent £16bn annual spending increase. Read the full analysis.
The White House confirms a second military strike killed two survivors of a suspected drug boat. Press secretary defends action as legal, but experts allege potential war crimes. Read the full report.
Senior Republican Sam Graves pushes back on Trump's proposal to penalise air traffic controllers who missed work during the 43-day government shutdown, citing personal circumstances and financial strain. Read the full story.
Two conservative operatives sentenced to probation for a robocall scheme aimed at discouraging Black Detroit voters from mail-in voting in the 2020 US election. Read the full details.
Criminals who modify vehicles to smuggle migrants, drugs and guns into the UK face five years in prison under new legislation. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Ryan Lizza alleges Olivia Nuzzi planned a rendezvous with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A comic book gift and a specific date feature in the explosive Substack claims. Read the full story.
A man dressed as Father Christmas was detained by police at a Palestine Action demonstration in Norwich. Ten people were arrested for alleged support of a proscribed group.
Westminster reels as Budget leaks, the OBR chief's departure, and Labour's press conference expose deep political turmoil. Read the full analysis of a day of high drama.
British frontline troops will receive mobile brain scans to measure blast damage in a world-first medical advancement. The £3.1m project aims to solve the mystery of long-term brain injury.
PM Keir Starmer warns China poses a UK national security threat but says engagement is a duty. Read his full foreign policy speech analysis and the spy case fallout.
The Guardian has issued corrections for a government expenditure chart that mislabelled £400bn and omitted £62bn, and for an obituary of architect Christopher Mullan. Discover the details and how to report errors.
Will Smith's long-time friend Bilaal Salaam files a $3 million lawsuit, alleging Jada Pinkett Smith threatened he would 'end up missing' if he didn't sign an NDA. Read the shocking court claims.
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer's New York offices received emailed bomb threats referencing rigged election claims. Law enforcement responded. Read the latest details.
As December arrives, the White House dons Christmas decorations. First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance helped assemble holiday care packages at Joint Base Andrews. Discover the festive preparations.
A key campaign consultant for Rep. Nancy Mace has resigned, accusing her of turning her back on MAGA. The drama unfolds amid tensions over the Epstein files and Trump's endorsement for the South Carolina governor's race.
An Indiana Republican senator vows to vote against a GOP redistricting plan, citing President Trump's 'insulting' rhetoric about disabilities. Could this derail a key power play?
PM Keir Starmer has criticised the 'wild promises' of Brexit and warned against a 'corrosive, inward-looking attitude' in a major speech on Britain's global role. Read his full foreign policy address.
PM Keir Starmer defends his internationalist foreign policy in a major speech, criticising inward-looking attitudes and reaffirming commitments to NATO and global engagement. Read his full argument.
PM Keir Starmer warns against 'inward-looking' politics, defends NATO and ECHR membership, and outlines his 'outward-facing' foreign policy vision in his Guildhall address.
PM Keir Starmer defends a pragmatic approach to China, acknowledging national security threats while pushing for engagement. A crucial decision on a new Chinese super embassy is due next week.
Keir Starmer must reshape Labour again to deliver pro-growth change, facing resistance from old guard refuseniks. Can he secure the economic renewal Britain voted for?
A new YouGov survey reveals nearly 50% of US adults believe Donald Trump will be remembered as a 'poor' or 'below average' president, as his approval ratings hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges like Starmer's tax promise are not binding contracts. Good governance requires flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Read the full analysis.
The assisted dying bill, backed by MPs, faces opposition in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Doctors and a former judge call for an end to the legislative logjam. Read the full debate.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is defeating establishment figures in key US swing states, driven by voter frustration over housing, transit, and party direction. Discover the movement reshaping American politics.
Donald Trump's pledge to pardon convicted ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, while targeting Venezuela's Maduro, reveals a 'charade' in US counter-drug policy, experts say. Read the analysis.
The new left-wing Your Party faces internal strife as supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana continue their battle for influence, despite members opting for a collective leadership model at the inaugural conference in Liverpool.