Russia claims the US has released two detained Russian nationals from the seized Marinera oil tanker. The vessel was captured by American special forces in a dramatic North Atlantic operation. Read the full story.
PM Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump agree on the need to counter Russian aggression in the High North, as US interest in Greenland sparks diplomatic crisis. Read the latest.
The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic with UK backing. This follows recent US actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland. Read the full analysis.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his troops fighting in Ukraine, calling the alliance with Russia 'invincible'. Read the latest on the deepening military pact and its grim realities.
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declares a 'shared blood' alliance with Russia, celebrating military cooperation amid Ukraine conflict. Read the latest analysis on this pivotal geopolitical shift.
Russia Today aired a bizarre Christmas advert featuring AI versions of European leaders and Piers Morgan, as a new investigation details 145 acts of sabotage across Europe linked to the Kremlin. Read the full story.
Independent businesses in Clevedon's Hill Road warn new parking fees proposed by North Somerset Council could drive customers away, threatening the town's vibrant retail scene. Read why they're fighting back.
Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow is ready to legally confirm it has no intention of attacking the EU or NATO. This comes as Ukraine offers concessions on NATO membership for security guarantees. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
Vladimir Putin assures India of continued oil supply, defying US sanctions. The leaders affirm a "resilient" partnership and sign new defence and trade deals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for high-stakes trade talks, aiming to protect bilateral defence and energy ties from Western sanctions over Ukraine. Read the latest analysis.
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
High-stakes Moscow talks between the US and Russia yield no breakthrough on Ukraine. Putin issues stark war warning to Europe as NATO ministers convene in Brussels.
An ocean conservation charity has lost its High Court bid against the Government over nearly 30 oil and gas exploration licences. Discover the legal ruling and its implications for UK climate policy.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
Kevin Spacey will face High Court civil trials in October 2026 over sexual assault lawsuits from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Get the latest details.
At least 36 people killed and 279 reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex. The city's deadliest blaze in decades prompts a major rescue operation.
At least 36 people have died and 279 are reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces permanently lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by higher levies on online giants' warehouses. Will it save the high street?
At least 13 people have died and an unknown number are trapped after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on this tragedy.
At least 13 people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest updates on the rescue efforts.
Thirteen people have died, including a firefighter, after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the cause of the blaze.
At least four people, including a firefighter, have died after a major fire engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Tragedy strikes Hong Kong as deadly fire engulfs residential tower block, leaving multiple casualties and trapped residents. Live updates and emergency response details.
A major fire at a Hong Kong residential complex has left four dead, including a firefighter, with others trapped. Emergency services continue to battle the blaze.
Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.
The children of murdered Muriel McKay have lost their High Court bid to radar scan a London garden where they believe her body was buried 55 years ago. Read the full ruling details.