Trump's Iran Threat Amid Escalating Protest Crackdown
Donald Trump vows military action if Iran attacks protesters. Analysts question US readiness as Tehran's deadly crackdown continues. Read the latest analysis.
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Trump's Iran Threat as Tehran Protests Escalate
Donald Trump vows military action if Iran attacks protesters. Analysts question US readiness as death toll rises. Explore the diplomatic implications.
Iranian Foreign Minister Claims Protests 'Under Total Control'
Iran's foreign minister asserts the protest movement is under control despite a violent crackdown and internet blackout. International condemnation grows as the US weighs intervention.
HMRC accepted 'tolerable' risk in child benefit crackdown
Internal documents reveal HMRC withdrew child benefit payments using incomplete Home Office data, deeming the risk of harm 'remote'. Senior officials face Treasury committee scrutiny.
Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran After Protests
President Trump threatens unprecedented strikes as Iran proposes talks. Over 10,600 detained in protests, US and Israel warned they are 'legitimate targets'. Read the latest.
London murders drop to lowest level in over a decade
London's homicide rate has fallen to a record low after a Met Police blitz on organised crime and expanded use of facial recognition. Discover the strategies behind the 11% drop.
Trump Considers Military Action Amid Iran Crackdown
US President Donald Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations while threatening military intervention over the regime's deadly crackdown on protests, with hundreds reported killed.
Iran Crackdown: 250 Bodies in Morgue, Secret Burial
Exclusive analysis reveals the emerging scale of Iran's crackdown, with evidence of 250 bodies in one morgue and families forced into secret burials to avoid fuelling protests.
Iran Protests Gather Momentum Amid Deadly Crackdown
Protests in Iran escalate as security forces use lethal force, killing hundreds. Internet blackouts fail to quell demonstrations calling for regime change. Read the latest from Tehran.
Iran Arrests Protest Leaders as Crackdown Intensifies
Iranian authorities arrest key protest figures as unrest enters second week. US President Trump threatens intervention, sparking a war of words with Tehran. Over 100 reported killed.
China Detains Leaders of Underground Early Rain Church
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Iran Protests: Police Brutality Reported Amid Widespread Crackdown
Reports from Iran detail a severe police response to nationwide protests, with claims of live ammunition use. Internet blackouts hinder verification of human rights violations. Read the latest.
UK seeks 'peaceful transition' in Iran as protests intensify
UK ministers call for an end to violence in Iran and discuss regime change as protests defy a severe crackdown. Over 60 reported dead and thousands detained.
Mass US Protests After ICE Agent Kills Renee Good
Nationwide protests erupt after an ICE officer shot dead Renee Good in Minneapolis. New footage fuels debate as the Trump administration defends the agent's actions.
ICE Shooting: Wife's Tribute as Officials Reject Self-Defence
The wife of a woman shot dead by an ICE officer in Minneapolis pays tribute, as local officials reject the Trump administration's self-defence claim. Read the latest.
Minneapolis Mayor: Feds 'Hiding Facts' in ICE Killing
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demands state involvement in FBI probe after ICE agent kills US citizen Renee Nicole Good. He condemns Trump administration's 'garbage' narrative.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Crackdown on Protests
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
Alleged Scam Kingpin Chen Zhi Extradited from Cambodia
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
ICE shootings surge in Trump's 2025 immigration crackdown
Federal immigration agents linked to 14 shootings amid Trump's expanded enforcement. Record deaths in custody as detention surges by 50%. Read the full investigation.
Shooting amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
A shooting involving federal agents occurred in Minneapolis during a major immigration enforcement operation targeting the Somali community. Authorities urge public to avoid the area.
35,000 More Families Hit by Child Benefit Tax Charge
Frozen tax thresholds will push thousands of families into paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge, eroding support as living costs remain high. Discover the impact.
Venezuela detains journalists after Maduro's removal
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
Three Children Dead in Iran Protest Crackdown
At least three children are dead and 44 minors arrested in Iran's escalating protests. Human rights groups condemn the security forces' 'indiscriminate targeting' of civilians. Read the full report.
£54m Benefit Fraud Gang Ordered to Repay Just £2m
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
Council worker busted for secretly juggling 2 full-time jobs
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
Uber prices soar as government ends VAT loophole
Londoners face higher Uber and Bolt fares as a new VAT rule comes into force, ending a tax scheme for ride-hailing apps. The move aims to level the playing field with black cabs.
Scammer jailed for conning £100k from elderly victims
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
2026 Tax Crackdown: HMRC's £555m Enforcement Boost
Experts predict a surge in HMRC enforcement actions in 2026, driven by a £555m investment to close the tax gap. Discover the key trends, from AI audits to global tariffs.
How a video saved Afghan women from a Taliban raid
Exiled activist Zarmina Paryani reveals how a desperate video thwarted a Taliban arrest in Kabul. Her story exposes the brutal crackdown on women's protests in Afghanistan.
FBI Deploys Resources to Dismantle Minnesota Fraud Schemes
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
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