US passes $901bn defence bill backing Ukraine
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
Thailand has conducted airstrikes against Cambodia in a major escalation of a long-running border dispute. One Thai soldier killed, thousands evacuated. Read the latest.
Thai military jets strike Cambodian positions in a disputed border region, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute. Tensions flare as both sides claim sovereignty.
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, sentenced to over two years for entering the UK illegally on a small boat. Read the full details of the case and the CPS response.
Three Uyghur brothers fled China's Xinjiang in 2013, fearing detention. Arrested in Ladakh, they've been imprisoned in India ever since, their case stuck in legal limbo.
A sweeping federal immigration operation in New Orleans has led to dozens of arrests, with communities in hiding and reports of US citizens detained. Explore the impact and local response.
A major study reveals strict border controls are increasing demand for smugglers and raising their prices, undermining government efforts to 'break the business model'. Read the full analysis.
A damning parliamentary report reveals 'systemic failures' led to the collapse of a major China espionage trial, warning the issues could be repeated. Read the full findings.
A parliamentary inquiry warns 'serious systemic failures' caused the China spy case to collapse, with risks it could happen again. Read the key findings and recommendations.
A parliamentary inquiry blames 'shambolic' systemic failures for the collapse of a high-profile case against two alleged Chinese spies, finding no evidence of government interference. Read the full report.
The UK's independent terrorism legislation reviewer warns the new national security strategy fails to address escalating online dangers, where almost all terrorism now begins. Read the critical analysis.
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
Disturbing video footage captures Israeli border police summarily executing two Palestinian men moments after surrender in Jenin raid. Far-right minister defends killings.
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen 69% to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Explore the implications of this significant shift in immigration trends.
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
Pakistan launches deadly airstrikes on Afghan province of Khost, killing 10 including nine children. Taliban accuses Pakistan of sovereignty violation amid escalating tensions.
Exclusive analysis of ICE and CBP data shows the scale of Trump's immigration enforcement. Discover the numbers behind arrests, detentions and deportations.
Three security force officers killed in a multi-pronged suicide attack on a paramilitary HQ in Peshawar. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
Israeli forces target Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut suburb strike. Latest escalation in cross-border conflict raises regional tensions. Read full analysis.
New Orleans prepares for 'Operation Swamp Sweep' as 250 federal agents descend despite falling crime rates. Community mobilises to protect immigrant rights.
Northern Israeli communities rebuild amid tense calm as Israel prepares potential offensive against Hezbollah. Discover the human stories behind the conflict.
Heavily armed Mexican troops scrambled after US contractors mistakenly landed on a beach in Playa Bagdad and planted warning signs. The Pentagon has issued an apology.
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.