Dubai storm could strand UK travellers for Christmas
Biblical rainfall forecast for Dubai risks repeating 2024's airport flooding, potentially leaving tens of thousands of British travellers stranded over Christmas. Know your flight rights.
Biblical rainfall forecast for Dubai risks repeating 2024's airport flooding, potentially leaving tens of thousands of British travellers stranded over Christmas. Know your flight rights.
US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.
Donald Trump's lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama episode is seen as a strategic move to intimidate media and embolden critics of the corporation. Read why experts call it 'grievance politics'.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice attempted to apologise for remarks about special educational needs, but descended into incoherence. The press conference highlighted party contradictions.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold has reassured fans after a successful operation for a tour injury. Get the latest health update and messages of support from his bandmates.
Traditional journalists have surrendered their Pentagon press passes, replaced by rightwing pundits who agreed to strict new reporting rules. Explore the implications for US defence scrutiny.
Lady Gaga brought her chaotic 'Mayhem Ball' tour to Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, delivering a two-hour spectacle of avant-garde fashion, theatrical performance, and pop anthems. Read our full review.
A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage denies making racist comments 'with malice' as he attacks the BBC over historical allegations from school contemporaries. Read the latest political clash.
The New York Times files a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department, alleging new press rules violate the First Amendment and chill independent reporting.
The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new reporting rules violate First Amendment rights. Major US media outlets refuse to sign the agreement.
The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.
CBS has abruptly cancelled a planned town hall with journalist Bari Weiss after host Erika Kirk's past controversial remarks resurfaced. The network faces scrutiny over its editorial vetting process.
President Trump directs immigration agents to focus on Somalis, calling Somalia a country that 'stinks'. Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces media questions over a Caribbean bombing incident.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
The Trump administration unveils a 'Hall of Shame' website targeting journalists from outlets like the BBC and Washington Post. Explore the escalating White House media feud.
The White House's new media 'bias tracker' is a desperate gimmick that reveals Donald Trump's growing isolation, not flawed journalism. Analysis of his attacks and falling approval.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.
Donald Trump's targeted abuse of female reporters reveals deepening misogyny and threat to press freedom. Analysis of his recent verbal assaults and their consequences.
A Ghanaian carer cancels all benefits including her autistic daughter's disability allowance amid fears new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Read her story.
Veteran journalist Kerry O'Brien warns that press freedom faces unprecedented threats worldwide, from Gaza to Trump's lawsuits. Australia's government criticised for failing to deliver promised media reforms.
Nigel Farage faces renewed scrutiny over school racism claims as multiple witnesses come forward. The Reform UK leader denies allegations while critics question his version of events.
Bruna Ferreira, protected under DACA and mother to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, arrested by ICE before Thanksgiving. Her lawyer denies criminal record claims.
Cauldeen primary school in Inverness cancels Christmas performance featuring Syrian refugees after receiving racist and abusive messages. Police investigating threats.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour sounds alarm on press freedom erosion, detailing threats to journalists in US and Gaza. Join the fight to protect independent media.
UK tourists warned of common travel insurance pitfalls that could invalidate policies. Expert advice from Post Office on avoiding coverage cancellation during winter getaways.
Ariana Grande cancels Wicked: For Good press tour events after testing positive for Covid-19. Get the latest updates on her cancelled interviews and the film's release.
Donald Trump's shocking 'quiet piggy' remark to Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey over Epstein questions reveals deepening press freedom concerns in US politics. Read the full analysis.
Australian academic Murray Hunter faces a Thai criminal defamation trial over articles criticising Malaysia's internet regulator. Read about this alarming cross-border legal case.
Samoa's Prime Minister has suspended the Samoa Observer from press briefings, triggering widespread condemnation from political leaders and press freedom advocates. Explore the implications for democracy.