Unexplained Death at Wolverhampton School Grounds
West Midlands Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 45-year-old man found with injuries at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton, with the school reopening after closures.
Category : Politics
UN Accuses Israel of 'Unprecedented Attack' Over UNRWA Demolition
The United Nations has accused Israel of an unprecedented attack after diggers started demolishing a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, with Israel claiming the site was a 'greenhouse for terrorism'.
Kim Jong Un Dismisses Vice Premier in Public Rebuke
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier, criticising him for causing confusion and economic losses during a factory modernisation project ahead of a key party congress.
Trump's Chagos Attack Tightens Starmer's Diplomatic Bind
Donald Trump's social media broadside against the UK's Chagos Islands deal has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, testing diplomatic relations amid broader transatlantic tensions over Greenland and European alliances.
Derbyshire Police Fined for Riot Training Injuries
Derbyshire Constabulary fined £60,000 after officers burned by petrol bombs during riot training in Rotherham. Four officers injured, three hospitalised.
No Further Charges for Lucy Letby, CPS Decides
The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that Lucy Letby will not face additional criminal charges, citing insufficient evidence, despite police disagreement.
Motherwell man shot dead: Family 'devastated' over murder
The family of Jordan Gray, a 26-year-old father murdered in his Motherwell home, appeal for information as police investigate the shocking shotgun killing.
Prince Harry's Privacy Case 'Threadbare' Says Mail Lawyer
Associated Newspapers tells High Court that Prince Harry's privacy claims are 'threadbare' and brought too late, defending journalists' legitimate sourcing methods.
Reform UK Court Challenge Over Election Delays
A two-day hearing in February will determine if the government can postpone dozens of local council elections due to reorganisation challenges, with Reform UK leading the legal fight.
Teen Boy Stabbed to Death in Surrey Woodland
A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in woodland near Stoke Park, Guildford. Surrey Police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Labour MPs Threaten Revolt Over Ground Rent Promise
Sir Keir Starmer could face a major rebellion from over 100 Labour MPs if the government abandons its manifesto pledge to cap ground rents for leaseholders, amid Treasury concerns about pension fund impacts.
Man Accused of Killing Baby Stepson in Rage
A Swansea court hears how Thomas Morgan allegedly killed his five-month-old stepson while 'full of rage' following a heated argument with his ex-partner.
Starmer's Fate Hangs on May Elections Amid Polling Crisis
As Keir Starmer focuses on foreign affairs, deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell warns of a looming domestic crisis. With Labour trailing in polls ahead of key May elections, internal unity and voter concerns over cost of living could decide Starmer's politic
Iranian Teen Rapper Killed in Protest Crackdown
Abolfazl Yaghmouri, a 17-year-old aspiring rapper, was killed during Iran's protest crackdown. His family recounts his final moments bleeding for 40 minutes while denied help.
Trump's Greenland Threat Looms Over Davos European Talks
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military action over Greenland ahead of critical Davos meetings with European leaders, threatening tariffs and creating unprecedented NATO tensions.
UK Driving Test Cheating Up 47% with Tech and Impersonators
Recorded driving test cheating incidents in Britain increased by 47% to 2,844 cases in 2024/25, with technology-assisted fraud and impersonation posing serious road safety concerns.
Trump's First Year Back: Greenland Focus and NATO Tensions
A year into Donald Trump's return to the White House, his administration's focus on acquiring Greenland and ambiguous stance on NATO have sparked market fears and geopolitical uncertainty, analysed in the latest podcast episode.
Life Sentence for Shinzo Abe's Assassin
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, receives a life prison term for the 2022 assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, citing a grudge against the Unification Church.
Timothy Busfield Released from Jail Pending Child Abuse Trial
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has been released from jail in New Mexico while awaiting trial on child sex abuse charges involving two boys on a TV series set.
Farage Lobbies Trump Team at Davos Summit
Nigel Farage engages with Donald Trump's delegation at Davos as the former US president dominates the global elite forum, with analysis on UK political tensions and trade disputes.
HMRC Alert: 3 Million Must Use New Tax System from April
HMRC issues guidance for millions of self-employed Brits and landlords required to start using the Making Tax Digital scheme from April 2026, with phased rollout and new penalty rules.
Government May Tighten Control Over Tower Hamlets Council
Housing Secretary Steve Reed warns of potential government takeover at Tower Hamlets Council due to concerns over financial safeguards and governance weaknesses.
London Nail Bar Faces Shutdown Over Licence Breaches
Westminster Council opposes The Nail Garden's licence renewal after inspectors found unqualified staff, faulty CCTV, and a suspected illegal worker at the Leicester Square salon.
Man Jailed for Kensington Palace Break-In Gives Bizarre Reason
A man who twice trespassed at Kensington Palace before Christmas has been sentenced to 32 weeks in prison after telling a court he did it 'because I am a criminal'.
Bystanders tried to save woman in London bus stop stabbing
Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scene as they attempted first aid on Anita Mukhey, 66, after random fatal stabbing at Burnt Oak bus stop in North London.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Sex and Smuggling
Isabelle Dale, 23, sentenced to 3.5 years for sexual misconduct with two inmates at HMP Coldingley and conspiring to smuggle synthetic cannabis into the prison.
Hotel Rampage Near Heathrow: £8K Damage, Kill Threats
Jake Holder, 27, sentenced after violent rampage at The Stanwell Hotel near Heathrow Airport, causing extensive damage and threatening staff with a fire extinguisher.
Mike Johnson: UK-US to Work Through Greenland Issues
US House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Britain and the US will resolve differences over Greenland, despite tensions in transatlantic relations.
Education Key to UK Immigration Views, Study Finds
New research reveals education level is the strongest indicator of UK attitudes toward immigration and diversity, with graduates far more supportive than non-graduates.
Indiana Judge and Wife Shot: Police Hunt Suspects
An Indiana state court judge and his wife are in stable condition after being shot at their Lafayette home. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in what the mayor calls a 'senseless act of violence'.
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