Australian AG Overturns Wrongful Child Convictions
Michelle Rowland uses mercy powers to help Indonesian children wrongly jailed as adult people smugglers, overturning a decade-old miscarriage of justice.
Category : Politics
Fossil Fuel Firms Gave $10M to Australian Parties
Analysis of Australian Electoral Commission data reveals fossil fuel and resources companies donated $10 million to major political parties and campaign groups in the 2024-25 financial year ahead of the 2025 election.
BoE Holds Rates in 5:4 Split, Bailey Casts Decisive Vote
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 5:4 to keep interest rates at 3.75%, with Governor Andrew Bailey using his casting vote. Despite rising unemployment and falling inflation, the majority opted for caution.
Ex-Tory Leader Becomes Reform UK's Welsh Head
Dan Thomas, former Conservative leader of Barnet council, has been announced as Reform UK's leader in Wales by Nigel Farage ahead of crucial Senedd elections.
Spain Hits Back at Telegram's Durov on Social Media Ban Plan
Spanish authorities have issued a firm response to Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, after he criticised plans for a social media ban. The government defends its proposal as a measure to combat misinformation and protect public safety.
Jewellers Thank Community After Robbery
Gregory & Co in Richmond expresses gratitude for public support following a violent daylight robbery where thieves used a sledgehammer to smash their window.
Michigan Sues Big Oil Over Climate and Energy Costs
Michigan's attorney general files groundbreaking lawsuit accusing BP, Shell, Chevron, Exxon Mobil and API of suppressing renewables and driving up energy costs through alleged collusion.
Duke of Marlborough Charged with Coercive Behaviour and Strangulation
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the 12th Duke of Marlborough, has appeared at Oxford Crown Court to face allegations of controlling or coercive behaviour and three counts of intentional strangulation against his estranged wife.
TV Host's Mother Disappearance: Forced Entry Found
Investigators confirm signs of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home as the 84-year-old mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie remains missing under suspicious circumstances.
Trump's Immigration Crackdown and SAVE Act Debate
Donald Trump's administration intensifies immigration enforcement with ICE raids in Minneapolis, sparking debates over the SAVE Act and its impact on US politics.
Starmer Apologises to Epstein Victims
Labour leader Keir Starmer has publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, addressing past failures in the justice system.
Starmer Apologises Over Mandelson-Epstein Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologises to Jeffrey Epstein's victims over Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, as Kemi Badenoch calls for his resignation amid political turmoil.
Soho Club Faces Review After Sex Attack Allegation
Westminster City Council imposes interim conditions on The Box cabaret venue following a police report of a serious alleged sexual assault and licensing breaches.
Bexley Pub Attack: Police Hunt Suspect After Christmas Fight
Metropolitan Police release CCTV image of man wanted for a brutal Christmas Day assault at a Bexleyheath Wetherspoons pub that left a 27-year-old with life-changing facial injuries.
Starmer: Mandelson Lied Over Epstein Links
Keir Starmer has claimed Peter Mandelson 'lied repeatedly' about Jeffrey Epstein connections. MPs await documents on the controversial US ambassador appointment.
Trump's Policies Could Boost China's Global Standing
Analysis suggests Donald Trump's political strategies might inadvertently strengthen China's international influence, reshaping global dynamics.
Ex-ICE Chief Tom Homan Named Minnesota's Top Federal Lawman
Tom Homan, the former acting director of ICE, has been appointed as the US Marshal for Minnesota, a move that has sparked debate over immigration enforcement.
Measles Outbreak at Texas ICE Facility Fuels Shutdown Demands
A measles outbreak at a Texas ICE detention centre for children and parents has led to urgent calls for closure, amid rising US cases and vaccination concerns.
10-Year-Old Released from ICE Custody After Month in Detention
Elizabeth Caisaguano, a 10-year-old from Minnesota, and her mother have been freed from an ICE detention centre in Texas after a month, despite an active asylum case. The facility is experiencing a measles outbreak.
US Navy Laser Weapon Shoots Down Four Drones in Test
The US Navy has demonstrated its HELIOS laser weapon system by neutralising four drone threats during a counter-UAS demonstration at sea aboard the USS Preble destroyer.
Mandelson-Epstein Scandal: Police Probe Double Life
Peter Mandelson faces police investigation after Epstein files reveal he shared sensitive government information with the convicted paedophile while serving as a senior minister.
London Town Clerk on Heritage, Tights and City's Future
Ian Thomas CBE, Town Clerk and CEO of City of London Corporation, discusses his role, the historic wardrobe, and plans to make the Square Mile more vibrant and welcoming.
Starmer Apologises to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a public apology to Jeffrey Epstein's victims for believing Peter Mandelson's 'lies' and appointing him as US ambassador.
Adrian Chiles on Britain's Miserable Grey Winter
Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles expresses his profound dislike for the grey, damp winter months in Britain, describing the pervasive monochrome that dominates the landscape.
Bizarre Bannon-Epstein Interview in New Files
A newly released video shows Steve Bannon interviewing Jeffrey Epstein, discussing topics from finance to philosophy, with strange moments and little focus on Epstein's crimes.
Trump's Greenland Ambition Echoes US Expansionism
Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland in 2019 reflects a long history of US territorial ambitions, from Alaska to the Caribbean, highlighting strategic and economic motives.
Mandelson Scandal Becomes Existential Threat to Starmer
The Peter Mandelson scandal, involving links to Jeffrey Epstein, has intensified into a major political crisis for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with police investigations and document releases threatening his government's stability.
Channel Migrant Deaths 'Avoidable', Inquiry Finds
A public inquiry concludes that more than 30 lives lost in the deadliest Channel migrant boat sinking could have been saved with proper rescue response.
Ealing Council Budget: Tax Rise, Waste Cuts, Housing Spend
Ealing Council announces a budget with a 4.99% council tax rise, reduced waste collection fees, and £131.6m for housing, alongside education investments and a new lane rental scheme.
Gorton and Denton By-Election: A Snapshot of UK Chaos
The Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26, 2026, triggered by Labour MP Andrew Gwynne's resignation, sees a fierce four-way contest amid political fragmentation and voter uncertainty.
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