The UK government has authorized the US to utilize RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant policy shift.
MetroTalk readers clash over Nigel Farage's shifting stance on Iran conflict, with accusations of political opportunism and broader discussions about military intervention.
A new report from the Labour Growth Group suggests cutting income tax and abolishing national insurance to reward hard work, with potential funding from capital gains tax reforms and landowner taxes.
A bone discovered in Hackney during a search for murder victim Muriel McKay's remains has been ruled non-human by police, dashing family hopes after a tip led to the excavation.
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Cabinet ministers examine Labour Growth Group report proposing income tax cuts and NI abolition, with publication timed after May elections as Starmer faces potential challenge.
A mother and her two adult children have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of a relative in Blackburn, described by the judge as a 'needless tragedy' over a trivial slight.
A bone has been discovered near a betting shop in east London, potentially solving the 57-year mystery of Muriel McKay's burial after her 1969 kidnapping and murder.
A bone has been discovered in Hackney during an excavation for the body of Muriel McKay, a murder victim from 1969, with police now analyzing the find at the scene.
A former Labour councillor in North London, Liron Velleman, received a suspended sentence after sending a nude video to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old schoolgirl, leading to the collapse of his career and marriage.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit gave an emotional interview expressing regret over her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, revealing she felt manipulated and deceived by the late sex offender.
Iran has executed three men, including 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, as part of a crackdown on protests. Rights groups allege confessions were obtained through torture.
Three men have pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to rape and sexually assault a man's wife after she was allegedly drugged by her husband, with a trial set for September.
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James Bubb, a former Met Police special constable, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison plus 8 years on extended licence for raping a child and sexually assaulting another victim.
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A 19-year-old Mexican detainee has died in ICE custody, marking the youngest fatality since Trump's second term began and the 46th death overall in immigration detention.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting organized begging and antisocial behavior, with strong local business support.
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on NATO, labeling the alliance 'cowards' and a 'paper tiger' for refusing to support military action to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane after Iran's closure.
Guardian reporter Maanvi Singh answers pressing questions about ICE operations, community impacts, and long-term consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement policies across American cities.
A Senate committee has advanced Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security on a near party-line vote, despite concerns about his past comments and approach to immigration enforcement.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated there is no timeframe to end the ongoing war against Iran, while reports suggest the Pentagon may seek an additional $200 billion in funding.
Kemi Badenoch defends Nick Timothy's remarks calling Islamic public prayers 'an act of domination,' sparking a political row over religious expression in British public spaces.
Oman's foreign minister claims Israel convinced Trump to wage war on Iran, derailing nuclear talks that were on the verge of a breakthrough deal in Geneva.
Danish soldiers reportedly carried explosives to destroy runways and blood supplies to treat wounded in preparation for a potential US invasion of Greenland following Trump threats.
Darren Indyke, Jeffrey Epstein's longtime attorney, told House lawmakers he was unaware of the financier's sexual abuse and trafficking activities during his employment, a claim survivors' attorneys call 'deeply troubling'.
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At the Conservative local elections campaign launch, Kemi Badenoch's response to comments about Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square failed to clarify the party's stance. This incident highlights potential culture war issues for the Conservatives, while La
New Jersey Congresswoman Nellie Pou introduces legislation to prevent immigration enforcement raids within one mile of FIFA World Cup games and fan festivals in host cities this summer.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has paused his Cameo video service following a Guardian investigation revealing clips with extremist slogans, support for a rioter, and neo-Nazi event endorsements. Farage falsely claims illegal data use.
Donald Trump threatens to target an Iranian energy facility as attacks on gasfields across the Middle East drive up oil and gas prices, marking a major escalation in the conflict.
Kemi Badenoch launched the Conservatives' local election campaign in a surreal event, ignoring poll deficits and promoting fantastical policies, as activists cheered despite impending electoral wipeout.
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Hungarian rights groups raise alarms as Daria Boyarskaya, Vladimir Putin's former interpreter, coordinates OSCE mission overseeing vote where pro-Moscow Viktor Orbán could lose power after 16 years.
