Waspi Women Denied Compensation in Latest Pensions Blow
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announces Waspi women will not receive compensation, dealing a second blow to campaigners seeking redress for state pension communication failures.
Category : Politics
Trump-Gun Groups Rift Over Minneapolis Killing
Donald Trump's relationship with pro-gun organisations shows rare strain following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, exposing tensions over Second Amendment rights.
Texas Teen Trafficked on Instagram Confirmed Murdered
Kristen Galvan, a 15-year-old girl sex-trafficked by Houston gang members, has been confirmed murdered after DNA matched remains found in 2020. Her mother spent years searching.
White House Gala Amid Minneapolis ICE Killing Sparks Outrage
The Trump administration faces scrutiny as a White House screening of Melania Trump's documentary coincides with the fatal ICE shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, highlighting systemic issues.
Mamdani's Winter Storm Response Earns Early Praise
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's highly visible approach to the recent winter storm contrasts with predecessors' struggles, though tragic deaths highlight ongoing challenges.
Judge Blocks Charity's Hampstead Ponds Trans Challenge
A High Court judge has dismissed a charity's challenge to rules allowing transgender people to use single-sex facilities at Hampstead Heath swimming ponds.
China Executes 11 Members of Myanmar's Ming Mafia
China has executed 11 members of the Ming mafia family from Myanmar for killing 14 people and running a $1bn crime syndicate involving scam centres and illegal gambling.
UK Gets Visa-Free China Travel After Starmer Visit
British citizens can now visit China without a visa for stays under 30 days, announced during Keir Starmer's first prime ministerial visit to China since 2018.
Parliament Act Could Override Lords on Assisted Dying
Supporters of the assisted dying bill are considering using the century-old Parliament Act to bypass House of Lords objections if the legislation fails before May's King's Speech.
Video Shows ICE Altercation Before Nurse's Fatal Shooting
New footage reveals a violent confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before he was killed by officers in Minneapolis, amid ongoing immigration crackdown protests.
US Government Shutdown Looms Over ICE Funding Battle
As Democrats threaten to withhold funds from the Department of Homeland Security, a partial government shutdown appears imminent. The debate centres on ICE's conduct and broader questions about governmental legitimacy.
Deepfake Nudes on Telegram: AI Fuels Global Abuse
A Guardian analysis reveals millions are using Telegram to create and share AI-generated deepfake nudes, with at least 150 channels active globally, highlighting a surge in digital abuse against women.
Minneapolis Tense as ICE Raids Persist Despite Trump Vow
Minneapolis residents report ongoing ICE operations and fear despite Trump administration changes, with community impacts spreading through schools and daily life.
Taliban's Gender Repression Worsens Despite Diplomacy
Gordon Brown condemns escalating Taliban repression against Afghan women and girls, highlighting failed international engagement as education bans and rights violations reach new extremes.
Iran and Israel Flags Together at London Protests
Analysis reveals why protestors in London display pre-revolution Iranian flags alongside Israeli ones, showing support for opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.
Fifth Arrest in Arson Probe Targeting PM Starmer
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks on properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
US-Iran Conflict Scenarios: What Could Happen
Analysis of potential US military strikes on Iran, including escalation risks, regional impacts, oil price effects, and possible outcomes for Iranian governance and global stability.
Minister Accuses Farage of Dog-Whistle Racism on High Streets
Miatta Fahnbulleh criticises Nigel Farage and Reform UK for blaming Turkish barber shops for high street decline, calling it divisive politics without real solutions.
Local Elections Postponed for 29 Councils in England
The UK government delays elections for 29 English councils to focus on council mergers, affecting over 3 million people and sparking legal challenges.
Starmer Gifts Xi Jinping Arsenal Match Football
Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a football from an Arsenal vs Manchester United match, blending sports fandom with diplomatic humility during his Beijing visit.
White House's AI 'Slopaganda' Era Under Trump
The Trump administration has pioneered 'slopaganda' - using AI-generated images for political messaging. From fake magazine covers to deepfakes, this marks a new era in government communication.
Alex Pretti Remembered as Kind Nurse Killed by Agents
Family and friends share memories of Alex Pretti, a nurse shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, describing him as a kind, generous helper.
Congressman Visits Boy Liam in ICE Detention
A Texas congressman shares heartbreaking details after visiting a young boy detained by ICE, who misses school and asks about his Spider-Man backpack.
Video Shows Federal Agents Clash with Alex Pretti Before Killing
A bystander's video captures a confrontation between Alex Pretti and federal officers in Minneapolis, 11 days before the ICU nurse was fatally shot, raising questions about the events leading to his death.
Coroner: No Clear Link in Hackney Worker Mould Death
A coroner has ruled it's impossible to determine if a Hackney Council painter's death from lung disease was caused by exposure to damp and mould in social housing properties.
China May Offer Visa-Free Travel to UK Citizens
President Xi Jinping announces China is ready to actively consider visa-free entry for UK citizens after meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing.
Iran Warns 'Finger on Trigger' After Trump Armada Threat
Tensions escalate as Iran warns of immediate response to US aggression following Trump's deployment of warships and threats over nuclear negotiations.
Podcast: Starmer's China Trip & UK Policy Debates
A new podcast episode explores Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with President Xi Jinping, UK-China relations, the assisted dying bill, and welfare reforms in Westminster.
Lottery Winner, 80, Jailed for £288m Drug Empire Role
John Eric Spiby, who won £2.4m in 2010, helped build a counterfeit drug operation near Wigan. He received a 16-year sentence alongside three others in Manchester court case.
Boys Laughed and Filmed Rape, Trial Told
Two teenage boys were 'laughing and filming' as they raped a terrified girl in Fordingbridge, Southampton Crown Court hears in disturbing case involving three defendants.
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