Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months
Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, receives a 20-month prison term for accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political favours.
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Trump's USAID Cuts Hit Australian Pacific Aid Projects
Australian charities report devastating consequences as Trump administration slashes USAID funding, cutting education, food and health programs in Timor-Leste and across the Pacific region, resulting in preventable deaths.
Albanese Pushes Gun Buyback Amid State Opposition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges national cabinet to finalise a federal gun buyback scheme, facing resistance from Queensland and the Northern Territory over costs and implementation.
Minns Eyes Stricter Protest Laws in Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns is exploring changes to protest regulations, including potential restrictions on the Domain and Form 1 system, following polling showing strong public backing for enhanced police powers.
Maine Families Scramble as ICE Moves Detainees Out of State
Immigration attorneys report frantic efforts to locate over 200 detainees as federal authorities rapidly transfer individuals out of Maine, complicating legal challenges and family contact.
Trump Warns Iran as US Fleet Heads to Region
Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, warning a massive US naval fleet is prepared for violence if Tehran doesn't negotiate nuclear deal.
Lib Dems: Starmer 'Cap in Hand' to China Despite Spy Fears
Liberal Democrats challenge government's China trade ambitions, citing espionage threats and human rights concerns, as Starmer visits Beijing seeking economic ties.
Man Guilty of Assaulting Barron Trump's Friend
A Russian man has been found guilty of assaulting a woman who was friends with Barron Trump, after the US President's son made a dramatic 999 call from across the Atlantic.
Barron Trump's Police Call Leads to London Assault Conviction
A man has been found guilty of assault in London after Barron Trump reported seeing his friend attacked during a video call. The US President's son contacted UK police from America.
Budapest Mayor Charged Over Pride March
Progressive Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony faces fines after prosecutors charged him for organising a Pride march that defied Hungary's controversial ban.
10-Year Passport Rule Catches Out UK Holidaymakers
British travellers are still facing flight denials due to post-Brexit passport rules. Learn about the 10-year validity requirement for EU travel and global passport guidelines.
Texas Death Row Inmate Scheduled for Execution
Charles Victor Thompson is set to be the first US execution of the year for the 1998 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in Houston.
Al-Maliki Denounces Trump's Election Interference in Iraq
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has strongly criticised Donald Trump's threats to withdraw US support, calling it blatant interference in Iraq's sovereignty and internal election affairs.
Man Jailed for Shed Explosives Factory
A self-described science nerd has been sentenced to 45 months for manufacturing explosives in his mother's garden shed, with police uncovering racist materials and dangerous substances.
Trump's Attacks on Somali Community in Minnesota
Analysis of how Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies and rhetoric are targeting Somali Americans in Minnesota, causing trauma but also fostering solidarity.
Rob Jetten to Be Netherlands' Youngest Prime Minister
D66 leader Rob Jetten, aged 38, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest ever prime minister after forming a minority coalition with Christian Democrats and VVD.
ICE Deaths Spark Outrage in 2026
Eight individuals have died in ICE custody or at the hands of federal agents in early 2026, sparking protests and raising serious questions about immigration enforcement practices.
Sutton Council Accused of 'Sitcom of Incompetence'
Opposition councillors in Sutton have launched scathing criticism of the Liberal Democrat administration, alleging years of wasteful spending and failed projects in a fiery council meeting.
Rubio Warns US Prepared to Use Force in Venezuela
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Senate committee the Trump administration will not rule out further military action in Venezuela if interim leadership fails to cooperate with American objectives.
Keir Starmer's 'Burner Plane' for China Trip: Security or Logistics?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China has sparked claims he used a 'burner plane' over bugging fears, but government sources cite delegation size as the real reason.
Hounslow Council Funds £1m Golden Mile Regeneration
Hounslow Council allocates over £1 million for the Golden Mile regeneration project, aiming to revitalise the area, create 25,000 jobs, and attract £5 billion in private investment.
Chris Brown in London Court Over Alleged Bottle Attack
US singer Chris Brown attended a preliminary hearing at Southwark Crown Court regarding charges of assault and possessing an offensive weapon from a 2023 Mayfair nightclub incident.
16-Year-Old Charged Over Fatal Beckton House Fire
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter and arson following a house fire in Beckton, London, that killed 15-year-old schoolgirl Tiffany Regis in April 2023.
Crawley Paedophile Jailed for Sex Attack on Boy
Michael Simmonds, 37, has been sentenced to three years and two months for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in woods and possessing child abuse images.
95-Year-Old Tied Up by Fake Window Cleaner in Robbery
A 95-year-old woman was tied up in her Salford home by a robber posing as a window cleaner. Police are hunting the suspect after the 'vile' incident in Little Hulton.
Ilhan Omar Attacked in Minneapolis Amid Trump Comments
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was assaulted with a syringe and spray at a Minneapolis event, hours after Donald Trump criticised her immigration stance in Iowa.
Minnesota Raids: DHS Report Details Fatal Shooting
Federal agents continue operations in Minnesota as a DHS report indicates two officers fired at Alex Pretti. Trump defends DHS secretary amid calls for resignation.
Five IPP Sentences Referred for Appeal
Five men jailed indefinitely under the controversial IPP scheme have had their sentences referred for appeal, following a court ruling on youth and maturity.
Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Train Kills Five
A Russian drone strike targeted a passenger train in north-eastern Ukraine, killing five people. President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as an act of terrorism.
Stephen Miller Under Fire After Minneapolis Border Patrol Shooting
White House adviser Stephen Miller faces scrutiny over his role in the aftermath of a border patrol shooting in Minneapolis, with President Trump distancing himself from Miller's claims.
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