Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane criticises Labour government's lack of private sector experience, citing multiple policy U-turns and calling for defence spending as growth cornerstone.
France's human rights watchdog warns police against using rubber bullets and tear gas to prevent migrants boarding UK-bound boats, citing serious injuries and deaths.
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to block Andy Burnham from a Manchester by-election, citing resource concerns, as Labour MPs express outrage over the move.
A federal judge will hear arguments on halting ICE's Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, following the killings of two US citizens by federal agents that sparked lawsuits and protests.
US citizens express mixed views on President Trump's foreign policy moves, including Venezuela capture and Greenland proposals, revealing deep national divisions.
Minneapolis city council member Aisha Chughtai speaks out against ICE operations following fatal shooting, calling for federal agents to leave Minnesota.
First Nations communities and allies gather in huge numbers for Invasion Day demonstrations, highlighting ongoing struggles against racism and dispossession while counter-protests also occur.
Senior Trump administration figures have been accused of fabricating claims about Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis.
Labour's NEC has blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander stating it's about maintaining party focus ahead of May elections rather than factional politics.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's police reform package is overshadowed by Labour's internal crisis over blocking Andy Burnham from a byelection, sparking party turmoil.
New analysis suggests an ICE agent's accidental discharge of Alex Pretti's legally-carried firearm may have sparked 'contagious fire' that led to the nurse's death during Minneapolis protests.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy states negotiations for US security guarantees are complete, while Russia calls weekend trilateral talks constructive. NATO's Mark Rutte to testify in EU parliament.
A man has been charged with inciting hatred after making antisemitic comments at a Sydney anti-immigration rally, as thousands marched in Australia Day protests.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancels Sammy Yahood's visa, stating 'spreading hatred is not a good reason to come' to Australia, following his controversial statements about Islam.
Two men from Islington have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary after driving an SUV into a Yves Saint Laurent store on Old Bond Street, Westminster, in the early hours of Friday morning.
Tens of thousands rallied across Australia on 26 January 2026, with First Nations communities and allies demanding justice and commemorating survival in nationwide Invasion Day protests.
Turkish organised crime groups control north and east London through protection rackets, heroin smuggling and imported firearms, creating enclaves where even rival gangs fear to tread.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis sparks outrage as video evidence contradicts official accounts, highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement.
Police in Western Australia shut down a planned Invasion Day rally in Perth due to a reported threat, while tens of thousands marched in peaceful protests across Australia's eastern states.
Myanmar's military-backed election concludes with widespread voter intimidation, economic hardship, and ongoing conflict undermining the legitimacy of the vote.
Small clashes occurred between Invasion Day and anti-immigration protesters in Sydney and Melbourne, with police intervening. Thousands marched nationwide, demanding justice for Aboriginal communities.
Mark Carney's Davos speech acknowledges the decline of the rules-based international system, examining its structural, normative, and ideological components as global tensions escalate.
Analysis reveals how Keir Starmer's veto of Andy Burnham's Westminster return has transformed a challenging Manchester byelection into a significantly more difficult contest for Labour.
Nigel Farage's Davos announcement of bank taxes exposes Reform UK's economic contradictions and his shift from Thatcherite principles to Trump-style personal vengeance politics.
Lady Mayor Susan Langley argues British pessimism undermines global reputation at Davos 2026, urging stronger London-Edinburgh collaboration in finance.
Two journalists from El Faro English fled El Salvador after publishing explosive interviews linking President Nayib Bukele to gang leaders, fearing arrest and indefinite exile.
As Europe faces geopolitical decline, the Netflix adaptation of The Leopard offers insights. EU leaders must choose between managed decline and proactive change to preserve democracy and sovereignty.
UK newspapers react with headlines warning of internal strife after Labour's NEC blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
Iranian authorities unveil a massive billboard in Tehran's Enghelab Square with a direct threat to the United States, depicting a damaged aircraft carrier as US warships head to the region.
Germany is undergoing a major military expansion, with changing public attitudes towards soldiers and geopolitical pressures driving the defence programme forward.