A Trump administration defence strategy document warns China's military expansion could let it veto US trade access in the Indo-Pacific, while casting doubt on US support for Starmer's Chagos Islands deal.
A man has been shot in the leg in Manchester's Gay Village, leading to a police cordon and the arrest of six individuals. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening.
Ryan Wedding's journey from Canadian Olympic snowboarder to alleged billion-dollar cocaine trafficker, with FBI comparisons to Escobar and El Chapo, raises questions about US law enforcement claims.
Donald Trump backed down from Greenland annexation threats after EU deployed $93bn retaliatory measures, exposing transatlantic tensions and Europe's struggle for unity in using economic statecraft effectively.
Home Office announces mandatory Licence to Practise for all police officers in England and Wales, with failure to obtain or renew resulting in dismissal.
Labour MPs gather amid speculation Andy Burnham could seek a Westminster by-election, with Angela Rayner expected to support his potential bid to challenge the Prime Minister's authority.
Hillingdon Council faces scrutiny over a decision to write off rent arrears owed by former Conservative councillor Alan Deville, with the council now reconsidering legal action after media exposure.
A new Pentagon document reveals China is no longer America's top defence priority, with focus shifting to homeland security and Western Hemisphere dominance.
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed one person and wounded 23 overnight, as US, Russian, and Ukrainian envoys meet for a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Edward Gratwick, 68, from Mitcham, receives life sentence for 38 child sex offences after planning to rape children as young as six in online chats described as 'utterly depraved'.
Banaz Mahmod, 20, was murdered by her family in a brutal honour killing after police ignored her warnings. Her father hired hitmen who raped and strangled her.
An Iranian official warns any US attack will lead to 'all-out war' as Donald Trump deploys an 'armada' amid tensions over protests and nuclear concerns.
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens, as peace talks resumed in the United Arab Emirates.
Liz Truss and Nigel Farage attended a private lunch in Mayfair, hosted by a US thinktank, sparking speculation about political alliances and Reform UK's stance.
Labour MP Natalie Fleet, a survivor of grooming and rape, argues drug dealers exploit jury trials to delay imprisonment while victims face unbearable court delays.
Prince Harry and Sir Keir Starmer have jointly criticised Donald Trump's false claims about British and NATO troops in Afghanistan, emphasising the sacrifices made by service personnel.
Hackney Council pushes forward major 2026 projects including a new leisure centre, hundreds of homes, and town square revamps to address housing needs and improve borough infrastructure.
Ukrainian officials and citizens express concerns that the Greenland territorial dispute distracts from their war with Russia, potentially weakening European support and undermining international law principles.
Australian veterans express outrage after Donald Trump claims allied troops 'stayed back' in Afghanistan, with RSL president calling it a 'cowardly attack' on sacrifice.
The Pentagon's new defence strategy outlines a reduced US role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility amid regional security shifts.
Historic ICJ hearings examine Myanmar's alleged genocide against Rohingya, with accounts of killings and sexual violence heard directly in court for the first time.
Iranian officials have issued a stark warning that any US attack will be treated as 'all-out war', responding to Donald Trump's announcement of a naval 'armada' heading toward the region.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accuses Donald Trump of insulting fallen British soldiers in Afghanistan, escalating diplomatic tensions over NATO comments.
Volunteers in Kyiv distribute hot meals to vulnerable residents as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during harsh winter conditions, while high-level peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi.
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have been charged with murder, conspiracy to rob, and possession of a bladed article following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Guildford, Surrey.
Federal immigration agents detained a two-year-old girl and her father in Minneapolis, flying them to Texas before a judge ordered the child's release, sparking outrage.
Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen released from detention after federal judge's order, following controversy over White House altered image.
Twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei depart Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for China, marking the end of panda loans between the nations amid deteriorating diplomatic relations over Taiwan.
Senior Conservatives allege the government is backtracking on the controversial Chagos Islands handover after a parliamentary debate was postponed. The move follows criticism from Donald Trump, who called the deal 'an act of great stupidity'.
Police search for Julian Ingram, suspected of killing three including his pregnant ex-partner, while revealing he reported to officers on bail hours before the shootings.