Victoria Police Can Now Search Children Without Warrant
Victoria Police have been granted controversial new powers to search children as young as 14 without a warrant. Critics warn it risks criminalising vulnerable youth.
Category : Politics
Lammy's plan to tackle 78,000-case court emergency
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical reforms to tackle the courts crisis, including possible limits on jury trials and £550m for victims. Will it save the system?
US Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin for Ukraine War Talks
Diplomatic push to end the Ukraine war accelerates. Zelenskyy revises peace plan as US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Latest on day 1,378.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Trump's reported ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Maduro
Donald Trump reportedly demanded Nicolás Maduro relinquish power and leave Venezuela immediately in a tense phone call. Explore the escalating US pressure campaign and Maduro's defiant response.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Your Party Holds First Conference Amid Internal Divisions
Five months after its launch, Your Party holds its first conference. We report on the internal feuds, boycotts, and the quest to become a credible left-wing alternative to Labour.
Japan's 'Work to Win' is 2025 Catchphrase of the Year
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
Hunting Spain's cocaine smugglers in the Strait
Sky News joins Spanish police on a midnight chase against narco-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, a key gateway for cocaine flooding UK streets. Witness the dangerous cat-and-mouse game.
Europe's Drug War: High-Speed Chases in Gibraltar
An exclusive report from a midnight police chase in the Strait of Gibraltar reveals the high-stakes battle against drug gangs flooding Europe with cocaine and hashish. Read the full story.
Venezuela on alert as US weighs land attack amid tensions
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro vows to defend the nation as the US considers escalating military action. Tensions soar over US strikes and a major Caribbean deployment. Read the latest.
Dutch King Confronts Slavery Legacy in Suriname Visit
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands addresses the brutal history of Dutch slavery during a landmark state visit to Suriname, as the nation prepares for 150th anniversary of abolition.
Hillsborough police misconduct report published
The long-awaited IOPC report into police actions during and after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster is published today. Read the key findings on Britain's worst sporting tragedy.
Starmer: China Poses Real Security Threat to UK
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.
BOM Chief Defends $965m Website Cost Blowout
The head of Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces Senate scrutiny over a near-billion dollar website overhaul. Read the full defence and the concerns raised.
Lammy pledges £550m to cut court backlog, slashes jury trials
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces radical court reforms and £550m victim support fund to tackle a 'courts emergency' with 100,000 cases pending. Critics warn of miscarriages of justice. Read the full story.
Lammy unveils 'fast and fair justice' plan for courts
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a £550m package to tackle Crown Court backlogs and support victims. Will controversial jury trial reforms follow? Read the full details.
Child migrants face mouth searches for SIM cards
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
El Chapo's son admits to US drug trafficking charges
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of 'El Chapo', pleads guilty to running a fentanyl and cocaine empire. Read the details of the plea deal and its impact.
US Considers Land Attacks on Venezuelan Drug Traffickers
The White House confirms 'many options' are being considered, including land attacks on Venezuelan drug gangs, amid high tensions and a major US military deployment in the Caribbean. Read the latest.
US Envoy Meets Putin as NATO Considers Stronger Response
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, as a senior NATO officer suggests considering a 'pre-emptive strike' against Russia. Read the latest developments.
McDonald's manager recognised suspect by eyebrows
A McDonald's manager identified Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a CEO, by his eyebrows. The Ivy League-educated suspect's pre-trial hearing debates evidence admissibility.
Mangione shown video of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing in court
Luigi Mangione watched surveillance footage of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during a court hearing where his lawyers seek to bar key evidence. The 27-year-old faces state and federal murder charges.
Police consider corporate manslaughter in Post Office scandal
Corporate manslaughter charges are now being considered as the criminal probe into the Horizon Post Office scandal widens. Police appeal for victims to come forward.
Trump's MRI scan results reveal 'perfectly normal' health
The White House has released details of Donald Trump's recent medical evaluation. An MRI scan of his cardiovascular system and abdomen showed no major issues, with his doctor stating all organs appear 'very healthy'.
PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.
Police eye corporate manslaughter in Post Office scandal
Police investigating the Post Office Horizon scandal are now considering corporate manslaughter charges. The criminal probe has expanded to include more suspects and persons of interest. Read the latest.
Ex-MP Critiques Labour's Manifesto Tax Pledge
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges are not binding contracts. He says good government requires flexibility to adapt to changing economic circumstances. Read the full analysis.
Enver Solomon's Departure from Refugee Council Sparks Debate
Readers respond to Enver Solomon's exit from the Refugee Council, expressing lost faith in UK politics and hope in humanitarian action. Discover the powerful letters.
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