Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism for his response to the Bondi terror attack as he announces new hate speech laws and concedes more could have been done. Can he reset the narrative?
Donald Trump's televised address to the nation, expected to focus on Venezuela, became a defensive campaign speech. We analyse the tone and political fallout.
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
Camden Council introduces personal 'passports' for homeless individuals to prevent re-traumatisation. The scheme launches as rough sleeping in the borough surges by 26% this year.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a landmark national strategy to halve violence against women and girls in ten years, backed by new funding and a cross-government approach.
Donald Trump's administration has installed new plaques in the White House's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' that launch personal attacks on his predecessors, including Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Read the full story.
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
The Met Police is investigating suspected fraud and money laundering by a former Tower Hamlets Council employee. The case, dating to 2018, involves procurement and conflicts of interest.
Donald Trump delivered a 20-minute, invective-filled speech from the White House, attacking Biden and immigrants. The address, set against grim polls and looming Epstein files, revealed a president on the defensive. Read the full analysis.
Emotional scenes as the Bondi footbridge used in the deadly shooting reopens. Mourners pay tribute to Rabbi Eli Schlanger and the 15 victims. Read the full report on the community's response.
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces strengthened hate speech laws and new visa powers following the Bondi Junction massacre. The youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda, is laid to rest.
Keir Starmer's government faces a disastrous 2025 with plummeting polls, multiple scandals, and 11 ministerial resignations. Can 2026 bring any relief? Read the full analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey dissect the biggest political events of 2025 and forecast the challenges for 2026. Listen to the full Politics Weekly UK podcast.
A decade after the 2015 refugee crisis, Europe's hardened borders fuel a political economy of fear, enriching security firms and empowering the far-right. The future is in our hands.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.
Exclusive details reveal the Davao hotel routine of the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen. Police investigate their Philippines trip as funerals for victims continue. Read the latest.
The Sydney Jewish community gathers to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi beach terror attack. Read the full story of the funeral and the community's response.
A NSW police officer unlawfully arrested and choked a man, then tried to delete footage, a watchdog found. Two officers face dismissal and potential criminal charges. Read the full report.
Dozens of Labour MPs demand the government ensures new immigration rules do not block 200,000 Hong Kongers from permanent residency, honouring the UK's historic duty.
PM Anthony Albanese announces new laws to combat hate speech and antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack. Includes a 12-month taskforce and new visa powers.
José Antonio Kast, a Pinochet admirer, wins Chile's presidency in a landslide. This analysis explores his rise and what it signals for Latin America's political future. Read more.
Following the Bondi beach terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to review gun laws. Data shows a 'frightening concentration' of firearm ownership in Sydney. Read the full analysis.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
US Defence Secretary confirms lethal strike on narco-trafficking vessel, killing four. Action comes a day after Trump announced a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. Explore the escalating campaign.
Australian police confirm 59 charges against the alleged Bondi beach gunman. The counter-terrorism investigation continues with further searches and international cooperation. Read the latest updates.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirms his resignation for January, as President Trump suggests he wants to return to his show. Get the latest on US political developments.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming the Bondi attacker, has become a global symbol of courage and a source of immense pride for his war-torn Syrian hometown of Nayrab. Read his inspiring story.
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.