US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice on rules of engagement, a stance now under scrutiny after a deadly Caribbean strike. Read the full investigation.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct cases for Hillsborough disaster failings, but none will be disciplined as all have retired. Read the full findings.
Exclusive interview reveals the trauma of ICE raids on Los Angeles car wash workers. Advocacy group details 'psychological warfare' and over 100 operations. Read the full story.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers should have faced gross misconduct charges over the Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings and family reactions.
Mass killings in the US have dropped to a 20-year low in 2025, but criminologists warn this likely represents a statistical 'regression to the mean' rather than a permanent decline. Explore the data and expert analysis.
OBR economist David Miles defends watchdog's transparency after Treasury briefings suggested £10bn fiscal swing. He calls reports 'damaging' and sets the record straight. Read the full details.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals a systemic failure to treat violence against women as a national priority. Lady Elish urges leaders to act now: "There are lives at stake."
Donald Trump's alleged ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela or face consequences signals a dangerous escalation in US foreign policy. Analysis suggests military action before Christmas is a real possibility. Read the full report.
A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine, accused of spying for Russia's FSB and involvement in assassinations. Read the full investigation details.
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, experts analyse Maduro's guerrilla warfare and 'anarchisation' strategy. Could it make the country 'ungovernable'? Read the full analysis.
A damning official report finds a quarter of police forces in England and Wales lack basic policies for investigating sexual offences, despite promises of change after Sarah Everard's murder. Read the full findings.
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Deputy PM David Lammy shares his own traumatic experience of racial abuse at school, urging Nigel Farage to apologise after multiple allegations from former classmates. Read the full story.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns upcoming US-Russia talks may force Kyiv into concessions. Macron hosts Zelenskyy as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments.
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
The Trump administration unveils a 'Hall of Shame' website targeting journalists from outlets like the BBC and Washington Post. Explore the escalating White House media feud.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pledges loyalty after a reported phone call with Donald Trump, who has increased pressure with sanctions and a narcoterrorism reward. Explore the rising tensions.
Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, claims a strategic victory in Ukraine as Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow for crucial peace negotiations. Kyiv disputes the Russian advance.
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman faces a second Senate hearing for NASA leadership, amid a political saga involving Trump, Elon Musk, and a race to the moon. Read the full analysis.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out, demanding a fair contract after four years of unionisation efforts.
The White House's new media 'bias tracker' is a desperate gimmick that reveals Donald Trump's growing isolation, not flawed journalism. Analysis of his attacks and falling approval.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Revelation of a US military radar in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns the Caribbean is being drawn into the escalating US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full analysis.
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers as bipartisan scrutiny grows over a boat strike incident. Get the latest details on the investigation and political fallout.
Exclusive video analysis confirms Russian military units have entered the strategic Donetsk town of Pokrovsk, marking a significant shift in frontline dynamics. Read the full report.
The White House clarifies that a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, amid war crime allegations. Read the latest.