Chancellor Friedrich Merz's bold plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine was rejected by the EU. Despite the setback, his drive to position Berlin as a geopolitical hub shows no sign of slowing. Discover the implications for Europe.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, of Barnet, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual assaults on five women between 2018 and 2021. Read the full story.
Nine people have been killed and at least ten wounded in a mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg. Police are hunting for around 12 suspects. Read the latest updates.
Cruz Beckham denies reports David and Victoria unfollowed Brooklyn, claiming the family 'woke up blocked' on Instagram. Details on the ongoing Beckham family rift emerge.
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed and barred for life after sexually assaulting a fellow officer in a pub bathroom. Read the full details of the gross misconduct case.
As energy bills hit record highs, community 'warm spaces' have surged across the UK. We visit one in Southwark where residents find warmth, food, and vital connection amidst the cost of living crisis.
The politically motivated conviction of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong creates a perilous backdrop for PM Keir Starmer's planned trade mission to Beijing. Can the UK balance economic needs with security and democratic values?
Unknown gunmen kill 10 and wound 10 in a random attack near Bekkersdal, South Africa. This is the country's second mass shooting in weeks. Read the latest.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein express shock and anger as thousands of heavily redacted documents are made public, calling the release a 'slap in the face' and demanding full transparency.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein express shock and anger as thousands of heavily redacted files are made public, calling the move a 'slap in the face' and demanding full transparency.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his PSOE party face a pivotal regional election in Extremadura this Sunday, a major test following a series of damaging corruption and harassment claims. Explore the high-stakes political battle.
Ukrainian forces launch a long-range drone attack on a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea, over 700km from the border. Meanwhile, the US offers to chair trilateral peace talks. Read the latest from day 1,397.
The US Justice Department faces potential impeachment and contempt charges after releasing a heavily redacted, incomplete trove of Jeffrey Epstein documents, violating a transparency law. Read the latest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a major review of federal intelligence and policing processes following the Bondi beach attack. Former Asio chief Dennis Richardson to lead the four-month inquiry.
A week after the Bondi beach terror attack, experts call for introspection into ASIO's 2019 assessment of the alleged shooter. Could more have been done? Read the full analysis.
The US has seized another oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Campaigners condemn the UK government's new violence against women strategy for failing to support children and carers after domestic homicide. Read the full story.
The US has seized another sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, prompting a stark warning from Brazil's President Lula against armed intervention. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Australia observes a national day of mourning for the 15 lives lost in the Bondi Beach terror attack. Flags fly at half-mast as the nation stands in solidarity with the Jewish community.
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
American forces have seized a second sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as part of a major naval build-up. President Trump announces a total blockade. Read the latest.
US military operations intensify off Venezuela with a second vessel seized. Trump maintains 'blockade' threat and refuses to rule out war with Maduro regime. Full details.
A detailed account of the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in Australia over two years, leading to the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. Explore the timeline and official responses.
Defence attorneys argue US Attorney General Pam Bondi's lobbying past creates a conflict of interest in the high-profile murder case of a UnitedHealthcare CEO. A crucial hearing is set for January.
A national firearms register, promised after Port Arthur, remains incomplete. Experts argue it could have flagged the Bondi attackers. Discover the stalled reforms and new proposals.
Members of local swim clubs held a poignant minute's silence at Bondi Beach before a commemorative swim, honouring the victims of the recent terror attack on the Jewish community. Discover how Sydney's iconic shore embodies resilience.
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, novelist Thomas Keneally argues that seeking political scapegoats is a mistake. True resilience lies in unity, not division. Read the full analysis.
An escaped goat chased a woman and ate Christmas decorations in Upper Seagry. Read how Wiltshire Police used riot shields and a lasso to safely return it.
Wiltshire Police deployed riot shields and a lasso to subdue an escaped goat that ate a Christmas wreath and chased a woman. The incident comes amid calls for new protections for wild goats in the UK. Read the full story.