UK Paedophile Arrested in Spain Over Child Abduction Bid
A British man with previous child sex offences has been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly trying to snatch a two-year-old from a park. The 35-year-old suspect is now on bail.
Category : Politics
Trump's Grinch-like Christmas photo fuels criticism
Donald and Melania Trump's unusually serious official Christmas portrait has drawn comparisons to The Grinch. The sombre mood follows a Supreme Court defeat and criticism over tariffs, despite positive economic news.
Victim tracks stolen phones to London flowerbed
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
US-Ukraine Peace Plan Emerges, Moscow's Response Uncertain
Washington and Kyiv edge closer to a joint formula to end the war, with Ukraine accepting a demilitarised zone in the east. Will Putin accept the deal? Read the latest analysis.
US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Sudanese volunteers risk death to deliver aid in war zone
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
Thailand-Cambodia Talks Begin After Deadly Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have initiated formal negotiations to de-escalate violent border clashes stemming from a temple dispute. The talks aim to prevent further casualties and restore regional stability. Read the latest developments.
Mother extradited to US over murders of two children
Kimberlee Singler, 37, has been extradited from the UK to the US to face charges for the murders of her two young children in Colorado. The extradition follows a complex legal battle.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate digital sovereignty row
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Wandsworth Council refuses new tax-raising powers
Wandsworth Council pledges to keep UK's lowest council tax, rejecting new government powers to raise it above 5% without a referendum. Leader Simon Hogg explains the decision.
Croydon drug dealer jailed for nine years
A key county lines drug dealer from Croydon has been sentenced to nine years after police found a firearm wrapped in a scarf. Videos showed him firing an identical weapon.
Ukraine's Strategy Shifts as Russia Makes Incremental Gains
With a critical €90bn EU loan secured, Ukraine looks to economic warfare and political shifts to counter Russia's slow but costly battlefield advances. Can Kyiv hold the line?
Report urges US-style prison rewards system after attack
A major report calls for a US-style rewards system for dangerous prisoners after Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi's alleged attack on prison officers. Read the key findings.
First death at Fort Bliss ICE camp, widow deported
A Guatemalan man died in ICE custody at Fort Bliss, Texas. His wife was deported without seeing him. Lawmakers demand closure amid abuse allegations.
British boy, 13, stabbed to death in Portugal
Alfie Hallett, a 13-year-old British boy, was killed in a stabbing in Tomar, Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the teen and the suspected attacker, the former partner of the boy's mother. Read the full report.
Hero volunteer named as victim in 60 alleged sex offences
Joanne Young, 48, waived anonymity as complainant in over 60 offences. Her ex-husband and five other men face charges. She was honoured for bravery in Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
UK man faces Australia deportation over alleged neo-Nazi posts
A British father living in Australia for 15 years is facing deportation after allegedly posting antisemitic content online. Read the full story on the crackdown on hate speech.
Council worker saves elderly woman from London flat fire
A Westminster council road worker is praised for his bravery after rescuing a disabled woman from a burning building in Notting Hill. Read the full story of this heroic act.
Heathrow taxi driver fined £658 for illegal parking
A Heathrow taxi driver has been ordered to pay £658 for parking in a residential street near the airport, as Hillingdon Council cracks down on anti-social behaviour. Read the full story.
UK man faces deportation from Australia over Nazi symbols
A 43-year-old British national in Queensland has had his visa cancelled and faces deportation after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols and advocating violence against Jewish people online.
Sydenham man jailed for strangulation and assault
A South London man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a violent attack in Essex. The victim says she 'wouldn't be here today' without police support. Read the full story.
Perth man charged over alleged Bondi attack support post
A 47-year-old Perth man faces charges of racial harassment after allegedly posting online support for the Bondi Junction attack. Police confirm a swift investigation.
Stolen phones found buried in South London park
A woman tracked her stolen Samsung Galaxy to a Lewisham park, unearthing five devices. Experts warn this new theft tactic is spreading across the capital. Read the full story.
Tories accuse government of sneaking out farm tax U-turn
Ministers announce U-turn raising inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m just before Christmas, dodging scrutiny, says Victoria Atkins. Explore the policy reversal details.
Bangladesh media, civil society targeted by mob attacks
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
Starmer's Christmas message on cost-of-living struggle
PM Keir Starmer urges public to check on neighbours as he acknowledges ongoing cost-of-living hardship. His message comes amid grim economic forecasts and warnings of a looming recession.
US sanctions two Britons, triggering UK diplomatic spat
The Trump administration sanctions two British activists, accusing them of suppressing US free speech. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey clashes with US officials, escalating tensions. Read the full story.
British boy, 13, killed in stabbing in Portugal
A 13-year-old British boy has died in a stabbing in Portugal. Police are investigating the deaths of the boy and the suspected attacker, the mother's former partner. Read the latest updates.
Why Gen Z loves Theresa May on TikTok
Former PM Theresa May is an unlikely TikTok star. We explore why Gen Z is creating viral edits, from 'defensive fandom' to nostalgia for a 'simpler' political time. Discover the trend's impact.
British teen killed in Portugal domestic violence explosion
A 13-year-old British boy was stabbed to death in Portugal. The suspect, his mother's ex-partner, then caused a gas explosion, killing himself and injuring others. Read the full report.
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