ICE Killing Sparks US Reckoning in Guardian Weekly
The Guardian Weekly examines the political fallout from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, plus features on superagers, Trump's diplomacy, and Netflix's impact on attention spans.
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ActionAid Child Sponsorship Debate: Colonial Relic or Vital Aid?
ActionAid's decision to rethink child sponsorship schemes has ignited debate among supporters and critics, with concerns over paternalistic undertones and colonial legacies in international aid.
Grandmother Murdered in Wirral Over Stolen Drug Phone
Three men convicted for murder of Jackie Rutter, 53, shot dead at her home in revenge after her sons stole a drug dealer's mobile phone and cash in Wirral.
Goodwin's Reform Candidacy Tests Labour and Greens
Matt Goodwin's selection as Reform UK's candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection presents a challenge for Labour and the Greens as they respond to his hard-right views.
Starmer Defends Jury Trial Overhaul Plans
Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists controversial plans to limit jury trials are essential to tackle court backlogs and deliver justice for victims of violence against women.
West London Rapist Jailed for 10 Years
Andrew Collins, 35, from Ealing, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a woman in Slough after plying her with alcohol. He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Greens vs Reform in Gorton and Denton By-Election
Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski argues only the Greens can defeat Reform's extremist candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, criticising Labour's absence.
Matt Goodwin Stands for Reform UK in Byelection
Reform UK announces Matt Goodwin as candidate for Gorton and Denton byelection. Esther Ghey advocates for social media ban for under-16s in Politics Weekly UK podcast.
Badenoch Splits Tories with Hardline Speech on Party Future
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has sparked internal turmoil by declaring moderate MPs unwelcome, pushing the party further right as defections loom to Reform and Lib Dems.
Engineer Convicted for ULEZ Camera Bomb Attack
Kevin Rees found guilty of using homemade bomb to destroy ULEZ camera in southeast London, damaging properties and endangering lives in residential area.
Trump vs Omar: Defining True Political Strength
Analysis of how Ilhan Omar's response to a violent attack demonstrates authentic resilience, contrasting with Donald Trump's performative aggression and its dangerous consequences in US politics.
Teen Charged Over Beckton Fire Death of Schoolgirl
A 16-year-old boy faces manslaughter and arson charges following a 2023 blaze in Newham that claimed the life of 15-year-old Tiffany Regis, with court proceedings scheduled for February.
Mum Demands Met Reopen Gay Student Death Probe
Miriam Blythe accuses police of homophobia and mishandling evidence after her 19-year-old son Edward Cornes was found dead in a King's Cross hotel in 2021.
Mormon Women Win Redistricting Fight in Utah
Mormon Women for Ethical Government, a bipartisan faith-based group, successfully sued Utah's legislature over gerrymandering, potentially flipping a congressional seat to Democrats in 2026.
Badenoch: Tories Offer Right-Wing Policies for Majority
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch outlines party policies on economy, education, and borders while addressing defections and internal party dynamics in a London speech.
London's Grim 72 Hours: Stabbings, Murder, and Child Critical
London has endured a tragic three-day period with a murder investigation in Ilford, multiple stabbings, a shooting in Crystal Palace, and a 10-year-old boy fighting for life after a crash in Stanmore.
Trump's Putin Photo in White House Sparks Controversy
A framed photo of Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin, displayed above a family picture in the White House, has drawn criticism from Democrats and praise from Russia amid ongoing Ukraine peace efforts.
Lawmakers Condemn Attack on Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis
Bipartisan condemnation follows an incident where Representative Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during a Minneapolis town hall event.
US & Chinese Embassies Owe Millions in Congestion Charges
London's diplomatic missions have accumulated over £164 million in unpaid congestion charges since 2003, with US and Chinese embassies leading the debtors, sparking political outrage.
Lib Dems: Starmer 'Cap in Hand' to China Despite Spy Fears
Liberal Democrats challenge government's China trade ambitions, citing espionage threats and human rights concerns, as Starmer visits Beijing seeking economic ties.
Budapest Mayor Charged Over Pride March
Progressive Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony faces fines after prosecutors charged him for organising a Pride march that defied Hungary's controversial ban.
Rob Jetten to Be Netherlands' Youngest Prime Minister
D66 leader Rob Jetten, aged 38, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest ever prime minister after forming a minority coalition with Christian Democrats and VVD.
Keir Starmer's 'Burner Plane' for China Trip: Security or Logistics?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China has sparked claims he used a 'burner plane' over bugging fears, but government sources cite delegation size as the real reason.
Chris Brown in London Court Over Alleged Bottle Attack
US singer Chris Brown attended a preliminary hearing at Southwark Crown Court regarding charges of assault and possessing an offensive weapon from a 2023 Mayfair nightclub incident.
16-Year-Old Charged Over Fatal Beckton House Fire
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter and arson following a house fire in Beckton, London, that killed 15-year-old schoolgirl Tiffany Regis in April 2023.
Crawley Paedophile Jailed for Sex Attack on Boy
Michael Simmonds, 37, has been sentenced to three years and two months for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in woods and possessing child abuse images.
95-Year-Old Tied Up by Fake Window Cleaner in Robbery
A 95-year-old woman was tied up in her Salford home by a robber posing as a window cleaner. Police are hunting the suspect after the 'vile' incident in Little Hulton.
Ilhan Omar Attacked in Minneapolis Amid Trump Comments
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was assaulted with a syringe and spray at a Minneapolis event, hours after Donald Trump criticised her immigration stance in Iowa.
Ilhan Omar Attacked with Syringe in Minneapolis
US Representative Ilhan Omar was assaulted with a syringe in Minneapolis after calling for ICE abolition. The attacker, a Trump supporter, faces assault charges.
Teen Slashed in Carshalton Park Stabbing
A 17-year-old boy was attacked and slashed in the stomach in Grove Park, Carshalton. Police are investigating with no arrests made yet.
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