As tensions escalate between Iran and the US, widespread protests and a cycle of mourning evoke parallels to the 1979 revolution, raising questions about regime stability and the unpredictable aftermath of potential upheaval.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his toughest challenge in 16 years from Péter Magyar and the Tisza party, with polls showing a tight race. Orbán leverages Trump's support and fear of war, while Magyar focuses on domestic issues like the econom
Charlotte Mortlock resigns from the Liberal party amid concerns over the removal of first female leader Sussan Ley, with female members warning of voter backlash and internal gender issues.
Twenty-five Labour MPs and major union leaders have signed a letter urging Keir Starmer to abandon a 'narrow, factional agenda' they claim is damaging party democracy and public trust.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has declared additional public holidays for Anzac Day in 2026 and 2027, creating long weekends and potentially making the change permanent.
New Coalition leader Angus Taylor and deputy Jane Hume remain vague on opposition frontbench details and party direction, while Sydney's Mardi Gras Fair Day kicks off celebrations.
French prosecutors establish a special magistrates team to analyze evidence implicating French nationals in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, including re-examining the case of Jean-Luc Brunel.
Abdul Halim Khan, a former imam in east London, has been found guilty of 21 sexual offences, including rape, after coercing victims with claims of supernatural powers. The abuse spanned from 2004 to 2015, targeting women and girls as young as 12.
Former Reform MP Rupert Lowe announces new political party Restore Britain, pledging tax cuts, mass deportations, and ending foreign aid, creating further division on the right.
Abudal Halim Khan, 54, manipulated his community position to commit horrific sex crimes against women and girls. He faces sentencing in May after being found guilty of 21 offenses.
A 16-year-old boy faces murder charges after 18-year-old Maliki Sharma was fatally stabbed in Feltham. Two other teens are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
Three boys and a 19-year-old man face charges following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Maliki Sharma in Feltham, West London, with one charged with murder.
A partial US government shutdown affecting 13% of federal workers continues as Congress recesses for 10 days. The impasse centers on Democratic demands for new restrictions on immigration agents following fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
Senior Reform UK members including Nigel Farage attended the launch of 'How to Launder Money' by George Cottrell, a close Farage aide with a fraud conviction, and co-author Lawrence Burke Files.
Darren Steel, 41, has been jailed for life with a minimum 20-year term after being convicted of murdering his older brother Martin Steel in a shocking family betrayal.
Reform UK MP Nadhim Zahawi stated he crossed the road fearing for his safety after encountering a tired-looking man in an upscale London area, claiming he no longer feels secure in the capital.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, has captivated the nation with few leads. Federal and local investigations continue amid public obsession and amateur sleuthing.
A New Orleans jailbreak has concluded with a prison sentence for the escapee, highlighting security lapses and legal consequences in the city's correctional system.
Police are urgently seeking public assistance in the investigation of the possible mistaken kidnapping of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian from his North Ryde home on Friday morning.
Scotland Yard is preparing to formally question Prince Andrew about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, as part of a renewed investigation into the financier's network.
Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe contests the Farrer byelection, triggered by Sussan Ley's retirement, testing Angus Taylor's leadership and party dynamics in south-western NSW.
Documents reveal Peter Mandelson's assistant emailed Jeffrey Epstein a government speech days after his prison release, amid a police misconduct investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and opposition leader Pierre Poilievre set aside political differences to honor the eight victims of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, offering support to the grieving community.
Personal diaries and confidential interviews from Epstein files document survivors' harrowing accounts of grooming, exploitation, and emotional trauma at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Liberal leaders Angus Taylor and Jane Hume of lacking substance in their economic policies, comparing their approach to a fragile soufflé.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Donald Trump of undermining transatlantic alliances and enabling authoritarianism during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, while condemning US foreign policy actions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will accuse Reform UK and the Green Party of being 'soft on Russia' and 'weak on NATO' in a speech at the Munich Security Summit, urging European unity amid US disengagement.
Sex workers in Soho report escalating harassment from youth gangs filming attacks for social media, leaving them fearing for safety and income amid inadequate police response.
The Department of Justice confirms four individuals named by Representative Ro Khanna were part of a photo lineup, with no links to Jeffrey Epstein, following confusion over unredacted files.
Former UK ambassador Lord Mandelson has been formally requested to testify before the US House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, with a deadline of February 27.