Mahmood Seeks Power to Sack Police Chiefs
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood moves to take direct control over sacking police chiefs following a controversial ban on football fans based on flawed AI intelligence. Read the full investigation.
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Podcast reveals Starmer's three major political woes
A new podcast details Prime Minister Keir Starmer's three key challenges: internal Labour anger over jury reform, the assisted dying bill, and a potential Gaza role for a former PM. Listen for the full analysis.
Feltham stabbing: Teenager Maliki Sharma named as victim
An 18-year-old man, Maliki Sharma, was fatally stabbed in Feltham, West London. Two 16-year-olds are on bail, and a 19-year-old is charged. The community mourns a 'lovely lad'.
Labor's Hate Speech Bill Faces Parliamentary Defeat
Anthony Albanese expresses shock as the Coalition and Greens oppose Labor's hate speech legislation. The bill's potential failure is labelled a 'retrograde step' by Jewish leaders.
Learning from the 1980s: How Britain Can Navigate Today's Crisis
As national morale plummets, Guardian columnist Martin Kettle argues that Britain has faced similar despair before. Drawing parallels with the divisive 1980s, he finds hope in historical lessons of cooperation and political renewal to overcome today's cha
Labour's U-turn strategy aims to refocus on cost of living
Keir Starmer is accused of weekly policy U-turns, but allies say it's a deliberate 'barnacle scraping' strategy to refocus on the cost of living crisis. Analysis inside.
Labour MP 'ashamed' of Starmer in jury trial rebellion
Labour MP Karl Turner says he is 'ashamed' of Sir Keir Starmer over plans to scrap jury trials for some offences. The rebellion escalates as ministers confirm the changes could apply retrospectively.
Senate Blocks Venezuela War Powers Resolution
The US Senate has rejected a measure to limit President Trump's military actions in Venezuela. Key Republicans flipped their votes after White House assurances. Read the full story.
Burglar jailed after clumsy petrol station raid escape
Durham Police release hilarious CCTV of a burglar repeatedly falling during a failed petrol station break-in. Andrew Pickering, 50, is jailed for 12 months. Watch the footage.
White House social media post accused of neo-Nazi nod
The White House faces criticism after a social media post references a key neo-Nazi text, raising concerns about far-right messaging within the Trump administration. Read the full analysis.
Police Chief's Job on Line After Damning Maccabi Report
Chief Constable Craig Guildford's future is in doubt after a scathing report revealed intelligence failures behind the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the full details.
Labour MPs could rebel over Hillsborough law breakdown
Keir Starmer faces a Labour rebellion over the Hillsborough law after talks with bereaved families broke down. The dispute centres on whether intelligence officers must give evidence to inquiries.
Police chief clings to job after Maccabi fan ban errors
West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Guildford refuses to resign despite losing the Home Secretary's confidence over 'exaggerated' intelligence used to ban Israeli football fans. Full report.
Albanese stunned by Coalition's rushed legislation claim
PM Anthony Albanese expresses shock as the Coalition criticises the recall of parliament for new laws, despite previously demanding immediate action after the Bondi attack.
Starmer's Kama Sutra joke is a 30-year-old political staple
Sir Keir Starmer's risqué PMQs quip about the Tories and the Kama Sutra is a political joke recycled for over three decades. Discover its long parliamentary history.
New Chair Appointed to Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's 2015 death. The move follows Lord Bracadale's resignation over impartiality concerns. Read the latest developments.
New Chair for Sheku Bayoh Inquiry After Impartiality Row
Supreme Court judge Lord Colbeck takes over the Sheku Bayoh public inquiry. The move follows Lord Bracadale's resignation over impartiality concerns. Get the latest on this major Scottish case.
Ex-TV actor John Alford jailed for sexually assaulting girls
Former London's Burning star John Alford, 54, sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two underage girls at a Hertfordshire party. Read the full court details.
Lauren Silverman drove without UK licence for 12 years
Simon Cowell's partner Lauren Silverman reveals she unknowingly drove in the UK without a valid licence for over a decade. Discover the rules she missed and the consequences she now faces.
Serial killer Steve Wright faces trial for 1999 murder
Serial killer Steve Wright will stand trial next month for the 1999 murder of teenager Victoria Hall, a case that predates his 2006 Ipswich spree. Follow the latest from the Old Bailey.
John Worboys to have public parole hearing in June
Notorious black cab rapist John Worboys, convicted of 19 sex offences, will have his parole bid scrutinised in a public hearing. Follow the latest on this landmark case.
US Prison Brutality Exposed: Calls for Urgent Reform
A former inmate reveals the systemic violence in US state prisons, highlighting shocking deaths and the fight for transparency. Discover why reform is critical now.
Mahmood: No confidence in police chief after fan ban report
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable following a critical report into the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the full details.
Mahmood: No Confidence in Police Chief After Fan Ban
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has no confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable after a damning report on the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Read the latest developments.
Teens 'posed as girl, 16, to lure man to death'
Three teenagers are on trial for murder after allegedly posing as a 16-year-old girl online to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where he was beaten to death with rocks. The trial continues at Woolwich Crown Court.
Starmer grilled on policy U-turns in tense PMQs
PM Keir Starmer defends Labour's policy reversals on digital ID and business rates under fire from Kemi Badenoch. Read the full exchange and political fallout.
Hizb ut-Tahrir to challenge Australia's new hate speech laws
The Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir says it will not disband and will challenge proposed Australian hate speech laws in court, as a neo-Nazi group folds ahead of the legislation.
Trump's War on Human Conscience and American Ideals
As the US marks 250 years since its founding, the Trump administration's attacks on liberty, education, and human dignity challenge the very core of the American project. Analysis by Osita Nwanevu.
US Justice Dept approved military raid to capture Maduro
A newly released legal memo reveals the Trump administration approved using the military to seize Venezuela's president, arguing it was 'unnecessary' to decide if it broke international law.
Starmer's 13 U-turns since entering No 10
An analysis of the 13 significant policy reversals by Keir Starmer's government since July 2024, from tax hikes to welfare cuts. Discover the political impact and public backlash.
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