Veteran jailed for petrol bomb attack on police station
A British Army veteran with PTSD has been sentenced to three and a half years for throwing Molotov cocktails at a Scottish police station. Read the full details of the case.
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Siskiyou County Agrees to Police Reforms After Lawsuit
Siskiyou County agrees to major police reforms after a lawsuit alleged systematic harassment of Hmong Americans. New policies ban race-based traffic stops and introduce independent oversight.
Cornwall villages still without power a week after Storm Goretti
Cornwall residents express frustration as blocked roads and power cuts persist nearly a week after Storm Goretti. Read about the local struggle and calls for government aid.
Four killed in Gaza as storms collapse walls on tents
Four Palestinians, including a teenage girl, died after walls collapsed onto tents during severe winds in Gaza. Aid groups warn of dire shelter shortages as winter storms batter the region.
Northumberland Teen Denies Terrorism Charges in Leeds Court
A 16-year-old boy from Northumberland denies preparing terrorist acts after police found an arsenal of weapons and extremist materials. The trial at Leeds Crown Court continues.
DoJ attorneys resign over blocked ICE shooting investigation
Senior US Justice Department lawyers resign after a Trump-appointed official blocks a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
HMRC wrongly targeted 71% in benefit fraud crackdown
HMRC's fraud crackdown wrongly suspended child benefit for 71% of targeted parents, with just 5% found fraudulent. Select committee chair calls it an 'egregious error'.
Father dies before trial after nine-year police delays
A woman raped by her father as a child speaks out after police delays meant he died before trial. She received an apology 11 years after reporting the abuse.
Trump's 2026 Chaos: An Electoral Strategy Unveiled
Analysis of how Donald Trump's aggressive foreign and domestic actions in early 2026 may be a deliberate strategy to shape the US midterm and 2028 presidential elections. Read the full investigation.
London faces heavy rain deluge on January 24, warns forecast
Weather maps predict a deluge of rain to soak London and the UK on January 24, with 0.8mm per hour expected. Get the full BBC and Met Office forecast for the capital's wet January.
Starmer Considers Australian Social Media Ban for Teens
PM Keir Starmer tells MPs he is now open to banning social media for under-16s, citing alarm over screen time and online harms. Cross-party support grows for the Australian model.
Feltham stabbing: Teenager, 18, killed in knife attack
An 18-year-old has died after a stabbing in Feltham. Police are hunting the attacker as tributes grow on Victoria Road. Follow live updates.
Doctor Faces Murder Charges in Ohio Double Homicide
A Chicago vascular surgeon is charged with the premeditated murders of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio. The couple's two children were found unharmed. Read the latest.
Hillsborough Law delayed after backlash over duty of candour
The government delays the Hillsborough Law's next stage after Labour MPs rebel against a 'watered-down' duty of candour for MI5 and MI6. Read the full story on the political clash.
Powell Investigation Signals Trump's Drive for Total Power
The criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a stark warning to all independent institutions, including the Supreme Court, as Trump demands absolute authority. Read the analysis.
Doctor charged with premeditated murder of ex-wife and husband
Michael David McKee, 39, faces upgraded charges for the alleged murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her dentist husband, Spencer, in Columbus, Ohio. The case involves a cross-state investigation.
Central Banks Defend Fed's Powell from Trump Pressure
Nine major central bank governors, including the Bank of England's Andrew Bailey, issue a joint statement supporting Jerome Powell's independence amid political pressure from Donald Trump. Read the full story.
Streeting attacks centre-left 'excuses culture' on reform
Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises those blaming the civil service for slow change, arguing it fuels public cynicism and aids right-wing narratives. Read his full speech.
Israel's new West Bank road severs Palestinian areas
Israel is set to start construction on a controversial bypass road in the occupied West Bank's E1 area, a move critics label annexation that will fragment Palestinian territory. Read the full analysis.
Labour MPs vs Security Services Over Hillsborough Law
A major row erupts between Labour backbenchers, the government, and security services over the Hillsborough law. With policy U-turns and poll woes, is the PM still in charge? Listen to the Politics At Sam And Anne's podcast for the full story.
London murder rate drops to lowest in a decade
London's murder rate has fallen 11% to a ten-year low after a police blitz on organised crime, including Turkish heroin gangs and county lines operations. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer's Unpopularity: The Chants Uniting Britain
Analysis of the offensive chants targeting PM Keir Starmer at sports events nationwide. Explore the reasons behind his historic unpopularity and what it reveals about UK politics in 2026.
Trump vs Powell: Fed Chair Defies Pressure to Resign
Jerome Powell resists Trump's calls for his ouster and indictment. Meanwhile, the US President warns of potential military action against Iran. Sky News' Trump100 podcast has the latest.
Devious liar convicted of East Ham hit-and-run murder
Trevelle Rowland, 34, found guilty of murder after using his car as a weapon in East Ham. He was arrested at Heathrow attempting to flee the country. Read the full story.
PM threatens to control X's Grok over sexualised AI images
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows government action against X's AI chatbot Grok for creating sexualised images of women and children. New laws are being fast-tracked.
Starmer: Global security key to fixing cost of living
PM Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs his international diplomacy on trade and defence is essential to tackling the UK's domestic cost-of-living crisis, rejecting isolationism.
Stride pledges to protect OBR in clash with Farage
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride commits to safeguarding the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, creating a clear divide with Reform UK's Nigel Farage on economic policy. Read the full analysis.
Hate speech law loophole and Queensland flood fears
Australia's PM to detail hate speech crackdown amid a potential legal loophole. Plus, Queensland flood isolation fears and calls to reassess the US alliance. Read the latest.
Albanese's Hate Speech Laws Ignite Political Row
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce opposition over proposed hate speech laws, as Coalition accuses Labor of stifling free debate. Read the latest political clash.
Dutch Police Challenge Maccabi Fan Ban Evidence
Dutch police have questioned intelligence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match. The HMIC report, due this week, is expected to be critical of West Midlands Police.
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