The start of 2026 presents two opposing visions for America: Zohran Mamdani's hopeful NYC mayoral inauguration and Donald Trump's controversial military action in Venezuela. Explore the political stakes.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the 'callous' murder of a homeless man near King's Cross. The case exposes the brutal reality of county lines drug gangs operating in London.
A Metropolitan Police officer denies grievous bodily harm after Leonard Sandiford was Tasered, fell from a wall, and suffered life-changing spinal injuries. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term, citing a need to focus on state work amid Republican-led scrutiny of social services fraud cases. Read the latest US political developments.
Meteorologist Jim Dale warns of potential 'havoc' as a major low-pressure system threatens heavy snow, rain and high winds across the UK. Public advised to avoid travel Thursday and Friday.
Keir Starmer faces growing pressure to condemn the US capture of Nicolás Maduro. We analyse the diplomatic tightrope and its cost to his global and party reputation. Share your thoughts at politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.
A 65-year-old man has been ordered to pay nearly £800 after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Llandudno remembrance event. Read the full court details.
First Minister John Swinney announces a proposed bank holiday on Monday 15 June 2026 to celebrate Scotland's first men's World Cup match in 28 years. Read the full political and sporting details.
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, pleads not guilty to three counts of intentional strangulation against his estranged wife. Follow the latest court developments.
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been transferred to a Manhattan courthouse to face narcoterrorism charges. Follow our live coverage of the historic legal proceedings.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney directly accuses the US of violating international law with its Venezuela operation, while PM Keir Starmer urges Washington to provide justifications. Read the latest.
A 30-year-old man is in a stable condition after a shooting in Bexleyheath. Police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. Read the latest.
A man is fighting for life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road. Police are making urgent enquiries and appeal for witnesses. Read the latest from the scene.
A 65-year-old man has been fined after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Remembrance Sunday event in Wales. Read the full court details.
A dramatic weather map shows a massive wall of snow heading for London this Friday, January 9. Get the latest forecast, travel warnings, and expert insight on why predicting London snow is so tricky.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is due in a Manhattan federal court after a US raid in Caracas. Plus, Trump's climate cuts impact disaster readiness and the Swiss fire victims are named.
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has indicated not guilty pleas to three charges of non-fatal strangulation against his estranged wife. The case continues.
London's cold snap continues but snow is off the forecast. Find out when temperatures will rise to 10°C and where Met Office weather warnings are in place.
A coalition of former Labor MPs and Olympian Nova Peris call for a federal inquiry into antisemitism and the Bondi massacre. Prime Minister Albanese resists, favouring a faster review.
Keir Starmer's post-Christmas focus on the cost of living is derailed by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela, sparking a UK debate on international law and energy policy.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former London schoolgirl, is confirmed among 40 dead in the Crans-Montana New Year's fire. Read the latest on the investigation and tributes.
As MPs return to Westminster, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure over his stance on Trump's Venezuela actions and potential EU integration. Listen to the latest political analysis.
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
A woman is told she is 'deceased' after HMRC allocates her NI number to a stranger who died. She faces an 86-week wait and pension chaos. Read her shocking story.
London faces a violent start to 2026 with a triple stabbing in Edgware Road, a double shooting in Bexleyheath, and a murder in Lambeth. Get the latest on the police investigations.
Exclusive polling reveals strong public opposition to using public funds to rescue struggling football and rugby clubs. Discover the data and expert analysis on sports finance.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is held in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center under tight security. His landmark New York court hearing is set for Monday. Follow the latest on this major diplomatic case.
President Trump calls on Venezuela's interim leader to meet US demands after military raid. Republicans backpedal as Democrats decry 'illegal' intervention. Latest from 4 January 2026.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, from a Hertfordshire school, identified as a victim of the Crans-Montana inferno. Police name all 40 victims as national mourning is declared.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil at Immanuel College in Hertfordshire, is among the 40 victims identified after a devastating New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Hundreds attended a memorial in sub-zero temperatures.