Former head of the British Secret Intelligence Service, Richard Dearlove, criticizes the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal....
A YouGov survey found nine in 10 people support the right to access an abortion, but many fear reproductive rights may be reduced. BBC reports young people are particularly concerned....
The UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport people seeking asylum from so-called war-torn countries, under a £660m deal. The Guardian reports the removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalit...
Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little's testimony before the foreign affairs committee will be required viewing, according to The Guardian....
Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah of Iran, visited Berlin to promote his campaign for regime change. He criticized Germany's government for refusing to meet with him....
The inaugural Global Progressive Mobilisation was hosted by Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona. The event aimed to unite progressive movements worldwide and counter authoritarianism, but notable leaders such as Keir S...
Cabinet Office top civil servant Cat Little has disputed claims that her department suggested vetting might not be needed for Peter Mandelson's appointment. Olly Robbins refused to hand over a vetting summary....
The International Criminal Court confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a landmark trial. Reuters reports Duterte is accused of murder and attemp...
The UK government undershot its annual borrowing target by £700m, but experts warn that the Iran war could blow a hole in the country's fiscal 'headroom'. The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing targe...
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his position 'effective immediately', according to the Pentagon....
More than 70% of schools in England have cut down on teaching assistants, who play a key role in helping children with special educational needs, due to financial constraints....
Dr. Alexandra Novosseloff assesses the challenges faced by the UN Secretary-General, who must navigate competing interests among 193 member states....
Data analysed by The Guardian shows that Labour is on track for its worst local election performance, which could pile further pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership....
Government advisers are calling for a review of welfare rules that cause young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to abandon job training opportunities due to financial losses....
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people, including journalist Amal Khalil. Al Jazeera notes the conflict has escalated tensions between Israel and Iran, while Reuters reports that Tehran-US talks are stall...
The UK government has agreed to pay France another £660m over three years to curb the number of asylum seekers travelling across the Channel. The deal includes funding for a riot squad....
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson. The hearing is scheduled for an unspecified date....
Olly Robbins' meeting with Ian Collard may have resulted in Peter Mandelson's security clearance, which is now under intense scrutiny. The Guardian reports that the meeting lasted around 10 minutes and was a key part of ...
Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins. Sources repo...
Amnesty International warns that the state’s repressive apparatus “remains intact” after Nicolás Maduro’s overthrow, in Venezuela....