PoliticsThe city of Birmingham is gearing up for its most significant political shake-up in over a decade. Voters are split on their hopes and fears for the upcoming election....
PoliticsUS President Trump spoke to the BBC about his relationship with the UK PM and next week's visit, stating it could 'absolutely' help repair relations....
PoliticsThe Green Party has set out a plan involving the forced sale of long-term empty shops in England. This move aims to revive struggling high streets....
PoliticsThe proposed legislation on assisted dying will run out of time to become law when a final debate ends in the House of Lords on Friday. This means that the issue may have to be revisited....
The Foreign Office has closed a unit that tracked potential breaches of international law by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon. The decision was made due to departmental cuts....
The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, easing research barriers and granting tax relief. The change falls short of federal legalisation....
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...
Contenders for next UN secretary-general have emphasized the importance of peace and confidence in the organization. Sources differ on the specific positions taken by each candidate, but all stress the need for a more in...
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....