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Donald Trump called Sadiq Khan a 'terrible mayor' and claimed London faced Sharia law. Khan hit back with humour, defiance and accusations of Islamophobia.

An investigation has revealed that a failed asylum seeker was sent on a £600 taxpayer-funded taxi ride for a routine NHS knee appointment, prompting outrage and a Home Office review.

Nigel Farage refuses to challenge Donald Trump's false paracetamol-autism claim, drawing criticism from UK health experts and political observers.

Labour leader Jeremy Newmark faces backlash after calling St George flag supporters 'nonces' in a heated Hertfordshire council row over patriotism and extremism.

Reform UK's plan to axe indefinite leave to remain sparks backlash over post-Brexit 'Boriswave' migrants and 2025 immigration. Critics like Ed Davey warn of Windrush 2.0 and NHS chaos from Farage's 'unthought' crackdown.

President Trump brands London Mayor Sadiq Khan 'terrible' in fiery UN speech, alleging a push for Sharia law. As 2025 crime and migration data surface, Khan hits back, calling the remarks 'bigoted'.

Disney+ faces backlash in the UK as subscribers vow to cancel accounts following fresh price hikes, sparking anger across social media.

UK police warn most child sexual abuse cases now involve offenders aged 10–17, with online risks, violent porn and weak safeguards driving the rise.

Reform UK's radical plan to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) could upend the rights of hundreds of thousands of migrants in Britain, replacing permanent residency with renewable visas and sparking legal, economic and ethical disputes.

Bridget Phillipson urges Kemi Badenoch to expel Liz Truss after her Tommy Robinson support, citing economic wreckage and bigotry

Oxford & Cambridge out of UK's top 3 for first time in Sunday Times Guide 2025—LSE leads, St Andrews & Durham rise

UK travellers are urged to carry backup ID as passport issues rise, while newlyweds face critical name-matching rules and must prepare documents early.

Keir Starmer targets top global talent with plan to axe UK visa fees, clashing with Trump's $100k H-1B fee in 2025's immigration showdown.

UK health bodies reaffirm paracetamol is safe in pregnancy after Trump autism claims. Experts warn misinformation could deter vital treatment.

A new documentary about the disappearance of British teen Jay Slater shares his last message to a friend.

Keir Starmer backs BritCard digital ID to fight illegal immigration in 2025, but is it mandatory? Free app links biometrics & finances – here's the real risks, costs & what GOV.UK says.

France is tracking the Covid 'Frankenstein' strain Stratus (XFG), with rising cases and shifting symptoms, urging vaccination and vigilance for vulnerable groups.

A viral clip claiming West Midlands Police seized a teenager's phone just for viewing a post has sparked outrage online. The force says the video is misleading — here's what really happened.

Keir Starmer formally recognises Palestine, joining Canada & Australia in a 2025 push for a two-state solution. Netanyahu slams it as a 'terrorism reward' amid rising UN genocide claims. Here's what it means for UK foreign policy & global peace efforts.

Fireball over France lit up skies and fuelled alien rumours. Astronomers confirm asteroid 2023 CX1 exploded, scattering meteorites in Normandy.

Broadcaster John Stapleton, famed for BBC's Watchdog with wife Lynn Faulds Wood, dies at 79 after Parkinson's. Tributes pour in across media.

John Stapleton's son Nick has carved out his own career fighting fraud with BBC's Scam Interceptors, his podcast, and new book How To Beat Scammers.

Matt Beard, former Liverpool Women manager, dies aged 47. Cause of death unknown as tributes flood in from Liverpool, Chelsea, Burnley and the football world.

Cyber attack at Heathrow causes flight delays and cancellations, raising concerns over airport security and travel disruption across Europe.

A man plunged to his death after climbing out of a hot air balloon in Sussex, sparking a four-hour search before his body was found in a nearby field.

Devon and Cornwall police have reportedly confirmed that a certain number of people have been 'seriously injured' in the two separate crashes.

Abdelrahmen Abouelela, convicted of rape in Hyde Park, was previously sentenced in Egypt for terrorism offences, raising scrutiny over UK asylum checks and security gaps.

Zelensky signs UK-Ukraine 100-year pact securing £3.6B annual aid, defence and tech ties amid war—boosting Ukraine's rebuild and UK's strategic influence.

The DWP will raise benefits and pensions in April 2025, while older couples eligible for but not claiming Pension Credit could gain up to £4,300 more annually.