POLITICS

The US federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019, halting non-essential services, furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers, and igniting a bitter political fight over healthcare funding.

Labour and Reform UK clash over immigration and crime, but their policies show striking convergence — raising questions about voter choice.

At a UK right-wing rally, a woman was booed after revealing her rapists were white, exposing the hollowness of anti-migrant rhetoric and the lack of evidence behind the 'migrant rapist' myth.

Andy Burnham's radical tax, welfare, and nationalisation plans spark open conflict with Keir Starmer, fuelling speculation of a Labour leadership clash.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, has been convicted of criminal conspiracy and stripped of the prestigious Legion of Honor. From his marriage to Carla Bruni to his fall from grace, here's what to know.

Unapproved Trump-Epstein statue erected by anonymous group in Washington, D.C., sparks public debate and media attention over their past ties.

Trump says London is adopting Sharia law. UK officials deny it. Here's what Sharia really is and how it functions.

Nigel Farage's plan to strip migrant protections, pitched as a £200bn saving, risks deepening the UK's economic decline, widening social divides, and eroding political trust.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has broken with decades of policy to endorse a nuclear freeze with North Korea, a move backed by the Trump administration as a "realistic" path to peace.

The US and its allies are moving to classify Antifa as a terror group. This report examines what prompted the move, how it caught on elsewhere, and its potential impact on global anti-terrorism efforts.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron file US lawsuit against Candace Owens, aiming to disprove false gender claims with scientific and photographic evidence.

Ciara Watkin, a transgender woman convicted of sexual assault, has reignited debate on consent, deception and the future of UK trans rights.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged governments not to censor artists, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Belfast rap group Kneecap's Glastonbury appearance over controversial lyrics and political remarks.

Elon Musk has publicly released a drug test report to refute allegations that he has been using a combination of illegal substances, including ketamine and ecstasy.

In June 2025, Los Angeles became a battleground as protests against ICE immigration raids escalated into violent clashes, with striking images capturing tear gas, burning cars, and a heavy military presence.

Elon Musk leaves Trump's task force, signals independence, but publicly praises him; future plans remain uncertain amidst Tesla struggles.

A 'simple joke' between Macron and Brigitte in Vietnam led to misinformation, body language analysis, and concerns over political image and trust.