Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian ‘cocaine’ claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a…

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

Donald Trump’s administration is “actively looking at” suspending habeas corpus – the right of a person…

South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaner refugees

South Africa has criticised the US as reports emerge suggesting Washington could receive white Afrikaners as…

UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks

The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK…

Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs remark

Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify her remarks after she…

Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

The government has defended its net-zero policies after Sir Tony Blair said limiting fossil fuels was…

Critical week for US’s future in Ukraine-Russia talks, Rubio says

This week will be “very critical” for Russia-Ukraine war talks as Washington decides if it is…

Reform UK criticised for candidates’ offensive posts

Reform UK is fielding local election candidates who have “posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies and praised…

UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled the UK could lower tariffs on US car imports as she…

Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not believe transgender women are women, his official spokesman has…