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…

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come

UK interest rates have been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% and the governor of the Bank…

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…

Romanian PM pulls party out of government after nationalist vote win

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has resigned and his Social Democrat party is to leave the…

Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel’s main airport

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis after a missile fired…

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…