Politics & Government

Japan is demanding access to a journalist who was arrested by Russian security services. The Kremlin claims that Japan is using journalists as spies.

Deutsche Welle · 2 days ago

The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

BBC News · 2 days ago

The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Aid agencies warned on Friday of the fast-developing humanitarian emergency inside Taiz City in Yemen, which has been encircled by de facto Houthi forces fighting government troops along the country’s west coast.

United Nations · 2 days ago

After two years of protests, Serbia faces a pivotal election on Sunday, with a student-led challenge to Aleksandar Vucic's lengthy rule. Allegations of electoral irregularities and fears of a post-election crisis abound.

Deutsche Welle · 2 days ago

French police arrested a suspect after gunshots were fired on the outskirts of Paris in what President Macron described as a racist and terrorist attack.

Deutsche Welle · 2 days ago

Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.

BBC News · 2 days ago

Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".

BBC News · 2 days ago

Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

BBC News · 2 days ago

The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."

BBC News · 3 days ago

As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.

Deutsche Welle · 3 days ago

Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.

BBC News · 3 days ago

The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Jason Zadrozny was found guilty of defrauding the county council out of thousands of pounds.

BBC News · 3 days ago

The aunt of Zara Aleena says the new powers for judges will "rebalance the power" from offender to victim.

BBC News · 3 days ago

Bulgaria's presidential election campaign has been shaped by recent drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea and the government's reduced support for Ukraine, making foreign policy a key factor in the first round.

Deutsche Welle · 3 days ago

A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.

BBC News · 4 days ago

Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".

BBC News · 4 days ago

How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs

BBC News · 4 days ago

From Roman-era political potboilers to stories of Catholic priests struggling to impose their authority, what could the reading list of vice-president JD Vance’s wife be trying to tell us? Usha Vance, a very clever woman with dubious taste in men, likes to keep herself busy. While lesser mortals (me) waste their one wild and precious life watching Love Is Blind, the second lady has various self-improvement…

The Guardian · 4 days ago

Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

BBC News · 4 days ago