News & Current Affairs

Ex-FBI director James Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

Oil price briefly hits $120 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Comey’s seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York.

Hungary’s next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.

Man offered Ukrainians money to carry out Starmer arson attacks, court hears

The three men are accused of targeting north London properties linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Hereditary peers’ last hurrah as 700-year-old system abolished

It comes after legislation to remove their right to sit in the upper chamber passed last month.

Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP

The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.

Nine arrested after allegations of modern slavery and forced marriage in religious group

Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

What The King Did (And Didn’t) Say To Trump

Decoding what the King said to President Trump.