Vote for collective leadership shows Your Party are ‘doing politics differently’ – UK politics live
Spokesperson says move – seen as a victory for Zarah Sultana – shows organisation is ‘a truly member-led party’Kemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the... [Continue Reading]
West Ham legend Billy Bonds dies aged 79 as family release statement
The Hammers legend made 799 appearances for the club [Continue Reading]
Your Party to have ‘collective leadership’ in win for Zarah Sultana
Members vote narrowly in favour at founding conference overshadowed by Sultana’s rift with Jeremy CorbynUK politics live – latest updatesThe new leftwing party headed by Jeremy Corbyn and others has voted narrowly for it to have a ‘“collective leadership” in a win for Zarah Sultana, who has been at loggerheads with the former Labour leader.The results were announced on Sunday after a chaotic start to its founding conference in Liverpool. Sultana, a former Labour MP who now sits as an independent, had boycotted the first day of the conference amid disagreements over how Your Party – its provisional name –... [Continue Reading]
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
"An immediate end to the trial would greatly help lower the flames and promote broad reconciliation," Israel's PM says. [Continue Reading]
Massive fire erupts at waste facility in western Sydney
A huge fireball exploded at a waste facility in an Australian suburb in western Sydney. [Continue Reading]
West Ham legend Billy Bonds dies aged 79
Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning. [Continue Reading]
West Ham legend Bonds dies aged 79
Billy Bonds, West Ham's record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning. [Continue Reading]
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition MPs calling for her to resignUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has denied lying to the public in the buildup to last week’s budget, insisting that she needed to raise taxes to a record level to ensure economic stability.The chancellor said on Sunday she had announced £26bn-worth of tax rises on Wednesday in part to build a buffer against her fiscal rules and reduce the risk of further tax increases in the future, and in part to protect public spending. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects
Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the towers as part of a criminal probe. [Continue Reading]
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances prior to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign. [Continue Reading]
Zelensky names ex-Ukrainian envoy to US in key role
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Ukraine's former ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment. [Continue Reading]
Qatar opens museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist MF Husain
Qatar has opened the world’s first museum dedicated to exiled Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. [Continue Reading]
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire hits 146
More than 100 people remain unaccounted for after seven high-rise buildings caught fire and burned for two days. [Continue Reading]
Millie Bobby Brown makes surprising change to name after marrying Jake Bongiovi
'Drop the Brown' [Continue Reading]
Chelsea right to sell £52m star to make way for Estevao, says Joe Cole
'That transfer always made sense to me.' [Continue Reading]
At least one killed and dozens injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine
Children were among the wounded in a Russian strike on the city of Vyshhorod in Kyiv Oblast on Sunday. [Continue Reading]
Taoiseach calls for Herzog Park proposal to be withdrawn
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for a Dublin City Council proposal to rename Herzog Park - named after Belfast-born Chaim Herzog in 1995 - to be "withdrawn in its entirety and not proceeded with". [Continue Reading]
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un and daughter mark air force anniversary
North Korea marked the 80th anniversary of its air force with an air show attended by Kim Jong Un and his daughter, displaying older jets, drones and surveillance aircraft. [Continue Reading]
Your Party won’t be led by Jeremy Corbyn or Zarah Sultana after this major vote
The twist we didn't see coming. [Continue Reading]
Israel’s Netanyahu Requests Pardon in Corruption Cases
The move comes two weeks after President Trump wrote to Israel’s president urging a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [Continue Reading]
Illegal weight-loss drugs being sold in UK by firms with high Trustpilot scores
Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds unlicensed jabs offered as experts call for more online regulationCompanies selling illegal weight-loss drugs are amassing positive Trustpilot reviews as critics say regulatory gaps allow high-risk operators to appear credible.A Guardian investigation found that Retatrutide UK had a score of 4.4 on the global review site, despite purporting to offer a drug that is unlicensed and illegal to sell or buy. Its website sells a 20mg retatrutide pen for £132. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Latest news bulletin | November 30th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. [Continue Reading]
The Medical Case That Still Haunts Me
A doctor grapples with a patient’s incomprehensible medical decision. [Continue Reading]
Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn
Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harmsThe federal watchdog system at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees complaints about civil rights violations, including in immigration detention, has been gutted so thoroughly that it could be laying the groundwork for the Trump administration to “abuse people with impunity”, experts warn.Former federal oversight officials have sounded the alarm at the rapid dismantling of guardrails against human rights failures – at the same time as the government pushes aggressive immigration enforcement operations.Border Patrol agents in Arizona forcibly removed a detained man from... [Continue Reading]
Coronation Street confirms who catches ‘twisted’ Theo out as abuse escalates
His behaviour spirals again. [Continue Reading]
‘When I feel burnt out, I ask angels to manage my diary’
Ange was previously a lawyer, but became a mystic after a mysterious encounter [Continue Reading]
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issue
Iran say they plan to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in the United States next week because of the limited number of visas for their delegation. [Continue Reading]
Joel Dommett apologises after using ‘knife joke’ on I’m A Celebrity spin-off show
The TV host said sorry again. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
Rescue teams find more bodies in burnt-out buildings of Wang Fuk Court complex after Wednesday’s fireThe death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex fire has risen to 146 after investigators discovered more bodies in the burnt-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the worst in the city’s history.The Hong Kong police’s disaster victim identification unit has been going through the buildings of the Wang Fuk Court complex meticulously and has found bodies both in apartment units and on the roofs, the officer in charge,... [Continue Reading]
Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 417
Hundreds have been killed across South East Asia, with monsoons exacerbated by cyclones also affecting Thailand and Malaysia. [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu officially asks Israeli president for pardon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted an official request for his pardon to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the Israeli president's office has said. [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
This is a breaking news story. [Continue Reading]
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
Israeli leader is up against three cases of corruption, including receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts. [Continue Reading]
Reeves says she did not lie about public finances amid row over deficit claims – UK politics live
Chancellor grilled on Sunday morning shows over whether she misled the public about the state of the economyKemi Badenoch has reiterated her calls for the chancellor to resign on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, after accusing Rachel Reeves of breaking promises not to raise taxes.In this year’s budget, Reeves froze tax thresholds for three years longer than previously planned, meaning that as wages rise more people will have to start paying income tax.The chancellor called an emergency press conference telling everyone about how terrible the state of the finances were and now we have seen that the OBR... [Continue Reading]
Bluetongue case very concerning and disappointing - IFA
The suspected case of Bluetongue in cattle in Co Down is very disappointing and concerning, the President of the Irish Farmers' Association has said. [Continue Reading]
Why are there Premier League games kicking off at 2.05pm today?
Fans may have done a double take when looking at the fixtures. [Continue Reading]
Deadly Floods in Indonesia Leave Hundreds Missing
Hundreds of people have been killed and millions displaced as extreme weather has ravaged Southeast Asia this month. Indonesia’s heavy rain was linked to two tropical cyclones. [Continue Reading]
Tropical storm deaths cross 500 in Southeast Asia
The death toll mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend. [Continue Reading]
War in Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky to be received by Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday
This announcement comes at a time when a Ukrainian delegation is visiting the United States to discuss the American peace plan. [Continue Reading]
The Political Price Shock of Data Centers and Electric Bills
Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support in upset elections in Georgia and Virginia. Can the same playbook work in 2026? [Continue Reading]
E-Bikes Are Surging in Popularity. What Will It Take to Rein Them in?
Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform. [Continue Reading]
Reeves says she did not lie about public finances amid row over deficit claims – UK politics live
Chancellor grilled on Sunday morning shows over whether she misled the public about the state of the economyLaura Kuenssberg said it is no longer “credible” for the chancellor to say her number one priority is growth as the budget has made it more expensive for businesses to hire people and pushed up some business rates.The OBR forecasts the economy will expand by 1.5% this year, higher than the previous estimate of 1%.(The OBR) has assessed productivity over the last 14 years as having been lower than they previously expected. Now, I don’t think that the Conservative legacy should define Britain’s... [Continue Reading]
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends
David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments. [Continue Reading]
The Eldonian dream: Inside the fight for Liverpool’s community housing utopia
Eldonian village was a forerunner in neighbourhood regeneration. Thirty years on it is fighting for survivalIt was the utopian housing dream, a community project designed to support its residents from cradle to grave – 400 redbrick homes built around a village hall, leisure centre and playing fields, all of it owned and managed by the people who lived there.The Eldonian village in Liverpool was heralded at the time of its completion by the then Prince Charles as a “leading example of a successful, community-led, bottom-up approach to neighbourhood regeneration”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
I told my son I was trans – nothing prepared me for the response
Living as a man was killing me, but I feared transitioning would harm my son’s chances at growing into a man. [Continue Reading]