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Brit teen jailed in Dubai for sex with fellow UK teen returns home after royal pardon

An 18-year-old man sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girlhas been released and is safely in the UK, a campaign group has said. Marcus Fakana,...

Labour plans to scrap two-child benefit cap 'dead in the water' after £5bn U-turn

Sir Keir Starmer is now almost certain to shelve plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap with no money left after Labour’s £5 billion retreat on welfare. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson...

'Unhappy' Donald Trump lashes out at Putin as US President lines up Russia punishment

After speaking with Putin on Thursday, Mr Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Mr Zelensky said he and Mr Trump agreed to “strengthen protection of our skies”, although...

Immigration officers could be handed police powers to crack down on migrants

The Home Secretary has vowed to clamp down on migrants working illegally in the UK as delivery drivers by handing immigration officers the same powers as the police. In her first immigration raid...

Iran must not trade a turban for a crown – why 'Baby Shah' is not the answer

Some of my contacts who helped me research this article would face execution were they based in Iran, thanks to a new “espionage” bill passed unanimously a few days ago by Iran’s supine,...

Alert to anyone going to Majorca on holiday this summer

Holidaymakers heading to Majorca this summer are being advised to be cautious when spending, as the central bank is set to withdraw certain notes from circulation over the coming months. Spain's...

How Reform UK can use one very surprising institution to help them win big

This week Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said a future government led by him could appoint cabinet ministers from outside Parliament. Drawing some comparison with the American system where top...

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid2 hours agoPaul AdamsBBC NewsReporting fromKyivJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsDSNSA pall of acrid smoke hung over Kyiv on Friday...

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid

Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid17 minutes agoPaul AdamsBBC NewsReporting fromKyivJessica RawnsleyBBC NewsDSNSA pall of acrid smoke hung over Kyiv on Friday...

Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply

Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply1 day agoLaura Gozzi & James ChaterBBC NewsEPAKyiv has warned that an interruption of US weapons shipments will encourage...

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete

Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete19 hours agoNikos PapanikolaouBBC NewsA major wildfire in eastern Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of people and caused...

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia becomes first state to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government3 hours agoTabby WilsonBBC News Digital - WorldGetty ImagesRussia has become the first country to formally recognise Taliban...

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer

I understand what Trump cares about, says Starmer30 minutes agoSam FrancisPolitical reporterSir Keir Starmer has said he "understands what anchors" US President Donald Trump, having built a...

Russia becomes the first country to formally recognise Taliban's rule in Afghanistan

Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban's Government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed...

Ukraine kills senior Russian General with HIMARS strike

A senior Russian general was killed in a HIMARS strike near the border with Ukraine, according to Russian officials. Mikhail Yevgenyevich Gudkov, deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was killed on...