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'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

BBC News - Politics

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.

'Scared to go to work': Shop assistant tells of customer abuse

BBC News - Politics

Finnola Tzagorakis shared her story as MPs debated tackling abuse against people in customer facing roles.

Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom

Al Jazeera - Politics

The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.

Cross purposes: how the England flag got caught in a tug-of-war between rightwing nationalists and football fans

The Guardian - Politics

Last summer the St George’s cross was co-opted by anti-immigrant groups. Now, as the World Cup begins, some communities are reclaiming it as a symbo...

Ella Baron on David Hockney – cartoon

The Guardian - Politics

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Ella Baron on Reform’s plan to ‘strengthen women’s rights’ – cartoon

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Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor

The Guardian - Politics

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to bl...

Greece’s ‘war on Roma’ is Europe’s new blueprint for discrimination

Al Jazeera - Politics

Mass raids on Roma communities show how Europe is recasting racial discrimination as crime prevention and public order.

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Al Jazeera - Politics

Hegseth slams NATO allies during roundtable meeting

Here's how much the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger

NPR Politics

More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.

How Republicans are reacting to Trump's attempt to leverage confirmation hearing

NPR Politics

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political strategist Rina Shah about congressional Republicans' reactions to President Trump's efforts to tie Jay Clay...

In Britain, resisting a genocide is now treated as terrorism

Al Jazeera - Politics

The Filton 4 case reveals a democracy more frightened of protesters than of the destruction they protest against.

Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices

BBC News - Politics

The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera - Politics

Iran says it will charge a ‘payment for services’ in the Strait of Hormuz

Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue in spite of a US-Iran deal that would mean ceasing military operations.

Jury sent out to consider verdicts in Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial

BBC News - Politics

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he...

Labour activist admits vote rigging offence

BBC News - Politics

Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse A...

Labour risks handing power to Reform without drastic change, says union leader

BBC News - Politics

Andrea Egan tellls the BBC that Labour haven't delivered and her election demonstrated that members were desperate to have their voices heard.

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit

The Guardian - Politics

Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachersThe Reform UK MP...

Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP

BBC News - Politics

The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament.