20:48

Peter Mandelson

Peter Mandelson: Who is the figure causing a crisis in British politics and abroad?

Peter Mandelson has been one of the most influential and controversial figures in British politics but disclosures about his past relationships and conduct in government have triggered a political crisis in the UK and raising questions internationally. But who is he and why is he in the headlines?

16:40

UK Poverty

Millions in UK sink into deepest poverty in decades, report warns

Millions of people in Britain are struggling to afford basic necessities, with a new report warning that the number living in the deepest levels of poverty has reached a 30-year high, driven by soaring housing costs and rising child poverty.

05:00

Minneapolis unrest

National Guard activated in Minneapolis after federal agents kill second U.S. citizen

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the state’s National Guard following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests and intensified tensions between state and federal authorities.

04:00

Pope Leo XIV

Mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV illuminated at Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls

A mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV was illuminated on Sunday at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, continuing a centuries-old Vatican tradition marking the election of a new pope.

02:45

Rafah crossing

Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing only after hostage operation

Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after completing an operation to locate the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said late on Sunday.

02:08

North Korea

North Korea’s Kim views sculptures for memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited an art studio to oversee sculptures for a memorial dedicated to North Korean soldiers killed while fighting overseas, state media said, amid growing scrutiny of Pyongyang’s military role in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

01:43

Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kyiv leaves 1,330 buildings still without heat

Around 1,700 apartment blocks in Kyiv remain without heating after a Russian missile and drone attack earlier this week, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said on Sunday. Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since its invasion in 2022.

01:15

U.S. immigration

U.S. border patrol: 'Immigration mission continues, despite tragedy' of Alex Pretti killing

A senior U.S. immigration official defended the continuation of an enforcement mission in Minneapolis on Sunday, saying enforcing the law is a "duty." Tensions are high following the fatal shooting of nurse and U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by federal agents.

00:59

Venezuela-U.S.

Venezuelans should not fear U.S. energy ties, President Rodriguez says

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday the country should not fear pursuing energy ties with the United States, as Caracas seeks to expand oil and gas production and attract foreign investment.

00:35

UK politics

UK Labour party blocks Andy Burnham from returning to parliament amid party tensions

Britain’s Labour Party has blocked Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing to return to parliament, a move that has fuelled accusations from party figures that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seeking to sideline a potential leadership rival.

22:38

Gaza

Israeli fire kills three Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in separate incidents across Gaza on Sunday, medics said, as US envoys met Israel’s prime minister to push efforts aimed at advancing talks under a fragile ceasefire.

10:06

Fashion farewell

Hermès menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presents final collection at Paris Fashion Week

Hermès menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection on Saturday at Paris Fashion Week, ending nearly four decades in the role as she prepares to hand it over to British designer Grace Wales Bonner.

06:00

Rail safety

Series of rail accidents puts Spain’s high-speed network under scrutiny

Spain has faced a string of railway accidents in one week, including one of Europe’s deadliest in recent years, raising questions about whether maintenance investment is keeping pace with soaring passenger demand on the world’s largest high-speed rail network.

04:00

Winter storm

U.S. storm leaves 1 million without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

More than 1 million customers in the U.S., as far west as Texas, were without power on Sunday (25 January), according to PowerOutage.us. Estimates suggested more than 10,000 flights would be cancelled.

01:29

Energy strikes

Russian air attack cuts power to more than a million Ukrainians

A large-scale Russian air attack on Ukraine’s energy system has left more than one million people without electricity during sub-zero winter temperatures, as explosions rocked Kyiv overnight and into Saturday morning, Ukrainian officials said.

01:08

Protests in Albania

Albanian protesters clash with police after deputy PM indictment

Thousands of people took to the streets of Albania’s capital Tirana on Saturday in an anti-government protest sparked by the indictment of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku over alleged corruption linked to major infrastructure projects.

00:40

Ceasefire talks

Syria prolongs truce with Kurdish-led forces by 15 days

A four-day ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, which expired on Saturday night, has been extended by 15 days, Syria’s defence ministry said on Saturday.

23:41

Federal shooting

Federal officials dig in on Minneapolis shooting narrative, contradicting video evidence

Senior Trump administration officials on Sunday defended the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis even as video evidence contradicted their version of events and tensions grew between local law enforcement and federal officers.

22:45

Syria camps

Uncertainty grows over fate of tens of thousands held in Syria’s Al-Hol camp

Tens of thousands of people accused of links to Islamic State remain detained in camps across northeast Syria, as control shifts from Kurdish forces to the Syrian army, raising fresh legal, humanitarian and security concerns.

22:20

Regional tensions

Turkish FM claims Israel is still looking for opportunity to hit Iran

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on 23 January there are signs Israel is still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning that such a move could further destabilise the Middle East.

14:53

UK security

UK boosts air defences with £453M radar upgrade for Typhoon fighter jets

The UK government has announced a major boost to its air defences, awarding a £453 million contract to upgrade radar systems on Typhoon fighter jets.

16:46

Greenland-U.S. tensions

Starmer raises sovereignty concerns in call with Trump

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.

16:45

UK defence spending

The Conservative Party plans to boost UK defence spending

The Conservative Party says it would cut funding for green energy projects and redirect the money into defence, arguing the UK needs to be ready for war.

14:53

Security warning from UK

UK's MI6 chief set to warn that Russia is a threat to the West

The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6, has warned that Russia "remains an aggressive and expansionist threat", vowing sustained support for Ukraine and calling for greater use of technology to protect UK security.