Green Party admits that its leader had not paid council tax

14 May 2026
The Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for his failure to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London. The party admitted that he had until recently lived on the…

Mexico: government U-turn on shortening school year because of World Cup

14 May 2026
The government has reversed plans to shorten the Mexican school year ahead of the 2026 football World Cup after strong criticism from parents, education experts and local authorities. The education secretary, Mario Delgado,…

Russia: Putin facing frustration and criticism, especially due to crackdown on internet

07 May 2026
Mounting pressures are testing Vladimir Putin as Russia faces economic strain, battlefield setbacks and growing public frustration. Years of sanctions, inflation and war fatigue linked to the conflict in Ukraine have weakened confidence,…

Spain: new government amnesty programme for migrants

07 May 2026
Chaotic scenes outside the Gambian embassy in Madrid, which went viral on social media, have intensified debate over Spain’s migrant amnesty programme, after crowds gathered overnight seeking documents to legalise their status. When…

Iran / USA: Trump defends decision to extend ceasefire

24 Apr 2026
Amid ongoing tensions between the USA and Iran, Donald Trump has defended his decision to extend the two-week ceasefire, rejecting criticism that it reflects weakness. Responding to a comment in the Wall Street…

Starmer facing renewed scrutiny after fresh news on Mandelson’s appointment

16 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance before being approved by officials for his role as British ambassador to Washington. The controversy centres on…

179 prisoners freed in error last year

16 Apr 2026
Government figures reveal that 179 prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released over the past year, averaging around three each week. These errors have been attributed to administrative failures such as incorrect…

USA: Trump criticises Pope Leo, deletes image of himself as Jesus

16 Apr 2026
Donald Trump has faced huge criticism after posting and then deleting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ. The image, shared without explanation, drew backlash from both critics and some supporters, who…

Hungary: Vance supports Orbán as he faces crucial elections

10 Apr 2026
With elections due to take place on 12 April, Viktor Orbán is facing a significant challenge after sixteen years in power, as opposition leader Péter Magyar is well ahead in most opinion polls.…

Iran war: Trump threatens NATO allies if they do not help him

19 Mar 2026
Donald Trump has warned NATO that it faces a ‘very bad future’ unless its member states help to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to global oil shipments. The waterway is a critical…
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