Police deployed water cannon in Belfast after officers came under sustained attack from crowds throwing bricks, bottles and wooden debris. The disorder erupted at a major roundabout following a knife attack in the area.
Dozens of charities registered in England and Wales have donated millions of pounds to support illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a Guardian investigation has revealed. The findings raise serious questions about oversight of charitable donations flowing to contested territories.
A Chinese pro-democracy activist in the UK was told by X that sexually explicit deepfake images of her don’t violate platform rules. The decision raises urgent questions about protection for dissidents on social media.
Belfast’s Sudanese community is living in fear after a violent attack left a man hospitalized and residents questioning their safety. It’s the third racially motivated assault targeting Sudanese residents since January.
Eight powerful forces will converge in 2026 to test the UK government’s ability to govern effectively, according to new analysis from Edelman Global Advisory. Economic pressures, technological disruption, and eroding public trust top the list of challenges facing policymakers.
The RSPB has purchased Bass Rock, home to 150,000 gannets and Scotland’s most iconic seabird colony. It’s the first time in 300 years the Firth of Forth island has changed ownership.
Families caring for terminally and seriously ill children could soon receive vital financial support under proposed legislation. The move comes after years of campaigning by bereaved parents who faced financial ruin while caring for their dying children.
The academic behind a landmark Home Office report on Chinese interference has revealed he was targeted in what he believes were attempts to compromise him. Dr. Charles Parton says he received suspicious approaches during his research into China’s operations in Britain.
Two men orchestrated a sophisticated cocaine smuggling operation by hiding their criminal enterprise behind the façade of legitimate companies. The scheme imported drugs worth an estimated £2.3 million before authorities dismantled the network.
The UK government’s AI-powered job-matching platform is drawing scrutiny as The Guardian seeks user feedback. Early reports suggest mixed results, with questions about accuracy and accessibility.
