New rules have been introduced in Pakistan requiring journalists working for international media, including Pakistani nationals, to obtain official permission before reporting anywhere outside Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. The government says that these…

Cameroon’s president Paul Biya has been absent from the country for more than six weeks following what was initially described as a brief private visit to Europe, prompting growing public debate about the…

The Government has softened planned sanctions banning imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, citing concerns over rising fuel prices and supply disruption caused by conflict in…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…