Just because we find a political leader ludicrous, that doesn’t mean they’re not dangerous, writes Adrian Chiles

The prime minister has promised to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP and to put the arms industry on a ‘war footing’

Editorial: A desperate prime minister has given up trying to meaningfully account for the money he is putting into pre-election promises

President says legislation is ‘going to make the world safer’ after months of congressional gridlock threatened support for Kyiv

At community centre where politician would make himself at home, there is gratitude for his work and sadness at his death

Campaigners fear growth duty will hamper water regulator’s ability to crack down on companies in poor financial state

Football agent Saif Alrubie was in court denying charges of sending an intimidating email to former Chelsea director of football Marina Granovskaia

DWP carried out research in response to criticism five years ago but has consistently refused to publish it

Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger from reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax

Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 and has been described as ‘the world’s bravest rapper’

‘Donald Trump may be full of gas, but his supporters seem to be running out’

‘She is a horrible leader,’ Mr Tillis said

India’s ban could serve as precedent for the US, after President Joe Biden signed the so-called TikTok ban into law

Joe Biden ignored questions from reporters on university protests and a US TikTok ban after making remarks about the $61 billion Ukraine aid package passed by Congress. The president said signing the long-awaited legislation was “a good day for Ame ...

The ‘family man’ reportedly attended a basketball game just hours before the murder-suicide

California has more people on death row than any other state in the country — and a governor who opposes capital punishment. A new audacious legal challenge to the death penalty in the state supreme court is seeking to finally end executions foreve ...

Inflation appears to be under control, and real wages are now growing – but for those with Hecs/Help debts, the pressure is very real

Microsoft and Amazon asked to comment on tie-ups, a move that paves way for formal investigation

Critics of Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa say behind remarks is lack of national recognition that slavery should be discussed in schools

In submission to MPs, archdeacon Rick Simpson says claims by ex-vicar Matthew Firth are ‘deeply problematic’