9 h. ago Tories urge NHS trust to drop action against nurse marched out for calling trans paedo 'Mr' as hearing looms

Jennifer Melle, 40, was previously investigated and disciplined by Trust bosses despite being called the n-word by the patient.

Sport

3 d. ago Trump backs Hegseth amid report of repeated strike on boat – US politics live

Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat Senator Mark Kelly: “We’re going to have a public hearing. We’re going to put these folks under oath. And we’re going to find out what happened. And then, there needs to be accountability.”He also told CNN: “If what has been reported is accurate, I have got serious concerns about anybody in that chain of command stepping over a line that they should never step over.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Defiant Starmer to defend Budget after Reeves forced to deny lying about black hole to justify tax hikes

Calls for multiple investigations following accusations that the chancellor misled the public

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves denies lying about Budget black hole to justify £26bn tax hikes

Calls for investigation into accusation Labour chancellor misled the public

Economics

5 d. ago 'Black hole' row: Call for Financial Conduct Authority investigation

Mel Stride said it had become 'increasingly clear' that the Chancellor had given an 'inaccurate picture of the economic and fiscal context' driven by 'political considerations.'

Economics

6 d. ago US regulators ‘taking seriously’ allegations of bankers’ support for Epstein

Exclusive: It follows calls from US senator Elizabeth Warren to investigate bank executives including ex-Barclays boss Jes StaleyUS regulators say they are taking allegations that top banks may have facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity “very seriously”, as they faced calls to investigate executives including the former Barclays boss Jes Staley.In correspondence seen by the Guardian, bosses from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said they had reviewed a letter from the Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren, which raised concerns over bankers’ alleged support for the convicted child sex offender Epstein. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Democratic senator who Trump accused of sedition says he’s ‘not backing down’ amid Pentagon investigation – live

Senator Mark Kelly calls the investigation following a video of Democrats telling military members to disregard illegal orders ‘so ridiculous’Bloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and another between Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev, who has been deeply involved in negotiations with the Trump White House. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago At least 127 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says

A year since deal agreed, UN calls for investigation into possible violations of international law by all partiesAt least 127 civilians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire was declared nearly a year ago, the UN has said as it called for an impartial investigation into the strikes.“We continue to witness increasing attacks by the Israeli military, resulting in the killing of civilians and destruction of civilian objects in Lebanon, coupled with alarming threats of a wider, intensified offensive,” said Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesperson for the UN human rights office, at a Geneva press briefing. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Pentagon investigating US senator over call for troops to refuse illegal orders

Investigation of Mark Kelly after Trump accused Democrats in video of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’The Pentagon says it is investigating the Arizona senator Mark Kelly for possible breaches of military law after the federal lawmaker joined a handful of other Democrats in a video calling for US troops to refuse unlawful orders.It is extraordinary for the Pentagon to directly threaten a sitting member of Congress with investigation. Until Donald Trump’s second presidency, the institution in charge of the US military had usually strived to appear apolitical. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Pentagon says it is investigating senator Mark Kelly after he joined lawmakers telling military to refuse illegal orders – live

Pentagon, which usually tries to appear apolitical, threatens Democratic senator from Arizona with investigation over video calling for troops to refuse unlawful ordersThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Argentina lodge complaint and urge investigation into Tom Curry over alleged tunnel scuffle

Felipe Contepomi called England flanker a ‘bully’Post-match incident follows anger over Curry tackleArgentina have lodged a complaint and called for an investigation into the alleged tunnel scuffle involving the England flanker Tom Curry and their head coach, Felipe Contepomi, after Sunday’s game at Twickenham.In an extraordinary press conference after England’s 27-23 victory, Contepomi described Curry as a “bully” and accused the flanker of shoving him in the tunnel and telling him to “fuck off”. Contepomi also claimed Curry had “broken” the knee of the Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallía with a “reckless” tackle – an incident that seemed to spark the bad blood after the final whistle. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Amazon facing claims 'severe' pressure on UK warehouse bosses led to breakdowns

A group of fulfilment centre managers at Amazon has called on MPs to investigate allegations that the heavy workload is having a big impact on their mental health

Events

1 week ago Nigel Farage urged to root out Reform links to Russia after jailing of Nathan Gill

Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of RussiaNigel Farage is facing calls to investigate and root out links between Reform UK and Russia after one of its former senior politicians was jailed for 10 years for accepting bribes from a pro-Kremlin agent.Keir Starmer said Farage had questions to answer about how this happened in his party. Nathan Gill, a former leader of Reform UK in Wales, admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Lindsey Graham leads opposition to repeal law entitling senators to sue for millions if their phones are searched by feds

South Carolina senator argues he was wronged when federal investigators accessed his call records as part of probe into plot to overturn 2020 presidential election and intends to seek compensation

Politics

1 week ago Coroner says Australian extremists who killed police officers had shared delusional disorder

A coroner has found that three Christian extremists shared a delusional disorder when they opened fire on police officers they saw as "demons" on a rural Australian property three years ago

Events

2 w. ago Rome decries ‘Italian sounding’ pasta sauces on sale in EU parliament store

Agriculture minister calls for immediate investigation over carbonara sauce containing the wrong type of cured meatItaly’s agriculture minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, has called for an immediate investigation after coming across what he claimed were jars of “Italian sounding” pasta sauce on the shelves of the European parliament’s supermarket.Lollobrigida, of Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party, was particularly vexed by a carbonara sauce made with “Italiaanse pancetta” – the classic Roman pasta dish is made with a different cured meat, guanciale – and a tomato sauce containing “oignons de Calabria”, or onions from Calabria. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago House votes to release ALL the Epstein files as speculation explodes over a 'cover up' and whether every name will be revealed: Live updates

Donald Trump encouraged Republicans to support the releasing the Epstein files while calling for an investigation into Democrats ' connections with the disgraced financier.

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2 w. ago Furious Trump threatens to revoke ABC's license after 'terrible' reporter asked about Epstein files: Live updates

Donald Trump encouraged Republicans to support the releasing the Epstein files while calling for an investigation into Democrats ' connections with the disgraced financier.

Events

2 w. ago MTG makes bombshell conspiracy claim against the DOJ over Epstein files in anti

Donald Trump encouraged Republicans to support the releasing the Epstein files while calling for an investigation into Democrats ' connections with the disgraced financier.

Events

2 w. ago Trump braces for more Epstein fallout with House set to vote to release the files TODAY... what happens next?: Live updates

Donald Trump encouraged Republicans to support the releasing the Epstein files while calling for an investigation into Democrats ' connections with the disgraced financier.

Politics