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Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
Met police investigating after referral from PSNI about allegation former DUP leader raped woman in 2016The Metropolitan police are investigating an allegation that the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped a woman inside parliament in 2016.Scotland Yard confirmed it received a report from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on 13 October about an alleged rape in the Palace of Westmi
21 Oct 2026Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material
Party given additional penalty by Electoral Commission for not paying original fine on timeReform UK has been fined more than £2,000 for failing to declare it was the publisher of campaign material seen by voters – including an additional penalty for failing to pay on time.Nigel Farage’s party was sanctioned by the Electoral Commission after four items of election material were missing an “imprint
21 Oct 2026UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened
Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Greenpeace UK, said:Approving Jackdaw shows the toxic grip fossil fuel lobbyists still hold over our energy policy. Andy Burnham promised pragmatism [se
21 Oct 2026Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaignersMiatta Fahnbulleh is minded to reject the giant Rosebank oilfield, sources have told the Guardian, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy industry and a major victory for climate campaigners.After approving the smaller Jackdaw gasfield on Wednesday, officials say the energy secretary
21 Oct 2026Shabana Mahmood urged to ‘read the room’ on Labour opposition to immigration policy
No 10 declines to rule out watering down plans to extend waiting period for indefinite leave to remain as cabinet split widensShabana Mahmood has been urged to “read the room” on Labour opposition to her immigration policy, as No 10 declined to rule out watering down her plans to make foreign workers wait 15 years to get permanent residency.Mahmood, the home secretary, is consulting on plans to in
21 Oct 2026Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims
Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemies A former Conservative election candidate has been suspended from the party after he was seemingly filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers and offering to “broker” the services of a far-right activist with alleged paramilitary links.Jack Ross was filmed apparently asking an under
21 Oct 2026Orangutans prefer food associated with sounds of laughter, study suggests
Apes in study more likely to choose treats linked to sound of peers having fun, suggesting emotions influence learningOrangutans base their food choices on whether others appear to be having a good time, research suggests.Scientists studying captive orangutans have found that when the great apes heard the sound of their peers laughing before they searched a bowl for a tasty treat, they valued the
21 Oct 2026'Mindset shift' needed within government on No10 North, says deputy
Number 10 North deputy director Duncan Parish has told a conference he is still facing "institutional barriers".
21 Oct 2026Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears
The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
21 Oct 2026Lawyer caught offering to make illegal-worker fine go away
Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
21 Oct 2026MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub
Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived.
21 Oct 2026Attempted murder arrests after boy, 16, attacked
Two boys aged 15 and 16 were being questioned after the teenager was found injured in Everton, Liverpool.
21 Oct 2026Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
21 Oct 2026Tributes paid to 'bravest' woman who died of 'stab wounds' after crash
It is understood Eleanor Barnfield, from Bridgend, had been stabbed before the crash.
21 Oct 2026Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
21 Oct 2026Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
21 Oct 2026Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
21 Oct 2026Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
21 Oct 2026Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
21 Oct 2026إيران: حين يتحوّل "الشرف" إلى حبل مشنقة يطارد النساء!
شهدت إيران مؤخرًا جريمة قتل وحشية سقطت ضحيتها أم شابة، فأعادت إشعال النقاش حول ما يعرف باسم "جرائم شرف"، والتبرير الاجتماعي للعنف ضد المرأة، وغياب الحماية للضحايا.
21 Oct 2026
PoliticsAI illustrationما قبل انقطاع الطمث.. ماذا يحدث في جسم المرأة؟
تغيرات في الدورة، هبات ساخنة، اضطرابات في النوم أو حتى صعوبة في التركيز.. قد تظهر أعراض مرحلة ما قبل انقطاع الطمث قبل سنوات من توقف الدورة نهائيًا. فماذا يحدث للجسم خلال هذه المرحلة؟
21 Oct 2026
PoliticsAI illustrationتقرير: ماسك أمر بإبطاء خدمات ستالينك في أوكرانيا والبيت الأبيض ينفي إصدارها أوامر بذلك ويثني على لقاء المبعوث الأمريكي مع الرئيس الأوكراني
أفادت "وول ستريت جورنال" بأن ماسك أمر بتقليص خدمات نظام "ستارشيلد" المقدمة لأوكرانيا، وقد نفى البيت الأبيض علاقته وعلمه المسبق بذلك. من ناحية أخرى وصفت واشنطن لقاء المبعوث الأمريكي مع الرئيس الأوكراني بالمثمر والإيجابي.
21 Oct 2026
SportAI illustrationألمانيا في مواجهة مخاوف جديدة.. حطام مسيّرة يعيد التهديد الروسي إلى الواجهة
تكرار الحوادث الأمنية واكتشاف عمليات تجسس والعثور صدفة على حطام مسيرة قرب قاعدة عسكرية مؤخرا، دفع الجيش الألماني لرفع مستوى التهديد، وزاد مخاوفه من أن تصبح قواته ومنشآته هدفا مباشرا لعمليات يشتبه بارتباطها بروسيا.
21 Oct 2026
SportAI illustrationحين تهدد التوترات الإقليمية مليارات الرياضة السعودية وتضع مونديال 2034 على المحك
تواجه الاستثمارات الرياضية السعودية اختبارا صعبا مع تصاعد التوترات الإقليمية، وسط مخاوف من ارتفاع كلفة النفقات وتأجيل البطولات، وأسئلة حول مستقبل مونديال 2034.
21 Oct 2026