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Eve of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion
Lord Cameron warns UN against "fatigue" and "compromise" in their support of Ukraine
23 Feb 2024,45 mins
Commons Speaker faces more criticism
Sir Lindsay Hoyle under pressure for handling of Gaza ceasefire vote
22 Feb 2024,45 mins
Gaza ceasefire debate descends into chaos
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle apologises to MPs
21 Feb 2024,45 mins
Borders watchdog sacked over leaks
Home Office sacks the chief inspector of borders and immigration in row over leaks.
20 Feb 2024,45 mins
Western countries consider new sanctions after Navalny death
What measures could make a difference following Russian opposition leader's sudden death?
19 Feb 2024,45 mins
Alexei Navalny reported dead in prison
Reaction as authorities announce the death of the Kremlin's most prominent critic.
16 Feb 2024,45 mins
Britain falls into recession
Hunt says growth will be at heart of Budget. Labour says Tory plans "in tatters".
15 Feb 2024,45 mins
Cameron urges US Congress to back Ukraine aid
A Republican congressman responds to the foreign secretary's call to approve key funds.
14 Feb 2024,45 mins
President Biden: "History is watching" Republicans on Ukraine aid
A £75bn foreign aid package approved by the Senate faces a new political hurdle
13 Feb 2024,45 mins
Labour withdrawing support for candidate in Rochdale by-election
Azhar Ali appeared to suggest Israel allowed Hamas attacks in October to go ahead
12 Feb 2024,45 mins
Rival parties claim victory in Pakistan election
Political chaos in Pakistan, as the result doesn't go the military's way.
09 Feb 2024,45 mins
Ukraine's top general replaced for war 'reset'
President Zelensky replacing his commander-in-chief comes at precarious time for Ukraine
08 Feb 2024,45 mins
Labour ditches green spending pledge
Reaction from a leading environmentalist.
07 Feb 2024,45 mins
Thousands harmed by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate “should get urgent financial help”
England's Patient Safety Commissioner sets out full details tomorrow
06 Feb 2024,45 mins
King Charles diagnosed with a form of cancer
It was discovered recently while he was treated in hospital for enlarged prostate
05 Feb 2024,45 mins
US carries out air strikes in Iraq and Syria
Washington retaliates for the death of 3 American soldiers in Jordan
02 Feb 2024,45 mins
Biden imposes sanctions on violent settlers
How much more strain does the announcement place on US-Israel relations?
01 Feb 2024,45 mins
Deal struck for power-sharing in Northern Ireland
How secure is the future of unionism in the province?
31 Jan 2024,45 mins
Lord Cameron criticised over remarks about Palestinian state
Some Tory MPs think Foreign Secretary suggestion would “reward” Hamas atrocities
30 Jan 2024,45 mins
White House mulls response to deadly strike on American troops
Trump's former National Security Adviser says the US should sink Iranian naval vessels
29 Jan 2024,45 mins
How will world respond to ICJ ruling?
Global reaction as the UN's top court orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza.
26 Jan 2024,45 mins
Emergency UN Security Council meeting over downed Russian plane
Will we ever find out what really happened?
25 Jan 2024,45 mins
Anger in Argentina at radical reforms
Live in Buenos Aires amid protests against new leader's economic reforms.
24 Jan 2024,45 mins
PM defends the latest US-UK airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen
The US Special Envoy to Yemen says Red Sea tensions risk the peace process in the country
23 Jan 2024,45 mins
Sunak: Childcare expansion to proceed despite "practical issues"
Working parents of two-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare a week
22 Jan 2024,45 mins
Biden presses Netanyahu on post-war Gaza
Have US-Israel relations reached breaking point?
19 Jan 2024,45 mins
Fighting intensifies in southern Gaza
We report from Gaza and the West Bank.
18 Jan 2024,45 mins
MPs back government's "Stop the Boats" legislation
The bill now heads to the House of Lords, where it faces fresh opposition
17 Jan 2024,45 mins
Tory Commons revolt over Safety of Rwanda Bill
Dozens of Conservative MPs vote against - 2 deputy chairmen resign
16 Jan 2024,45 mins
Houthi rebels hit US-owned container ship off the coast of Yemen
The PM says he won't "speculate on future action" following UK's role in Houthi strikes
15 Jan 2024,45 mins