Politics

When the United States-Israeli attack on Iran was launched last weekend, an unexpected peace broker stepped forward in the form of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, leader of the world’s largest …

Queensland could become the first state in Australia to outlaw the phrase “from the river to the sea”, under sweeping new hate speech reforms announced by the state government. The …

Dhaka, Bangladesh – On Tuesday, the premises of Evercare Hospital in Bangladesh’s capital turned into a sombre focal point for a nation’s grief as news filtered out of the medical …

Venezuelan leader expresses hope phone call marks beginning of ‘respectful dialogue’ between Washington and Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has confirmed speaking with United States President Donald Trump by phone …

Early season snow has started to accumulate at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin ski area, as seen from nearby Loveland Pass on Thanksgiving weekend. Hart Van Denburg/CPR hide caption toggle caption Hart …

House passes bill to reopen government, Trump plans to sign measure after dinner with Wall Street bankers The House voted 222-209 to approve legislation to fund the government through the …

President Macron under pressure as parliamentary paralysis persists. France is facing political turmoil after President Emmanuel Macron’s fifth prime minister in less than two years quit after just 27 days. …

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Kevin Rawlinson In case you missed the Guardian’s news piece about the Bell hotel high court …

Halfway into our interview, Joaquin Phoenix grabs his iPhone to photograph me and Pedro Pascal. The reason, he explains, is the unusual way I handwrite my questions. Even Phoenix, an …

Labour needs to ‘pick things up’ after ‘tough’ first year in power, Sadiq Khan warns Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Despite winning a huge …