Reform UK leads in UK local election results, surpassing the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer. Party leader Nigel Farage has announced his intention to lead the government following the electoral gains.

Parliamentary watchdog to probe Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over alleged £5m gift breach. The inquiry will investigate whether Farage breached rules concerning a £5 million gift.

A parliamentary standards watchdog is set to begin an inquiry into whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage breached rules regarding a £5 million gift.

UK to introduce legislation fast-tracking EU rule adoption with less parliamentary scrutiny, a move that could allow Starmer to deepen ties with Brussels.

The UK plans to introduce legislation to expedite the adoption of EU rules with reduced parliamentary oversight, a move that could allow Starmer to strengthen ties with Brussels.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) plans to force a vote on the Prime Minister's future by proposing an amendment to the King's Speech.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) intends to attempt to force a vote on the Prime Minister's future by proposing an amendment to the King's Speech.

Russia's State Duma has adopted a bill in its first reading to deny residency and citizenship to foreigners with unexpunged criminal records.

Russia's State Duma has adopted in its first reading a bill that would deny temporary and permanent residency permits, as well as citizenship, to foreigners with unexpunged criminal records for any crime.