How Jesse Jackson paved way for Barack Obama - and helped change US
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from years of harm
Posted on Monday February 16, 2026

Detectives desperate to locate a 12-year-old, seen abused online, found a surprising lead.

Councils face 'uphill struggle' after elections delay U-turn
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Thirty councils across England now have to organise local polls after the government abandoned plans to delay.

UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor
Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026

Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.