Jeremy Corbyn's general election 'youthquake' declared a myth
Jeremy Corbyn's unexpected 2017 poll success was not the result of a "youthquake", although young voters were more likely to vote Labour than ever before.
Brexit poll: Britons now support second EU referendum by 16-point margin
A joint survey conducted by The Guardian and ICM shows that British voters now favour a second Brexit referendum by a 16-point margin.
China eyes 'Polar Silk Road' as climate change opens new Arctic routes
China has announced plans to develop a "Polar Silk Road" to take advantage of new shipping routes created as climate change and rising temperatures cause Arctic ice to melt.
Jeremy Hunt defends 'timid' Theresa May as Tories slide towards civil war
Jeremy Hunt has defended Theresa May against accusations of timidity as schisms open up in the party over the government's approach to Brexit.
Is Donald Trump a mafia don? George Soros rips into president on eve of Davos speech
Donald Trump's regime is "a danger to the world" and is attempting to "establish a mafia state", according to a hard-hitting speech by financier and philanthropist George Soros.
Putin hails upgraded supersonic bombers that will 'boost Russia's military power'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday (25 January) that modernised strategic bombers will boost Russia's military power.
Varadkar: UK cannot cherry-pick EU benefits after Brexit
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has suggested the UK could have a 'Norway-plus' Brexit deal, though he has warned that the UK cannot cherry-pick EU benefits.
Brexit: Westminster and Holyrood in standoff over return of 111 different powers
UK and Scottish governments at loggerheads over who should gain EU powers after Brexit. Sturgeon labels Westminster plan a "naked power grab".
Songbook calling for renewed Holocaust linked to far-right Austrian politician
A state election candidate for the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is under pressure after reports linking him to a Nazi songbook that celebrates the Holocaust.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit transition plan will make UK an 'EU vassal state'
Brexit Secretary David Davis has faced accusations from Jacob Rees-Mogg that his Brexit transition deal would effectively make the UK a "vassal state" of the EU.
Syria and Russia 'coordinating' with Turkish offensive against Kurds in Afrin
The Turkish offensive aims to remove the US-backed and Kurdish-led SDF. Despite condemnation, the Syrian and Russian regimes appear to have given the operation the go-ahead.
Theresa May humiliates Boris Johnson in front of cabinet as Tories clash over NHS funding
Foreign secretary rebuked by PM in front of cabinet over leaked report he would demand £100m-a-week Brexit dividend for NHS.
Theresa May out in the cold as Emmanuel Macron gets nod for Donald Trump's first state visit
US president offers to host French leader for first state visit of his presidency, claim sources, representing a diplomatic coup for Macron.
Davos 2018: Spotlight on world's vast wealth gap as business elite gathers in Switzerland
The richest 1% of the global population received 82% of all new wealth generated in 2017, while the poorest 50% saw no increase at all.
Ukip collapses around Henry Bolton as pressure to resign mounts
Four key Ukip members have now resigned from their positions. Pressure is mounting on leader Henry Bolton to resign following a unanimous vote of no confidence.
