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A Thames Valley Police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after showing colleagues an offensive date-rape drug meme while working as a supervisor. David Brenchley was also found to have inappropriately touched a female officer in 2021 and made sexualised, homophobic, and misogynistic comments in 2025. Although Brenchley disputed six of eight allegations, a misconduct panel proved all charges, ruling his actions constituted gross misconduct. Three people have been arrested […]

The policing minister has warned that demonstrators who cross the line from peaceful protest into illegality will face the full force of the law. Sarah Jones told the Commons that police were forced to deploy batons and pepper spray during clashes with anti-immigration protesters in Portsmouth. She said a group of over two hundred people arrived at the harbour at eight o'clock, intending to block three coaches. Former footballer Joey […]

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed at least five people have died, five others are injured, and multiple individuals were taken to local hospitals following an Amazon Cargo plane overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport. Firefighters arrived within minutes on what the mayor described as an incredibly difficult day, with officials promising further updates. In Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is heading for a major victory in the […]

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace. Kremlin footage showed the negotiators being greeted by Putin, who noted the situation was not easy and said Russia would explain its position. Witkoff thanked Putin for agreeing to a three-day mutual pause on capital strikes, ahead of further talks in Kyiv on Sunday. Donald […]

Nigel Farage has been reported to parliament's standards commissioner over allegations two senior aides arranged for an American firm to fund three Reform UK polls costing £32,500. The Liberal Democrats referred Mr Farage to watchdog Daniel Greenberg on Friday evening, calling for a formal investigation. Lib Dem spokesperson Lisa Smart claimed aides went to great lengths to facilitate and conceal an impermissible donation. Judge William Sullivan has formally declared a […]

A Royal Mail worker from Slough who stole drug parcels and profited from cannabis supply has been jailed for more than six years. Amjad Ali used his post to intercept packages suspected of containing illegal drugs for his own criminal gain. A Thames Valley Police investigation led to the recovery of over one point two million pounds in cash—the largest cash seizure ever made by the force. Donald Trump has […]