Major study analysing speeches of leaders from 40 countries over two decades shows surge in populismA two-decade surge in populist rhetoric that has upended the global political landscape can be revealed for the first time after the Guardian commissioned a study of speeches by almost 140 world leaders.The research, which Read more
Sajid Javid held a summit with chief constables from around the country today as the government attempts to get a grip on the spiralling numbers of stabbings rocking Britain’s towns and cities. Via: Police chief says officers shouldn't be put off stop and search by racism fears
A father has been convicted at Worcester Crown Court of helping to launch an acid attack on his three-year-old son in Home Bargains (pictured). Via: Father and five men are convicted of acid attack plot to injure his three-year-old son
Experts warn that a healthy vegan diet can be healthy but must be done right. A study of veganism found a lack of nutrients such as vitamin B12 is damaging Via: Experts say they making babies go vegan could cause lasting harm
Donald Trump’s former fixer returns for a fourth round of congressional testimony while Mike Pence pitches for oil and gas industrySign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 1.56pm GMT Sen. Mike Rounds explained away Donald Trump’s hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels Wednesday by Read more
Michael Chiolo, 27, stabbed two prison guards to avenge Cherif Chekatt, the Islamist terrorist shot by police after killing five and wounding 11 at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France. Via: Jihadi inmate who carried out French prison attack 'to avenge killing of Christmas Market terrorist'
Ali Ahmed says teenager who fled to Syria to join Isis should be brought back to face justiceThe father of Shamima Begum, a British-born teenager who travelled to Syria to join Islamic State, has urged the government not to revoke her UK citizenship.“My child was only 15 years old when Read more
She declared, twice, that the ‘responsibility lies with the perpetrator’. But what about the responsibility for stopping the perpetrator? Via: On the issue of knife crime, Theresa May offers no defence at all
Follow The Independent’s live coverage of the day’s political events Via: Brexit news latest: Theresa May clashes with Corbyn at PMQs as EU officials reveal dire state of negotiations
Jury deliberations continuing in relation to one defendant Via: Father convicted over acid attack on his own three-year-old son