The government has prevented 128 prisoners serving indefinite sentences from moving to open prisons, despite Parole Board recommendations suggesting their transfer, highlighting a significant challenge in the prison system.

A large-scale Russian strike involving missiles and drones severely impacted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, leaving half a million people without heating as Ukrainian President Zelensky and UK Labour leader Starmer criticised the action as “inhumane.”

Aung San Suu Kyi, recognised globally as a significant political prisoner for her dedication to democracy, remains in solitary confinement under Myanmar’s military regime, prompting international calls for her release, including appeals from former British foreign secretaries.

The Waspi women have expressed outrage following the PM’s assertion that they were informed about the changes to their pensions, with Sir Keir Starmer refusing to provide compensation despite previously criticising the policy while in opposition.