US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells recruiters many youths are unfit for service due to obesity, poor education, or criminal records, despite recent recruitment rebounds. Read the full analysis.
TikTok has finalised a deal to sell its US operations to a joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, concluding a long-running political battle over data security and foreign ownership. Read the full details.
The US military has assembled a formidable naval and air armada off Venezuela's coast. Discover the scale of the deployment and its strategic implications.
Emily Hart, who visited all 50 US states, shares her top underrated destinations and the popular spots she finds overrated. Discover her travel hacks and journey from teacher to influencer.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
A Kremlin envoy will meet US officials in Florida to discuss a Washington-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, as EU leaders weigh a major loan for Kyiv. Read the latest.
Venezuela's navy has escorted commercial oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as the UN warns of 'extrajudicial killings'. Read the full story.
Venezuela's navy has escorted oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as Trump demands oil and strikes kill 97. Read the latest.
Donald Trump's new travel ban on Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could block their supporters from attending the 2026 World Cup in the US. Discover the full impact and exemptions.
President Trump's 18-minute year-end address touting his first year back in office drew fire from Democrats and scepticism from some conservatives. He announced a 'Warrior Dividend' for troops.
A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beating JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race. The Democrat reacted with a mocking 'Bloop!' on social media. Read the full analysis.
The US military has attacked another vessel accused of drug smuggling, resulting in four fatalities. The strike coincides with a congressional vote on presidential powers. Read the full report.
Fans from Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could be barred from the 2026 World Cup due to new US travel restrictions. Discover the full list of affected nations and the political fallout.
An AP investigation reveals the US Justice Department's struggle to prosecute immigration protest cases, with dozens of felony charges reduced or dismissed. Read the full analysis.
President Trump pledges $1,776 'warrior dividend' to 1.45m service members for Christmas, but the source of the $2.6bn funding remains unclear. Read the full analysis.
The US government has admitted partial liability for the January crash near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people. Read the full investigation details and official response here.
Donald Trump's first year-end address of his second term was labelled 'pathetic' and 'desperate' by critics as he defended his economic record against poor polling. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's much-teased White House address offered no new policy, with Sky News calling it a 'frustrated' rerun of old claims. Read the full analysis of the 18 December 2025 speech.
The Trump administration announces over $10 billion in weapons for Taiwan, including missiles and drones. A move certain to escalate tensions with Beijing. Read the full analysis.
A US military strike in the Pacific kills four alleged smugglers. The same day, the House rejected moves to limit Trump's power to wage force against cartels. Read the full report.
President Donald Trump used a national address to blame previous Democrat administrations for economic woes while celebrating his own record on inflation, immigration, and a new military bonus. Read the full analysis.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
President Trump used a televised address to blame predecessor Joe Biden for economic struggles, offering few new plans. New polls show 57% disapprove of his economic management.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirms he will leave his post in January. President Trump suggests the former Secret Service agent wants to return to his podcast show. Read the latest US political developments.
The US government has formally accepted responsibility for the January air disaster near Washington D.C., citing FAA and Army failures. Read the full investigation details.
President Trump delivers a primetime Oval Office address as tensions with Venezuela escalate and new polling shows growing public frustration with his economic management. Full coverage.
A senior US Border Patrol official clashed with an Illinois mayor over the authority to arrest illegal migrants in Chicago's suburbs. The confrontation highlights the ongoing national immigration crackdown.
A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ahead of JD Vance in a 2028 head-to-head. Discover the data and her reaction. Read the full analysis here.
The Trump administration's expanded travel restrictions impact 16 African countries the most, with muted official reactions but concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout. Read the full analysis.
US senators unite to demand toy companies explain safety measures for AI products aimed at young children, following reports of inappropriate content. Read the full investigation.