The US suspends its diversity visa lottery after the suspect in the Brown and MIT shootings entered the country on the scheme. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls the suspect a 'heinous individual'.
Honduras's election signals a major diplomatic shift back to Taiwan, driven by US pressure and unmet Chinese promises. Explore the changing landscape in Latin America.
The US Coast Guard has revised its policy, removing a controversial reference to hate symbols as 'potentially divisive'. The move ends a political standoff over a nomination. Read the full story.
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.
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.
US inflation decelerated unexpectedly in November, with consumer prices rising 2.7% annually. The delayed report, impacted by a government shutdown, offers crucial data for the Federal Reserve. Read the full analysis.
US inflation rose 2.7% in November, data shows, contradicting Donald Trump's claim prices are falling 'very fast'. Explore the economic data delayed by the government shutdown.
US inflation climbed to 2.7% in November, lower than the 3.1% forecast. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the data, which skipped October due to a shutdown. Read the full analysis.
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.
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks as Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan in a major US church shakeup. Discover the implications.
A grassroots student network, formed after the affirmative action ruling, is pushing for a new 'academic social contract' to make elite US universities less elitist and more publicly accountable. Discover their third-way vision.
A US educational toy company is suing the Trump administration, claiming $14m in tariffs are illegal. The Supreme Court case could reshape presidential trade powers.
Alan Dershowitz tells Donald Trump the Constitution 'wasn't clear' on serving a third term, as a billionaire donor reportedly offers $250m for a 2028 run. Read the full analysis.
Questions mount over Donald Trump's health and energy as his public schedule dwindles and political influence wanes. Is the 79-year-old president showing signs of decline? Read our analysis.
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.