Judge blocks Trump administration layoffs of federal workers
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Heartbreaking footage shows Rabbi Eli Schlanger and 10-year-old Matilda celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach before the deadly Sydney attack. Read the full story.
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA's 15th administrator. The SpaceX ally vows to accelerate US efforts to beat China back to the Moon.
Donald Trump will deliver a live address from the White House tonight, laying out his agenda for the year ahead. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates and analysis.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
President Trump appears to confirm FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will leave his role, suggesting a return to broadcasting. Get the latest on this US politics development.
The US Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to more companies in a bid to boost revenue. Contracts to be awarded in 2026. Read the latest.
The Guardian has issued corrections on solar radiation modification figures and the date of the US Capitol riot. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
Tucker Carlson claims Donald Trump will declare war on Venezuela in a televised address, sparking market turmoil and global condemnation. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Over 38 minor tremors have struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone in a month, reviving fears of a catastrophic earthquake in America's Midwest. Scientists warn the region is overdue for a major disaster.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Chelsea are through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Discover the draw results and who the Blues will face over two legs for a place at Wembley. Follow the live updates.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
State Republican parties are aggressively promoting postal ballots for the 2026 midterms, directly contradicting Donald Trump's long-standing crusade against the practice. Discover the strategic split.
Two separate near collisions involving US Air Force refuelling tankers near Venezuela have prompted urgent investigations. Pilots reported dangerously close encounters, with one tanker's transponder switched off.
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.
Danone U.S. recalls So Delicious Dairy Free ice cream pints over potential foreign material contamination. Consumers urged to discard affected products or seek a refund.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' incendiary Vanity Fair interview reveals deep cabinet divisions as economic woes mount for Americans. Analysis of the fallout and public discontent.
Follow live updates, team news, and scores from tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final clashes as Manchester City host Brentford and Newcastle take on Fulham. Kick-off at 7:30pm.
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio pledges $75 million to fund Trump Accounts for 300,000 Connecticut children. Learn how this new savings initiative aims to secure financial futures.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.