US Withholds $160M from California Over Licence Rules
US officials strip California of $160 million for delaying the revocation of 17,000 commercial licences from immigrants. Read the full story on the federal-state clash over transport safety.
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US Halts Minnesota Childcare Funds Over Fraud Scandal
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
Man charged in fatal DC National Guard shooting faces death penalty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with killing one soldier and wounding another near the White House, now faces new federal charges that could bring the death penalty. Read the latest.
Legal Challenge to Death Penalty in CEO Murder Case
Defence lawyers allege Attorney General Pam Bondi's lobbying past creates a conflict of interest in seeking execution for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Death Penalty Decision Tainted by Conflict, Lawyers Claim
Luigi Mangione's defence team argues AG Pam Bondi's prior lobbying work for a firm linked to UnitedHealth creates a conflict of interest in the capital case. A hearing is set for 9 January.
Council funding map: Winners, losers and tax rises
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
2025 US Federal Holidays: Extra Christmas Days Off
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
Trump adds two Christmas holidays for federal workers
President Trump signs executive order giving federal staff Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off, after earlier criticising 'non-working holidays' like Juneteenth. Read the full story.
Trump adds two federal holidays for Christmas 2025
President Trump signs an order giving federal employees Christmas Eve and Boxing Day off in 2025, a move following his criticism of too many national holidays. Read the full story.
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.
New penalty rule costs Man Utd in Palace clash
Manchester United became the first Premier League team affected by a new penalty rule change after Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta was allowed to retake his spot-kick. Discover the details behind this historic decision.
Prosecutors: Death penalty case for CEO murder should proceed
US prosecutors argue Luigi Mangione's death penalty case for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should continue, rejecting defence claims of prejudicial publicity. Follow the latest developments.
Verbruggen Saves Penalty in Brighton's Dramatic Brentford Win
Bart Verbruggen's stoppage-time penalty save secured Brighton a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in Fabian Hurzeler's 50th match. Read the full match report and reaction.
Prosecutors: Bondi Comments Shouldn't Affect Death Penalty Case
Federal prosecutors argue Luigi Mangione's death penalty case for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should proceed despite defence claims of prejudicial comments.
Federal Agents Hunt Man Over Threat to Trump Lawyer
US authorities search for Keith Michael Lisa, 51, accused of threatening Trump's attorney Alina Habba with a bat. Read the latest on this breaking security incident.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from immediately cutting funding to the University of California over discrimination claims. Discover the legal battle's implications.
Mangione laptop delay in CEO murder case
Accused killer Luigi Mangione still lacks a court-ordered laptop 100+ days on, creating a time crunch before his critical hearing. Read the latest on the case.
130,000 pages of evidence in US lawmaker killing
US prosecutors disclose 130,000 pages of evidence in the political assassination case of a Minnesota lawmaker. The defence struggles with the volume as a death penalty decision looms.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Taxpayer Millions Funded UK Film Flops
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.
Wisconsin Republicans Block Planned Parenthood Funding
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have rejected a federal funding proposal that would have provided millions for Planned Parenthood's healthcare services, affecting thousands of low-income patients across the state.
Federal Workers Union Threatens Strike Over Shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees warns of unprecedented industrial action as 800,000 federal workers face working without pay during budget impasse.
Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.
Hamilton hit with double penalty after Mexico GP incident
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton faces a double grid penalty for the next race following his first-lap collision with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Scottish NHS Crisis: 'Cradle to Grave' Care Under Threat
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
Federal workers face pay anxiety as shutdown threat looms
Millions of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political brinkmanship threatens government shutdown, leaving families in limbo and essential services at risk.
US shutdown forces workers into risky loans
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.
US Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Worker Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.
Alabama man faces federal death penalty in murder case
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
US Government Shutdown: AOC & Sanders vs Republicans
America faces another government shutdown as progressive Democrats clash with Republicans over spending bills, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders warning of catastrophic consequences for ordinary Americans.
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