US halts $129m Minnesota aid over fraud allegations
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
Iran's supreme leader signals crackdown as nationwide protests continue. At least 50 killed and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest on the regime's response.
State officials in Minnesota raise serious concerns over the FBI's exclusive investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, fearing a lack of objectivity and transparency.
Protests in Paris near the Eiffel Tower show solidarity with Iran's unrest. Analysis reveals deep scepticism over a royal return despite Reza Pahlavi's claims, as Trump remains cautious. Read the full story.
Fresh anti-government protests erupt in Tehran amid economic crisis. We analyse the regime's crackdown, international reactions, and the risks of foreign intervention. Read our full report.
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
Iran experiences a total internet shutdown as demonstrations over the worsening economy continue nationwide. Authorities have a history of cutting access during unrest.
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis escalates tensions in a sanctuary city, following the deployment of 2,000 federal agents. Key facts and fallout explained.
Young Iranians in Tehran speak out on shattered livelihoods, mass protests, and their visions for the future. Discover their stories of resilience and despair.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers players held a pre-game moment of silence for Renee Good, fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The incident has sparked protests and calls for accountability.
Iran faces a nationwide internet blackout and phone cuts as major protests against the government and economic crisis intensify in Tehran and other cities. Read the latest.
The FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer, as protests erupt and federal agents are deployed.
The fatal shooting of poet Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests and a political firestorm. Discover the context behind the ICE deployment and the escalating tensions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemns the 'totally avoidable' fatal shooting of a woman by ICE agents. Read his full statement and the political fallout.
Democratic leaders across Minnesota call for ICE to leave Minneapolis immediately after an agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman during a raid, rejecting the official DHS account.
The Trump administration escalates its immigration operation in Minnesota, deploying thousands of ICE agents. Governor Tim Walz condemns the federal 'assault' on the state. Read the latest.
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Iran's government offers citizens £5 monthly coupons to offset subsidy cuts, as protests over soaring living costs enter tenth day. At least 19 killed and 990 arrested.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term, citing a need to focus on state work amid Republican-led scrutiny of social services fraud cases. Read the latest US political developments.
Elon Musk responds ominously to a TikToker's claim he is 'about to die', fuelling tensions around Somali immigrants and US politics. Discover the full story and its wider implications.
President Donald Trump has threatened US military intervention if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters. The warning comes as unrest over the cost of living enters a fifth day. Read the latest developments.
A Minnesota daycare owner denies fraud after a viral video prompts Trump to suspend $185m in federal childcare payments for 19,000 children. Read the full story.
The Trump administration has halted all federal childcare payments to states, demanding proof of 'legitimate' spending. This follows a freeze on Minnesota's funds based on unverified fraud claims.
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, alleging widespread fraud. He targets Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar in a racist tirade. Full story on the political fallout.
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.