Man Acquitted in 35 Minutes in Trump Laser Case
A Washington DC jury took just 35 minutes to acquit Jacob Winkler, accused of aiming a laser at Marine One. The verdict marks another setback for US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
A Washington DC jury took just 35 minutes to acquit Jacob Winkler, accused of aiming a laser at Marine One. The verdict marks another setback for US Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado says she gave Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a Washington meeting. Did he accept it?
Six puppies in Washington state are recovering after firefighters treated them for a suspected fentanyl overdose. They will soon be available for adoption, with their rescuers first in line.
FBI agents searched the Virginia home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson, seizing devices in a classified materials investigation. The move is condemned as an 'appalling' attack on press freedom.
With Kevin Rudd's term ending, speculation mounts over his successor as Australia's ambassador to the US. Discover the frontrunners and the diplomatic stakes involved.
Three inmates have died and a dozen were hospitalised after major fights at a Georgia state prison. Sheriff cites gang activity and drone smuggling as ongoing issues.
The Washington National Opera is moving out of the Kennedy Centre, citing a Trump 'takeover', a 40% drop in ticket sales, and shattered donor confidence. Read the full story.
Atlanta Hawks trade franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, reshaping both teams' futures. Full details inside.
A growing list of musical acts are pulling out of performances at the Washington DC venue after its board voted to add Donald Trump's name. Discover the latest cancellations and legal battles.
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
The FBI announces the permanent closure of its iconic brutalist headquarters in Washington DC. The workforce will move to existing offices, ending a 20-year relocation saga. Read the full story.
Democratic lawmaker Joyce Beatty files lawsuit to reverse the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'. Read the latest on the legal challenge.
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
The Philadelphia Eagles secured back-to-back NFC East championships with a hard-fought 29-18 victory over the Washington Commanders. Read the full match report and analysis.
A German court has sentenced Fernando P. to eight-and-a-half years for repeatedly drugging, raping his wife and sharing videos online. The case echoes France's landmark Pelicot trial. Read the full report.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after a board appointed by the former president backed the move. Democrats and the Kennedy family have called it a 'disgrace'.
President Donald Trump has signed legislation renaming Washington's Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The move, part of a spending bill, has ignited debate over politicising cultural institutions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as the new UK ambassador to Washington, replacing Peter Mandelson. Discover the details and implications of this key diplomatic move.
The US government has admitted liability for the January crash near Washington DC that killed 67 people, citing FAA and Army failures. Read the full report on the investigation.
Washington state faces profound flood damage after record rains forced hundreds of rescues. Governor Bob Ferguson warns of a long recovery as more storms are forecast. Read the latest.
Emergency crews in Washington state race to repair breached levees after multiple atmospheric rivers cause severe flooding. Residents told to 'go now' as rivers reach critical levels.
Immediate evacuation ordered in Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila after a levee failure. A week of heavy rain from an atmospheric river caused dangerous flooding. Read the latest updates.
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for the first time, celebrating artists like Stallone and Kiss while overseeing major changes to the prestigious arts centre. Explore the political and cultural implications.
A US senator alleges ICE agents used a dog to maul an unresisting man, luring him from his home. She demands accountability and his release.
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is slowly healing from a head wound after a Washington DC shooting that killed fellow soldier Sarah Beckstrom. The suspect, an Afghan asylum seeker, faces murder charges. Read the latest.
A groundbreaking UK trial is testing Aquablation, a robotic water jet therapy for prostate cancer. The aim is to reduce side effects like incontinence and erectile dysfunction compared to traditional surgery.
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo collapses within 24 hours as heavy fighting erupts, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Donald Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace award from Gianni Infantino at a lavish Washington event. Critics question the legitimacy of the prize and its timing. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's inaugural peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Read the full story and reaction.
Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino praised the former US President's 'actions to promote peace', a claim disputed by critics. Read the full story.