Blued and Finka, two of China's most popular LGBTQ+ dating apps, have been removed from Apple and Android app stores following a government order. Discover the implications for digital rights and the LGBTQ+ community in China.
As President Michael D. Higgins' term ends, his Bernese Mountain Dog Misneach enjoys final days at Áras an Uachtaráin before moving to Galway. Read about the First Dog's viral moments and public service.
The US Senate has advanced a funding package to conclude the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover how bipartisan cooperation finally broke the political deadlock.
The US has transferred $7.5m to Equatorial Guinea's repressive regime to accept noncitizen deportees, raising serious human rights concerns. Discover the controversial deal.
The Biden administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan, putting thousands of immigrants at risk of deportation from early 2026.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark case challenging Donald Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs, setting up a constitutional battle with global economic implications.
The new Trump administration hits the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on energy, immigration, and investigations, igniting immediate legal and political battles.
Former President Donald Trump has removed the traditional 'The President's Office' sign from the Oval Office, replacing it with his own branding in a move that critics call a breach of presidential protocol.
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of 'fox guarding henhouse' scenario.
New York state assemblyman and democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani joins presidential transition team, signalling leftward shift in US politics.
In a stunning political upset, Abdallah Mamdani secures a crucial New York victory, positioning himself as the formidable challenger to Donald Trump in what promises to be an explosive confrontation.
An in-depth analysis of Donald Trump's dramatic first year back in office, from policy upheavals to international tensions and domestic challenges that defined his unexpected return to power.
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected households need to know about switching and payments.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was subjected to an unwanted physical approach during a public walkabout, raising serious security concerns about presidential protection protocols.
The renowned homeware chain Fired Earth has fallen into administration, triggering the complete closure of all its UK tile showrooms and putting jobs at risk across the country.
Discover how Mary Robinson shattered Ireland's political glass ceiling in 1990, becoming the nation's first female president and transforming Irish society forever.
As JD Vance rises in Trump's orbit, his wife Usha's restrained public persona and subtle distancing from full MAGA orthodoxy raises questions about private reservations within the Republican elite.
In a night of high political drama, Democratic leaders launched a coordinated assault on Donald Trump's presidency, signalling a fierce battle ahead for the White House.
The US Supreme Court hears landmark case challenging Trump's sweeping tariff authority, testing constitutional limits of presidential power in international trade.
A groundbreaking campaign reveals how female presidential candidates in Uganda face systemic sexism, from patronising language to physical threats, as they challenge the political establishment.
Stunning visual narrative captures the raw emotion and tense atmosphere across America as voters await historic election results that will shape the nation's future.
Donald Trump returns to the White House with a flurry of executive actions and controversial cabinet picks that signal dramatic changes ahead for US policy and international relations.
Former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine after dramatic boat interception off Florida coast. Federal prosecutors allege military-style operation.
A retrospective examination of Dick Cheney's controversial vice presidency reveals how he reshaped American politics and expanded executive power in the post-9/11 era.
Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney delivers blistering critique of Donald Trump's fitness for office, warning of 'grave threat' to US democracy ahead of 2025 election.
New analysis reveals how Dick Cheney's aggressive counter-terrorism policies during the Bush administration inadvertently created the political conditions that enabled Trump's rise to power.
In an unprecedented show of force, America's top late-night hosts including Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have joined forces, delivering meticulously coordinated political satire targeting the 2024 presidential election in what's being dubbed comedy's D
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani delivers powerful rebuke to presidential threats, vowing to continue progressive agenda despite pressure from highest office.
As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.
Newly revealed documents expose Trump administration plans to weaponise the Justice Department against perceived political opponents, raising alarm about democratic norms.