A woman is killed in a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, igniting protests. Meanwhile, the Senate votes to limit President Trump's actions on Venezuela after a key intelligence briefing.
The US Senate has passed a resolution to bar President Trump from further military action in Venezuela without Congress approval. Five Republicans defected to support the measure. Read the latest.
A US Senate committee launches an investigation into UnitedHealth Group over allegations of inadequate care in nursing homes, involving billions in taxpayer funds. Read the full report.
Star fund manager Nick Train has invested over £200,000 in his struggling Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, boosting his stake to 5% ahead of a pivotal continuation vote on 15 January. Read the full analysis.
US senators react after a briefing on Trump's Venezuela plan. Democrats condemn the capture of Maduro, while Republicans defend the military action. Read the latest.
Top Trump officials defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro to the full Senate, igniting a fierce partisan debate over legality and oil. Read the latest from Washington.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
Senior Republican senators Susan Collins and Thom Tillis criticise Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempt to censure and demote Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over a political video. Read the latest on this US Senate clash.
ITV's Corriedale crossover lets fans vote for the best character pairing from Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Voting closes 15 minutes before the special airs on January 5, 2026.
A Senate investigation alleges the Kennedy Center is being used as a 'slush fund' for Trump allies after its controversial renaming. Discover the details of the financial mismanagement claims.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a potential 15-year US security pact following Florida talks with Donald Trump, though the future of Donbas remains unresolved. Read the latest details.
US Senator Bernie Sanders calls AI 'the most consequential technology' and demands a slowdown, while Republican Katie Britt proposes criminal liability for harmful AI chatbots targeting minors.
The Central African Republic holds crucial elections on Sunday. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a third term, while opposition hopes to capitalise on public frustration. Read the latest on the vote's challenges.
Donald Trump calls on Republican senators to eliminate the filibuster, arguing it would prevent government shutdowns and ease passage of his agenda. Read the full analysis.
Analysis reveals President Trump's second-term cabinet remains unusually stable, driven by loyalty and a difficult Senate confirmation process. Explore the shift from his 'You're fired' brand.
Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are pushing for legal action against the Justice Department for missing the legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents. Discover the political fallout.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner says he wishes he 'never' signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after his controversial exit and claims of vote manipulation. He vows to focus on his family.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner claims he received an anonymous email suggesting the BBC rigged the vote to eliminate him. The BBC strongly denies all allegations.
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut and Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman as the next NASA administrator. The 67-30 vote sets the stage for a renewed space race with China.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified before a Georgia state senate committee investigating her prosecution of Donald Trump. The hearing grew contentious as Willis hit back at her Republican critics.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr declares the agency is not independent, as the term is scrubbed from its website. Democrats accuse him of enabling Trump's power grab and threatening broadcasters.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security. Discover the key provisions and political dynamics.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
Two US senators are halting civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the release of crucial Jeffrey Epstein documents. Read the full story.
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.