Federal prosecutor fired in Virginia office
Robert McBride, deputy in the US Attorney's office leading cases against James Comey and Letitia James, has been dismissed. Discover the latest developments in this political saga.
Robert McBride, deputy in the US Attorney's office leading cases against James Comey and Letitia James, has been dismissed. Discover the latest developments in this political saga.
Brendan Banfield is on trial for an alleged plot to murder his wife and frame a stranger he lured via a fetish website. The case involves an au pair's confession and disputed digital evidence.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley persists in attacking the Labor government over the Bondi terror attack response, even after securing a royal commission. Will calls for unity prevail?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms a federal royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion following the alleged Bondi terror attack in December. The inquiry will be led by former justice Virginia Bell.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese is set to announce a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and antisemitism, bowing to intense public and political pressure. Full details.
A federal judge has given Lindsey Halligan seven days to explain why she continues to act as US attorney after her appointment was ruled unlawful. The Trump-appointed lawyer led failed cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
Joseph Tirrell, the DoJ's senior ethics official, was abruptly dismissed after challenging Attorney General Pam Bondi over gifts and FIFA World Cup tickets. His firing raises concerns over political interference in the civil service.
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
Virginia Water in Surrey has been crowned one of Britain's poshest villages for 2025. Discover the £15m mansions, exclusive Wentworth Club, and why even dog walkers sign NDAs.
Labour demands Kemi Badenoch act as her shadow attorney general, David Wolfson, represents Roman Abramovich in a £5.3bn Jersey asset freeze case, raising major conflict of interest concerns.
Marina Lacerda, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, urges Prince Andrew to answer questions in the US. Newly released documents appear to show the former royal requesting 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell.
Amid a challenging year, Guardian US readers found joy in stories of political change, cinematic triumph, papal leadership, and an intoxicated raccoon. Discover the moments that brought light in 2025.
A statue honouring Barbara Rose Johns, who led a 1951 student strike for equal education, has been unveiled at the US Capitol, replacing a statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee.
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's explosive posthumous memoir, 'Nobody's Girl', has sold over a million copies worldwide, intensifying scrutiny on Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein's case. Read the full story.
The Duke of York faces a bleak Christmas, demoted to commoner status and left out of family festivities while new Epstein photo emerges. Read the full story on the royal rift.
Merchandise celebrating a raccoon found drunk in an Ashland liquor store has raised over £250,000 for a Virginia animal shelter. Discover the viral story and its charitable impact.
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.
The family of Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre are locked in a court fight over millions allegedly missing from her estate. Discover the details of the financial mystery.
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
A federal grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges, a major setback for prosecutors. Explore the legal battle and its political implications.
A US appeals court has paused an order to remove National Guard troops from Washington DC, a victory for Donald Trump following a shooting incident. Read the latest on the legal battle.
A liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, had an unusual intruder: a raccoon found sleeping off a bender after smashing whisky bottles. Read the full story of its wild night and release.
A US appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, Donald Trump's former lawyer, from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. Read the full legal and political fallout.
John McAuliff's victory in a traditionally Republican Virginia district, focusing on data centres' impact on energy bills, offers a blueprint for Democratic campaigns. Discover how local issues trumped national politics.
Virginia Giuffre's sons contest unsigned will in Western Australia Supreme Court. Estate valued at £472k+ with potential millions from Prince Andrew settlement at stake. Read the latest developments.
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Washington DC ambush shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces attempted murder charges. Read the latest developments.
A British mother-of-three faces 50 years in US prison after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate £30,000 wine theft from a Virginia restaurant while posing as an event planner.
V (formerly Eve Ensler) warns that without justice for Epstein victims, millions of sexual abuse survivors face unbearable injustice. Read the powerful call to action.
An Australian court appoints an administrator for Virginia Giuffre's multi-million pound estate, allowing stalled lawsuits including the Rina Oh defamation case to proceed. Discover the latest developments.