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.
Category : Politics
Vance and Lammy agree AI porn on X is 'unacceptable'
US Vice-President JD Vance expressed sympathy for UK concerns over AI-generated sexualised images on X, calling the technology 'hyper-pornographied slop'. Read the latest on the transatlantic row.
Man scales Iranian embassy, replaces flag in London protest
A demonstrator scaled the Iranian embassy in London, replacing the official flag with a pre-revolution symbol. Read the latest on the ongoing protests and the historic embassy's significance.
London knifemen jailed after Kent stabbing by armed police
Two men from London have been sentenced for a violent stabbing in Kent. See how armed police intercepted them on the A2. A stark warning on knife crime.
Deaf Palestinian man beaten by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Security footage shows masked settlers assaulting a deaf Palestinian man, 67, in a West Bank plant nursery. Basim Saleh Yassin was hospitalised with broken bones. Read the full report on the latest settler violence.
Trump's Chaotic Foreign Policy: Family, Friends, Self-Interest
An exclusive look at the disparate inner circle shaping Donald Trump's mercurial foreign policy, from Marco Rubio to Jared Kushner. Discover who really influences the President's global decisions.
Deaf Palestinian man beaten by Israeli settlers in West Bank
Security footage shows dozens of masked Israeli settlers assaulting 67-year-old Basim Saleh Yassin in Deir Sharaf. Witnesses say he couldn't hear warnings to flee. Read the full report on rising settler violence.
Mamdani's First 10 Days: Action on Childcare and Rent
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's initial policy moves focus on affordable childcare and tenant rights, countering right-wing predictions of chaos. Analysis of his first days in office.
Judge blocks White House freeze on childcare subsidies
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. The ruling prevents 'operational chaos' for low-income families.
Woman arrested and fined for feeding pigeons in London
A woman in her 40s was arrested and issued a £100 fixed penalty notice in Harrow for allegedly breaching a PSPO by feeding pigeons. Read the full details of the incident.
Irish farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal approval
Thousands of Irish farmers protest in Athlone against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, fearing an influx of cheap South American beef will undercut their livelihoods. The deal was approved despite opposition from several member states.
Beckham Family Feud: Brooklyn's Legal Letter to Parents
The Beckham family rift deepens as Brooklyn reportedly asks David and Victoria to contact him only through lawyers. Explore the full timeline of events, from missed birthdays to social media blocks.
NYC's Free Childcare Plan: A New Pro-Family Model
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce a groundbreaking free childcare plan for two-year-olds in New York City. Could this redefine 'pro-family' politics in the US and UK?
Man Faces Trial for LA's Devastating 'Zombie' Wildfire
A 29-year-old stands accused of starting a small fire that rekindled into LA's most destructive blaze. The trial will examine blame in a 'holdover' wildfire case. Read the full story.
Iran Protests Continue Despite Brutal Crackdown
Protests rage in Iran for a second week amid a severe internet blackout. Reports detail hundreds of deaths, forced confessions, and fears of a massacre. Read the latest.
Six dead in Mississippi shooting spree
At least six people have been killed in a shooting across three locations in West Point, Mississippi. A suspect is in custody. Our thoughts are with the victims' families.
Iran Crackdown: 50 Killed, 2,270 Detained in Protests
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.
Maga influencers Nick and Brooke Shirley spark daycare panic
How mother-son duo Nick and Brooke Shirley used viral videos to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment, leading to a White House funding freeze. Explore their rise as Maga influencers.
Poll: 67% of UK voters wrongly think immigration is up
Exclusive polling shows a stark gap between perception and reality on UK immigration, with public confidence in government border control plummeting. Discover the data behind the 'credibility gap'.
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Sparks Scrutiny of Force Policies
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has ignited protests and raised serious questions about the agency's use-of-force policies and accountability.
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's Role in Iran Protests
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince galvanising protests against Iran's theocracy? We explore his past, his decades in exile, and his vision for Iran's future. Read the full analysis.
UK skilled worker visa applications plummet in December
New figures show a sharp drop in skilled worker and healthcare visa applications, posing a fiscal challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Explore the data and expert warnings.
Trinidad and Tobago's costly US alignment amid Venezuela crisis
Trinidad and Tobago faces economic and diplomatic isolation after aligning with US policy against Venezuela. Analysis reveals the strategic missteps and potential $1.2bn annual loss.
Why Trump's White America Dream is a Demographic Fantasy
Analysis reveals Donald Trump's immigration crackdown cannot halt America's demographic shift. For the US to thrive, it must embrace a browner future. Explore the data behind the population dilemma.
US Protests After ICE Shootings Leave One Dead
Over 1,000 vigils and rallies are planned across the US this weekend following fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis and Portland. Communities demand justice and an end to immigration enforcement violence.
Minnesota Leaders Alarmed by FBI's ICE Shooting Investigation
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.
Ex-Met officer convicted of sexually assaulting teen cadet
Former PC Grant Fulker, 32, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old cadet in a hotel near Heathrow. He abused his position of trust as a cadet leader. Read the full details.
Mass US protests after ICE agent kills mother-of-three
Nationwide 'ICE Out' protests erupt after an agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. Authorities claim self-defence, while activists decry 'act of domestic terrorism'. Read the latest.
Greenland Rejects Trump's Threats of US Occupation
Greenland's political leaders issue a defiant joint statement rejecting Donald Trump's threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in CPS draft
The Crown Prosecution Service's new draft guidance suggests male circumcision could be considered child abuse, sparking debate among religious groups and calls for regulation.
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