Trump recalls 30 ambassadors in diplomatic shake-up
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, a move critics call a purge of the professional foreign service. Read the full analysis of this unprecedented diplomatic reshuffle.
The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, a move critics call a purge of the professional foreign service. Read the full analysis of this unprecedented diplomatic reshuffle.
Donald Trump reveals a new 'Golden Fleet' of US Navy warships named after himself, while the administration recalls ambassadors and halts windfarm projects. Get the latest on Monday's key US political stories.
President Trump has announced a new 'Golden Fleet' of 'Trump-class' battleships, claiming they will be 100 times more powerful than WWII vessels. The move aims to overhaul a fleet he has long criticised.
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored a dramatic late winner as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. Read the full match report and analysis.
Follow live updates as South Africa's Bafana Bafana kick off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Angola in Marrakech. Can Hugo Broos's side build on their 2023 semi-final run?
Analysis: Donald Trump's potential second-term agenda for Latin America, focusing on Venezuela and Cuba, suggests a dramatic revival of coercive US foreign policy. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Johannesburg hostel. Police are investigating the attack which has shocked South Africa. Read the latest updates.
The US military has conducted a massive retaliatory strike against ISIS in Syria, hitting over 70 targets after three Americans were killed in an ambush. Read the latest on the operation and the new US-Syria alliance.
The US military has conducted extensive airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, following a deadly attack on American personnel. Read the full details of the retaliation.
The US military has launched extensive airstrikes in Syria, retaliating for an ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a civilian interpreter. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military action against Venezuela, citing stolen oil. A massive US naval force, including an aircraft carrier, is now deployed. Read the latest developments.
TikTok has finalised a deal to sell its US operations to a joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, concluding a long-running political battle over data security and foreign ownership. Read the full details.
Emily Hart, who visited all 50 US states, shares her top underrated destinations and the popular spots she finds overrated. Discover her travel hacks and journey from teacher to influencer.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
The US Department of Health unveils rules to cut funding for gender-affirming care for children. Read the latest on this major policy shift and its wide-ranging implications.
Millions of Americans face steep health insurance premium hikes as pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies expire on 31 December 2025. Discover what it means for you.
A Kremlin envoy will meet US officials in Florida to discuss a Washington-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, as EU leaders weigh a major loan for Kyiv. Read the latest.
Questions mount over Donald Trump's health and energy as his public schedule dwindles and political influence wanes. Is the 79-year-old president showing signs of decline? Read our analysis.
Donald Trump's new travel ban on Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could block their supporters from attending the 2026 World Cup in the US. Discover the full impact and exemptions.
President Trump's 18-minute year-end address touting his first year back in office drew fire from Democrats and scepticism from some conservatives. He announced a 'Warrior Dividend' for troops.
A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beating JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race. The Democrat reacted with a mocking 'Bloop!' on social media. Read the full analysis.
The US military has attacked another vessel accused of drug smuggling, resulting in four fatalities. The strike coincides with a congressional vote on presidential powers. Read the full report.
Fans from Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire could be barred from the 2026 World Cup due to new US travel restrictions. Discover the full list of affected nations and the political fallout.
An AP investigation reveals the US Justice Department's struggle to prosecute immigration protest cases, with dozens of felony charges reduced or dismissed. Read the full analysis.
President Trump pledges $1,776 'warrior dividend' to 1.45m service members for Christmas, but the source of the $2.6bn funding remains unclear. Read the full analysis.
The US government has admitted partial liability for the January crash near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people. Read the full investigation details and official response here.
Donald Trump's first year-end address of his second term was labelled 'pathetic' and 'desperate' by critics as he defended his economic record against poor polling. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's much-teased White House address offered no new policy, with Sky News calling it a 'frustrated' rerun of old claims. Read the full analysis of the 18 December 2025 speech.