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.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks as Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan in a major US church shakeup. Discover the implications.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.
The Vatican issues a new decree, signed by Pope Leo, reinforcing the Catholic Church's teaching on lifelong marriage with one spouse. Read the full story.
The Vatican has released a 40-page document, 'A Dear One: In Praise of Monogamy,' reaffirming the Catholic Church's stance on lifelong, monogamous marriage. Read the full story on the Vatican's response to African bishops' concerns.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
In a rare move, US Catholic bishops have issued a strong condemnation of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, citing a 'climate of fear' and threats to churches and schools.
US Catholic bishops have formally banned gender-affirming care for transgender patients in Catholic hospitals, a move affecting one in seven US patients. Learn the details and reactions.
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
A Catholic diocese in Pennsylvania has issued a profound apology after a school's Halloween parade float featured a deeply offensive replica of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp entrance, sparking widespread condemnation from Jewish communities.
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
In an extraordinary act of faith and determination, a Catholic priest's vehicle containing sacred vessels was recovered from the Missouri River, with the contents remarkably preserved.
In an unprecedented move, the Vatican considers appointing a British-Swiss dual national as Pope Leo XIV, breaking centuries of tradition and reshaping global Catholic leadership.
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to attend a Vatican event alongside Catholic leaders, signalling a transformative shift in Anglican-Catholic relations.
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Newly uncovered documents expose how Pope Leo XIII orchestrated a systematic cover-up of sexual abuse allegations against a powerful cardinal in the 19th century Catholic Church.
A German Catholic priest, revealed to be the grandson of SS chief Heinrich Himmler, stuns his congregation by disclosing his grandmother allegedly possessed human body parts obtained from Nazi victims.
A Catholic priest in Brazil faces suspension after being photographed shirtless with a parishioner's wife, who claims he justified their encounters as 'spiritual guidance' and preparation for religious festivals.
Catholic churches across Brazil are experiencing a remarkable revival through online prayer streams, attracting millions of young worshippers in a digital revolution that's transforming traditional worship.