US Christmas strikes on ISIS in Nigeria backed by intelligence
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with Nigerian intelligence support. Defence Secretary warns of more action. Read the latest.
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Weekly Protests Target 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Jail
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure and highlighting alleged human rights abuses. Meet the people behind the growing movement.
China Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale
Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence contractors after a historic $10bn weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating US-China tensions. Read the full analysis.
US Troops May Deploy to Nigeria After Christmas Strikes
Nigerian officials suggest American ground troops could follow Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets, as debate rages over the religious framing of the conflict. Read the latest analysis.
US Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Nigeria, Escalating Conflict
US airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, a major escalation supporting Nigeria's overstretched military. Read the full analysis of the conflict and its roots.
Venezuelan migrants abandon US journey, return home for Christmas
A family's arduous journey to the US ends in a return to Venezuela for Christmas, highlighting a growing trend of reverse migration amid shifting US policies. Read their story.
British campaigner fights US deportation after sanctions
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, launches legal battle against US visa sanctions and deportation threat from Trump administration. Read the full story.
Trump's 2025 Assault on International Law and Order
As the US turns away under Trump, the post-war rules-based global order faces a profound crisis of legitimacy. Experts warn of a descent into international disorder.
Trump Administration Announces Major Immigration and Trade Shifts
The Trump administration has announced a series of significant executive actions on immigration and trade, sparking immediate legal and political challenges. Discover the key details and potential impacts.
Experts: Trump's Venezuela Oil Claims Are 'Resource Imperialism'
Donald Trump's push to seize Venezuelan oil is part of a wider 'resource imperialism' doctrine, critics warn, drawing parallels with the Iraq war. Read the full analysis.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup costs
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt water utilities and landfills from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move critics warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full story.
Trump team plans warehouse migrant facilities for 80,000
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to acquire and renovate industrial warehouses to hold up to 80,000 detained migrants, creating a new 'feeder' system for deportations.
US Father of Six Deported, Separated from Children
A single father living in the US for 34 years was deported to Mexico, separating him from his six American children. His case highlights a Trump-era policy shift on immigration enforcement.
US bars Europeans accused of pressuring tech censorship
The US State Department has barred five European figures from entry, accusing them of coercing American tech firms to censor US viewpoints. Discover the implications for digital speech and transatlantic relations.
Venezuela criminalises tanker seizures after US actions
Venezuela's parliament has fast-tracked a law imposing 20-year prison terms for tanker seizures, a direct response to recent US actions targeting its oil 'shadow fleet'. Read the latest on the escalating maritime standoff.
Trump Blocks Abortion Access for US Veterans
The Trump administration has halted abortion services for veterans at VA facilities, reversing a 2024 policy. This move restricts care for rape survivors and those with life-threatening pregnancies.
US Holiday Fuel Prices Hit Four-Year Low
US motorists find relief as average petrol prices drop below $3 a gallon this December, the lowest festive season cost since 2020. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the economic factors at play.
Trump to Co-Design New 'Trump-Class' US Navy Warships
Donald Trump announces he will co-lead the design of new 'Trump-class' US Navy vessels, with the first, USS Defiant, slated for the early 2030s. Read the full story.
Russia's Christmas missile attack kills child in Ukraine
Russia launched a massive 673-missile attack on Ukraine on Christmas, killing three including a child. Read the full report on the assault and global reaction.
Brokers on Frontline of Trump's 2025 Trade War Chaos
US customs brokers face unprecedented chaos as they race to interpret President Trump's rapid-fire 2025 tariffs. Discover how trade experts are coping. Read the full analysis.
US citizens carry passports daily amid immigration raids
Across the United States, naturalised and native-born citizens are carrying passports daily due to fear of detention in immigration raids. Five individuals share their stories of living in a climate of heightened anxiety.
Hunter Biden Slams Father's Border Policy in Interview
Hunter Biden breaks ranks, calling his father's immigration policy a 'disaster' and admitting to $15m debt. Read the full explosive interview details here.
Trump announces new 'Trump-class' US Navy battleships
Donald Trump reveals plans for a new 'Trump-class' of US Navy warships, dubbed the 'Golden Fleet', promising vessels bigger and more powerful than any before. Read the full details.
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.
Trump announces 'Trump-class' warships in US Navy overhaul
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.
Trump Announces 'Trump-Class' Battleships for US Navy
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.
White House rejects bishops' plea for Christmas immigration pause
Florida's Catholic bishops appealed to President Trump for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement, citing fear and family separation. The White House declined, stating it's 'business as usual'. Read the full story.
US triples self-deport stipend to $3,000
The Trump administration offers $3,000 and a flight home for migrants who leave the US by year's end. DHS warns of aggressive crackdowns ahead. Read the full story.
Trump's Latin America policy signals US imperialism return
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.
Trump Administration Recalls Dozens of US Diplomats
The Trump administration has ordered the immediate recall of dozens of senior US diplomats from posts worldwide, sparking a major foreign policy shake-up. Read the full analysis.
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