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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.

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.

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' 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.

£31m paid to 949 wrongfully dismissed LGBT veterans

The Ministry of Defence has paid over £31 million in compensation to 949 LGBT veterans dismissed under the historic ban. The scheme is being accelerated with a doubled team and automated processing.

Second Vessel Stopped in US Venezuela Blockade Operation

American military forces have intercepted a second merchant vessel in international waters off Venezuela, officials confirm. This follows President Trump's announced blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. Read the latest developments.

US launches massive strikes on ISIS in Syria after ambush

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.

US Syria Airstrikes After ISIS Kills 3 Americans

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.

Russia-US Talks in Miami on Ukraine Peace Plan

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.

US Passes $901bn Defence Bill with Ukraine Support

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.

National Guard Deployed to Washington DC

Hundreds of National Guard troops are activated in Washington DC following a specific, credible threat. Authorities confirm a multi-agency security operation is underway.

Army's First Humanist Chaplain Sparks 'Woke' Row

British army chiefs face accusations of political correctness after appointing the first non-religious chaplain. Ex-major Neil Weddell will provide humanist support as over 40% of forces declare no religion. Read the full debate.

Sudan's War: A Battle for Power and Survival

An in-depth look at Sudan's devastating conflict, exploring its roots in the 2019 revolution and the power struggle between the army and RSF militia. Understand the human cost and why the world must act.

Minister questioned four times on UK safety

Defence Minister Luke Pollard was asked four times if the public is safe, eventually confirming 'we are safe' but warning of new threats and past Tory underfunding.

UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment

Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.

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