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.
Denmark demands respect after Trump's Greenland envoy move, Israel approves 19 West Bank settlements, and a Russian general is killed in Moscow. Stay informed with our global briefing.
Denmark demands respect for sovereignty after Trump appoints special envoy to Greenland. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
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.
Vladimir Putin's top foreign policy official, Yuri Ushakov, dismisses proposed changes to a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine, despite not reading them. Follow the latest diplomatic developments.
President Donald Trump appoints a special envoy to Greenland, escalating his controversial campaign to acquire the strategic Arctic territory, despite fierce opposition from Denmark and Greenland.
White House envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Ukrainian and European officials in Florida, aiming to align a strategic approach to end the war. Read the latest on diplomatic efforts.
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.
CNBC's Steve Liesman, a vocal critic of Trump's tariffs, was visibly shocked as US inflation fell to 2.7% in November. Discover the data behind the 'astonishingly good' report and the expert warnings.
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.
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.
Ukraine's Zelensky optimistic after Berlin talks on security guarantees, but Russia's territorial demands remain the major obstacle to a peace deal. Read the latest analysis.
The Australian government is accelerating its response to a landmark report on antisemitism following the Bondi Junction attack. Discover the key recommendations and the urgent policy changes being considered.
Ukraine's president meets with Starmer, Macron and Merz as US envoy pushes for conflict resolution. Zelenskyy signals flexibility on NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
Russia insists on major revisions to US-Ukraine peace proposals, despite American optimism a deal is near. Zelensky agrees next steps with Trump envoys as European leaders prepare for London summit.
US officials detail Trump administration's Ukraine peace talks, including a $300bn plan using frozen Russian assets and security frameworks. Read the latest on the negotiations.
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a Russian drone strike in central Ukraine, officials confirm, as discreet US-led peace talks involving Trump envoys continue. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff's five-hour Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin yielded no breakthrough, with the Kremlin stating they are 'no closer' to resolving the Ukraine crisis. Analysis reveals a diplomatic strategy leaving Europe on edge
High-stakes Moscow summit yields no breakthrough as Putin projects military strength and rejects revised US-Ukraine proposals. Analysis suggests Russia sees no need to compromise while gaining ground.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia prepared for immediate conflict with Europe if provoked, during talks with US envoys on Ukraine. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Kyiv refutes Kremlin's claim of capturing strategic city Pokrovsk as Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow for renewed diplomatic push to end the war.