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.
Pentagon documents reveal a $264 million plan to prepare RAF Lakenheath for US nuclear weapons, marking their first return since 2008. Construction starts in 2027, with over 200 personnel deployed.
President Trump plans a major immigration enforcement expansion in 2026 with billions in new funding, despite growing political backlash. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
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.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
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.
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.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
Over 38 minor tremors have struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone in a month, reviving fears of a catastrophic earthquake in America's Midwest. Scientists warn the region is overdue for a major disaster.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
State Republican parties are aggressively promoting postal ballots for the 2026 midterms, directly contradicting Donald Trump's long-standing crusade against the practice. Discover the strategic split.
Two separate near collisions involving US Air Force refuelling tankers near Venezuela have prompted urgent investigations. Pilots reported dangerously close encounters, with one tanker's transponder switched off.
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.
Danone U.S. recalls So Delicious Dairy Free ice cream pints over potential foreign material contamination. Consumers urged to discard affected products or seek a refund.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' incendiary Vanity Fair interview reveals deep cabinet divisions as economic woes mount for Americans. Analysis of the fallout and public discontent.
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio pledges $75 million to fund Trump Accounts for 300,000 Connecticut children. Learn how this new savings initiative aims to secure financial futures.
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.