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.
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.
The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding forecasts. Discover how AI investment and consumer spending fuelled growth amid tariff uncertainty and a data-disrupting government shutdown.
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.
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.
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.
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
The International Cricket Council will directly fund the US national team for the T20 World Cup after USA Cricket's suspension and bankruptcy. Read the full story.
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 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.
The US government concedes air traffic control and Army pilot errors contributed to the January crash that killed 67. Read the full investigation details and legal 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.
Labour's new funding formula diverts cash to deprived councils, forcing affluent areas to hike taxes. Wandsworth and Westminster could see bills skyrocket. Is this fair?
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 government has formally accepted responsibility for the January air disaster near Washington D.C., citing FAA and Army failures. Read the full investigation details.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
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.
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.