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.
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.
Exclusive footage reveals US forces boarding a second oil tanker near Venezuela, intensifying regional tensions. Discover the full story and geopolitical implications.
At least eight dead in Russian missile attack on Odesa port, as Trump administration's envoy prepares for key talks with Kremlin officials in Florida. Read the latest on the Ukraine conflict.
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.
President Trump quietly signs the annual $901bn US defence policy bill, which includes provisions for Ukraine and limits on European troop cuts. Discover the details and implications.
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.
Deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid have closed schools in Rohingya camps, forcing children into labour and early marriage. See the full impact.
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ireland for its 'generosity' during a historic Dublin visit, as the Irish Government announced €100 million in new non-lethal aid. Read the latest on the Ukraine-Ireland partnership.
Exclusive report reveals how Trump administration aid cuts have devastated Somalia's fragile healthcare system, leaving thousands without medical care. Discover the human impact.
Controversial US and Israel-backed aid group GHF ceases Gaza operations after months of deadly violence at distribution sites. Over 1,000 Palestinians killed or injured seeking food aid.
Senior Labour MPs demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves provides a roadmap to restore the UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI, warning current cuts risk lives and UK influence.
Ex-ministers argue UK's soft power is vital for global stability. Cutting foreign aid for defence spending risks Britain's influence and security. A return to 0.7% is essential.
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Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Exclusive investigation reveals how US aid cuts under Trump's expanded Mexico City Policy have devastated reproductive health services across Africa, forcing clinic closures and endangering vulnerable women.
As US foreign aid programmes face significant cuts, mixed reactions emerge from communities worldwide. While some lament the loss of crucial funding, others question the effectiveness and legacy of American development assistance.
British humanitarian staff face execution-style killings in Sudan's escalating civil war as Rapid Support Forces intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and aid operations.
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
New analysis shows Australia is increasingly isolated in its efforts to counter China's expanding influence across the Pacific through development aid, as other Western nations scale back their presence in the region.