US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale military attack on Caracas, culminating a year of escalating strikes and tensions over drug trafficking claims. Read the full timeline.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to the US, proposing serious negotiations on drug trafficking and offering American firms access to Venezuelan oil. Read the full analysis.
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
President Trump confirms a CIA-led drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility used for drug trafficking, marking a significant escalation in US operations.
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.
President Trump claims a significant military strike in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation in the conflict. Get the latest details and analysis on the unfolding situation.
President Donald Trump has confirmed the US targeted a major facility in Venezuela. Get the latest breaking news on this significant military escalation.
International visitors face a new $100 fee for US National Parks from 2026. Learn how to secure the current annual pass price before the deadline and plan your trip.
Contrary to Trump's claims, US supermarket prices are rising. Economists warn the full force of 2025's record tariffs may yet hit in 2026. Read the analysis.
Millions of US workers will see pay rises in 2026 as 22 states increase minimum wage. Experts warn inflation may offset gains. Full state list and analysis inside.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria, calling them a consistent policy to combat Islamic State extremism. Read the full analysis.
Greenville, South Carolina, once a modest Southern city, is now a top 50 fastest-growing US metro. Discover why its mix of affordability, jobs, and lifestyle is driving a property boom.
Exclusive analysis of the controversial US drone strikes in Nigeria authorised by President Trump. We examine the 'Crusader' rhetoric, the targets, and the global implications. Read the full report.
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
The US has pledged further action against ISIS in Nigeria following Christmas Day strikes. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned militants 'more to come' after coordinated attacks with Abuja.
The US House of Representatives saw a record-breaking wave of censure attempts in 2025, from insults to Trump to Epstein texts. Explore the political battles that defined the year.
King Charles and Prince William are set for separate US trips in 2026, aiming to woo President Donald Trump during key events and crucial trade deal talks. Read the full story.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate trips to the United States in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade talks.
King Charles and Prince William are set for separate US visits next year in a diplomatic push to strengthen UK-US ties and accelerate a stalled £31bn trade deal ahead of key elections. Read the full story.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US trips in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and crucial UK-US trade negotiations. Read the latest details.
The US has launched a sweeping new policy requiring facial biometric data from all noncitizens entering and leaving the country. The move aims to combat visa fraud and illegal immigration. Read the full details.
The US launched airstrikes against Islamic State in Nigeria on Christmas Day, with Nigerian intelligence support. Defence Secretary warns of more action. Read the latest.
Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence contractors after a historic $10bn weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating US-China tensions. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian officials suggest American ground troops could follow Christmas Day airstrikes on ISIS targets, as debate rages over the religious framing of the conflict. Read the latest analysis.
US airstrikes targeted Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, a major escalation supporting Nigeria's overstretched military. Read the full analysis of the conflict and its roots.