US Christmas strikes on ISIS in Nigeria backed by intelligence
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.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump as the US steps up efforts to broker a peace deal. Read the latest on the high-stakes diplomacy.
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.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, launches legal battle against US visa sanctions and deportation threat from Trump administration. Read the full story.
Ukraine's president unveils a 20-point peace plan, proposing a demilitarised zone in Donbas in exchange for Russian withdrawal. Read the latest on the sensitive negotiations.
The remains of two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in a Syrian ambush were repatriated to Des Moines in a solemn Christmas Eve ceremony. Read the full story of their homecoming.
The remains of two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syrian desert attack were repatriated to Des Moines on Christmas Eve. Read about the solemn ceremony and the ongoing mission.
President Zelensky presents a comprehensive US-backed peace proposal to end the war with Russia. Key sticking points on territory and nuclear plant control remain. Read the full details.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on a 20-point draft to end the war, but territorial control in Donbas and management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved. Read the latest on the critical negotiations.
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.
Russia launched a massive 673-missile attack on Ukraine on Christmas, killing three including a child. Read the full report on the assault and global reaction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.