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Federal agents deployed to Portland against state wishes

Federal law enforcement officers have been deployed to Portland, Oregon without state approval, sparking protests and raising serious questions about states' rights and federal overreach in American democracy.

Trump authorised strikes on Venezuelan drug boats

Former President Donald Trump reveals he authorised US Navy to target and destroy suspected Venezuelan drug trafficking vessels in explosive new campaign speech, raising international law concerns.

Trump's Venezuela Drug Boat Strike Order Revealed

Former President Donald Trump faces explosive claims about ordering a military strike on Venezuelan vessels during his presidency, raising questions about presidential authority and international law.

US Government Shuts Down in Funding Standoff

The US federal government has entered a partial shutdown after Democratic lawmakers refused to support a Republican spending bill, leaving critical services in limbo and hundreds of thousands of workers facing furlough.

Tony Blair urges Netanyahu to halt Rafah offensive

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair makes urgent diplomatic intervention, warning Israeli leader that Rafah assault would be mistake and advocating for Palestinian Authority governance in Gaza.

HMRC Chases £1.5bn in Erroneous Covid Grants

New figures reveal HMRC is chasing £1.5bn in overpaid Covid grants, with billions more potentially written off, raising serious questions about government oversight.

Sydney housing chief can't afford to buy a home

Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney Rhodes, the executive tasked with solving Sydney's housing crisis, is living in a rental property while earning a substantial government salary, raising questions about leadership and affordability.

Jockey loses appeal against 10-month ban for racist videos

Professional jockey Stefano Cherchi has lost his appeal against a hefty 10-month ban from racing, imposed after he shared racially offensive videos in a social media group. The British Horseracing Authority condemns the 'abhorrent' content.

Brady and Portnoy's $75m Saudi Flag Football Partnership

NFL legend Tom Brady teams up with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in a groundbreaking $75 million flag football venture with Saudi Arabia's sports authority, signalling major Middle Eastern investment in American sports.

Trump and Tony Blair's Controversial Post-War Gaza Plan Revealed

Exclusive details reveal a proposed post-war plan for Gaza, allegedly crafted by Donald Trump and Tony Blair, involving Palestinian Authority figures and Arab states, sidelining Hamas and raising serious questions about legitimacy and implementation.

FCA censures Admiral over PPI complaint mishandling

The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured Admiral Insurance for systematically mishandling PPI complaints, failing to properly investigate claims, and unfairly rejecting customers.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

Powell Warns: High Inflation to Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers sobering testimony, indicating prolonged high interest rates as inflation proves more persistent than anticipated, sending ripples through global markets.

Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A US appeals court has dismissed Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Donald Trump, ruling the former president had absolute immunity when he fired her from the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The landmark decision raises serious questions about presidential power

Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis in Political Showdown

Former President Donald Trump has ordered a controversial deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis, directly challenging the city's Democratic leadership and igniting a fierce constitutional debate over states' rights and federal authority.

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