US Government Shutdown Looms as Funding Deadline Nears
America faces imminent government shutdown as political deadlock over funding intensifies. Critical services at risk as Trump administration takes hardline stance in budget negotiations.
America faces imminent government shutdown as political deadlock over funding intensifies. Critical services at risk as Trump administration takes hardline stance in budget negotiations.
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.
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.
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
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is in critical condition after a targeted shooting in Chicago's West Side. Federal authorities are investigating the brazen daylight attack.
The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth
In a significant blow to Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act. The legal battle intensifies as the former president faces a sprawling 40-count ind
Discover the bizarre and brilliant Guinness World Records still waiting for a UK champion. From extreme potato peeling to massive vinyl collections, your chance for glory is here.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is advancing a sweeping plan to strip job protections from thousands of federal employees, potentially reshaping the US government's structure and igniting a fierce political battle over the future of the American civil
Former President Donald Trump is being sued by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who alleges a campaign of racial and gender-based discrimination derailed her initial confirmation. The landmark case exposes deep tensions within the US financial oversigh
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook launches landmark lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging unlawful termination and constitutional violations in a dramatic political clash.
Nonagenarian Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to complete the gruelling ascent of Japan's Mount Fuji, setting a new world record and inspiring a generation.
The latest edition of Guinness World Records is here, celebrating the most extraordinary human and animal achievements from across the globe, including a record-breaking centenarian gymnast and the world's tallest rideable bicycle.
Explore the captivating visual history of the Guinness World Records as it marks its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of extraordinary human feats and global phenomena.
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Guinness World Records has unveiled a treasure trove of wacky, unclaimed titles, from the largest haggis to the fastest marathon in high heels. Discover how you could become a record-holder.
Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce are at the centre of engagement speculation following a record-shattering season. Exclusive insights into their romance and future plans.
An in-depth look at the life and career of Dr Lisa Cook, the pioneering economist making history at the Federal Reserve. Discover her journey from academic excellence to shaping global economic policy.
The legal drama Suits, starring Meghan Markle, has shattered Netflix viewership records in the UK, becoming an unprecedented streaming phenomenon and dominating the platform's charts for weeks.
The Met Office issues a stark warning that summer 2025 is 'almost certain' to become the UK's warmest since records began, with significant implications for public health and infrastructure.
Discover the rising teenage talents who made their Premier League debuts this season, from Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri to Liverpool's Ben Doak. We reveal the youngest players and their record-breaking moments.
In a fiery campaign speech, Donald Trump pledges to send federal forces into Democrat-run cities like Chicago and Detroit to combat soaring crime rates, labelling them 'cesspools of violence'.
Discover how Abidjan's youth are driving a surprising cultural renaissance, blending 90s and early 2000s nostalgia with contemporary African style through vinyl records, vintage gaming, and Y2K fashion.
A severe and prolonged heatwave is set to engulf the western United States, with dangerously high temperatures forecast from Washington through Oregon to California. The National Weather Service warns of potential record-shattering heat, health risks, and
The UK has recorded its hottest June on record, with an average temperature of 15.8°C. The Met Office warns that human-induced climate change is making such extreme heatwaves significantly more likely.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily shielded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) research from disclosure, denying a request from Donald Trump's legal team. The ruling highlights the Court's role in balancing presidential transparency with academic an
Exclusive: The Home Office admits to losing critical evidence from the Essex lorry tragedy investigation, prompting outrage from Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and serious questions about data security.
Bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh unveils her visionary new album, 'Strange Heavens', a profound collaboration with jazz titans Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey. Our review explores this landmark of contemporary jazz.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a historic appointee, announces her resignation effective July 15th. Her departure follows a contentious tenure marked by political attacks from Trump allies and unsubstantiated fraud allegations.
An in-depth analysis of Liverpool FC's remarkable record of 8 consecutive top-eight Premier League finishes and whether any club can challenge this modern footballing dynasty.
In a superhuman feat of endurance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat has smashed his own world record, holding his breath underwater for an astonishing 24 minutes and 37 seconds. The incredible attempt, which pushes the limits of human physiology, was broa