In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Former US President Donald Trump's Chicago skyscraper was at the centre of a major security scare after a false active shooter report, known as 'swatting', triggered a massive police deployment.
Chicago police arrested dozens after clearing a pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Israeli consulate. Protesters demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military aid to Israel.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Chicago as police made mass arrests during a large-scale protest against ICE immigration raids. Tensions flared, leading to a major police response.
Dramatic footage shows US immigration officials using chemical irritants against demonstrators outside a Chicago detention facility, escalating tensions over enforcement practices.
TK Maxx customers are expressing outrage and discomfort over a new 'intimidating' anti-theft initiative. Shoppers report feeling 'watched' and 'distrusted' as the retailer rolls out this controversial security strategy.
A tragic armed robbery outside a Chicago Louis Vuitton store claims the life of a father. The incident, captured on video, highlights a surge in organised 'smash-and-grab' crimes targeting luxury retailers.
Shocking footage captures masked assailants attacking a 78-year-old woman's Chicago home with an explosive device while she was critically ill inside, highlighting the city's escalating crime crisis.
The UN's top court has issued a historic interim ruling, ordering Israel to take immediate steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and allow humanitarian aid, while stopping short of demanding a ceasefire.
A major death investigation is underway in Chicago after the bodies of two individuals were recovered from Lake Michigan within a single day, with authorities working to identify the victims and determine the circumstances.
Exclusive investigation into the tragic death of a migrant in ICE custody in Chicago. New details emerge about failed medical protocols and the desperate final moments before he was found unresponsive in a holding cell.
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.
A mysterious image resembling Jesus Christ materialised on Chicago's iconic 'Bean' sculpture, sparking wonder and debate among residents and visitors in Millennium Park.
Exclusive: Scotland Yard confirms sophisticated counter-drone measures will be in place for Donald Trump's upcoming UK visit, amid heightened security concerns and potential protests.
President Javier Milei's controversial austerity programme and radical economic reforms face a decisive verdict as Argentina heads to the polls. This analysis examines the high-stakes battle shaping the nation's future.
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
Exclusive investigation reveals how ICE agents in Chicago were instructed to conceal their identities and operations, targeting immigrants in a controversial Trump-era programme.
The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson issues a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump's suggestion to deploy the military in Democrat-run cities, vowing to uphold Chicago's values and protect its residents from what he calls an 'antithesis to American values'.
Former BoE Governor Mark Carney unveils a defensive budget for Canada, introducing strategic tariffs and subsidies to shield the economy from potential aggressive US trade policies under a second Trump term.
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis delivers a scathing critique of the city's leadership, linking soft-on-crime policies to a dramatic surge in violent crime and officer exodus.
François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep
A wave of gun violence erupted across Chicago over the Labor Day weekend, resulting in at least 48 people shot, 10 fatally. The city's police are scrambling as communities demand an end to the relentless bloodshed.
Exclusive street-level report from Chicago reveals a city deeply split over Donald Trump's controversial call to deploy the National Guard to tackle urban crime, with opinions ranging from fervent support to vehement opposition.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski deliver a scathing on-air critique of Chicago's violent crime epidemic, branding it a 'Third World' crisis, following a bloody weekend that coincided with former President Trump's visit to the city.
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Greater Manchester Police has been placed into special measures after a damning HMICFRS report uncovered systemic failures in crime recording, victim support, and emergency response times, leaving the public at risk.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and a woman have been charged with the violent armed kidnapping of Joshalin Rivera in Chicago, following a dramatic police chase and standoff.