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Escaped prisoner captured in dramatic Atlanta standoff
Convicted felon Derrick Groves escapes Louisiana prison transport, evades capture for months before explosive armed confrontation with Atlanta police in residential neighbourhood.
American streamer Nick Sortor arrested in Portland standoff
US Army veteran and content creator Nick Sortor faces multiple charges after tense armed confrontation with Portland police, with footage spreading rapidly across social media platforms.
Trump backs government shutdown in border policy fight
Former President Donald Trump urges Republicans to force government shutdown over border policies, while Democrats remain united against spending bill demands. Political stalemate threatens essential services.
US Spy Jet Circles Russian Border in Tense Surveillance
A sophisticated US Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft has been tracked conducting persistent surveillance missions along Russia's borders, flying provocative patterns that have defence analysts on high alert amid escalating geopolitical friction.
Government shutdown Day 7: Trump-Democrat deadlock continues
The US government shutdown continues into its seventh day with no resolution in sight as former President Donald Trump urges Republicans to hold firm against Democratic spending demands, creating political gridlock in Washington.
Armed standoff at TikTok London headquarters ends in arrest
A tense armed standoff brought part of London to a standstill as police confronted a man making threats outside TikTok's European headquarters. Discover how the dramatic incident unfolded.
China cuts water to UK diplomats in embassy standoff
Exclusive: Campaigners warn MPs not to surrender to Beijing's strong-arm tactics after China restricts water access to UK diplomats in escalating row over London mega-embassy plans.
US Government Shutdown Looms Amid Political Standoff
America faces another potential government shutdown as political divisions deepen between Republicans and Democrats, with new polling revealing public sentiment about the ongoing crisis.
Trump's 2025 government shutdown threat revealed
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly urging Republican allies to force a government shutdown if he wins the 2024 election, setting the stage for a dramatic political confrontation over spending cuts and border security.
Trump backs government shutdown over border security demands
Donald Trump urges Republican lawmakers to force federal shutdown unless Democrats accept sweeping immigration reforms, escalating political battle over border security and government funding.
Sydney siege: Panania street lockdown after police standoff
Exclusive: Dramatic armed police operation unfolds in Sydney's Panania suburb as specialist officers contain property following serious domestic incident. Residents report hearing loud bangs and shouting during tense standoff.
Trump and Vought threaten government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump allies with ex-adviser Russ Vought in a dramatic push to force a US government shutdown unless Congress accepts sweeping spending cuts and policy changes.
US Government Shutdown Looms Over Border Wall Funding
America faces another government shutdown crisis as Republican hardliners demand $5 billion for Trump's border wall, threatening to paralyse federal operations unless their immigration demands are met.
Israeli Navy intercepts activist flotilla heading to Gaza
Exclusive footage reveals tense confrontation as Israeli naval forces board and redirect activist vessels attempting to breach Gaza maritime blockade in latest humanitarian mission challenge.
Trump Threatens 2025 Government Shutdown Over Border Wall
Political tensions escalate as former President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to force a government shutdown unless Democrats approve $15 billion for border wall construction, setting the stage for a major fiscal crisis in early 2025.
US Government Shutdown Crisis Looms Over Political Standoff
Growing fears of another US government shutdown as political tensions escalate between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills, with American families caught in the crossfire.
Royal Navy ship confronts Chinese warships in South China Sea
Exclusive: British warship HMS Spey faces aggressive Chinese naval manoeuvres during freedom of navigation operation in disputed waters, raising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sydney police siege ends with arrest after hours-long standoff
A quiet Oatley street became the centre of a major police operation as officers negotiated with an armed man for hours before making a dramatic arrest. Residents were evacuated during the tense standoff.
Trump pressures GOP to trigger government shutdown over border
Former President Donald Trump is pressuring Republican lawmakers to trigger a government shutdown if Democrats refuse to meet hardline immigration demands, escalating tensions ahead of critical funding deadlines.
Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage
A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.
Homeless Man's Death Exposes Atlanta System Failures
The death of Cornelius Taylor, a 66-year-old man experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the city's support systems for its most vulnerable residents.
Crossbow-wielding man dies after police standoff in London
A dramatic police siege in South London has ended after a man armed with a crossbow died following a confrontation with armed officers. The incident prompted a major emergency response and a cordon in a residential street.
WNBA Star in Police Standoff After Clark Game
Exclusive details emerge of a tense confrontation between WNBA star Sophie Cunningham and a police officer following a controversial game against Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever. The incident, caught on video, reveals a fiery exchange and questions over pla
Senate Republicans Stall Trump Nominees in Major Rebellion
US Senate Republicans defy President Trump by halting key nominations, demanding radical policy shifts and sparking a major constitutional standoff in Washington.
Pennsylvania Police Officers Shot in Warrant Raid Ambush
Two Pennsylvania police officers were shot and wounded while executing an arrest warrant in an ambush-style attack. The suspect, barricaded inside a property, engaged in a prolonged standoff with SWAT teams.
Farmer threatens shooter after finding teen outside daughter's room
A protective father and farmer, 55, threatened to shoot a teenager he discovered outside his daughter's room in the early hours, leading to a dramatic armed police response in Herefordshire.
Glenview Lockdown: Armed Siege as Police Hunt Suspect
A major police operation is underway in Glenview, Illinois, after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home. Residents are urged to stay indoors as SWAT and negotiators work to resolve the situation.
Democrat States Defy Trump's Flag Order for Kirk
Several Democrat-led US states openly defy former President Trump's directive to fly flags at half-mast in honour of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, sparking a major political standoff.
US Congress healthcare fight threatens government shutdown
With a deadline fast approaching, a bitter partisan standoff in the US Congress over healthcare funding threatens to trigger a catastrophic government shutdown, putting vital medical services and millions of patients at risk.
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