Macy's reveals plans to shutter 14 underperforming stores across 12 US states by 2026. The closures are part of a wider strategy to focus on modernised, profitable locations. Discover the full list of affected stores.
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening socialising. Discover the festive trends reshaping shopping.
Maryland's once-thriving Towson Town Center sees a rapid exodus of retailers, with Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies closing. Rising crime and economic pressures mirror a national retail crisis. Read the full analysis.
Another major US shopping centre, Maryland's Towson Town Center, sees a rapid exodus of retailers. Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and a local candy store close as crime spikes and footfall plummets. Read the full analysis.
Shop price inflation edged up in December as food costs rose to 3.3%, pressuring household budgets. Experts warn of 'sticky' inflation in 2026. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces the US will temporarily govern Venezuela following military strikes in Caracas and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story.
US military forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas on 3 January. Explore our video analysis of the explosive raid and its global implications.
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seized by elite US Delta Force in Caracas raid. He faces US trial on trafficking charges. Full story and latest updates here.
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale military attack on Caracas, culminating a year of escalating strikes and tensions over drug trafficking claims. Read the full timeline.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to the US, proposing serious negotiations on drug trafficking and offering American firms access to Venezuelan oil. Read the full analysis.
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
President Trump confirms a CIA-led drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility used for drug trafficking, marking a significant escalation in US operations.
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.
President Trump claims a significant military strike in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation in the conflict. Get the latest details and analysis on the unfolding situation.
President Donald Trump has confirmed the US targeted a major facility in Venezuela. Get the latest breaking news on this significant military escalation.
International visitors face a new $100 fee for US National Parks from 2026. Learn how to secure the current annual pass price before the deadline and plan your trip.
Contrary to Trump's claims, US supermarket prices are rising. Economists warn the full force of 2025's record tariffs may yet hit in 2026. Read the analysis.
Millions of US workers will see pay rises in 2026 as 22 states increase minimum wage. Experts warn inflation may offset gains. Full state list and analysis inside.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria, calling them a consistent policy to combat Islamic State extremism. Read the full analysis.
Greenville, South Carolina, once a modest Southern city, is now a top 50 fastest-growing US metro. Discover why its mix of affordability, jobs, and lifestyle is driving a property boom.
Exclusive analysis of the controversial US drone strikes in Nigeria authorised by President Trump. We examine the 'Crusader' rhetoric, the targets, and the global implications. Read the full report.
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
The US has pledged further action against ISIS in Nigeria following Christmas Day strikes. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned militants 'more to come' after coordinated attacks with Abuja.
The US House of Representatives saw a record-breaking wave of censure attempts in 2025, from insults to Trump to Epstein texts. Explore the political battles that defined the year.