Russian Submarine Escorts Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
Russia has reportedly dispatched a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being pursued by the US across the Atlantic, escalating tensions. Read the full story on the high-seas standoff.
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Russian sub escorts 'shadow fleet' tanker in US pursuit
Russia has sent a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker being chased by the US across the Atlantic. The vessel, near Iceland, is at the centre of a major diplomatic and military standoff. Read the full report.
Venezuela declares mourning, rejects US 'control'
Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announces a week of national mourning and defiantly rejects perceived US interference. Discover the full story behind the political standoff.
Decomposed body, explosives found after Connecticut standoff
Police in Stamford, Connecticut, discovered a decomposed body and a cache of explosives after a deadly standoff with an armed man. Read the full investigation details.
Stamford siege: Suspect fires dozens of shots at police
A tense standoff in Stamford, Connecticut saw an armed suspect fire over 30 shots at police. SWAT teams and an armoured vehicle were deployed to the residential street. Read the latest.
Man arrested after rooftop standoff forces Sydney school lockdown
A tense police standoff in west Sydney ended with the arrest of a shirtless man armed with a metal pole on a shop roof. Telopea Public School was locked down during the incident. Read the full details.
Wealthy Builder Faces Domestic Violence Charges
Cary Evan Blake, owner of C. Blake Homes, faces multiple charges including assault and domestic violence after an alleged attack on his wife. Read the full story.
US Government Shutdown Threat as Parties Deadlock
The US faces another government shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over spending bills. Discover how this political standoff could impact services and workers.
US Government Shutdown: Day 37 Crisis Deepens
America faces unprecedented turmoil as the longest government shutdown in history enters its 37th day, with vital services collapsing and economic damage mounting daily.
Trump pressure threatens US government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.
Trump's Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
The US faces political turmoil as Donald Trump threatens a government shutdown while controversial Venezuela negotiations proceed. Get the latest on the Senate standoff and what it means for American politics.
Leavitt Accuses Democrats of Aviation Shutdown Threat
Republican congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt accuses Democrats of risking aviation shutdown in political standoff, warning of travel chaos for millions of Americans.
Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber: Police Withhold Manifesto
Exclusive: Las Vegas authorities block release of alleged Cybertruck bomber's manifesto as community demands answers about mysterious vehicle explosion and police standoff.
Trump's shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans
Donald Trump ignites political controversy by advocating for government shutdown tactics, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle as budget battles loom.
Trump's shutdown push meets Democratic resistance
Former President Donald Trump's call for Republican senators to force a government shutdown over immigration policies meets stiff resistance from unified Democratic opposition, creating political turmoil in Washington.
Texas manhunt ends with fugitive found dead after standoff
A dramatic police operation in San Antonio concludes with the discovery of a wanted man's body after he barricaded himself inside a vehicle, sparking major emergency response.
US Government Shutdown Threatens Food Benefits for Millions
Millions of vulnerable Americans face losing critical food benefits as partisan deadlock threatens government shutdown, with Republicans and Democrats locked in bitter spending battle.
US Government Shutdown Costs Economy $10+ Billion
The 2025 US government shutdown has inflicted over $10 billion in economic losses, with federal workers facing unpaid wages and critical services disrupted amid political deadlock.
Chicago Lawyers Confront Border Patrol in Airport Standoff
Legal professionals form human barriers at Chicago airports as Border Patrol agents attempt immigration enforcement, sparking fresh debates about federal overreach and civil liberties in post-Trump America.
Trump's shutdown threat risks military pay
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump urges Republican allies to trigger a government shutdown unless military funding is slashed, putting soldiers' paychecks at risk just weeks before the election.
Republican filibuster pushes US government toward shutdown
A group of hardline Republican senators has initiated a filibuster against a temporary spending bill, dramatically increasing the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown this weekend as political tensions escalate in Washington.
Republicans block military pay in shutdown crisis
GOP hardliners defy House Speaker McCarthy, risking soldiers' salaries in government funding standoff as Trump allies demand spending cuts.
Royal Navy shadows Russian spy ship in Channel
HMS Portland escorts Russian intelligence vessel Admiral Vladimirsky through world's busiest shipping lane as UK maintains vigilant watch on Moscow's naval activities.
Maine GOP senator blocks Democratic nominee in power play
A Republican senator in Maine has single-handedly stalled a key Democratic nomination, escalating political tensions and raising questions about partisan obstruction in state governance.
Trump-Schumer Clash Sparks Government Shutdown Crisis
Former President Donald Trump urges Republican hardliners to force government shutdown unless demands met, as Democrats blast 'dangerous political games' threatening US stability.
US in longest government shutdown in history
The United States faces an unprecedented political crisis as Republican hardliners trigger the longest government shutdown in the nation's history, leaving federal services paralysed and millions of workers unpaid.
Government Shutdown Crisis: Supreme Court Security Threat
Exclusive: The ongoing US government shutdown creates a perfect storm of security threats at the Supreme Court, with Capitol Police officers facing immense pressure as political tensions escalate in Washington DC.
Police hero's bodycam captures knifeman standoff
Dramatic footage shows PC James Stubbs risking his life to protect the public from an armed suspect in a tense London confrontation that could have ended in tragedy.
Texas Governor Defies Federal Authority in Border Standoff
Governor Greg Abbott escalates immigration dispute with Biden administration, asserting Texas's constitutional right to self-defence in mounting border crisis.
Protective bird parents blockade driveway in amazing standoff
A pair of protective bird parents have brought traffic to a standstill in a quiet neighbourhood, fearlessly defending their chicks from any vehicle daring to approach their territory.
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