US SNAP junk food ban starts Jan 1, warnings issued
Five US states ban soda and candy from food aid purchases from Thursday, a move experts warn will impact all shoppers with longer queues and higher costs.
Five US states ban soda and candy from food aid purchases from Thursday, a move experts warn will impact all shoppers with longer queues and higher costs.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares a 'total war' with the West, as Iran rebuilds nuclear capabilities post-US strikes and faces new UN sanctions. Read the full analysis.
Severe cuts to international humanitarian aid have plunged Afghanistan into a devastating winter crisis, with over 17 million facing acute hunger. Read how aid reductions and refugee returns are creating a perfect storm of suffering.
Jackee Taylor, forced into Witness Protection at age 7, details a life of fear, poverty, and lasting bureaucratic chaos after her father snitched on the Hells Angels. Read her shocking story.
South African immigration authorities raided a US refugee processing centre in Johannesburg, arresting seven Kenyans for working illegally. The incident escalates diplomatic tensions with Washington.
The Boston Celtics have made an urgent appeal to fans after former head athletic trainer Dr. Ed Lacerte was diagnosed with leukaemia. The team urges registration as a potential stem cell donor.
Benton County's 287(g) agreement with ICE has led to over 450 arrests in 2025, creating widespread fear in immigrant communities. Explore the impact of expanding local-federal immigration enforcement.
A revolutionary 'soilsmology' project, born from an Oxford pub conversation, uses seismic technology to map soil health. This could boost yields, cut pollution, and take the guesswork out of farming for UK growers.
Maracay Delicias Zoo in Venezuela welcomes two rare white lion cubs, a conservation triumph. Public naming contest launched. Learn about this genetic rarity and global efforts.
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
New York City Councilwoman Julie Won demands increased minority business certifications after revealing white women receive 26% of diversity contracts. Discover the heated exchange.
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Parents demand safety overhaul after their 5-year-old son walked out of his Valencia school, ending up alone near a busy highway. The family's nanny made the shocking discovery.
A Republican senator aims to close a loophole allowing millions in SNAP benefits to be spent at fast-food chains like McDonald's. Discover the political battle over nutrition assistance.
Iran's foreign minister confirms the nation has ceased all uranium enrichment following attacks on its nuclear facilities. Discover the implications for international diplomacy and nuclear security.
Exclusive: Moscow signals potential return to nuclear testing as global arms control agreements crumble, raising alarm among Western security officials.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing in direct response to US atomic trials, escalating global security concerns and Cold War-era tensions.
Former President Donald Trump throws support behind tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's ambitious commercial space venture, marking a significant shift in NASA's collaboration with private sector.
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly considering resuming nuclear weapons testing, a move that would break a decades-long moratorium and potentially trigger a new arms race, according to senior officials.
Exclusive: Vladimir Putin escalates nuclear rhetoric as Russia threatens Western targets with tactical atomic weapons in response to Ukraine's use of Western missiles
Exclusive: Donald Trump allegedly discussed resuming nuclear weapons testing during his 2024 campaign, a move that would shatter decades of global consensus and dramatically escalate tensions with Moscow and Beijing.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Moscow may resume nuclear testing as Western support for Ukraine wavers. Experts warn of escalating global tensions and renewed arms race.
In an unprecedented move, NASA partners with reality star Kim Kardashian to engage new audiences with lunar exploration as Artemis missions prepare for historic return to the Moon.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing, potentially triggering a dangerous new arms race with Russia and China. Experts warn this could dismantle decades of nuclear diplomacy.
Moscow issues urgent clarification about recent weapons testing as former President Donald Trump declares America will resume nuclear weapons development, sparking global tensions.
Vladimir Putin has escalated nuclear rhetoric by boasting about Russia's Poseidon nuclear torpedo, a weapon designed to create radioactive tsunamis that could devastate coastal cities for decades.
Exclusive: UN nuclear watchdog warns Iran could develop atomic weapons 'within weeks' as diplomatic tensions reach boiling point. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
Former President Donald Trump's legal challenges in Colorado could derail critical wildlife conservation efforts, with gray wolf reintroduction programs hanging in the balance across multiple states.
Vladimir Putin has personally supervised large-scale nuclear strike exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers, as tensions between Russia and the West reach dangerous new heights.
Exclusive: NASA's ambitious timeline for returning astronauts to the Moon faces major setbacks as Elon Musk's SpaceX encounters significant technical hurdles with the Starship lunar lander, potentially delaying the Artemis III mission beyond 2026.