San Francisco teachers call off strike after provisional pay and benefits deal
San Francisco teachers end first strike in decades after tentative deal on pay, healthcare and special education resources.
Category : Politics
Chinese dissident held in South Korea after rubber-boat escape
Dong Guangping, 68, is detained in South Korea after a 30-hour rubber-boat crossing, with a history of escape attempts and hopes to resettle in Canada.
Trump's Fury Over Epstein Letter Exposes Murdoch's Media Tightrope
Trump's anger over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein letter report highlights Murdoch's balancing act between the paper's critical coverage and Fox News's supportive stance.
Indonesian women arrested for blasphemy after Quran video
Two women in Indonesia face up to five years in prison after a video showed one stepping on a Quran. Police arrested them on blasphemy charges following the viral footage.
Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to respect grief of British Jews
PM calls on pro-Palestine protesters to respect Jewish grief after Manchester attack, as organisers insist Saturday's demo will go ahead.
Trump predicts 'epic midterm victory' at House GOP retreat
Trump spoke at the House GOP retreat, touting achievements, predicting midterm success, and mocking transgender weightlifters despite a thin majority.
Trump’s White House East Wing Demolished for £225m Ballroom
The East Wing of the White House has been demolished for Trump's £225m ballroom, sparking criticism from historians and preservation groups.
Porsche drivers who filmed 100mph road trip handed suspended sentences
Two Porsche drivers who filmed themselves speeding at over 100mph in Wales have been handed suspended prison sentences and driving bans.
Former MP says WH Smith post office move 'backfires' as branch closes
Former MP Liz McInnes says closure of Middleton post office in former WH Smith branch confirms warnings of 'postal deserts'.
Netanyahu Orders Israeli Army to Seize 70% of Gaza Strip, Threatening Ceasefire
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize 70% of Gaza Strip, violating ceasefire and deepening humanitarian crisis; analysts say Trump plan nullified.
Koeman admits Timber's World Cup dream is fading
Ronald Koeman fears Arsenal's Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup, but expects Memphis Depay to be fit. Netherlands face Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F.
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill appointed first minister as Stormont reconvenes
Michelle O'Neill becomes Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister as Stormont reconvenes after the DUP's two-year boycott, marking a historic shift.
Shirley Ballas shuts down Josh Widdicombe Strictly rumours
Shirley Ballas denies Josh Widdicombe Strictly Come Dancing host rumours as the comedian stays coy on Good Morning Britain.
Trump faces criticism over 'teleprompter' Bible reading
Donald Trump criticised by viewers for struggling to read Bible verse from teleprompter during marathon event.
Starmer under pressure to sack chief of staff over Streeting briefing row
Keir Starmer faces calls to sack chief of staff Morgan McSweeney over a briefing row with Wes Streeting, amid claims it backfired.
Israel suspends Gaza aid pauses, declares city 'dangerous combat zone'
Israel suspends Gaza City aid pauses, declares combat zone; UN warns on hospitals, IPC declares famine.
KSI denies Luke Littler Sidemen Charity Match place over content creator rule
KSI has ruled out Luke Littler from the Sidemen Charity Match, insisting only content creators can play, even if Justin Bieber asked.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'typical lies' as drone claims threaten peace talks
Ukrainian president says Kremlin fabricated attack on Putin residence to justify strikes and derail diplomacy.
Sir Alan Bates reaches multimillion-pound settlement over Post Office scandal
Sir Alan Bates agrees multimillion-pound settlement with government over Post Office Horizon scandal, ending his 20-year campaign for justice.
Trump administration waives environmental laws for Big Bend border wall
Trump administration waives environmental laws to build border wall in Big Bend national park, sparking bipartisan backlash and concerns over pristine wilderness.
Sydney home buyers pay A$117,500 over advertised price
New data reveals Sydney homes sell for a median A$117,500 above listed guides, as underquoting persists across Australia.
Paul Sweeney Endorses Joe Fagan for Scottish Labour Leader
MSP Paul Sweeney backs Joe Fagan for Scottish Labour leader, ruling himself out of the race to replace Anas Sarwar, as three contenders emerge.
CNN sues White House over revocation of Jim Acosta's press pass
CNN sues White House to reinstate Jim Acosta's press pass, citing First Amendment rights after revocation.
Ex-NFL player sought ChatGPT advice before girlfriend's death, court hears
Former Jets linebacker Darron Lee used ChatGPT to ask about injuries before his girlfriend's death, prosecutors say in court.
Democrats Issue 10 Demands to Rein In ICE in Funding Standoff
Democrats issue 10 demands to reform ICE after fatal shootings, refusing DHS funding unless Republicans agree, with a 13 February deadline.
Dodgers' White House visit stirs conflict among Los Angeles fans
Dodgers fans are conflicted over the team's White House visit, as immigration concerns and ownership ties to detention centres cause unease.
Ron DeSantis ends presidential bid and endorses Donald Trump
Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 presidential race and endorses Donald Trump, leaving Nikki Haley as the last challenger ahead of New Hampshire.
House Republicans cancel vote on Iran war powers resolution
House Republicans cancelled a vote on a war powers resolution to end US war with Iran, avoiding embarrassment for Trump.
Trump announces additional 5,000 US troops for Poland
Trump announces 5,000 additional US troops for Poland, reversing a recent halt, citing ties with President Nawrocki.
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