Republicans defy Johnson on healthcare subsidy vote
Four Republican moderates join Democrats in a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, averting premium hikes for 22 million. Read the latest from Westminster.
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Court challenge to Hampstead Heath trans swimming policy
A rights group argues that allowing entry to single-sex ponds based on self-identification is unlawful. The City of London Corporation is reviewing its policy after a landmark Supreme Court ruling. Read the latest.
US Tech Giants Woo Westminster in AI Influence Drive
Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.
Susie Wiles Interview Exposes Trump Cabinet Rifts
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' incendiary Vanity Fair interview reveals deep cabinet divisions as economic woes mount for Americans. Analysis of the fallout and public discontent.
Inside Guardian Weekly: Trump's Erosion of Global Order
Explore the final Guardian Weekly of 2025, analysing Trump's impact on international law, the Sydney attack, and the year's inspiring health and community advances. Get 1/3 off a gift subscription.
Lumbee Tribe Wins Historic Federal Recognition
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to become a federally recognised tribal nation after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Discover the political journey and what it means for its 60,000 members.
Donald Trump sues BBC over satirical cartoon
Former US President Donald Trump files a defamation lawsuit against the BBC concerning a cartoon by Ben Jennings. Explore the details and implications for free speech.
Myanmar military charges 200+ ahead of election
Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating strict election laws ahead of a controversial general election. Critics say the vote is designed to legitimise military rule.
Billionaire Dalio commits $75m to Trump Accounts for kids
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio pledges $75 million to fund Trump Accounts for 300,000 Connecticut children. Learn how this new savings initiative aims to secure financial futures.
Trump has 'alcoholic's personality', says top aide
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles claims Donald Trump has an 'alcoholic's personality' in a Vanity Fair interview. A recovering alcoholic explains what this 'King Baby' syndrome means.
Russia targets Belgian leaders over frozen assets for Ukraine
Exclusive: European intelligence agencies reveal a GRU-led intimidation campaign against Belgian politicians and Euroclear executives to block the use of seized Russian funds for Ukraine. Read the full report.
Poland Mines Border, Miss Finland in Racism Controversy
Poland resumes Cold War-era border mining, while Miss Finland apologises for a racist gesture. Global news covers a fatal India crash, Louvre strikes, and Lithuanian arrests. Read the full briefing.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Spycop deceived woman into 5-year relationship, inquiry hears
Undercover officer Mark Jenner admits to 'callously' deceiving a woman into a five-year relationship to infiltrate leftwing circles. Read the shocking details from the public inquiry.
Farage Faces Electoral Commission Probe Over Spending Claims
Labour calls for Electoral Commission investigation into Nigel Farage's Clacton campaign spending. Whistleblower alleges £9,000 overspending on leaflets, banners, and office refurbishment.
Putin calls war fears 'hysteria' as NATO warns of conflict
Vladimir Putin dismisses fears of war with Europe as 'hysteria', but Western military leaders warn he is preparing for conflict. Read the full analysis.
Starmer's Christmas cracker joke targets Reform at PMQs
Keir Starmer surprised MPs with a rare joke at Prime Minister's Questions, advising Reform to report 'mysterious men from the east' to police. The gag drew laughter but left Nigel Farage stony-faced.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to Quit
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is set to resign, citing family strain and internal clashes. His departure adds pressure amid FBI controversies. Read the full report.
Kirk suspect's eerie Wordle brag before Utah shooting
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative star Charlie Kirk, messaged a friend about a Wordle victory less than an hour before the Utah Valley University shooting. Read the chilling details.
Durham community resists ICE with school patrols and food aid
In Durham, North Carolina, a community mobilises against ICE raids, organising school patrols, food pantries, and policy advocacy to protect immigrant families. Discover how grassroots action is building a model of intentional care.
Poland to restart mine production for first time since Cold War
Poland announces plans to produce anti-personnel mines for its eastern border defence, marking a historic shift from the Ottawa Treaty. Read the full analysis.
Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Export Ban on Rare Trafalgar Union Jack
A government export ban aims to keep a unique, battle-scarred Union Jack from the Battle of Trafalgar in the UK. The flag, one of only three survivors, is valued at £450,000.
Brigitte Macron sued over sexist slur against feminists
French First Lady Brigitte Macron faces a legal complaint from over 300 women after being filmed calling feminist protesters 'stupid bitches'. Read the full story and fallout.
Mexico's Sheinbaum urges UN action over Venezuela crisis
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls on the UN to prevent bloodshed as Trump orders a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Putin calls European leaders 'piglets', threatens new missile deployment
Vladimir Putin dashes peace hopes, insults Ukraine's allies as 'European piglets' and vows to deploy nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile. Read the latest on the escalating threats.
UK Rejoins Erasmus in Labour's First Major EU Deal
The UK has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus youth exchange programme in a swift deal brokered by Labour. This breakthrough signals a new era of closer cooperation with Europe. Discover what it means for students and the future of UK-EU relations.
US Travel Ban Expanded to 40 Countries by Trump
President Donald Trump has extended US travel restrictions to nationals from 40 countries. The move, effective from January 1, aims to counter national security risks. Read the full list of affected nations.
Six Palestine Action Prisoners in Critical Hunger Strike Phase
Six unconvicted Palestine Action prisoners have passed 46 days without food in the UK's longest hunger strike for decades. Campaigners urge Labour ministers to intervene to prevent deaths, drawing parallels to the 1981 IRA protests.
World Cup 2026: Trump Ban May Block African Fans
Supporters from Senegal and Ivory Coast could be barred from US World Cup matches after new Trump travel restrictions. Key details on the ban, exemptions, and fixture impact.
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