JD Vance has robustly defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after a Vanity Fair article labelled the Vice President a 'conspiracy theorist'. Read the full fallout and White House response here.
President Donald Trump opened the White House Hanukkah celebration by paying tribute to the 15 victims of the antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney. Read the full story on the international response.
A visual guide reveals how 100-year-old French colonial maps and sacred temples are fuelling a tense border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. Explore the history behind the clash.
Senior officials defend Donald Trump after he appears to nod off during Cabinet meetings. The White House insists the President is 'listening attentively' despite closed eyes. Read the full story.
President Donald Trump announces a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime. Read the latest on this major geopolitical move.
Japan faces its first panda-free era in five decades as its last two giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, depart Tokyo's Ueno Zoo for China, marking a symbolic moment amid diplomatic tensions.
Plans unveiled by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could see wealthier households pay more for the BBC to fund concessions for those on benefits. The radical proposals include potential paywalls and advertising.
Donald Trump announces a 'total and complete' blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating a military campaign against Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest developments.
A Cheshire solicitor faces a social media storm after hosting a 'council estate dinner' party. Critics label the themed event 'derogatory' and 'insensitive'. Read the full story and reaction.
Donald Trump sues the BBC for $10bn as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches consultation on the broadcaster's future funding. Could a subscription model save the BBC?
The multi-million pound Cotswolds wedding of Steve Jobs' daughter Eve to Olympian Harry Charles faces a High Court claim for breach of contract. Discover the exclusive details.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz details a potential US-EU security guarantee for Ukraine, involving peacekeepers to repel Russian forces post-ceasefire. Zelenskyy indicates peace deal talks are nearing completion. Read the latest developments.
Republicans in swing districts revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, risking 20 million Americans' insurance. A political standoff ensues as the deadline nears.
Donald Trump designates Venezuela's leadership a foreign terrorist organisation and enacts a full naval blockade on its oil tankers. Read the latest on this major escalation.
The BBC vows to defend against Donald Trump's $10bn defamation suit over a doctored Panorama clip, despite warnings legal costs could hit £75m. Explore the high-stakes legal battle.
President Trump's expanded travel restrictions now include 2026 World Cup participants Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, raising questions for fans. Discover the exemptions and potential impacts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a website detailing criminal records of Trump allies. As California crime falls, Newsom labels Trump 'Criminal in Chief'. Read the full story.
A classified US Senate briefing on Caribbean military strikes turned heated as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator Mark Kelly clashed over transparency and legality. Read the full report.
Labour faces accusations of complacency over the UK's phone theft crisis. With 230 mobiles stolen daily, a promised summit with tech giants like Apple has been delayed, leaving new Christmas presents vulnerable.
The body of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, will be returned to RAF Brize Norton. The Parachute Regiment soldier died in a tragic accident in Ukraine last week.
Israel blocked a Canadian delegation with six MPs from entering the occupied West Bank, citing links to a banned NGO. Canada has lodged a formal protest over the treatment of its citizens.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir sells over a million copies, intensifying pressure on Prince Andrew and calls for Epstein file releases. Read the full story.
The US Coast Guard's new policy downgrades the swastika from a hate symbol, causing alarm among politicians and historians. Read the full story on the controversial shift.
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith warns Donald Trump's attacks on the late director Rob Reiner show a 'lack of decency' that will hurt Republicans. Read the full analysis.
Wildman's Civil War Surplus Store in Kennesaw, known for racist items, closes amid a bitter trust dispute. A judge orders a forensic audit of the $1m estate. Read the full story.
Two US Senators are halting all civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Read the full story on the escalating political standoff.
Policy Exchange calls for an emergency 2026 census to assess the impact of 3.9 million new arrivals on UK social cohesion and public services. Read the full report and its recommendations.
A session in Mexico City's Congress descended into a physical brawl between female lawmakers during a debate on scrapping the city's transparency agency. Witness the shocking footage and political fallout.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns of retaliation against Russian aggression as Berlin talks yield progress on US-backed security guarantees for Ukraine. Read the latest.
FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed Steven Friend, a far-right agent, for the second time after he spread conspiracy theories and made veiled threats. Discover the full story behind this dramatic internal clash.