After 35 days of political gridlock, the US Senate faces a crucial funding vote that could end the longest government shutdown in modern history, with federal workers and services pushed to the brink.
As the US government shutdown continues, millions of federal workers face financial uncertainty while essential services from food safety to national parks feel the strain. Discover how this political stalemate is affecting everyday citizens.
A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
A woman stands accused of orchestrating a cruel three-year harassment campaign against Kate and Gerry McCann, sending hundreds of malicious messages about their missing daughter Madeleine.
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as political tensions escalate between Trump administration and Democratic opponents over funding negotiations.
A dangerous new political strategy is emerging as centre-right parties across Europe weaponise immigration debates to undermine the European Convention on Human Rights, threatening the very foundation of continental rights protection.
Republican lawmakers are hurtling toward a partial government shutdown, using federal funding as leverage to resurrect Donald Trump's border wall agenda and setting up a dramatic confrontation with Democrats.
New polling reveals teal voters are significantly more likely to preference the Coalition over One Nation, marking a dramatic realignment in Australia's political landscape ahead of the next federal election.
Former President Donald Trump threatens to slash federal funding from Chicago and Los Angeles in dramatic Halloween immigration confrontation, escalating his hardline stance against sanctuary cities.
Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.
Exclusive: A domestic abuse survivor reveals her six-year ordeal waiting for justice as Britain's court crisis leaves thousands in legal limbo.
A US federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to force voters to provide proof of citizenship, calling the move 'a solution in search of a problem' that could disenfranchise millions of legitimate voters.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to suspend food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans in a landmark ruling that protects vulnerable households.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government-wide hiring freeze has left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention struggling to function, with critical positions unfilled and employee morale at breaking point.
Orlando International Airport narrowly avoided complete shutdown as air traffic controllers failed to report for work amid US budget crisis, threatening travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
Federal immigration agents were involved in a violent shooting in Southern California, leaving one person critically injured and sparking an urgent investigation into the controversial incident.
A routine court hearing in Detroit took an extraordinary turn when a defendant appeared virtually without wearing trousers, prompting a flustered judge to postpone proceedings in a case that's raising questions about virtual court decorum.
Critical safety net programmes including SNAP food assistance and health insurance face immediate disruption as the US government begins its first shutdown in five years, threatening millions of vulnerable Americans.
The European Court of Human Rights has halted the UK's controversial Rwanda deportation scheme. Discover how this international court impacts UK immigration policy and what happens next.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration's proposed SNAP reforms could plunge thousands of federal employees into food insecurity while rewarding political allies.
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial National Disability Insurance Scheme talks with Mark Butler, escalating tensions over funding and reforms.
Exclusive analysis of the Trump administration's controversial second-term blueprint, featuring mass deportations, federal workforce purges, and dramatic policy shifts that could reshape America.
Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh faces federal indictment for campaign finance violations and obstruction, creating political turmoil in Virginia's Democratic primary.
The US Federal Reserve has delivered a significant interest rate cut amid easing inflation concerns and reduced worries about Trump's proposed tariff policies, marking a major shift in monetary policy.
The US Federal Reserve has implemented an interest rate cut amid surprising economic stability, with anticipated inflation from Trump-era tariffs not emerging as expected.
The 2025 US government shutdown has triggered staggering economic losses, with new analysis revealing billions in damages and widespread disruption across federal services.
The US Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates as inflation concerns persist. Discover what this means for global markets and UK borrowers.