A Chicago school principal details the terror ICE operations inflict on immigrant families. Children barricade doors and stop eating, fearing deportation. Over 4,000 arrested since September.
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Mikel Arteta faces a defensive headache with key players including Declan Rice and William Saliba major doubts for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Aston Villa. Get the latest team news and predicted line-up.
Ahead of their Premier League clash, both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea are dealing with significant injury and suspension woes. Get the full team news and updates here.
Tottenham host Brentford with nine players sidelined. Get the latest on Solanke, Kulusevski, Maddison and Frank's 'special' reunion with the Bees.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Full injury update for Tottenham and Brentford ahead of their Premier League clash. Key stars including Maddison and Solanke are sidelined. Get the latest team news here.
A major winter storm brought over a foot of snow to the US Midwest, causing a 45-car pile-up, a plane to skid off a runway, and thousands of flight delays over the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
The Chicago Bears extended their winning streak to five games with a dominant 24-15 victory over the struggling Philadelphia Eagles. Read the full match analysis and key moments.
Explore the week's most powerful photographs, from a Hong Kong fire and a sea turtle in Angola to festive lights at Liverpool Cathedral. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Chicago religious leaders form interfaith coalition against ICE raids, with ministers detained during protests. Faith communities provide sanctuary and resistance.
Discover how the Chicago Bears' 1985 'Super Bowl Shuffle' rap video went viral before the internet era and helped propel them to Super Bowl glory. A new HBO documentary reveals the full story.
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A visual journey across the globe: Ukrainian air defences, Gaza's flooded camps, and London's memorials. See the powerful images shaping our world today.
A woman suffered burns to 60% of her body after being set alight on Chicago's Blue Line by a suspect with 72 prior offences. Read the shocking details.
Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking Nottingham Forest's £70m-rated defender Murillo after his stellar performance against Liverpool. Discover the latest transfer news and analysis.
Week 12 of the NFL season brings pivotal matchups. Can Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs halt their slide against the Colts? All the key fixtures and team news analysed.
Australian guard Josh Giddey is transforming Chicago Bulls' fortunes with Luc Longley noting 'weird deja vu' as his former team returns to playoff contention. Discover how the Aussie connection is reviving Bulls basketball.
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.
Arsenal and Tottenham are among five Premier League clubs chasing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who has a £65m release clause. Discover the latest transfer battle.
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against Marimar Martinez, shot seven times by border patrol agent Charles Exum during Operation Midway Blitz. Read the full story.
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Court data reveals nearly all immigrants detained in Trump's Chicago 'Operation Midway Blitz' had no criminal convictions, contradicting official claims. Explore the findings.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers could play through a fractured left wrist against Chicago Bears. Coach Mike Tomlin evaluates brace options while Mason Rudolph stands ready.
A 26-year-old woman is in critical condition after a man poured liquid on her and set her alight during an argument on a Chicago CTA Blue Line train. Police are hunting the suspect.
Jose Barco, a Venezuelan-born US Army veteran awarded a Purple Heart, has been deported to Mexico by ICE following his attempted murder conviction. Read the full story of his case and the family's distress.
From Cop30 climate protests to Kyiv blackouts and Chicago immigration raids - witness the world's defining moments through powerful photojournalism. Explore the stories behind the images.
A Chicago daycare worker has been released after two years in immigration detention. Her case highlights ongoing immigration policy debates. Read the full story.