A woman is killed in a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, igniting protests. Meanwhile, the Senate votes to limit President Trump's actions on Venezuela after a key intelligence briefing.
Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.
Star fund manager Nick Train has invested over £200,000 in his struggling Finsbury Growth & Income Trust, boosting his stake to 5% ahead of a pivotal continuation vote on 15 January. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
Activist investor Boaz Weinstein escalates his campaign against Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, criticising its SpaceX sale ahead of a crucial shareholder vote. Discover the battle shaking the UK investment trust sector.
ITV's Corriedale crossover lets fans vote for the best character pairing from Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Voting closes 15 minutes before the special airs on January 5, 2026.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a potential 15-year US security pact following Florida talks with Donald Trump, though the future of Donbas remains unresolved. Read the latest details.
The Central African Republic holds crucial elections on Sunday. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a third term, while opposition hopes to capitalise on public frustration. Read the latest on the vote's challenges.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner says he wishes he 'never' signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after his controversial exit and claims of vote manipulation. He vows to focus on his family.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner claims he received an anonymous email suggesting the BBC rigged the vote to eliminate him. The BBC strongly denies all allegations.
The European Parliament votes today on a citizen-led proposal for an EU fund to cover abortion care, aiming to close a deadly gap in access for millions. Follow the historic decision.
SNP's Angela Constance retains role after opposition motion fails. Vote follows claims she misled parliament over grooming gangs expert. Full story on the political fallout.
The EU Parliament has voted to slash the number of firms required to report on social and environmental harms, a move green groups call a 'betrayal'. Discover the details and backlash.
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
German parliament passes law to screen all 18-year-old men for military suitability, sparking nationwide school strikes. Defence minister warns conscription could follow if recruitment fails.
A key US advisory panel, now stacked with vaccine sceptics, votes on whether to alter the decades-old recommendation that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Presenter Vogue Williams is the third campmate evicted from I'm A Celebrity 2025 after a tense public vote. She described feeling 'relieved but emotional' after her exit. Read the full story.
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert react as Congress forces Trump to release Jeffrey Epstein documents. Discover what the files may reveal.
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves release of Jeffrey Epstein documents as prominent figures scramble to distance themselves from the convicted sex offender.
US Senate unanimously approves legislation forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files following near-unanimous House vote. Bipartisan effort moves forward despite Trump's previous resistance.
US House votes 427-1 to release all Jeffrey Epstein files. Discover why Republican Clay Higgins was the sole dissenter and what happens next.
The Jeffrey Epstein files could be publicly released before year's end after a decisive US House vote. Discover the key details, political implications, and what happens next in this unfolding story.
The US Senate has unanimously approved legislation forcing the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, following overwhelming House support. Discover the key developments and political implications.
The US Congress has passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to release all its Jeffrey Epstein files within 30 days. Discover the key details and political implications.
The US House passed a bill forcing disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Discover how representatives voted and what this means for transparency.
The US House has overwhelmingly passed a bill forcing the release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. Only one representative voted against. Discover what happens next.
SNP minister Mairi Gougeon condemns UK government's £28m fishing allocation for Scotland as 'unacceptable insult'. Holyrood to vote on demanding fair share.
The Republican-controlled House votes on releasing Jeffrey Epstein investigative files amid political pressure. Follow live updates on this developing scandal.