A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. The ruling prevents 'operational chaos' for low-income families.
Indonesia becomes the first nation to block Elon Musk's Grok AI due to non-consensual deepfake content. Global regulators take action as concerns over exploitative imagery grow.
Witnesses allege federal officers impeded emergency response after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on 7 Jan. 2026. Full report on the incident and policy breach.
The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its final edition on 3 May after two decades of heavy financial losses and a recent legal ruling. Read about the end of an era for local journalism.
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Jailed former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a nerve block procedure for persistent hiccups. Read the latest on his health and 27-year prison sentence.
Brooklyn Beckham spent Christmas Day with tennis pro Reilly Opelka, seemingly snubbing his family after blocking them on Instagram. Details on the ongoing Beckham family rift here.
A festive roast chicken video led Brooklyn Beckham to block parents David and Victoria on Instagram, escalating a family feud. Brother Cruz denies claims. Full story inside.
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
Six Home Office immigration officers are to appear in court accused of stealing from migrants and money laundering. Read the full details of the CPS prosecution.
Six UK immigration officers are to appear in court, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to steal from migrants. Five also face misconduct charges. Full details here.
Victoria Beckham liked a post on son Brooklyn's Instagram just days before he blocked her and David. The family feud deepens as he cuts off parents and brothers ahead of Christmas.
The US military will cease shooting live pigs and goats for battlefield medic training, replacing it with advanced simulators. Discover the details of this policy shift championed by animal rights advocates.
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Elon Musk's X platform successfully appealed to lift a geo-block on footage of the Charlie Kirk shooting in Australia. The review board reclassified the video as R18+, citing its significance as a public record.
Harry Roberts, who murdered three police officers in 1966 and became one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners, has died. Read the full story of the Shepherd's Bush massacre.
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
Tributes flow for Travis Lodge, 25, who died after falling from Houghton Towers in Sowerby Bridge. Police treat death as unexplained and seek witnesses.
Donald Trump announces complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela, escalating pressure on the government. Read the latest developments.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
Deadly fire rips through Hong Kong tower blocks wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, killing 128 and leaving 79 injured. Three construction officials arrested for manslaughter.
Nutrition campaigners express concerns about food industry's excessive influence on new federal council as experts warn Australian diets may worsen. Read the full analysis.
A devastating fire in Hong Kong residential towers has claimed at least 55 lives, with over 250 people still missing. Police point to 'gross negligence' as the community rallies to support survivors.
Wandsworth Labour faces accusations of twisting a manifesto promise on law enforcement officers as a political row erupts over crime figures ahead of local elections.
A major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong has claimed dozens of lives, with hundreds missing. The blaze spread rapidly via bamboo scaffolding, raising serious safety questions. Read the latest updates.
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment complex leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. Latest updates on the Tai Po district tragedy and emergency response efforts.