United KingdomMinnesota officials push forward with investigations into federal officers after immigration crackdown
State officials in Minnesota are continuing to investigate federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration raids in the Twin Cities. The probes come months after the crackdown drew sig...
United KingdomTijuana River pollution linked to health problems for thousands of residents
Over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage mixed with industrial chemicals and trash have flooded the Tijuana River since 2018, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission. The ongoing pollution has been lin...
United KingdomSuspect pleads guilty to robbery in case of missing Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay
A man charged in connection with the disappearance of Navajo grandmother Ella Mae Begay has entered a new guilty plea to robbery as part of a second plea agreement. The case concerns the unresolved disappearance of Begay...
United KingdomUS pushes 'trade over aid' plan at UN amid warnings against privatising assistance
The Trump administration is lobbying UN member states to endorse a 'trade over aid' development model, signalling a shift away from donor-led foreign assistance towards private investment. The UN has cautioned against th...
United KingdomPrince Andrew Invited to Relinquish Freedom of the City of London
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been invited to give up his Freedom of the City of London, an honour he received in 2012 by virtue of his lineage. The move reflects continued efforts to distance the royal family from the ...
United KingdomStarmer Faces Questions Over Mandelson's Reported Security Vetting Failure
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure following reports that Peter Mandelson failed security vetting, with the Foreign Office alleged to have overridden the recommendation. The government's spokesperson stated...
United KingdomNorth Sea Drilling Won't Lower UK Energy Bills, Experts Say
Despite calls from figures including Nigel Farage, the Conservatives, and right-wing media, energy experts warn that new North Sea oil and gas extraction would not reduce UK energy prices. The argument centres on how glo...
United KingdomNaval Reservist Accused of Killing Wife and Hiding Remains in Freezer Before Fleeing Country
A naval reservist has been accused of murdering his wife, Lina M. Guerra Echavarria, and concealing her remains in a freezer before fleeing the country. Her family had previously raised concerns about his controlling and...
United KingdomAmazon to Introduce New Fees for US and Canadian Users Due to Tariffs
Amazon has announced new fees affecting American and Canadian users, which the company says are temporary in response to trade tariffs, though no end date for the charges has been given....
United KingdomHockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger Turns to Writing in Post-NHL Career
NHL Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger has added author to his post-playing career pursuits, writing a book as part of a varied journey since his ice hockey days came to a close....
United KingdomPete Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction Bible Verse Wrongly Attributed to Ezekiel During Sermon
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted what he described as Ezekiel 25:17 during a sermon, but the passage bore a striking resemblance to Samuel L. Jackson's fictional monologue in the 1994 Quentin Tarantino film Pulp ...
United KingdomCounter-Terror Police Probe London Arson Attacks on Iranian and Jewish Targets
Counter-terrorism investigators are examining a series of arson attacks in London targeting Iranian dissident media and Jewish sites. Al Jazeera reports police arrested a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21 on sus...
United KingdomSouth African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters opposition party, has been sentenced to five years in prison for violating firearm laws after firing rifle shots at a political rally....
United KingdomAt Least 18 Killed After Minibus Catches Fire on Zimbabwe Highway
At least 18 people died after a minibus taxi caught fire on a highway near Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, according to police. The cause of the blaze is under investigation....
United KingdomEx-NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Gambling Sweep
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a wide-ranging gambling investigation that resulted in the arrests of more than 30 individuals, including allege...
United KingdomPan-African Activist Kemi Seba Arrested in South Africa, Faces Extradition to Benin
Pro-Russian, pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa and faces extradition to Benin. Seba is a prominent figure in anti-Western movements across francophone Africa....
United KingdomMan to Plead Guilty in Killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay as Two Others Stand Trial
Court records show one of three men charged with the murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ of legendary hip-hop group Run-DMC, intends to plead guilty, while the other two defendants proceed to trial....
United KingdomUK Prepares for Possible Food Shortages Amid Gulf Conflict with Iran
The BBC reports that the UK is making preparations for potential food shortages stemming from the ongoing conflict involving Iran in the Gulf region. Items including fizzy drinks, salad, and meat could be affected as sup...
United KingdomFederal Judge Halts White House Ballroom Construction, Calls Trump Lawyers 'Disingenuous'
A federal judge has again blocked construction of a ballroom on White House grounds, accusing Trump administration lawyers of being disingenuous in their security justifications and warning that the project created a saf...
United KingdomUK Schools Face Shortage of 1,400 Educational Psychologists
A new report warns that schools across the UK are critically short of educational psychologists, with some areas having just one specialist for every 9,400 children. Experts say the shortfall is leaving vulnerable pupils...