POLITICS

XLight, a 2021 US chip startup, is receiving a £120m boost from the Donald Trump government. Here is what the technology company does and why the funding matters.

Senator Mark Kelly refuses to back down after President Trump threatens him with execution, citing a chilling rise in political violence claiming lives across America.

Candace Owens faces heavy criticism as Charlie Kirk's killing becomes a flashpoint for antisemitic conspiracies that wrongly link Israel and Mossad to the shooting.

Donald Trump pledges transparency over recent health checks, including the MRI scan he underwent in October.

Donald Trump has intensified US-Venezuela tensions over alleged drug trafficking while pardoning a convicted Honduran cocaine trafficker, drawing criticism for a perceived double standard.

Did Trump offer Maduro safe passage during a secret phone call even as the US closes Venezuelan airspace and Caracas deploys Russian missiles?

Garry Kasparov warns that Donald Trump's allies are treating the Russia–Ukraine war as personal business, calling them 'crooks' according to reports.

Donald Trump vows to cancel Joe Biden's autopen-signed orders as experts warn the plan has no legal basis and fuels wider political misinformation.

The White House claims Biden-era policies allowed Rahmanullah Lakanwal to ambush two National Guardsmen. The administration pushes for stricter border security measures.

Zohran Mamdani's shock mayoral win has energised progressives targeting Democratic heavyweights Hakeem Jeffries & Dan Goldman

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted in 2024 for major cocaine trafficking, is back in the spotlight after US President Trump announced plans for a full pardon.

The interpreter chosen to translate for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin poorly reworded the latter's sentences during the conversation.

Donald Trump attacks Governor Tim Walz with offensive slurs and targets Ilhan Omar in a furious Thanksgiving rant, sparking outrage over hate speech and immigration threats.

Unverified death reports spark protests in Pakistan as Imran Khan's sisters claim torture outside Adiala Jail, son demands 'proof of life', while authorities block family visits for six weeks despite court orders.

Trump exploded at a reporter after a Guard death: 'Are you a STUPID PERSON?' The president blamed Biden, but the Afghan suspect was granted asylum under his rule.

Following a National Guard death, Donald Trump vows to 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries' and cut noncitizen benefits.

Colorado Senator Faith Winter was killed in a multi-vehicle crash near Denver, leaving behind her fiancé and two children. Tributes pour in for the Assistant Majority Leader and fierce advocate for transportation and climate change.

Imran Khan faces renewed death rumours as his sisters say they are being denied prison access and violently dispersed by police.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny after a briefing blunder regarding a DC shooting suspect, coinciding with reports that Donald Trump considers replacing him with Andrew Bailey.

A Georgia judge has dismissed the election interference charges against Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants following a prosecutor's motion arguing the decision serves the interests of justice.

Donald Trump sparked fresh health fears after a viral video showed him 'staggering' and allegedly using Melania as a 'walking cane.'

Macron ends speculation about French youth sent to Ukraine and outlines a new Africa policy focused on equal partnerships over resource extraction.

Former WWE star reveals Vince McMahon once tried to bring Vladimir Putin to a WWE show as Donald Trump's past involvement proves anything can happen in pro wrestling.

Tanzania begins a new chapter of reconciliation and reform following election-related unrest, reaffirming its legacy of peace and regional leadership.

Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated a record-breaking $3 million to Oregon Republicans, while Governor Tina Kotek's approval rating drops to just 8%, highlighting rising political tensions.

NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker admits there is truth to claims that Vladimir Putin is weakening US resolve, as lawmakers slam Trump's initial peace plan as a surrender.

Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing, joins Zohran Mamdani's team, pushing community-led safety over NYPD tactics and sparking debate on NYC's public safety future.

A brief DHS Israel tag during X's new location rollout triggers uproar as users reject claims of a glitch and accuse the platform of secrecy.

Michelle Obama's latest photos spark Ozempic rumours as social media reacts to her new look. Here is the truth behind the claims.