POLITICS

President Trump's 'Great Gatsby' Halloween ball at Mar-a-Lago drew sharp criticism as nearly 42 million Americans faced a halt or reduction in SNAP benefits; food banks reported surging demand and widespread shortages, forcing urgent legal and policy responses.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taunts President Trump, vowing to take court action against threats to defund. Trump hits back with a cryptic '...AND SO IT BEGINS!' post.

A viral video allegedly shows Erika Kirk applying eye drops before appearing on stage at a Turning Point USA event, sparking controversy over authenticity, grief, and public performance.

Triple H sparks political rumours after comparing Donald Trump and The Rock. Is the WWE CCO preparing for a move into US politics?

Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, winning through a grassroots campaign after early work in film, including Queen of Katwe.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died at 84, survived multiple heart attacks, surgeries, and a transplant, illustrating the remarkable advances in modern cardiology.

Gavin Newsom wins a high-stakes redistricting fight, passing Proposition 50 to counter Trump-backed GOP mapping efforts and potentially add Democratic House seats.

Gov. Gavin Newsom condemns ICE agents at Dodger Stadium as Trump revives voter fraud claims, raising voter intimidation fears across California and New Jersey.

Jared Isaacman — SpaceX collaborator, private astronaut, and outspoken advocate for Mars exploration — is once again Donald Trump's choice to lead NASA. His renomination signals a new phase in the US space race, one shaped by politics, private enterprise, and the future of lunar and Martian missions.

In a heated debate on New York City's mayoral election, young activist David Hogg slammed conservative writer Scott Jennings for his affordability lecture.

Donald Trump Jr accuses UK media of deceptive editing in Jan 6 coverage, calling British journalists "dishonest" after whistleblower claims footage was misrepresented.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family confirmed.

Explore three of Dick Cheney's most controversial decisions that reshaped U.S. politics, from the Iraq War to the expansion of presidential power.

Donald Trump claims CBS's 60 Minutes paid him £13 million after allegedly editing Kamala Harris's interview before the 2024 election—reigniting his war on 'fake news.'

Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York has inspired Europe's left-wing parties to adopt his affordability-focused, grassroots campaign model ahead of 2026.

As the shutdown nears six weeks, Democrats and Republicans clash over funding, leaving election teams, workers, and families in limbo.

Scott Wiener's bid for Nancy Pelosi's seat sparks talk of change in San Francisco politics and intensifies speculation over Pelosi's next step.

The BBC faces intense criticism after allegedly editing Trump's January 6 speech, sparking outrage and calls for transparency from viewers and political observers.

President Donald Trump's threat to cut New York City funding if Zohran Mamdani wins sparks outrage, fuelling political tension over partisanship in elections this year.

Erika Kirk demands cameras in court during her husband Charlie Kirk's murder trial, accusing the justice system of a "double standard" and urging transparency: 'Let everyone see what true evil is.'

NYC Mayoralty Candidate Zohran Mamdani enjoys similarities with former US President Barack Obama

Candace Owens faces global outrage and a defamation lawsuit from Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron after linking them and other world leaders to a so-called "gay elite" conspiracy.

The UN Security Council endorses Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Plan as the sole basis for peace, ending decades of stalemate and isolating the Algeria-backed Polisario Front.

Britain's AI ambitions depend on ethical, resilient supply chains — and Gabon's resource wealth offers exactly that. By freezing illicit assets and fostering transparent UK-Gabon cooperation, both nations can build a future that unites innovation with integrity.

Donald Trump's proposal reignites debate over Daylight Savings Clock changes as Americans question whether it's finally time to end the biannual clock switch for good.

Trump threatens to invade Nigeria over Christian persecution, ordering the Pentagon to plan a 'fast, vicious and sweet' strike, sparking global alarm.

Serbia mourns 16 victims of the Novi Sad station collapse as protests and anger over corruption continue one year after the deadly disaster.

JD Vance came to the defence of his wife Usha after receiving backlash for his statement of wishing she would convert to Christianity.

US President Donald Trump hosted a 'Gatsby'-themed Halloween party hours before SNAP funding expires.