MPs Set to Vote on Military Support for Ukraine, Says Keir Starmer
Starmer Pledges Parliamentary Vote on Troop Deployment to Ukraine UK MPs will have the opportunity to debate and vote before any British troops are sent on peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, Labour leader Keir Starmer confirmed during Prime Minister’s Questions. The announcement came after Britain and France indicated their readiness to send forces if a peace…
US Pauses Aid for Needy Families in Five Democrat-Led States
Federal Suspension Targets Assistance Programs The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is suspending funding for programs that assist low-income families with children in five states led by Democrats, citing concerns about potential fraud. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which manages these programs, said that the affected states must submit additional…
Trump Claims U.S. Firms Will Invest Billions in Venezuelan Oil, but Experts Express Doubts
Former U.S. president Donald Trump has asserted that major American oil corporations will soon deploy vast amounts of capital to rejuvenate and significantly expand crude oil production in Venezuela. Trump’s proclamation came in the wake of a dramatic shift in Venezuelan leadership, after the former president of that country was deposed by U.S. forces in…
Trump Threatens Military Action Against Colombia
The geopolitical balance in Latin America was abruptly shaken this week after the United States carried out a sudden military operation against Venezuela, resulting in the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, authorised by U.S. President Donald Trump, marked one of the most extraordinary actions taken by Washington in…
Wisconsin Judge Resigns After Conviction on Obstruction Charges Related to Immigrant Arrest
A Wisconsin circuit court judge has resigned from office after being convicted in federal court of obstructing an immigration arrest, bringing a controversial legal and political chapter to a close. Judge Hannah Dugan, who served on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, submitted her resignation following a jury verdict that found her guilty of interfering with…
Authorities in Colorado Investigate Possible Mountain Lion Attack After Woman Found Dead Near Trail
Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado Shocks Community Authorities in Colorado are investigating what appears to be a fatal mountain lion attack after a woman was discovered dead on a hiking trail on Thursday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reported that hikers spotted a mountain lion near a person lying on the ground along the…
Weather Tracker: Cyclone Hayley Delivers Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Australia
Cyclone Hayley Strikes Australia as Severe Weather Hits Europe Severe weather systems have again captured global attention as Cyclone Hayley wrought destructive conditions in north-western Australia while intense rainfall caused flooding across parts of southern Europe. Hayley, a powerful tropical cyclone, made landfall on the remote Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia after forming in the…
Italian Pasta Producers Win Reprieve Amid Trump Tariffs
Italian pasta producers have secured a significant break after U.S. trade officials sharply reduced proposed tariffs that had threatened to drive up prices and disrupt exports. The decision eases fears that some of Italy’s best-known pasta brands would face prohibitive costs when selling into the American market, one of their most important overseas destinations. The…
Doomed Lovers, High Heels, and Homer: The Most Anticipated Films of 2026
A Cinematic Year Packed With Ambition The 2026 film calendar is shaping up to be one of the most adventurous in recent memory. Across genres and budgets, filmmakers are delivering bold reinterpretations of classic stories, long-awaited sequels, daring originals, and emotionally rich character studies. From windswept moors to mythic seas, from fashion houses to outer…
U.S. Federal Employees Take Legal Action Against Gender-Affirming Care Ban
A group of U.S. federal employees has filed a formal complaint challenging a new policy that removes gender-affirming medical care from federally sponsored health insurance plans. The complaint targets a rule scheduled to take effect at the start of the year that excludes coverage for medical treatments related to gender transition for federal workers and…
Moscow Says Drone Strike in Occupied Ukraine Killed 24 on New Year’s Day
Deadly Drone Strike Reported Amid War and Peace Talks Russian-installed authorities in occupied southern Ukraine reported that at least 24 people were killed by a drone strike on New Year’s Eve, with dozens more wounded as celebrations unfolded in a local village. Officials in the Kherson region said three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) hit a…
Viral Phrase ‘6–7’ Tops List of Most Overused Words and Phrases in 2025
Gen Z Slang ‘6-7’ Tops 2025 List of Overused Words A quirky phrase that exploded online last year has been named the most overused word or expression of 2025, according to the latest annual survey. The expression “6‑7” claimed the top spot on the 50th annual “Banished Words List,” a tongue‑in‑cheek compilation of overused, misused,…
