17 h. ago Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn

Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harmsThe federal watchdog system at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that oversees complaints about civil rights violations, including in immigration detention, has been gutted so thoroughly that it could be laying the groundwork for the Trump administration to “abuse people with impunity”, experts warn.Former federal oversight officials have sounded the alarm at the rapid dismantling of guardrails against human rights failures – at the same time as the government pushes aggressive immigration enforcement operations.Border Patrol agents in Arizona forcibly removed a detained man from a cell, handcuffed him and then injected him with ketamine to sedate him in 2023, according to a CRCL document confirming the watchdog’s investigation into the allegation. A Guardian reporter had saved that document just weeks before it was scrubbed from the DHS’s website.Guards at a priv...

Events

58 h. ago Photos capture enduring enthusiasm for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season with enthusiasm, despite consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falling this month in the aftermath of the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.

Economics

3 d. ago Holidaymakers set to be hit by higher air fares and tourist tax rules

Rachel Reeves has announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. Heathrow, which already pays the highest rate in the country, is set to see its rate bill increase dramatically.

Society

4 d. ago Families grapple with shutdown’s lingering effects this Thanksgiving

While Washington operations have resumed, many continue to recover from the shutdown

Events

4 d. ago Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving

As Americans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the gratitude many feel is tempered by doubts caused by the disruptions of the recent government shutdown

Events

4 d. ago Army intel chief warns enemies are targeting unhappy troops through unsolicited offers on social media

Lt. Gen. Anthony Hale warns America’s adversaries are seeking to exploit members of the military left disaffected by the government shutdown with offers of ‘easy’ money in exchange for sensitive information

Events

5 d. ago Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation

Economics

5 d. ago Yosemite officials warn of ‘highly unusual’ Royal Arches crack

The crack in the Royal Arches is about four inches

Events

5 d. ago The world turns on the BBC: Foreign officials warn they will take much tougher stance on the broadcaster in the wake of Trump fakery

The US President is threatening a $5billion lawsuit after the BBC edit on its programme 'Panorama' made it look as though he had advocated violence.

Events

6 d. ago The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?

Travelers this Thanksgiving may still feel on edge after the historic government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays

Events

7 d. ago Ashes war erupts as Barmy Army cops the blame over disgraceful booze

Videos have emerged online showing fans engaging in behaviour that forced officials at Perth Stadium to warn them they risked being thrown out of the ground.

Events

8 d. ago Indian state faces rising bear attacks as officials authorise drastic measures

Forests in the Himalayan state report a surge in maulings as officials warn of shifting bear behaviour

Politics

1 week ago US economy added a surprising 119,000 jobs in September, two

The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the report after the longest government shutdown in history

Politics

1 week ago The Latest: Belated jobs report likely shows sluggish hiring

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve were groping in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market

Politics

1 week ago What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

SNAP food benefits are flowing again after a pause during the federal government shutdown

Politics

1 week ago Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship

Economics

1 week ago Top Tech: Apple Black Friday deal sees MacBook Air fall to record low 56p

Apple's Black Friday 2025 deals have seen the MacBook Air M2 hit its 'lowest price ever' at a rival retailer.

Economics

1 week ago Record 82 million Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving

The FAA’s emergency order telling airlines to cut back on flights during the government shutdown has been lifted just a week before Thanksgiving

Politics

1 week ago Tribal colleges face uncertainty after federal cuts and historic shutdown, in photos

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Although a pre-shutdown funding increase for tribal colleges and universities was welcome news, college leaders are uneasy about the country's financial commitments.

Culture

1 week ago Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Politics