12 h. ago Venezuela ‘preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack’ as world’s largest aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean

Government officials publicly have been dismissive of a U.S. military threat, though they have called for peace

Events

20 h. ago More than 20 of Putin’s relatives in lucrative state jobs, investigation reveals

Three in four top Russian officials have relatives working in government or at state-linked companies, a new report has found

Politics

21 h. ago What is closed on Veterans Day? Retail stores are open but not banks or government offices

Congress made Nov. 11 an official federal holiday in 1938

Politics

22 h. ago Migrants and refugees welcome here just not near me! Green deputy leader complains about 600 asylum seekers being housed in her local area

In a recent letter to the Home Office, Rachel Millward complained about Government plans to temporarily use a military site in East Sussex as asylum accommodation.

Events

29 h. ago Advisers told ministers banning Palestine Action could make it more popular

Briefing paper warned proscription could also heighten Muslim-Jewish tensions and be seen as favouring IsraelMinisters banned Palestine Action despite being told by their advisers it could “inadvertently enhance” the group’s profile, an official government document shows.The briefing paper was written three months before the proscription of the group, which was set up to take direct action to halt UK arms supplies to Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Serving police officer behind bars after taking home six shotguns handed to him under government surrender scheme

A serving police officer is behind bars after taking home six shotguns and other weapons which had been surrendered to him.

Events

41 h. ago Tourists disgusted as rotten fish spill closes a dozen popular Spanish beaches

A marine pollution alert is active in six municipalities on the east and south coast of Gran Canaria, having been sounded by Canary Island government officials last week

Society

69 h. ago US states must stop the power shutoffs during the shutdown | Edward J Markey and Mark Wolfe

Americans are choosing between heating their homes and putting food on the table. Officials and utilities can prevent thisAs the stalemate over government funding and healthcare benefits continues, winter is approaching – but federal heating assistance, blocked by the shutdown, isn’t arriving in time. Millions of American families are about to face an impossible choice: heating their homes or putting food on the table. As the senator for a state known for its volatile winters and as executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, we call on states and utilities to choose a different outcome for those families and shut off the shutoffs. A nationwide freeze on utilities’ ability to disconnect customers from heat for nonpayment isn’t about politics – it’s about public safety.The breakdown in federal budget negotiations has frozen the release of funding for many of the essential services families rely on nationwide, including the Low-Income Home Energy Assist...

Events

4 d. ago Blind date: ‘The most awkward moment? Trying to get the lighting right for our cute little selfie’

Will, 33, a government officer (left), meets Fred, 29, a business analystWhat were you hoping for? To have a fun Saturday night with someone kind and easygoing. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers

Administration has long accused South Africa of allowing white Afrikaner farmers to be persecuted and attackedDonald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.The US president had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. JD Vance had been scheduled to attend in Trump’s place, but a person familiar with Vance’s plans who was granted anonymity to talk about his schedule said Vance would no longer travel there for the summit. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide

Exclusive: British government adopted ‘least ambitious’ option months before RSF’s massacres in El FasherBritain rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite intelligence warnings that the city of El Fasher would fall amid a wave of ethnic cleansing and possible genocide, according to a report seen by the Guardian.Government officials turned down the plans six months into the 18-month siege of El Fasher in favour of the “least ambitious” option of four presented. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Congressional Budget Office hacked by suspected foreign entity: report

The breach could expose sensitive government data and communications with House and Senate offices

Politics

5 d. ago Businessman who blew the whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal

A businessman who confessed to being a fixer who delivered bribes to South African government officials, lawmakers and others in a corruption scheme that enraged the nation has avoided jail time in a plea deal announced by state prosecutors

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Live, laugh, lose’: Trump hammered over golden Oval Office sign tacked to White House wall

Donald Trump has been hammered on social media for taping a golden “Oval Office” sign onto the walls of the White House, while the government shutdown enters its 37th day

Society

6 d. ago The stars come out for Wills! Shawn Mendes and Kylie Minogue grace the green carpet for Prince's Earthshot environment awards in Brazil

The Prince was attending the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly at Pier 3, part of the three-day summit in Rio, bringing together government officials, indigenous leaders and youth advocates.

Politics

6 d. ago Man gropes Mexican president as she speaks to citizens on the streets

Man tries to kiss and embrace Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting security risk and harassment women face in MexicoThe Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has been groped by a man as she mingled with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, raising questions about the lack of presidential security and the level of sexual harassment the country’s women face.A video of the incident on Tuesday shows a visibly drunk man trying to kiss the president on the neck and embrace her from behind, as she removes his hands and turns to face him, before a government official steps in and places himself between them. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.

Events

7 d. ago Cameron Barracks: Scottish Government slams Home Office over 'unanswered questions'

UK Asylum Minister Alex Norris has been told be must detail what impact their plans will have on the Highlands.

Politics

7 d. ago Post Office hero Sir Alan Bates ‘wins up to £5m compensation from Government over Horizon computer scandal’

POST Office hero Sir Alan Bates has reportedly won up to £5million compensation from the Government. It comes more than 20 years after he started campaigning for victims of the Horizon computer scandal. Sir Alan, knighted last year, revealed in the spring that he had been given a “take it or leave it” offer, and...

Politics

7 d. ago New technology will eliminate call spoofing ‘within a year’ – minister

Home Office minister Lord Hanson said call tracing will allow phone scammers to be hunted down.

Politics