PITTSBURGH — In his inaugural letter to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said that after his first year in office, he believed it was important …
An Update to the Monroe Doctrine: ‘It’s About Peace on Earth’
Just in case you missed it, President Trump just updated the Monroe Doctrine, with a clear-headed legal case, and an incredibly well-executed military action to take out Venezuela’s communist strongman …
Tim Walz Personifies Democrats’ Decline
Tim Walz is going away, but the Democratic Party’s Tim Walz crisis isn’t. The Minnesota governor gave up his quest for a third term Monday: Staying out of jail will …
The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for …
Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people’s social media. Read full story Author:
Why I now hug the man who killed my son with a single punch
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Elon Musk’s X should deal with ‘appalling’ Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
Grok is being used to digitally remove women’s clothing – something victims describe as “dehumanising”. Read full story Author:
Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands. Read full story Author:
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. Read full story Author:
Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s powerful security service chief
The Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country’s most successful security agencies. Read full story Author:
Actress Ashley Tisdale says she left her ‘toxic mom group’
The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being “brought to tears”. Read full story Author:
Man who tried to save mum and daughter from sea could get posthumous award
Mark Ratcliffe died trying to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter, Grace, at Withernsea, say police. Read full story Author:
Trump claims US oil firms could be ‘up and running’ in Venezuela within 18 months
Trump is open about his ambitions for scaled-up US operations, but analysts say such plans would take time. Read full story Author:
Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation
Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward. Read full story Author:
US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises “serious questions about the rules-based order”. Read full story Author:
Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players. Read full story Author:
Why does US president want Greenland?
The US president’s repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance. Read full story Author:
How Geese took flight to become ‘Gen Z’s first great American band’
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC’s Sound of 2026, say they’re ‘still processing’ their rise. Read full story Author:
The ‘magical’ blue flower changing farmers’ fortunes in India
Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour. Read full story Author:
I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there’s hope, says mum of child with SMA
SMA is a progressive muscle-wasting disease that can cause death within two years if untreated. Read full story Author: