The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s central policy. US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, removing a central policy plank of his second term. Trump’s promised replacement tariffs will take effect within days. What is the impact of the court’s ruling? And how will … Read more
Donald Trump’s latest attempt to seize Greenland shows that the president is willing to use US force to determine international borders, even at the expense of sovereignty. Western allies – NATO countries included – publicly formed a united front, but private messages have revealed a more deferential approach to dealing with Trump. This latest crisis … Read more
The US launches a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, but Palestinians have no seat at the table. A billion dollars buys a seat at the table shaping Gaza’s future, and Palestinians aren’t invited. As the US moves into phase two of a ceasefire, a so-called “Board of Peace” promises reconstruction while conditions in Gaza remain … Read more
Is there a £28bn shortfall in the defence budget?published at 13:05 GMT 13:05 GMT By Anthony Reuben At Prime Minister’s Questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “last week… the head of the armed forces warned that our military faces a £28bn shortfall.” She was referring to a report in The Times that Head of the … Read more
The U.S. president has repeatedly threatened the use of military force to seize the Arctic island, which he claims is at risk of falling into the hands of Russia and China. After meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday, the Danish foreign minister … Read more
Published On 8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The US Senate has advanced a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorisation, paving the way for further consideration in the 100-member chamber. The vote on a procedural measure … Read more
The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare. Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A group of federal government employees in the United States has filed a class action complaint against President Donald Trump’s administration over a … Read more
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are the words of United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after his country carried out a wave of air strikes against ISIL (ISIS) in northwestern Nigeria. Hegseth said the aim is to stop the group’s killing of … Read more
The US has eased sanctions on Belarus after the close Russian ally freed more than 100 political prisoners. United States President Donald Trump has eased sanctions on Belarus after it freed more than 100 political prisoners. But stiff European sanctions remain in place against the close Russian ally. Why has the US deal been struck … Read more
Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate. Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in the United States as “garbage”. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications, not just in the US but elsewhere? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Samakab Hussein – … Read more