Politics

Trump directs interim US intelligence chief Bill Pulte to downsize agency

Interim ODNI chief Bill Pulte has been slammed by Democrats as a Donald Trump loyalist with no intelligence background.…

2026-06-11

A conservative California county is trying to kill mail-in voting

Shasta county passes measure requiring elections to be held in person on one day and limiting absentee ballotsUS politics live – latest updatesNorther…

2026-06-11

The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters

Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.…

2026-06-10

India summons US envoy over attack on ship carrying Indian sailors off Oman

Three Indian seafarers are missing after Oman rescues 21 others following a US attacks on the Palau-flagged Settebello.…

2026-06-10

Report: ICE wasted millions, endangered detainees in largest immigration facility

Since the opening of Camp East Montana in Texas last year, immigration lawyers and rights advocates have expressed concerns about conditions inside th…

2026-06-10

House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein

Republican who chairs House panel says he based decision on testimony from Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley GroffRepresentative James Comer, the Re…

2026-06-10

Changing visa rules for care workers is wrong, says Rayner

The former deputy prime minister says changing visa rules for migrants already living in the UK would be "un-British".…

2026-06-10

Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan

Surrey County Council has withdrawn from the case to bring the five children back to the UK.…

2026-06-10

Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest

Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.…

2026-06-10

Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg

A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.…

2026-06-10

Trump signs $70bn immigration act ensuring ICE funding through 2029

Package allocates $38bn to ICE, $26bn to Customs and Border Protection and $5bn more to the DHSSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald…

2026-06-10

The destruction left behind after homes set alight in Belfast unrest

Houses, vehicles and a bus were set on fire during violent protests on Tuesday night after a knife attack in Belfast.…

2026-06-10

Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks

A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally‘Every day it’s more barriers’: h…

2026-06-10

Two men jailed for putting lives at risk during small boat journeys to UK

Mohammad Tajik and Alnour Ali, who piloted boats on Channel crossings, are first to be sentenced under new lawTwo men have been jailed under the new o…

2026-06-10

Harbouring ambition: Voters' hopes ahead of Aberdeen South by-election

Voters head to the polls on 18 June as seven candidates stand in Aberdeen South.…

2026-06-10

Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victory

Democrats have rolled the dice in Maine as they pursue a post-Trump future. Will it work?It was over the moment he received the endorsement of Maine’s…

2026-06-10

Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways

Platner wins in Maine, Republican Nancy Mace loses in S Carolina. Results for Nevada and North Carolina also announced.…

2026-06-10

Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live

Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaignPlatner shrugs off scandals to win Mai…

2026-06-10

BBC cancels planned Doctor Who Christmas special

The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly".…

2026-06-10

Ex-NYC comptroller Brad Lander to stand trial after arrest at immigration court

Brad Lander and 10 other elected officials were arrested by federal agents at ICE facility last SeptemberNew York City Democrat Brad Lander, the forme…

2026-06-10

Trump presses on with plan to install Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief

Lawmakers warn appointment of presidential loyalist will scuttle bipartisan agreement to renew Fisa surveillance lawDonald Trump is pushing ahead with…

2026-06-10

Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'

Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lyi…

2026-06-10

Argentina World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Messi is hoping to overcome injury to help Argentina become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since 1962.…

2026-06-10

Japanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts

Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja NarutoJapanese anime and manga fans are urging Do…

2026-06-10

Dinosaur highway 'longest of its kind in the world'

The tracks were first spotted by a worker at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire four years ago.…

2026-06-10

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.…

2026-06-10

Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way

Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.…

2026-06-10

Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match

A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.…

2026-06-10

Anti-immigration protests break out in Belfast after knife attack

Northern Ireland’s political leaders call for calm after a knife attack led to anti-immigration protests in the capital.…

2026-06-10

Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries

Outcome of polls in four states offer mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midtermsProgressives rallied round the cont…

2026-06-10