Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in latest boat strikes, U.S. military says
Three people were killed when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Month: December 2025
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was … Read More
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
In Chief Justice’s Annual Report, a History Lesson and Embrace of Independence
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. did not directly address the tensions between the Trump administration and federal judges who have blocked the president’s agenda.
Some states set to impose SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Move to Revoke Deportation Protection for Thousands of Migrants
The ruling found that the administration’s cancellation of the protections for migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua was illegal.
Starmer vows to 'defeat decline and division' in new year message
The PM acknowledges “things have been tough” but says 2026 will see “positive change”.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela’s oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property
Trump administration takes back control of D.C. golf courses
President Trump, who loves to golf, has floated the possibility of redoing the district’s courses.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota’s long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here’s what to know.