Venezuela wants U.N. meeting over "mounting threats" by U.S.
Venezuela’s government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the U.S. military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American…
The Guardian view on Cop30: Starmer must stop havering and announce that he’s going to Brazil | Editorial
In a month, this year’s UN climate summit, Cop30, begins in Belém, Brazil – preceded by a key leaders’ meeting. It is a crucial moment. The UN’s scientists have yet…
Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Thursday granted a restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.…
Why Tony Blair just can’t kick the habit of imperial interference in the Middle East | Oliver Eagleton
“There are two types of politician,” Tony Blair observed in 2012. “Reality creators and reality managers.” While postwar politics was generally a matter of steady management, he claimed, the emerging…
Read the full Letitia James indictment
Attorney General Letitia James, New York’s top prosecutor, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia. James faces one charge of bank fraud and another of making false statements…
Watch: Key moments from Pam Bondi’s Senate oversight hearing
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for the first time since her confirmation. Throughout the hearing, she faced intense questioning over the…
IRS releases income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026
The IRS is adjusting the income limits for its federal income tax brackets to account for the impact of inflation, an annual reset that could provide relief for some Americans…
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
MALIBU, Calif. — MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu and crashed his SUV…
Bank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burst
The Bank of England has warned there is a growing risk of a “sudden correction” in global markets as it raised concerns about soaring valuations of leading AI tech companies.…
Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven
The price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time…
















