Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in the Mediterranean after receiving £80bn European loan
Vladimir Putin reiterated his hardline demands of Ukraine at a conference as Kyiv met for more talks to end the war
Day: December 19, 2025
News24 | Erika Kirk, widow of influential activist, endorses JD Vance for 2028 presidential run
The widow of murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, firing an early starting gun on the White House race, and offering the backing of the influential youth organisation founded by her husband.
French court rules against Shein suspension over sex doll sales, government to appeal
The court ordered safeguards on adult products but rejected a full suspension, prompting the government to appeal.
A little-known diversity visa program is paused after the Brown University shooting
The Portuguese suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings came to the U.S. through the diversity immigrant visa program.
To foster Middle East peace and prosperity, help Kurdistan fend off extremists
Two steps are urgently needed, says the regional government’s U.S. envoy.
Navy Picks HII To Build New Small Surface Combatants Based On National Security Cutter
Navy leadership last Friday said it has selected HII [HII] to design and build a new class of small surface combatants (SSC) based on the company’s design and construction base […]
Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage
Exclusive: Blair-era minister echoes concerns about young people being priced out of jobs, in intervention likely to dismay Labour MPsThe future of the youth minimum wage will come under review as part of a major inquiry into rising inactivity among Br…
Erika Kirk, Widow Of Right-Wing Activist, Endorses JD Vance For US President
The widow of murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, firing an early starting gun on the White House race, and offering the backing of the influential youth organization founded by her husband.
Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro with sanctions on family members
The Trump administration has issued new sanctions targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, targeting six members of his family and two government officials as President Trump escalates his campaign to remove the South American socialist dictator fro…
Congress members investigate dollar-store chains over price disparities
Guardian investigation sparks letter from 30 lawmakers questioning ‘how seriously’ Dollar General and Family Dollar prioritize ethics and affordabilityThirty members of Congress are demanding answers from Dollar General and Family Dollar, requesting in…