The US House of Representatives is working in the middle of the night as Donald Trump and his allies try to pressurise holdouts in the president’s own Republican Party into backing his mega-bill on tax and spending. The sprawling legislation, which could define Trump’s second term in office, is nearing its final vote. But it … Read moreTrump’s budget bill stalls in late-night session in US House
Hundreds of people have been evacuated as a major wildfire continues to burn out of control on the Greek island of Crete. The fire, which has been fanned by gale-force winds, broke out on Wednesday afternoon in rugged forested terrain near the municipality of Ierapetra. The flames have spread rapidly, threatening homes, tourist accommodation, and … Read moreMass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
The United States says it is halting some weapons deliveries to Kyiv that were promised under the Biden administration, as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine. The Biden-era pledges, which included various munitions to bolster Ukraine’s defences, are now under review as the Pentagon reassesses current inventory levels. The move could signal a shift in … Read moreUS halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine
In the coming days, the United Kingdom government is moving full steam ahead to proscribe Palestine Action – a movement of young people with a conscience – as a terrorist group. Some of its members are already behind bars; others face trials or await sentencing. Yet, despite the “terrorist” label and the threat of imprisonment, … Read moreLike Palestine Action, the UK called me a ‘terrorist’ once too