Hegseth doubles down on Caribbean boat strikes, says military commanders have ‘done the right things’ - US politics live
Defense secretary has been insisting that an admiral gave the order for the second strike on alleged drug boat back in SeptemberTrump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials sayPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementJoseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in WashingtonThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts. Continue reading...
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Hillsborough families say ‘we’ll never get justice’ as police escape punishment despite report’s findings – live
Condemnation of system that ‘allows officers to simply walk away, retiring without consequence’Full report: 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct casesTimeline: decades seeking justice and changeMargaret Aspinall, whose 18-year-old son James was one of the 97 people unlawfully killed, has criticised the lack of accountability.I cannot accept or understand how 97 people can be unlawfully killed, the police can lie, and nobody is held accountable,” she says.“I recognise that the IOPC and Operation Resolve have worked hard and some of these findings are strong. But it’s absolutely ridiculous that so few people have been accused of gross misconduct for the lies and cover-up we’ve had to fight for 36 years.” Continue reading...
Putin says Russia not seeking war but ‘if Europe wants to fight, we are ready’ – Europe live
Putin’s comments appeared aimed at driving a wedge between Washington and European capitalsIn parallel to Witkoff’s meeting in Moscow, we will also follow Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first visit to Ireland.He has arrived in Dublin last night, and has a busy schedule today, paying a brief visit to the country’s new president Catherine Connolly, before meeting with key government figures including the taisoeach, Micheál Martin, and addressing both chambers of the Irish parliament in the afternoon. Continue reading...
Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission says coup destroyed election results
Major-General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as the new transitional president on November 27.
Pope Leo urges Donald Trump not to try to overthrow Venezuelan president with military force
Pontiff calls on US president to ‘seek dialogue’ as administration steps up its campaign against Nicolás Maduro Pope Leo has urged Donald Trump not to attempt to overthrow the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, using military force, and to instead seek dialogue.Trump’s administration has been considering its options as it steps up its campaign against Maduro, who it accuses of links to the illegal drug trade. The country’s authoritarian leader has denied the accusations. Continue reading...
UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January
New date to approve site near Tower Bridge in London aligns with Keir Starmer’s planned visit to BeijingThe government has delayed its decision on whether to approve China’s super-embassy in London until January, when Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing.Ministers are expected to greenlight the controversial plans after formal submissions by the Home Office and Foreign Office raised no objections on security grounds. Continue reading...
Sri Lanka airlifts aid to communities devastated by huge floods
The Sri Lanka Air Force is using helicopters to airlift supplies to communities cut off by mudslides and flooding.
Jodie Foster, who began her career aged three, calls acting ‘a cruel job’ she never would have chosen
Actor, who started working in commercials before making her first film at six, calls acting a job that was ‘chosen’ for herJodie Foster has spoken out about parents who encourage their children to act, saying she “know[s] how dangerous it is”.Speaking at the Marrakesh film festival, Foster said that she “would never have chosen to be an actor, I don’t have the personality of an actor. I’m not somebody that wants to dance on a table and, you know, sing songs for people.” Continue reading...
Hong Kong residents demand answers after deadly apartment fire
Families mourning their loved ones are demanding answers as authorities investigate the cause of a fire in Hong Kong.
Maduro Faces His Ultimate Fight as Trump Threatens Military Action in Venezuela
President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.