Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government’s claims of victory in contested July election.
Trump picks pro-tariff billionaire Howard Lutnick for US commerce secretary
US president-elect nominates Lutnick, a Wall Street investment firm CEO, to lead his ’tariff and trade agenda’.
British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov’t says it’s needed to raise funds.
Musk to launch SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side
The president-elect travels to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire’s Starship rocket.
Severe injuries change 12-year-old Mazyouna’s life in Gaza
Mazyouna, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, is suffering from severe injuries following an Israeli strike on her home.
Could Russia’s loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation?
Russia has loosened the limits on its use of nuclear weapons, but this doesn’t necessarily mean imminent use.
Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency – but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?
Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?
Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.
Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as ’irresponsible’ by the West.