Democratic states sue Trump over mail-in ballot order, joining rush to courts
Baskets of ballots sit at a new ballot processing center in Thurston County, Washington, on Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard) President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting…
Stunning first glimpse of Earth sent by Artemis crew
Hello, world (Picture: NASA) This is how planet Earth looks to the Artemis II astronauts. The crew travelling on board the Artemis II rocket have sent through the first images…
Reports: US fighter jet downed over Iran, status of crew unknown
Plumes of smoke rise following an explosion on March 5, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — A U.S. fighter jet went down over Iran Friday…
Trump asks for massive 43% boost in defense spending in new budget request
An aerial view of the Pentagon on May 12, 2021. (Department of Defense Photo/Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brittany A. Chase) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget…
Britain’s ‘most expensive cycle lane’ costs taxpayers £4,000 per metre
The new walking and cycling lane has not gone down well with some locals, who claim no one cycles on the route (Picture: Emma Trimble / SWNS) Locals are up…
Bleak scenario facing UK if Iran war energy crisis does not end
It’s not just drivers on edge at the moment (Picture: Getty/Shutterstock/Metro) The UK faces ‘fuel rationing’ if the US and Israel’s war against Iran does not end, experts have told…
Paramedic who secretly gave pregnant woman abortion drug is struck off
Stephen Doohan was already married when he met the woman on holiday in Spain in 2021 and began a long-distance relationship (Picture: Mike Gibbons) A paramedic jailed for secretly giving…
Queen Elizabeth ‘refused to take Prince Harry’s calls without a witness’
New details of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry’s relationship have emerged (Picture: Getty Images) Another day, another royal book release. Which inevitably, means more royal drama — this…
How a song could help 800,000 affected by tax changes
Are you confused about the self assessment changes? Will look no further (Picture: ANNA Money) We’ve all been there, haven’t we? We’re living our lives, having a great time and…
Boy, 14, killed in daytime shooting in Woolwich street
The teenager died at the scene in Woolwich, southeast London, shortly after 3pm on Thursday (Picture: Tom Bowles) A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in the middle of the afternoon…