Los Angeles declares itself an immigration ‘sanctuary’
The move is likely to put the city on a collision course with the incoming Trump administration. Read More
‘Bomb cyclone’ to bring rain, snow and winds to US northwest
The storm will bring damaging winds, snow and excessive rainfall that could lead to mudslides. Read More
Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch
The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft’s sixth test flight. Read More
Russian gains accelerate as Ukraine’s Kursk gamble falters
Moscow’s forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say. Read More
Four UN peacekeepers injured by rocket fire in Lebanon
Two Unifil bases were hit by rocket fire and a patrol was shot at, the UN force says, condemning the incidents. Read More
Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House
New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however. Read More
Hamas leaders no longer in Doha but office not permanently closed, Qatar says
A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host states. Read More
Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape
The 27-year-old, who is the stepson of the heir to the throne, is in detention in Oslo. Read More
Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public. Read More
Ukraine fires US-supplied long range missiles into Russia, defence ministry says
Six missiles were used in a strike on an ammunitions depot on Tuesday morning, Moscow says. Read More