Israel has threatened aid cuts in a dispute over the return of hostage bodies
Day: October 15, 2025
Building on the site at St James’s Hospital in Dublin began in 2016 after years of disagreement over the location of the hospital
Russia continues to deploy Far East-based aircraft and ships near Japan.
In video, the two-time Oscar winner also invoked the pledge of allegiance to say ‘we’re all in this together’
A new video from Robert De Niro implores people in the US “to stand up and be counted” in coming protests against Donald Trump’s second presidency that are being planned across the country for Saturday.
In the clip, the two-time Oscar winner characterizes Trump as an aspiring tyrant who aims to end American democracy, which – among other major historical events – has survived the first and second world wars.
Calls come as report shows number of health workers killed in conflicts has risen five-fold in less than a decade
War crimes targeting health workers, patients and facilities should be prioritised for international criminal prosecution, senior nursing and medical leaders have urged.
The number of health workers killed annually in conflicts has jumped five-fold in less than a decade, and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and British Medical Association (BMA) have called for action from the UK government to fully back international criminal court (ICC) prosecutions of perpetrators.
GOP seeking to have section 2, designed to prevent discrimination in voting, declared unconstitutional as battles around redistricting take place across nation
Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next few hours.
We start with news that the US supreme court will hear a hugely consequential case on Wednesday that will determine the future of the Voting Rights Act, the landmark civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination in voting.
Donald Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk’s distraught, tearful widow, Erika Kirk.
Kirk’s widow praised her late husband and said that he would likely have run for president one day had he not been killed before his 32nd birthday.
Trump’s state department announced that it had revoked the visas of six foreign nationals who posted critical comments on social media about Kirk, in the wake of the conservative activist’s murder.
Trump said that a list of ‘Democrat programs’ that the White House plans to cut will be released on Friday.
Trump warned that Hamas must disarm ‘or we will disarm them’.
Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has struck another small boat that he accuses of carrying drugs in waters off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people aboard.
The US government shutdown entered its 14th day, with no end in sight.
Katie Porter, the former congresswoman running for California governor, said in an interview that she regrets losing her temper in two video clips that went viral last week, but suggested that the state needs a “tough” leader.
Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026
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Geert Wilders Resumes Election Campaign Amid Security Threats
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has restarted his parliamentary election campaign after briefly suspending it due to security threats, reports 24brussels.
In a social media post on Wednesday, Wilders expressed the personal toll of living under armed protection for decades: “After all these years, I no longer know the feeling of personal freedom. The impact of all that on yourself and your family is often difficult to explain to people who haven’t experienced it themselves.”
Addressing his supporters, he emphasized the significance of the upcoming elections, stating, “But now elections are coming up, it’s campaign time and I feel a great responsibility for the Netherlands and all PVV voters.” He announced his participation in several debates scheduled for the coming weeks.
The resumption of his campaign highlights the ongoing tensions in Dutch politics as the country approaches important elections. Wilders, known for his controversial views, faces not only political opposition but also significant security concerns influenced by his outspoken stance on immigration and Islam.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring safety measures are implemented for candidates facing threats during the electoral process. As the campaign unfolds, political analysts expect heated debates and heightened scrutiny of policy positions.
This situation underscores the broader context of rising extremism and political polarization seen across Europe, prompting discussions about the balance between freedom of expression and national security.
The former Philadelphia Eagles star’s remarks follow a MAGA backlash over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show announcement.