Politics

UK funds £1.7m heating oil support for Northern Ireland households

The UK government confirms £1.7m will be allocated to the Stormont Executive to assist households in Northern Ireland with heating oil costs.

Constitutional Court of Kosovo issues an injunction that freezes President Vjosa Osmani's decree dissolving the Kuvendi

Protests in Des Moines oppose U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran

More than 100 people protested in Des Moines against U.S.-Israel military actions targeting Iran, citing violations of law and constitution.

Trump orders release of UFO and alien files

President Trump directed Pentagon and other agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files on extraterrestrial life and UAPs, citing public interest and disputed claims about prior disclosures.

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to British prime minister Keir Starmer, resigns over his role in Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to British prime minister Keir Starmer, resigns over his role in Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S.

Elections delayed in 19 Portuguese municipalities due to storm damage

Postponement of voting in 19 municipalities follows severe weather linked to Storm Kristin, with national election proceeding as planned despite emergency declarations.

Trump declares emergency over Cuba to impose oil-related tariffs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency concerning Cuba, enabling new tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island. The move follows accusations of Cuba's ties to hostile actors and its role in regional security concerns.