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Former US president Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to escalating protests in Minnesota, raising the prospect of federal troops being deployed to quell unrest linked to immigration enforcement.

The warning followed several days of demonstrations in Minnesota, centred on Minneapolis, where protesters have gathered outside federal buildings to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Tensions have increased after confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement, with reports of property damage and injuries adding to concerns over public safety.

Trump said the federal government would step in if state and local authorities were unable to restore order, ...

Donald Trump drew criticism during a visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in the Detroit area after appearing to make an obscene gesture toward a heckler in the crowd. The moment occurred during a high-profile appearance that focused on manufacturing, jobs and the future of the US auto industry in Michigan, a politically significant state.

Footage shared on social media shows Trump responding to a shouted remark from the audience before raising his middle finger. The exchange quickly circulated online, shifting attention from the visit’s economic themes to questions about conduct and tone at campaign-style events held in workplaces.

Ford said the ...

Joe Rogan has emerged as an unexpected point of tension for Donald Trump’s campaign after raising questions about proposed immigration enforcement operations and their real-world implications. Rogan, whose podcast reaches millions of listeners, discussed the scale and logistics of aggressive immigration measures, prompting debate within conservative and MAGA-aligned circles about messaging and feasibility.

Rogan’s remarks focused less on ideology and more on execution. He questioned how large-scale enforcement actions would work in practice, including the impact on communities, law enforcement capacity, and civil liberties. While Rogan has often expressed scepticism of establishment politics, his willingness to openly interrogate Trump’s immigration plans ...

Hillary Clinton has refused to comply with a subpoena seeking her testimony in an investigation linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could expose her to contempt proceedings and further legal scrutiny. The subpoena, issued as part of an inquiry into Epstein’s network and potential failures of oversight, required Clinton to appear and answer questions under oath.

According to investigators, the subpoena was intended to gather testimony from high-profile figures with past social or professional connections to Epstein, whose crimes and associations continue to raise questions about accountability and institutional failures. Clinton’s decision not to appear marks a ...

Ukraine’s leading anti-corruption bodies have accused Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party and a former prime minister, of offering bribes to members of parliament in exchange for votes on key legislation.

Investigators say the case involves alleged promises or payments to deputies from other factions to influence whether they voted for or against specific bills in the Verkhovna Rada. Prosecutors confirmed that a formal notice of suspicion has been handed to Tymoshenko under provisions of Ukraine’s criminal code covering the offering of improper benefits to officials.

Searches were carried out at the Batkivshchyna party headquarters in Kyiv, with Tymoshenko stating that ...

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has come under criticism after unveiling a proposed new party logo that some observers have compared to the Iron Cross, a symbol associated with Nazi Germany.

Critics, including historians and representatives from Jewish organisations, have said the design bears a resemblance to Nazi-era imagery, raising concerns about the use of historical symbols linked to extremism in contemporary politics. They argue that even unintended similarities risk normalising or trivialising symbols associated with far-right ideology.

The Iron Cross has a long and complex history in Germany, predating the Nazi regime, but its use during the Second World War has ...

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has accused MPs of showing bias against the force’s chief constable during parliamentary scrutiny, prompting a wider debate over political neutrality in policing oversight.

Foster said comments made by members of a parliamentary committee risked undermining fair and impartial accountability, arguing that criticism appeared to be directed at the individual rather than focused on evidence or performance. He warned that such an approach could damage public confidence and blur the line between political scrutiny and operational independence.

The dispute centres on questioning of Craig Guildford, the West Midlands Police chief constable, who has ...

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to major rail investment in England, confirming funding for Northern Powerhouse Rail alongside plans for a new rail line linking Birmingham and Manchester.

Northern Powerhouse Rail is intended to improve east–west connections across the north of England, cutting journey times between cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. The project is central to wider ambitions to boost regional productivity, support business growth and strengthen transport links outside London.

Alongside this, ministers have backed a new north–south rail line between Birmingham and Manchester, designed to increase capacity and improve long-distance connectivity. However, while funding has been ...

The UK government has stepped back from plans to introduce digital identity cards, signalling a change in direction after concerns were raised about privacy, civil liberties and value for money.

Under the revised approach, ministers are no longer pursuing a universal or mandatory digital ID card. Instead, digital identity checks would be used on a voluntary basis to access certain online services, alongside existing forms of identification.

The rethink follows criticism from MPs and civil liberties groups, who warned that a centralised digital ID system could undermine public trust, expand state access to personal data and expose citizens to greater cybersecurity risks. ...

Claims that Iran’s recent protests have been influenced or amplified by foreign actors were discussed in an interview aired by RT, featuring Black Alliance for Peace organiser and political analyst Ajamu Baraka (source: RT (@RT)). Baraka argued that demonstrations which began as expressions of domestic dissent were later framed as signs of imminent regime collapse through what he described as an external “playbook”.

In the interview, Baraka pointed to symbolic acts abroad, including the raising of a flag at the Iranian embassy in London, as evidence that protest narratives are being shaped outside Iran. He questioned whether diplomatic norms are being ...